Residential Building Product News Magazine

In This Issue: January/February 2013

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Cover Story

Political window is open for business

Actions by Congress affecting the 25C tax credit for installing energy efficient windows, and the opt-out option in the lead paint law, will have an impact on window sales in 2013
Window manufacturers’ political interests in 2013 will remain focused on two major issues, including establishing an effective and permanent incentive for the installation of energy-efficient windows, and reducing the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s lead paint rule on the...
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Cover Products

Genius window system

Deceuninck ’s Genius Window System incorporates patent-pending technology featuring an innovative...
Ply Gem Replacement Impact Series

Ply Gem Windows’ Replacement Impact Series product line of vinyl windows is designed to...
Protective glass film

New protective glass film from Pella Windows and Doors is an extra safeguard to help ensure that...
Siteline EX Wood Windows

Jeld-Wen has expanded its Forest Stewardship Council certification to include Siteline EX Wood...
Square sticking interior window profile

Marvin Windows & Doors meets the demand for clean, contemporary design with a new square sticking...
Retractable screens for windows

After years of research, design and consultation with leading architectural experts, Loewen...

Architectural Collection windows

Andersen Windows ’ Architectural Collection brings the A-Series and E-Series/Eagle windows...
Ultra Series 90-degree windows

Kolbe’ s Ultra Series 90-degree wall unit is comprised of beveled direct-set windows and...
Casement, picture windows

Timeline’s Casement, Awning, matching Studio Picture units and Direct Sets now far exceed the...
SafePoint glass package

Simonton’s SafePoint glass package is available nationwide as an option on ProFinish Brickmould...
Aeris Wx1000 Windows

ProVia’s new Aeris Wx1000 series windows offer an exclusive design that places pre-finished...

RDB Default

Restoration Millwork Exterior Trim

Restoration Millwork cellular PVC square porch column wraps from CertainTeed Corporation easily...

Editor's Comments

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Builders' Choice

Builders' Choice

What's the best product for home building? These builders share their favorites, and explain why...

IBS Preview story

Ventilation fan with LED

Panasonic Eco Products Division has added an even “greener” option for builders and remodelers...

Lennox icomfort wi-fi thermostat

The icomfort Wi-Fi touchscreen thermostat from Lennox Industries uses cloud connectivity to offer...

IBS Preview products

Sensate Kitchen Faucet

The Sensate kitchen faucet from Kohler uses touchless technology to turn the faucet on and off by...
Ultrex exterior trim

Ultrex pultruded fiberglass from Integrity Windows and Doors is now available in a durable...
Freestyle linear drains

Noble Co. adds three accessories for FreeStyle Linear Drains, including Tile Top Strainer, which...
Reveal aluminum railing

Trex Reveal Aluminum Railing broaden the company’s architectural appeal to a wider market by...
Models and options manager

BuilderMT’s Models and Options Manager module for its popular Workflow Management Suite is a...
Versi-foam spray kits

Versi-Foam Spray foam kits from RHH Foam Systems are now manufactured with a Comfort Grip dispensing...
Exposure straight-edge shingle panels

James Hardie Building Products’ 5-in. Exposure HardieShingle Straight-Edge Panels and Individual...
Propane program

The Propane Education & Research Council is a check-off program funded and operated by the propane...
In2ition shower system

The In2ition two-in-one shower from Delta Faucet is a showerhead and handheld shower in one...

Interior door hardware

Johnson Hardware now supports interior doors weighing up to 400 lbs., allowing for uniquely dramatic...
Architectural moulding series

Azek is expanding the Architectural Moulding Series with four new profiles to take creativity as...
High efficiency toilet

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures has added a compact elongated option to its Viper series of high...
Shake roof tiles

DaVinci Roofscapes adds the Bellaforté Shake line, to be showcased at the 2013 NAHB...
Five-function showerhead

Danze has added 4-1/2-in. 505 Five-Function Showerhead which meets strict requirements set by the...
Winyl post wraps

Genova Products’ low-maintenance Vinyl Post Wraps cover an existing wood post to create an updated...
EnergyComplete insulation system

The Owens Corning EnergyComplete system is a whole-home insulation and air-sealing solution designed...
Powder coated wrought iron elements

Architectural Products by Outwater adds the Powder Coated Wrought Iron Elements line to its...
Foundry stacked stone

Foundry Stacked Stone siding by The Tapco Group expands its premium vinyl siding line by bringing...

Products Trim

Cornice and Crown Mouldings

Outwater now offers economically priced 100% recycled Cornice and Crown Mouldings that have been...
Closed Arch Top Board & Batten Shutters

Richwood Exterior Finishings by Ply Gem has introduced a new shutter to its line of exterior home...
Architectural Urethane Millwork

Architectural Urethane Polyurethane Millwork products by Melton Classics are preprimed, low...
LP SmartSide Engineered Wood Trim

LP SmartSide engineered wood trim comes in cedar and smooth texture designs and cuts with standard...
LIT

Belwith's LIT system has been designed to incorporate LED-illuminated decorative trim with...
PVC Column Wrap

Wolf has introduced its new PVC Column Wrap. Made from the same high-quality cellular material as...
PVC trimboards

Kleer PVC Trimboards are manufactured from expanded cellular PVC, and have been developed with a...

Decorative stone and timber

Fypon now offers the Stone & Timber collection of decorative products created to accent homes...
Architectural moulding

Azek Building Products ’ architectural moulding styles are designed to accentuate any design...
Architectural soffit system

Versatex Trimboard has developed a complete low-maintenance, high architectural-appeal soffit...
Decorative corner trim

Give projects a clean, seamless edge with the new Royal One-Piece Corners. Made of 100 percent...
TrexTrim

Developed with proprietary PVC technology, TrexTrim is a durable, easy-to-work-with, paintable...
Finished Elegance

Finished Elegance interior moulding and trim is designed for ease-of-use for both...

Products Tools

LaSquare combination square

LaGesse Products has introduced LaSquare, a combination square with a 2-in. wide base that can be...
Multimaster Start Q kit

The Fein Multimaster Start Q kit includes everything needed for the most frequent renovation and...
Impact Driver Accessories

Task Impact Driver Accessories offer autolocking quick change extensions that securely grip any...
Magnetic mount quartz halogen work light

Larson Electronics Magnalight.com’s WAL-M-500-120 magnetic mount quartz halogen work light is...
Diesel Mule utility vehicle

The Kawasaki 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel Mule utility vehicle features a tubular steel front brush...
Power Spade

With a full-cone threaded tip, Ideal’s Power-Spade requires up to 50 percent less force to achieve...
Easi-Dec Ladder Safety Accessories

Kee Safety announces two Easi-Dec Ladder Safety Accessories to ensure existing ladders are used in...
BS18 LTX Quick drill/driver

Metabo’s BS18 LTX Quick drill/driver has a dual-range torque adjustment with a maximum running...
M4 Two-speed Screwdriver

Milwaukee Tools’ M4 Two-speed Screwdriver features 44 in.-lbs. of peak torque and a 21-position...
1/4-in.Hex 4.3-Amp impact driver

Porter-Cable’s 1/4-in.Hex 4.3-Amp impact driver (PCE201) features a 4.3-amp motor and delivers...

16-Gauge Angled Li-ion Cordless Finish Nailing System

Paslode’s 16-Gauge Angled Li-ion Cordless Finish Nailing System utilizes the company’s Fuel+Nail...
Compact Rotary Hammer

The Hilti TE 2-A18 Compact Rotary Hammer is lighter in weight, while the TE 2-A18 Rotary offers more...
20-Volt MAX lithium-ion system

DeWalt’s 20-Volt MAX lithium-ion system, includes a compact drill/driver, a premium...
Non-Penetrating LCD Moisture Meter

General Tools and Instruments’ Non-Penetrating LCD Moisture Meter is used for measuring the...
Click & Go Storage System

The Bosch Click & Go system offers users a mobile, personalized storage and organization solution...
Magnetic Billet Torpedo levels

Empire Level’s Magnetic Billet Torpedo levels are constructed of anodized aluminum alloy and are...
MFK 700 trim router

With its modular design and tool-less base changes, Festool’s MFK 700 trim router can transform...
Laser Distance Meters

Fluke’s 414D, 419D and 424D Laser Distance Meters deliver point-and-click measurements up to 100...
18v lithium-ion brushless hammer drill and impact driver

Hitachi’s 18v lithium-ion brushless hammer drill and impact driver are powered by high capacity...
Dust Muzzle Ultra

Braxton-Bragg’s Dust Muzzle Ultra that can capture up to 99 percent of the unhealthy dust...

Products Doors

Quirk moulding for doors

TruStile’s new Quirk Moulding provides a modern look with more dimension, detail and interest...
Impact-rated door system

LaCantina Doors Aluminum Thermally Controlled Impact-Rated System defines contemporary design...
Faux wood carriage-house doors

Clopay is expanding its line of faux wood carriage house-style garage doors, combining two of the...
Architectural door collection

Andersen Windows’ Architectural Collection of doors is designed as the perfect balance of...
Asure replacement doors

The Asure line of energy-efficient replacement windows and patio doors from Simonton feature a...
Website for door specifiers

Whether it’s a residential vacation home on the coast or an educational center striving for...
Fiberglass entry doors

Engineered to provide maximum protection and durability, Masonite fiberglass entry doors are...

Lemieux torrefied doors

Lemieux Doors ’ Torrefied Collection of premium exterior wood doors is backed by a 20-year...
Ultra series doors

Kolbe’s Ultra Series door products offer customizable options to create entrances that are as...
Molded Impression interior door

Jeld-Wen’ s Molded Impression interior door series offers an expanded line just in time for...
Fiber-classic mahogany doors

To meet consumer demand for fiberglass doors in hardwood grains with ¾-glass options...
Essentials sliding doors

Sunrise Windows has further enhanced its product line with the addition of its Essentials Sliding...
Nantucket exterior doors

Simpson Door Co . has expanded its Nantucket Collection exterior wood doors to include Douglas Fir...
Array light control system

The Array Light Control System from ODL is a unique doorglass panel design for exterior doors that...

Products Software

Forte wood framing software

Weyerhaeuser Forte software is a powerful tool for sizing wood framing members, including joists...
Project collaboration software

GreenWizard is a cloud-based product management and project collaboration solution that...
VisionREZ BIM software

Powered by Autodesk Technology, VisionREZ is purpose-built for residential Building Information...
Project detailing software

SoftPlan 2014 is designed to seamlessly integrate multiple drawings into one model and edit in 2D...

3D design software

Cadsoft develops home design software for builders, architects, designers, remodelers and LBM...
Version X5 design software

Chief Architect Software 's version X5 of its architectural home design and drafting software is now...
Revit LT design software

Autodesk Revit LT software is designed for architects, designers and building industry...

Stock Report

Robust Market Tumbles in Third Quarter

As our quarterly session ended Nov. 30, 2012, markets struggled to maintain their forward momentum...

Products Skylights

LED System

Solatube International Inc. has launched the Solatube Smart LED System, which saves up to 94 percent...
Solar Receivers

Parans solar receivers from Wasco Skylights can be mounted on roofs or facades and will track and...
Thermally Improved Aluminum Skylight

Milgard’s thermally improved aluminum skylight is available in fixed and operable models.

Solar-powered Dimmer

ODL’s Energy Star-qualified solar powered dimmer for the company’s tubular skylights enables...
Skylight for Low-slope Roofs

Velux offers a 14-inch diameter, curb mount Velux Sun Tunnel flat glass tubular skylight for use...
Operable Skylight

Solar Innovations Inc. has released an operable skylight that opens 90 degrees. It can be equipped...

Products Decking

Gate hardware kit

Azek Building Products ’ easy-to-install Gate Hardware Kit is designed to meet strong customer...
PVC decking products

Kleer Decking is manufactured using a cellular PVC core that is fully encapsulated with extremely...
Treated wood decking

Perennial Wood decking posts now come with post caps to add a finishing touch to any deck. Posts...
Ecolife stabilized wood

Ecolife Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood from Viance is an exterior wood protection system that...
Decorative, solar post caps

CertainTeed Corp .’s expanded line of decorative and solar post caps feature a metallic finish...
Vantage collection composite decking

MoistureShield ’s composite decking line balances performance and cost, while offering...
Glass railing line

Genova Products adds a glass railing option to its Genovations railing line. The railing finish has...

Railing system with cable rail

TimberTech has partnered with Feeney Inc . to bring the industry’s only complete railing...
Deck lighting system

Fiberon’s new deck lighting features post, post cap, accent and riser lights with a remote...
Premium collection decking

Royal Deck combines the beauty of wood with unyielding resistance to the withering affects of rain...
Deck waterproofing membrane

Duradek is the ICC-approved waterproofing membrane that can be walked on, and is designed for...
ProWood treated lumber

ProWood Dura Color is treated with an EPA-registered waterborne wood preservative system to protect...
Shelled composite decking, railing

Trex Select shelled composite decking and railing features superior durability and aesthetics...

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