| " Products and services spanning more than 300 building industry categories will be featured at the housing industry's largest new-product showcase. Here are just some of the many exciting innovations that will be on display at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center." " Alsons will exhibit its line of distinctively styled showerheads and will debut IN2ITION, an ergonomically designed system which combines a traditional hand-held shower with five spray settings and a fixed showerhead with an extra wide spray. It is a unique 2-in-1 system allowing consumers to use either the hand-held shower or showerhead separately or together for a full-body shower experience." " Bosch will feature its versatile new built-in Integra Refrigeration, which can adapt to the needs of any household. Available in 11 different configurations of various widths, the system allows for customization to specific requirements, including smaller spaces like condos, lofts and apartments. Like the brand's award-winning dishwashers and laundry, the Integra is one of the quietest refrigeration systems on the market and is ENERGY STAR qualified." " Brondell Inc., developer of premium toilet seats, will announce two new products, the Breeza and Breeza Warm, new and first-of-their-kind automatic deodorizing toilet seats. Both eliminate bathroom odors at the source via a patent-pending, four-stage deodorizing system contained within the seat itself, and The Breeza Warm also features an adjustable heated seat." " Brizo, a new premium fashion faucet brand, will unveil the exclusive RSVP Bath Suite, a complete bath collection that includes faucets, shower systems and accessories. RSVP infuses an updated sense of early 20th century fashion into home decor with finely crafted details, shimmering textures and a choice of decorative metal, glass or STRASS Swarovski crystal finial topping the lift rod on the bathroom faucet, Roman tub faucet and all accessories." " Carrier will be featuring its new EDGE thermostat line allowing consumers to integrate their own personal style into their HVAC system." " Delta Faucet Company will debut the innovative Allora pull-down spray faucet. Now, consumers can enjoy the convenience of a pull-down with a wand that intuitively connects with the spout through the faucet's exclusive magnetic closure, for a consistently clean look." " FAFCO will introduce Hot20 and Revolution, the first-ever, lightweight, affordable, do-it-yourself solar hot water systems designed to reduce water heating bills by up to 50 percent." " Gerber Plumbing Fixtures will introduce a line of vitreous china suites that make bath suites not only look elegant, but perform flawlessly. The three new Gerber suites--The Allerton, the Brianne and the Picturesque--include high-performance, gravity-fed toilets equipped with Gerber's HP2 or XP3 flushing technology." " GridPoint will exhibit its award-winning intelligent energy management appliances, which provide clean backup power, integrate renewable energy and improve energy efficiency. It will also debut new features of GridPoint Central,SM an online energy management portal that allows homeowners to create a personal energy profile to automatically reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint." " Fire Stone Home Products will introduce its Chat Fire Set, a new outdoor fire pit that instantly turns into a sturdy coffee table with a beautiful English granite top. The Sparkling GlassFire burner unit can be replaced by the lazy-susan style fire pit cover and can be accompanied by FireStone Home's metal rocking chairs." " International Fireplace & Grill will exhibit a builder-friendly outdoor kitchen island of individual frame modules that are constructed of fully welded aluminum that can be bolted together at the job site for easy installation. One of the company's owners, Dick Butkus, the former Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker, will be available to discuss the products." " Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath is unveiling its new Home Spa Towel Warming Drawer, which can be retrofitted into a new or existing cabinet drawer. Up to four towels can be heated in as little as 15 minutes, offering a luxurious finish after a shower or bath. " " KOHLER will showcase its DTV Custom Shower. Similar to an MP3 player for your shower, the product offers digital touch-screen pads that control all showerheads, bodysprays and temperatures with the capability to save all of your favorite settings." " Napoleon Quality Fireplaces, manufacturer of award-winning hearth, waterfall and outdoor living products, will unveil the next generation of direct-vent gas fireplaces. The Tureen features a contemporary ceramic bowl, complemented with stylish river rocks and an elegant, polished stainless steel surround providing a stunning focal point in any home." " Sears Kenmore brand will introduce its latest innovation - an ENERGY STAR-qualified Drawer Dishwasher offering the best cleaning performance and incorporating superior style and performance. A stacked pair is designed to fit into the same space as a conventional 24-inch dishwasher, with the electronic controls hidden on the top edge of the drawer to give a sleek look. Each drawer accommodates five full place settings of dishes and offers quiet operation." " SFA Saniflo Inc. will exhibit its Saniplus Macerating Toilet System, which allows for the construction of bathrooms where it is impossible or cost-prohibitive to install conventional plumbing fixtures that require below-floor drainage. Instead of routing the flush water through a floor drain, the Saniplus system moves it through a rear-spigot outlet in the toilet bowl to a macerator pump contained in a small plastic box on or inside the wall behind the toilet." " Symmons, a premier manufacturer of commercial and residential plumbing products, will showcase its new Elements line of bathroom fittings, custom-designed through Symmons' Signature Design Studio in the style of world-class luxury hotels. Symmons will also announce the launch of its Elements Kitchens Line, an innovative collection of pull-out kitchen faucets for the home." " The Propane Education & Research Council will be promoting the benefits of using propane in multiple home applications, including propane-fueled tankless water heaters, standby generators, and underground propane tanks. Propane is efficient, reliable, and environmentally safe - and it's available past the natural gas mains." " Thermador, in celebration of its 75th year, will introduce two new lines of wall ovens, the chiseled Masterpiece and the robust Professional Series. The new Masterpiece Series wall ovens offer a massive oven cavity with 16 different cook modes and 20 pre-programmed recipes, while the Professional Series ovens feature a heavy-duty professional-style design which includes a dishwasher-safe rotisserie." " Trane will introduce the high-efficiency variable-speed XV90i gas furnace with TRANE CleanEffects whole-house air filtration technology, removing up to 99 percent of airborne allergens. While the industry standard is still single-stage furnaces, the two-stage XV90i furnace saves energy because it typically runs at the first stage--65 percent of capacity--80 percent of the time." " Travis Industries will showcase its popular line-up of high-heat gas products. Available in all three of Travis Industries' brands-- Fireplace Xtrordinair, Avalon and Lopi-- these fireplaces combine high efficiency with a patented Ember Fyre combustion system for a fire that looks like real wood and increases the value and distinction of every project." " TurboChef will exhibit its new 30-inch Double Wall Speedcook Oven with revolutionary speed without sacrificing quality. The TurboChef 30 cooks up to 15 times faster than conventional ovens with quality, flavor and appearance worthy of a four-star restaurant." " VitrA will showcase several new toilet lines, including a High Efficient Toilet (HET), the 1.2 gallon per flush, a part of its existing Corina line." " Boral Bricks will introduce two of its newest products for the remodeling industry: ReCote, a masonry-finishing system, as well as a new line of interior thin-brick products. ReCote, available in 30 distinct colors, can be applied to any masonry surface, and the thin-brick product line will initially roll out in four color choices." " East Teak Fine Hardwoods, a leading importer of high-grade first European quality teak and exotic and fine hardwood products that are used in yachts, hotels, resorts, office buildings and luxury homes, will be exhibiting their products at the show. East Teak serves the architectural, up-scale residential, commercial construction and boating industries throughout the United States, the Caribbean and Canada." " Draco International, specializing in energy-saving floor-vent covers for homes with forced air heaters and air conditioners will showcase its InteliVent product. Draco International designs, manufactures and distributes patented, programmable vent covers that give room-by-room air flow management to increase residential energy savings and maximize comfort." " Forbo will exhibit Marmoleum Click, a natural linoleum floor covering mounted on aquasafe HDF with a cork backing. Click offers a visually pleasing, easy-to-maintain flooring option that features an easy, glue-less in-and-out installation system." " Greenblock Worldwide Corp. will introduce its "2-4-2" Insulated Concrete Form system. With its 8 inch overall width, the 2-4-2 was specifically designed as a replacement for concrete block (CMU) construction." " Kultur Flooring will feature its Manufacturer Supply & Install program for new home construction and contract renovations. The featured product is a true random-length single strip, with three width options, 3¼, 4 and 5 inch. This is a glueless floating engineered wood floor, ideal for use over both concrete and wooden sub-floors." " Marino/WARE will showcase its StudRite steel wall system, which provides clean, straight lines for maximum structural stability in walls and load-bearing structures. StudWare's unique triangular cutout design allows plumbing, heating, electrical and other conduits to pass through easily." " Oshkosh Designs will unveil its 2007 signature collection, Essence, with a spectacular exhibit of inlay applications. Domestic and exotic hardwoods, along with stone and recycled glass, are united to create the designers' expression of essence of a woman." " Pactiv Building Products will exhibit its GreenGuard line of building products, focusing this year on water-managed and energy-efficient walls. It will also unveil a brand-new product for its GreenGuard housewrap line." " Quiet Solution, a leading producer of soundproofing materials for the building industry, will highlight its new QuietRock 510 soundproof drywall, the most cost-effective sound damping wall and ceiling panel on the market." " Rehmeyer Floors will feature custom-milled, handcrafted, wide-plank hardwood flooring. These flooring options have been used in all types of construction, offering a wide selection for those are restoring, renovating, or doing new construction." " Stairtek will introduce pre-finished stair treads in closely matching finishes and species for new construction and remodeling. The pre-finished stairs eliminate the need for on-site staining and finishing, which cuts down on installation time and provides a stronger finish." " Superior Art Building Material will display its unique, colorful Gemart-brand floor, wall tiles and beautiful décor materials with majestic patterns." " United Gilsonite Laboratories will showcase its DRYLOCK Extreme Masonry Waterproofer with a 15-year, fully-transferable warranty guaranteed to stop 12 PSI. This smooth, mildew-resistant coating can be used on interiors and exteriors, above or below grade surfaces, and on concrete pools and retaining and landscaping walls." " ACO Polymer Products' Markant will exhibit HexaDrain, the latest innovation in residential trench drains. It combines simple and easy installation due to push-fit components and easily cut lengths, with a pleasing aesthetic design and grate style." " Acoustic Ceiling Products will feature its Classic Style Backsplash thermoplastic panels for use in kitchens and bathrooms. They are water- and corrosion-resistant for exceptional durability with thermally infused color finishes that look identical to classic patinas. The line includes matching inside corner-trim and edge J-trim pieces." " AFM Corporation will introduce its termite-resistant R-Control structural insulated panels with Perform Guard expanded polystyrene (EPS), and its selection of Foam-Control EPS building products with Perform Guard." " Architectural Composite Technologies will showcase its Gallery Accent simulated stone, brick and stucco panels, columns, and fireplace surrounds providing an alternative to traditional products by minimizing installation time and maintenance." " Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing Incorporated, manufacturer of waterproofing and exterior-protection products for the architectural, general construction, industrial and maintenance industries, will exhibit its broad range of products, including roofing underlayments, window, door and through wall flashings, sheet and liquid-applied waterproofing membranes and polyurethane deck coatings." " Carter Lumber will showcase its broad range of name-brand building materials for contractors and do-it-yourselfers including quality grade-stamped lumber, engineered wood products, roofing, siding, insulation, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and windows and doors. One of the nation's top building materials retailers with more than 200 stores in 10 states, Carter Lumber is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year." " Cleveland Tubing will exhibit its FLEX-Drain product, a new flexible, expandable plastic drain pipe that is an alternative solution to the traditional bulky, four-inch corrugated plastic pipe. FLEX-Drain? expands from 3 to 12 feet and from 6 to 25 feet and is available in solid, perforated and perforated with sock, and can be used in most landscape and home storm water drainage applications." " C.R. Laurence Co. will introduce the CRL Stacking Partition System (SPS), a versatile option for moveable 'all-glass' walls and partitions. This system allows architects and specifiers to design stacking doors and parking configurations to fit almost any project, including partitioning off interior spaces, providing 'all-glass' doors for storefronts, and expanding indoor/outdoor seating space in sidewalk cafes." " Crane Performance Siding will showcase BellaStone, the newest design option from its Exterior Portfolio, which offers authentic stone designs without the excessive labor and other complications of typical stone installation. A new stone material, BellaStone is innovative because it reduces traditional labor and installs at least fifty percent faster than natural stone while offering all of its beauty and aesthetics." " DaVinci Roofscapes will be displaying products that incorporate its newest colorfast process, the Colorsafe protection system with Kynar, as well as several new color blends for its shake shingles. DaVinci's revolutionary polymer shingles offer homeowners and contractors the authentic colors and natural textures of quarried slate or rough-hewn cedar shake." " DECR Roofing Systems will display its stone-coated steel roofing systems that are not only lightweight, but extremely durable. DECRA Tile, Shingle, ShinglePlus Shake and the new Barrel Tile profiles feature a 50-year limited warranty and Class 4 Impact Resistance, and can withstand winds up to 120 mph." " DragonBoard US & Safeguard Building Products will feature a UL-approved, fire-resistant, water-resistant, mold-free panel that is for both interior and exterior sheathing and flooring applications." " Eagle Roofing Products will present its Boosted Capistrano line of roof tile, a newly available decorative tile that compliments the company's popular mission-style Capistrano line. In partnership with Open Energy Corporation, Eagle will also showcase SolarSave roof tiles." " EcoStar will exhibit its line of premium, steep-slope roofing tiles that convey the natural appearance of traditional roofing products. Made from the highest quality recycled rubber and plastic, EcoStar tiles are available in nine colors and six profiles that provide unique architectural opportunities for any steep-slope application." " Feeney Architectural Products, manufacturers of popular CableRail products, will introduce its new CableTrellis line of stainless steel cable and rod trellis kits. It will also feature its StaLok structural and decorative stainless rod systems." " Guardian will exhibit a full line of innovative and energy-efficient glass and insulation products for the home. These include ClimaGuard glass, which blocks 99 percent of UV rays, and Fatt Batt, the industry's thickest insulation with the highest R-value." " Haddonstone will exhibit its range of fine cast limestone architectural features and landscape ornaments. The focal point of the display will be an impressive set of steps and balustrading." " HB&G Building Products will debut its newest column solution, the PermaFlashing and Installation Kit, which makes column installation easier and less time consuming. This new method secures the column from lateral movement and protects the column from infiltration by the elements." " Henkel Corp. will exhibit its newly launched OSI Green Series brand of sealants and adhesives. This complete product line provides high quality interior and exterior sealants, construction adhesives and specialty sealants to combine high performance and long-lasting quality with environmentally friendly formulations." " Hickory Hardware will showcase its newest hardware products, including the brand-new Builders Hardware collection, which offers functional hardware and accessories specifically geared towards builder needs and available in a vast range of styles and finishes. Hickory Hardware is a leading designer, manufacturer and, marketer of decorative, functional and industrial hardware." " JJ Partners will offer its semi-rigid, PVC-extruded Jacket flashing system, which fits over any lumber used to frame a deck, stairs, or weather exposed structure. Joist Jackets and Ledger Jackets prevent moisture penetration, which causes decay and rot, and also act as a sound deadener." " Kreuz Construction Products will introduce its new Easy-Set Mortarless Glass Block System which allows anyone to build a professional looking glass-block panel without the professional." " KOMA Trim Products will showcase its full line of exterior trim products. Highlighted features include KOMA's Heat Bending Kit, Product Wrap, and Building Professional of the Year Winner." " Last Deck will showcase its Lifetime Aluminum Decking and Railing available in nine soft-touch colors. Last Deck's alternative decking products offer versatility, amazing span capability and light-weight and self-spacing features." " Louisiana-Pacific will introduce Canexel, a premium pre-finished engineered wood siding that delivers the performance and appearance of cedar wood minus the inconveniences of continual maintenance. Additionally, LP will exhibit WeatherBest Crystal White Railing with patented Fibrex material technology, which blends the best attributes of thermoplastics and bio-fibers, to create a durable railing system to stylishly complement the LP line of composite decking." " Pittsburgh Corning will introduce the INSOLAR Low E glass block product, a new energy-efficient glass block component that enables windows used in residential and commercial applications to obtain an ENERGY STAR Rating." " Polyglass USA a leading manufacturer of self-adhesive roofing membranes and underlayments, will exhibit its Polystick Underlayments, which include products for asphalt composition, tile and metal roofing applications that are extremely durable withstanding extreme temperatures of up to 260 degrees Fahrenheit." " PrimeSource Building Products, a supplier of professional-grade building products, will display its newly expanded Grip-Rite family of products offering a complete pneumatic fastening system, including Grip-Rite Tools and Compressors, a complete line of Grip-Rite Collated Fasteners and the Grip-Rite Polyurethane Air Hose." " Railing Dynamics, Inc. will showcase its Endurance Original and Deck railing systems and its newest wood-fiber railing line, Novaline." " Royal Crown Limited will exhibit its newly expanded product offerings in low maintenance composites, with the additions of privacy fencing and rails to the Harmony Select line. Now the low-maintenance line offers matching decking, railing and fencing." " Stock Building Supply, one of the nations largest suppliers of building supplies to professional home builders and contractors in the United States and Ferguson, the country's largest wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies join forces in a 2,400-square-foot home display to illustrate the capabilities and services they offer to customers. At the display, industry experts - including Steve Easley - will share best building practices, focusing on green and sustainable buildings and construction processes." " Structus Building Technologies, the creator of NO-COAT drywall corners, will introduce the NO-COAT ULTRA ARCH. ULTRA ARCH's self-forming ridgeless design conforms to any arch and delivers perfect, smooth archways guaranteed not to crack or dent." " TAMKO Building Products will introduce EverGrain Vibrance, the latest addition to its popular EverGrain composite decking line. Vibrance offers a richer color palate than most composite decking lines and features random, multicolor streaking throughout the grain of the boards for a dynamic appearance." " Temple-Inland Forest Products will introduce QuietBrace sound-deadening structural sheathing, designed to provide code-recognized wall bracing and significantly better sound-deadening value when compared to common wood structural sheathings. It helps builders deliver the quieter, more peaceful homes buyers increasingly demand." " The Tile Roofing Institute will discuss the energy- and money-saving properties of concrete and clay tile roofs, as well as its successful Tile Roofing Installer Certification Program. TRI will be located at the Concrete Home Building Council booth." " TimberTech, a leading composite decking manufacturer, will introduce CONCEALoc, a hidden, easy-to-install fastener used with the Earthwood grooved decking plank. The stainless steel design creates a strong and sturdy connection between the planks and results in a blemish-free, upscale and finished appearance." " TVM Building Products will feature its new housewrap, rFOIL RRR (Reflective Ruff Rap), which offers the construction industry all the unique features of a regular housewrap, but with all the energy saving features of a radiant barrier. With an R-value of 3.8 and a perm rating of 22, rFOIL RRR acts not only as a superior air infiltration barrier, effectively sealing up cracks or gaps in the external sheathing, but it also adds a radiant barrier to the exterior of the home blocking up to 96 percent of the radiant heat transfer." " UCSC will feature its Durafoam Energy-Efficient Insulation Systems, a high-performance spray foam insulation technology found in the Palm Harbor Echo Boomer House at Show Village and the InSync Home co-produced by Builder and Home magazines." " Atrium Companies will debut its new Series 700 family of vinyl casement windows, available in replacement and new construction models, as well as products from its SafeHarbor Hurricane Impact Program, including windows, patio doors and protective shutters." " Clopay will showcase its new Reserve Collection Custom Limited Edition line of wood carriage house doors, which offer a unique and affordably priced custom-style garage door without the long lead times typically associated with one-of-a-kind manufacturing. The series features eight designs based on some of the most inspired and often requested custom order looks." " Craftsman Manufacturing will debut its taller version of The Corvado two-panel, square-top plank interior door now available in 8-foot heights. It will also showcase the Cellini Series, now available for select 8-foot designs, which combines a special, three-dimensional molding that can be perfectly mated with Carrara or Caiman 8-foot tall designs and affixed to the door face by the distributor or door hanger." " Endura Products will showcase its Framesaver no-rot exterior door frames, the only frames in the industry with a lifetime warranty against insect damage. Its revolutionary wood composite material will not wick or absorb water." " Gorell Windows & Doors will introduce an entirely new line of vinyl hurricane windows--Armor Impact Max products--that protect homeowners and their homes from airborne debris during hurricane-strength storms and other forms of violent weather. Every window model in the new series, including a double-hung with tilt-in sashes, two- and three-lite lift-out sliders and a picture window, is designed to pass ASTM Large Missile Impact Level "D" testing, which allows them to be installed anywhere needing hurricane protection, right up to the coastline." " HomeCrest Cabinetry introduces new Softouch Drawer Guides with easy-open full-extension and cushion soft closing action, as well as popular new finishes for its line of cabinetry throughout the home." " HOPPE North America will preview the next generation of multipoint locking systems, the HLS 7 Series, with unique, all-new features." " Hy-Lite Products will be introducing the latest in home privacy with its Private Elegance Series of Decorative Glass Windows. A variety of highly obscure glass types are married with elegant leading to create the Victorian, Floral and Spring Flower designs in this new series." " JELD-WEN will showcase several of its latest products, including ImpactGardT Protection for Windows, featuring impact-resistant technology for the company's complete wood, vinyl and aluminum window lines. Currently available in the Southeastern states, JELD-WEN windows and patio doors with ImpactGard protection are designed to meet the toughest building codes and offer an industry-leading 10-year warranty." " Kolbe will unveil eight new products and design options. Among these, its new lift-and-slide multipanel doors provide easy operation to bring the outside in. The new Ultra Series pocket double-hung windows offer high-quality, versatile designs and durable performance especially crafted for residential renovations." " L.E. Johnson Products will exhibit its Pocket Door Frames designed with a guarantee of ... read the whole article |