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The Remodelers’ Choice 100 Products 2009 (from 21-40)
Green and energy-efficient products drive the most interest on this year’s list
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CK Electric Fan Heater The CK Electric Fan Heater from Stiebel Eltron is designed for easy wall mounting, is compact and fits in with any decor. The efficient heating system blows heat down toward the floor helping to warm cold floors and allow for optimum heat distribution. Type #21 in E-Inquiry Form.
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SteadiTred& Durastrand OSL These multiple-use products from Ainsworth offer sustainable solutions for remodelers. Stair systems can be fabricated using strong, consistent Ainsworth SteadiTred stair treads and code evaluated 0.8E Durastrand OSL rimboard as stringers. Custom engineered, it saves time and labor and reduces waste and disposal fees, and it’s a sustainable building practice that delivers bottom-line benefits. Type #22 in E-Inquiry Form.
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CertaSpray Foam Insulation CertaSpray foam insulation from CertainTeed is offered in both open- and closed-cell formulas. The product creates an air seal and can be used in whole house and building applications or in combination with fiber glass insulation. The open-cell formula expands to create a soft, flexible insulation and the closed-cell formula results in a hard, rigid consistency that provides added structural integrity. Type #23 in E-Inquiry Form.
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ComfortGuard Sound-Deadening Gypsum Board Temple-Inland introduces ComfortGuard Sound-Deadening Gypsum Board, that features two separate specially engineered gypsum panels, each including a mold- and moisture-resistant core and facers, laminated together using a viscoelastic polymer. The pliable adhesive between its two rigid panels effectively interrupts the transmission of noise vibrations through partition assemblies. Type #24 in E-Inquiry Form.
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Sealection Agribalance Demilec USA launches its Sealection Agribalance, its newest addition to its green line of environmentally friendly spray foam insulation products. It’s an open-celled, semi-rigid polyurethane spray foam insulation that contains more than 20 percent renewable agriculture-based products, primarily vegetable oils. Type #25 in E-Inquiry Form.
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Gold Seal 400 Insulation Icynene launched its Gold Seal 400 insulation, a self-contained, portable, soft foam insulation and air-sealing dispensing system. The company has succeeded in adapting the original Icynene formula to extend its same advantage for Gold Seal 400 users — a healthier, quieter, more energy-efficient environment. Type #26 in E-Inquiry Form.
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Comfort Foam BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises offers Comfort Foam, a closed-cell, spray-applied polyurethane foam insulation system that creates a seamless, insulating air barrier to improve the energy efficiency, comfort and durability of single-family homes. It offers a closed-cell content of greater than 90 percent and meets ASTM 1029/SPFA guidelines. Type #27 in E-Inquiry Form.
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Spider Custom Insulation System The Johns Manville Spider custom insulation system sprays in to fill all gaps and voids where energy can escape. It has a high thermal performance achieving up to an R-15 in 2x4 wall cavities and an R-23 in 2x6 wall cavities. Type #28 in E-Inquiry Form.
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FlatWire FlatWire from Southwire Company is the safe, high-performance, easy-to-install and low cost replacement for conventional wiring compromises. This patented paper-thin wiring makes it possible to put audio, video, data, lighting and electrical exactly where you desire without the visible/unsightly wires. Type #29 in E-Inquiry Form.
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TimberStrand LSL Weyerhaeuser’s TimberStrand LSL is available for a wide range of applications, including wall studs, rafters, beams, treated sill plates, columns, window and door headers and concrete form board. The material is manufactured using a proprietary process in which small strands of wood are carefully dried, positioned and bound together with resin to form high-strength structural framing members. Type #30 in E-Inquiry Form.
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Climate Panel System Viega’s Climate Panel System can be installed over wood subfloor or concrete and under any type of floor covering. The system is made of aluminum-backed plywood with specially designed grooves for the company’s Barrier tubing. Type #31 in E-Inquiry Form.
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Durafoam Insulation Durafoam insulation from UCSC provides a high R-value and minimizes air intrusion, accumulation, radiative heat transfer and air movement. The application technology allows the spray polyurethane foam to expand, filling cracks, crevices and voids. Type #32 in E-Inquiry Form.
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RTG-66X Outdoor Tankless Water Heater Capable of using either natural gas or liquid propane, the Rheem RTG-66X outdoor tankless water heater can deliver hot water at a continual flow rate of 6.6 gpm when the temperature differential from cold to hot is 45 degrees. At a lower temperature rise of 35 degrees, it will deliver 8.4 gpm; and at a 60-degree rise, 5.0 gpm. Type #33 in E-Inquiry Form.
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N-0751M-DVC Concentric Venting Heater Noritz America has released the N-0751M-DVC concentric venting heater. The new concentric vented heater utilizes the same re-engineered heat exchanger found in Noritz’s high-end commerical models which increases its thermal efficiency and provides up to 9.8 gal. of hot water per minute. Type #34 in E-Inquiry Form.
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WhisperWarm Fans The WhisperWarm ventilation fans from Panasonic Home and Environment is offered in two models, both of which can heat and help improve indoor air quality. The FV-11VHL2 model is available with a light and night light feature, and the FV-11VH2 model is available without lights. Type #35 in E-Inquiry Form.
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Baseboard Heater Covers Made of perforated 22-gauge galvanized steel, this Baseboard Heater Cover from Buss General Partner Comapny is a no tools slip-on installation product. The company produces one standard profile that is specially designed to retrofit on to the vast majority of hydronic baseboard heaters currently installed in homes throughout North America. Standard in-stock sizes include 3-, 4-, 5- ,6- and 7-ft. lengths. Type #36 in E-Inquiry Form.
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Magnetic LED Light Though not much smaller than a golf ball, the new Striker Magnetic LED Light is a powerful spotlight that can be used almost anywhere illumination is needed. It has an intensely bright, wide angle LED and 12 powerful rare earth (neodymium) magnets that allow it to stick to any steel surface or rest on any surface, aiming the light toward the work space at almost any angle. Type #37 in E-Inquiry Form.
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Rotating Receptacles 360 Electrical introduces a line of wall outlets with receptacles that rotate a full 360 degrees in both directions. These outlets are ideal for strategic locations in homes and offices where products with large plugs are most heavily used. Type #38 in E-Inquiry Form.
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Conceal Television Electronics VisionArt provides consumers the ability to conceal television electronics on the wall of a room using a fine art, museum quality print on a motorized canvas. The product collection includes an array of designer frames and finishes, and an extensive image selection, and are also equipped with integrated sound by Triad Speakers. Type #39 in E-Inquiry Form.
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Unique DropEffect Technology Unique DropEffect Technology has been incorporated into MAPEI’s premium sanded Ultracolor Plus to prevent water, dirt and grime from penetrating into grout joints — making cleaning and long-term maintenance a breeze. Extended working time and ease of use make Ultracolor Plus installer-friendly, while rapid-setting technology allows foot traffic in three to four hours. Type #40 in E-Inquiry Form.
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