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Preservative Protected PSL

ilevel's Parallam Plus parallel strand lumber is protected with Arch's newly improved Wolmanized preservative.

Manufactured with lons veneer strips bonded together with a-dhesives, the engineered wood product is available as headers, beams, columns and posts. The preservative reportedly penetrates to the product's core and is compatible with galvanized fasteners.

- Please visit www .ilevel.com

Glimate Zoned Siding

New fiber cement siding from James Hardie Building Products has been engineered for two distinct climate zones.

What's Hot in Decking

Nature's Choice Deck is thermally modified southern yellow pine that contains no chemicals.

Distributed by Building Products Plus, the lx5 deck boards reportedly are more stable than regular wood and last longer. No special fasteners are required and staining is not needed.

- Please call (800) 460-8627 or v i s it www .natur e schoic e de c k.c om

Tip Top DrywallTape

FibaFuse from Saint-Gobain

Technical Fibers is a mold-resistant alternative to paper drywall tape.

Radiant Barrier Panels

Eclipse Weather Guard panel system from RoyOMartin consists of radiant barrier panels that are sealed with Weather Guard tape on seams and corners.

The product reportedly combines the benefits of three barriers-radiant, air, and vapor diffusion-to eliminate the need for a separate housewrap.

- Visit www.royomartin.com

Waterproof i ng Membrane

Laticrete's Hydro Barrier liquid rubber polymer can be applied before tile and stone is installed in wet areas. The load-bearing, self-curing liquid can be applied with paint roller, brush, or airless sprayer over almost any substrate and can be flood-tested in just 24 hours.

HardieZone5 reportedly protects against wide seasonal temperature variations and extreme cold, while HardieZonel0 was developed for warmer climates with high heat, rainfall, and humidity.

- Visit www jameshardie.com

Engineered with a porous, openfiber design, the tape allows drywall compound to flow through and bond with its reinforced glass-mat fibers and the underlying drywall-for a more durable joint.

Available in75-,25O-, and 500-ft. rolls, it product reportedly weighs 627o less and is 76Vo stronger than paper tape.

A pre-creased center fold speeds installations in corners.

- Visit www.fibafuse.com

A Microban additive reportedly inhibits the growth of mold and mildew in the membrane.

- Please call (800) 243-4788 or v isit www.laticrete.com

Cutting lt Close Ridgid's 2-in-l Close Quarters

Autofeed Cutter has a ratchet handle that allows easier cutting in tight, restricted spaces.

The adjustable cutter can be used on both soft and hard copper, aluminum, brass and plastic tubing.

Production Nailer

Duo-Fast's new nailer specializes in production installation of siding, fencing, and decking.

Model DF225C coil sidins nailer weighs just 4.5 lbs. to lessen-worker fatigue.

The tool comes with a spare cutter wheel has an ergonomic design.

- Please call (800) 769-7743 or visit www.ridgid.c'om

Insulation Blower

The Series 500 blower from Meyer Insulation can spray loose-fill insulations such as cellulose, fiberglass, and rockwool.

and quarter eyebrow and half round and quarter half round, in both operating and stationary options.

All are available in eight clad colors plus Low-E glass and argon fills to meet Energy Star thermal requirements.

- Visit www.ply gemwindow s.com

Water-Based Primer

Zinsser Smart Prime's water-based formula reportedly performs like an oil-base primer.

A proprietary resin resisls rewettins to block water-soluble stains. lt also seals oil-soluble stains from grease, crayon, tar and asphalt.

The low-odor and low-VOC primer can be used on bare or painted

Features include a rubber grip, after hook, switchable trigger, and a clear magazine to monitor nail usage.

- Please call (888) 631-2020 or v s i t www .duo -fa s t c o nt r uc tio n.c om

Scandinavian Style

The RAIS 60 fireplace system is EPA certified fbr clean-burning performance and qualifies for the new 307o consumer tax credit.

A high-efficiency, wood-combustion firebox and metal. zero-clearance installation enclosure offer sleek Scandinavian design. The unit measures 22"x18"x23".

- Please visit www.rais.com or call (888) 724-7789

The device features a heavy-duty agitator for consistent processing. a l5-hp air-cooled gas engine, quickchange airlock seals, mechanical feed gate, and emergency stop.

- Please call (800) 797-8227 or v i s t www.meye r i n s u la t ion.com

Stylish Windows

Ply Gem has added four new styles of radius windows to its Mira Premium Series.

The new styles include extended surfaces -without sanding or deglossing-and on porous surfaces such as cured plaster, concrete, stucco and masonry.

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Post Mounts

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