QualifiedRemodeler.com |
Magazine Article
Magazine Article
The Remodelers’ Choice 100 Products 2008 (from 61-80)
Energy savings at the top with tankless water heaters
|
|
61 FauxStone Panels Achieve the look of authentic stone, brick, wood and many other realistic surfaces with Architectural Products by Outwater’s innovative 2- by 4-ft. high-density polyurethane FauxStone Panels and newly introduced FauxStone Foundation Wall Panels, designed and manufactured with exacting realism to visually and texturally replicate the original building materials from which they have been modeled. For more information, please indicate #122 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
62 Concepts in Color The new Concepts in Color palette from Sherwin-Williams makes color selection easy. The 250 new shades are conveniently organized into 10 color families and displayed on larger paint chips, streamlining the choice of the right red, best blue or optimal orange. Sherwin-Williams also provides the inspiration and color tools to coordinate hues and incorporate the latest trends. For more information, please indicate #123 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
63 LUCZ Concealed-flange Joist Hanger The LUCZ concealed-flange joist hanger from Simpson Strong-Tie connects wood joists to beams or the deck ledger to provide bearing and uplift resistance. The LUCZ design has cleaner lines for visible applications, such as second-story decks and patio covers. Unlike typical face-mount hangers, the LUCZ is narrower, allowing joists to be installed flush with the end of a deck ledger or header. It is manufactured with a ZMAX finish to provide corrosion resistance. For more information, please indicate #126 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
64 Wireless Lighting & Control Perfect for retrofit, the Colorado vNet Wireless Lighting and Control System uses standard household wiring and replaces existing switches/dimmers with radio-controlled touch pad dimmers. Designed for ZigBee, the radio frequency system uses high-powered radios and mesh networking to provide unprecedented range and reliability without special repeaters. No separate dimmers/keypads are required. For more information, please indicate #127 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
65 Ohio Drystack Ohio Drystack is a new stone veneer style from Quality Stone Veneer. Similar to standard drystack, it is horizontally rectangular in shape but carries a more precise, low-relief modern face. Its consistent shape allows for a good fit and lends itself to being dry-laid as the name implies. For more information, please indicate #128 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
66 Select PVC Trimboard Gossen Corp. introduces its new line of Select PVC trimboard for fascias, soffits, friezes or window and door trims. It uses smooth-edge technology on all four sides, with one side having a smooth surface and the opposite side having a smoothened wood-texture appearance. For more information, please indicate #132 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
67 Pro-Fit Alpine Ledgestone Owens Corning Cultured Stone introduces its Pro-Fit Alpine Ledgestone designed to suit styles ranging from mountain rustic to urban sophisticated. Individual stones are grouped to form modular components and are available in 8-, 12- and 20-in. lengths. For more information, please indicate #133 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
68 Kitchen Workstation Furniture This innovative Armoire Kitchen is a complete 120-volt U.L.-listed mini-kitchen that conceals a solid surface countertop with an undermounted stainless steel sink, a two-burner ceran cooktop, an over-the-range oven/hood, an undercounter refrigerator/freezer, and a dishwasher/drawer and abundant storage. YesterTec’s patented, U.L.-listed technology allows the oven and cooktop to operate only when the pocket doors are open and stored in their pockets. For more information, please indicate #134 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
69 Seadream Seadream from Duravit USA is a corner bathtub and shower combination which provides the ultimate solution for those looking to combine maximum bathing comfort with a more-than-generous shower zone in a limited amount of space. The Seadream measures 64 1/2 by 43 1/4 in. with a depth of 22 1/2 in. For more information, please indicate #135 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
70 Gutter Protection MasterShield’s Gutter Protection applies water filtration to gutters by pitching a stainless steel microcelled filter with the roof. This system only vacuums water into the gutter with its hydro Vortex Action allowing leaves, pine needles and other debris out of the gutters. MasterShield’s Gutter Protection installs under the first course of shingles. For more information, please indicate #136 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
71 Ladder Lift The Window Ladder Lift from Window Ladder Lift LLC makes second-story window installations safer and easier than ever. The product avoids costly scaffolding setup and tear-down time, high man-hour costs and hazardous working conditions. For more information, please indicate #137 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
72 Ice & Water Shield Grace Construction Products offers Grace Ice & Water Shield as a premium waterproofing product for homeowners looking to protect their roofs. It is a hurricane-proven, self-adhered roofing underlayment membrane composed of two waterproofing materials: an aggressive rubberized asphalt adhesive backed by a layer of high density cross laminated plyethylene. For more information, please indicate #138 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
73 ProSite CP505A-12 The L.S. Starrett Company has now introduced a unique combination tool for angle work. The new ProSite CP505A-12 Combination Protractor provides fast, direct readings for: miter cuts, single cuts, compound cuts (with conversions for cutting crown moulding), exact angle/supplemental angles and roof pitch references. For more information, please indicate #139 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
74 FOLDadoor La Cantina offers aluminum clad and wood bifold doors. Bifold door systems can be manufactured to any design specification. FOLDadoor features include two height options of 7 and 8 ft., all wood mahogany or aluminum clad with four color choices and stainless steel or bronze hardware finishes. For more information, please indicate #144 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
75 Torch Napoleon Quality Fireplaces has released a new direct-vent gas fireplace featuring a reflective, prism shaped firebox, the GT8 Torch. The GT8 Torch comes in five colors including metallic black, pewter, steel blue, red and white. For more information, please indicate #145 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
76 In-floor Cable Nuheat proudly announces the launch of an advanced new cable system designed as the ultimate extension in spa-like luxury. Now the warmth of Nuheat can be extended into intricate spaces that include shower stalls, benches and platforms. This new cable system has a low profile (3/16 in. thick) for minimal increase in floor height and uses only 12 watts per square foot. For more information, please indicate #146 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
77 Floor Truss Open Joist is an open-web, all wood floor truss engineered for long spans and superior load-carrying capabilities. The open-web design allows for safe and quick installation of electrical, plumbing and HVAC. It’s assembled with precision finger joinery and waterproof structural glue, resulting in less weight and a strong welded connection. For more information, please indicate #147 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
78 Two Seater Walk-in Bath The new Two Seater walk-in tub from Safety Tub includes the T5 door system technology that eliminates the need to step over the front of the tub and is guaranteed not to warp, rust or leak. It also features Ozone, a self-cleaning sanitary system that oxidizes and eliminates disease-causing microorganisms. For more information, please indicate #148 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
79 Quik Trak Uponor offers its Quik Trak, a wood-panel radiant subfloor system designed for easy and cost-effective installations. It’s an aluminum heat transfer sheet attached to 7-in. by 48-in. or 10-in. by 48-in. wood panels that are only 1/2 in. thick. For more information, please indicate #149 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|
|
80 Recycled Glass GleenGlass is revolutionizing how glass is recycled by transforming old windows and shower doors into vessel sinks and surface tops. Offering unique creations in a variety of styles and color patterns, GleenGlass is creating products that utilize up to 99 percent of the glass reclaimed. Many GleenGlass products can qualify for LEED points. For more information, please indicate #151 on E-Inquiry Form.
|
|