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Jeld-Wen FiberLast Exterior Door

Jeld-Wen FiberLast exterior doors combines a certified level of eco-friendly recycled wood, durability, style and energy efficiency at a reasonable price.

The recipe of technological advancements adds up to an affordable door that offers homeowners the durability benefits of fiberglass, peace-of-mind with a limited lifetime warranty, along with great style.

Perfect for new construction or remodeling projects, FiberLast’s eco-friendly aspects introduce new achievements for fiberglass doors. For starters, the doors are Scientific Certification Systems (SCS)-certified to contain at least 35 percent pre-consumer recycled wood for the door slabs. In addition, the proprietary mix of recycled wood fibers and fiberglass combined with the engineered door construction adds strength and durability, which is important in sustainable architecture. Other green qualities of the line include:

• Energy efficiency: As a 2010 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Jeld-Wen has a strong history of producing energy efficient products. FiberLast is engineered to save energy and meets 2010 Energy Star requirements for a tax credit of up to $1,500. (Energy performance ratings will vary with glass selection).
• Green building certified: FiberLast may help achieve credits and points or satisfy criteria for many local and national green building programs such as the Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes, the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and the National Association of Home Builders’ National Green Building Standard.
• Fewer VOCs: FiberLast’s solid wood stiles are made with the Jeld-Wen AuraLast process that releases 96 percent fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs) than traditional dip treatment processes.

To ensure long-lasting performance, FiberLast has successfully passed some of the building products industry’s most stringent durability tests. Before their introduction, the doors performed flawlessly in six straight 48-hour test cycles that included being baked at 210 degrees, frozen to 10 degrees, submerged in water for hours at a stretch and exposed to steam and water vapor for long periods of time.

As for style, homeowners can customize FiberLast to fit their personal taste. The line offers dozens of glass types, sidelights and doors styles, including seven- and eight-foot doors, and stainable options.

For more information, visit Jeld-Wen.

CertainTeed Cedar Crest Roofing

CertainTeed Cedar Crest is a hip and ridge accessory combining the highest standards for algae, wind and fire resistance with a thicker, richer appearance that accentuates the roof lines for a more attractive finish and superior curb appeal.

Cedar Crest features blended, consistent colors for a cohesive appearance that blends seamlessly with the rich colors of CertainTeed’s Landmark and Presidential Series shingles. Cedar Crest’s distinctive granules blend on the surface to coordinate with existing shingles, giving the roof an overall refined appearance.

Made with a strong fiberglass mat, Cedar Crest is equipped with an aggressive self-sealing bond, for extra durability against nature’s elements, and its thicker, multi-layer design provides additional protection at critical stress points on the roof.

Cedar Crest hip and ridge accessory is 12” wide and has an 8” exposure and carries the same warranty as the field shingles that are installed with it. It meets UL Class A fire resistance and UL 997 wind resistance.

For more information, visit CertainTeed Cedar Crest Roofing.

RocLok Hide-A-Key

It’s a product that combines the creativity of the popular hide-a-key products in lawns and landscaping, but with the unprecedented security of a solid lock box. The RocLok Hide a Key is a faux rock key hiding system that incorporates the security of a combination lock box with the inconspicuous benefits of the traditional faux rock key hider. With no batteries to change and a built-in combination lock with 1,000 combinations, the RocLok provides homeowners peace of mind for less than one visit from the locksmith.

There are indeed many rock hide-a-keys on the market, as well as a sprinkler hide-a-key product and even the numerous concrete bunnies, turtles or frogs that hide a key. But those are now so common that they are easily sought out and found by burglars and can pose a security problem for homeowners. RocLok provides an easy, effective and affordable solution to that problem.

What also makes the RocLok Hide a Key beneficial is that where other faux rocks are small in size and comprised of fiberglass and plastic, the RocLok is a realistic size and weight and the cement based material adapts naturally with its environment. RocLok comes in many shapes and sizes and ranges in weight from 4 to 12 lbs. RocLok comes in five different rock types to match natural stones in various parts of the country. It is also built to withstand the harshest weather and age naturally like real rocks and stones.

For more information, visit RocLock.

Stone Forest Siena Adagio Chaise

Carved from one piece of rare silver gray Italian marble, the Siena Adagio Chaise Lounge is more sculpture than lawn furniture. Web-like inclusions run contrary to the horizontal veining inherent in the stone, giving the Siena a spirit that those who appreciate stone and marble have come to expect. When used indoors, it absorbs the ambient room temperature, and when used outdoors it will absorb only enough sun to warm you and cradle you in its sensuous, flowing form.

For more information, visit Stone Forest.

Marvin Ultimate Life and Slide Door

Marvin Windows and Doors Ultimate Lift and Slide is available in two configurations:  pocket and stacked. In the stacked configuration, the door panels neatly stack together when open to create the illusion of only one panel. In the pocket configuration, the panels slide into a wall opening, completely disappearing from view. Available with up to eight panels in bi-parting configurations or four panels when operation is uni-directional, a seamless transition can be created between interior and exterior living space.

The Ultimate Lift and Slide’s large sizes are perfect for homes that seek to integrate indoors and out. The maximum panel size is six feet by 12 feet with minimums of 30” by 51” when more of a pass through opening is required. With these large sizes, the Ultimate Lift and Slide operates easily thanks to its hardware.

Hardware for the Ultimate Lift and Slide is exclusive to Marvin and combines the strength needed for a door of this size with the elegance desired by Marvin customers. An exterior finger pull and optional interior finger pull let homeowners open this large door with ease. Since the Flush Mount Handle hardware is mounted flush to the panel’s edge, with only the slim levers visible, the Ultimate Lift and Slide’s sleek aesthetics are maintained. The low profile of the levers allow the panels to stack perfectly without the need for cumbersome traditional removable Lift and Slide handles which can become lost or dropped when operating doors, damaging flooring.

Three sill options are available. Flush, recessed and recessed with drainage sills all are low in profile with only a 3/16” track above flooring to maintain the Ultimate Lift and Slide’s clean look. Quare and ogee interior glazing bead profiles provide options for those who want a modern or traditional look. And it is available with 19 clad colors, five wood species and three hardware finishes, making each door unique to a home.

For more information, visit Marvin Windows and Doors.

CertainTeed WeatherBoards Fiber Cement Shake Siding

CertainTeed WeatherBoards Individual Shakes round out an existing portfolio of fiber cement siding products that feature the beauty of cedar shakes without the drawbacks of wood.

A durable, noncombustible siding, WeatherBoards Individual Shakes are available in three sizes that provide for enhanced design flexibility as well as ease of installation. Consisting of 6-1/4, 8-1/4 or 12-inch widths, the shakes are primed with FiberTect sealant, offering protection against damaging moisture. The shakes can be installed with a straight or staggered edge and can be used in whole house applications or accent areas.

The WeatherBoards product line also includes two additional profiles that emulate the look of cedar siding. Perfection Shingles are offered in 12-foot panels and can be installed like lap siding. Random Squares are available in 12- or 16-inch panels with a straight or staggered edge and three varying patterns that can be used to create a dimensional, random appearance.

Unlike wood, WeatherBoards is noncombustible, impact-resistant, impervious to wood-boring insects, resistant to UV rays and will not rot. With a recycled content of 50 percent, the siding is backed by a 50-year limited transferable warranty and can contribute to LEED certification and NAHB Green Building standards.

For more information, visit CertainTeed.

CertainTeed Landmark Solaris IR Roofing Shingles

CertainTeed Corporation Landmark Solaris IR solar reflective, impact resistant roofing shingles as well as Landmark and Landmark Premium shingles in Silver Birch are additions to the company’s portfolio of 50 Energy Star-rated roofing products.

Offered in a range of natural colors and earth tones, Landmark Solaris IR shingles feature reflective granules that can reduce a roof’s temperature by as much as 20 percent. The shingles are engineered with a tough fiberglass scrim for increased durability and are backed by a 50-year limited transferable warranty.

Using a unique color-blending technique to create a dimensional look, Landmark roofing shingles in Silver Birch are backed by a 30-year limited transferable warranty. The Landmark Premium shingle in Silver Birch features the same eye-catching gray hue with lifetime warranty protection.

All of the shingles offer the value of the industry’s toughest fiberglass mat and are available with additional SureStart full protection coverage and wind warranty upgrades.

For more information, visit CertainTeed.

CertainTeed CedarBoards Board & Batten Insulated Siding

CertainTeed Corporation CedarBoards Board & Batten insulated siding gives builders the rustic cedar look with the benefit of increased energy efficiency and enhanced durability.

CedarBoards Board & Batten insulated siding alternates wide and narrow vertical vinyl panels to create a simple design for a variety of architectural styles. The siding has a 10” board and 2” batten, the industry’s widest vinyl board span, and features an even, flat-face board design replicating the look of true cedar board in an easy care, low maintenance material.

Backed with a ½” of expanded polystyrene insulation (EPS), CedarBoards Board & Batten improves the energy efficiency of a home by insulating continuously over framing where energy loss is greatest. It also helps to meet stringent performance guidelines of an Energy Star-qualified new home. CedarBoards Board & Batten features CertainTeed’s TrueTexture rough cedar texture and is available in 12 low-gloss colors with a wide variety of coordinating trim products.

Available in 10-foot lengths, CedarBoards Board & Batten has a .052-inch thick panel and its straight-edged batten provides a sharp, carpentered look, as well as a 5/8” height for dramatic shadow lines.

It also requires no painting, caulking, contains no harsh chemicals, heavy metals or phthalates, all of which contributes to the sustainability and low maintenance of any project. CedarBoards Board & Batten has a Class 1(A) fire rating and is backed by a lifetime limited warranty with CertainTeed’s PermaColor Lifetime Fade Protection.

In addition, all CertainTeed vinyl siding products help building professionals qualify toward credits for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) through the U.S. Green Building Council and certification through the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Green Building Guidelines.

For more information, visit CertainTeed.

CertainTeed Bufftech Imperial and Baron Fences

CertainTeed Corporation Bufftech Imperial and Baron fence products with Select Cedar Texture, feature the look of freshly painted wood in an easy-care vinyl design.

Made possible through a proprietary texturing process, Select Cedar texture goes beyond a scratched-on or embossed pattern for an authentic wood grain look. Featuring a picket-style design, Baron with Select Cedar texture is available in Almond and White colors in 4-, 5- and 6-foot heights. Imperial with Select Cedar texture consists of a semi-private design and includes a color palette backed with ColorLast fade protection. Available in 4-, 5- and 6-foot heights, the product comes in Almond, Clay, and White colors as well as Sierra Blend — a variegated, multi-chromatic color that recreates the natural beauty of stained cedar.

Both product lines feature a steel-reinforced bottom rail for a stronger, more rigid fence that resists sagging or bowing. The fences are manufactured from premium-quality polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which provides impact strength and UV resistance; will not rot, warp, split or splinter; and can be recycled at the end of the life of the product. Additionally, Bufftech fences are backed by CertainTeed’s lifetime limited warranty coverage, including SureStart parts and labor protection. The products meet most building codes and are approved for use around swimming pools in most areas.

For more information, visit CertainTeed.

Hitachi Power Tools Outdoor Power Equipment Multi-Task Tool & Attachments

For those who desire a trimmer that can do more, then Hitachi's multi-task tool is the one. The CG22EADSLP is a split shaft grass trimmer that features a 21.1cc commercial grade two-stroke engine and weighs only 11.5 lbs fully assembled with the trimmer head. However, this tool easily converts to an edger, extended reach hedge trimmer, pole saw or mini-cultivator for ultimate flexibility within one tool platform.

This multi-task tool features the S-Start Pull Force Reduction system which results in quick and easy starts, and has a durable cover that protects the fuel tank from wear and tear. It comes with a 4” semi- automatic trimmer head.

Sold separately are the optional attachments that include the CGPE portable edger attachment with 8” blade, the CGHT hedge trimmer attachment that articulates up to 1300 to reach above tall hedges, the CGPS pole saw attachment that can cut branches up to 8” in diameter, and the CGMC mini-cultivator attachment that delivers a 4” digging depth and 6” digging width capacity.

Hitachi Power Tools outdoor power equipment (OPE) includes a series of grass trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, and multi-task tools with attachments, all powered by PureFire low emission commercial grade two-stroke engine technology. The Hitachi OPE product line features an industry leading 7-Year Consumer Warranty for even more piece of mind.


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