NEW PRODUCTS

Vertical Rod System

Some areas do not allow horizontal railing systems, and the Paralux Designer series Vertical Rod system was created to fi ll that need.

Constructed out 316 stainless steel and 5/16″ diameter bars, each 4x8 section comes complete with required number of rods, posts, pickets, post caps, post fl anges, and fl ange covers.

The system can be used with a wood or stainless steel rail. n PARALUXCABLE.COM (833) 727-2589

Hi-Torque Hammer Drill

Makita has unveiled a new flagship cordless high-torque hammer drill, the 18V Brushless 1/2” Hammer Drill XPH14.

Reportedly the most powerful in its class with a rated 1250 in.lbs of torque, the tool is stronger and 14% more compact than its previous model. n MAKITATOOLS.COM (800) 462-5482

Air Force

The new WORX 20V Power Share 18-Gauge Brad Nailer and Crown Stapler eliminates the need for an air compressor, air hose, or hammer. Nails are driven by its sealed compressed air cylinder.

The tool drives nails from 3/4” to 2” long, fi ring 80 nails a minute and up to 500 nails on a single charge. Its side-loading magazine is easy to release and reload. It is powered by a 20V 2.0 Ah Max Lithium battery.

Balanced and easy to control, the 6.7-lb. nailer can even tackle jobs overhead. When not in use, it stands on its own. n WORX.COM (855) 279-0505

Superior Hardwood Siding

Swanson Group’s premiumgrade Superior Hardwood Siding combines the beauty of real sawtextured wood with the ease of working with a plywood panel.

The line features proprietary hardwood with natural wood char-

Deck Post Extension

Deckorators ALX aluminum post extensions make it easy to install and hang outdoor lighting such as string lights and café lights.

Designed to work with the 2-1/2”x2-1/2” posts in the ALX Classic and ALX Contemporary railing systems, they help extend the use of outdoor space and create ambience while increasing visibility and safety.

Available in Textured Black, the 66” extensions turn 39” railing posts into 105” posts or 44” posts into 110” posts for hanging lights. Extensions feature a preinstalled insert that is placed into a 2-1/2” railing post and fastened. Each extension comes with a carabiner clip that can be installed where needed. n DECKORATORS.COM

(800) 556-8449 acteristics, luster, uniform texture, enhanced panel stability using SwanPeel Technology, and interlocking grain for ease of installation.

Panels come 4x8, 4x9, and 4x10, 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8” or 3/4” thick. n SWANSONGROUP.BIZ (800) 331-0831

THE POSSIBILITIES KEEP GROWING:

Nature’s majestic pillars.

Redwood is one of the strongest and fastest growing softwood species. It thrives in some of the most productive timberlands in the world. Redwood is known for its timeless durability without the use of chemicals. Due to its flawless formation, there has never been a Redwood recall. There is a grade of Redwood forevery application, every budget, and every customer. “Growingbeyond measure.”

Call or visit us today. Our family of Redwood timberland owners will continue to be your reputable and reliable source of Redwood.

Call us at 707.894.4241

Clean, Continuous Top Rail

New continuous top rail brackets for Deckorators ALX Contemporary preassembled aluminum railing enable builders and homeowners to achieve a unique, continuous aesthetic instead of a traditional post-andpost-cap look.

Line, corner and end brackets are included, with a swivel stair option also offered. They come in the ALX Contemporary powder-coated colors: textured black, textured white, weathered brown, and bronze.

To install, builders simply need to cut the post to size, place the bracket on the post, connect the rails, and add the bracket cover for a continuous top rail. n DECKORATORS.COM (800) 556-8449

Weathered Wood Look

The Sansin Corp. has released its new WoodForce weathering system with Intermix colors that allow for creative, customizable looks and effects.

Available in a retail formula or factory finish line, the WoodForce system uses three products—Accel, Clear and Intermix with seven tints—to create an array of weathered looks and effects, all the while delivering exceptional water repellency and protection against UV, moisture, blackening, discoloration and wood rot. n SANSIN.COM (877) 726-7461

Reinforced Underlayment

Boral Roofing has introduced Boral Ply 40, an SBS modified fiberglass reinforced underlayment/ base sheet for tile, shingle or shake roofing.

Easily installed and ideal for use with metal roofing systems, Boral Ply 40’s modified asphalt minimizes the wrinkling and buckling which is commonly associated with non-modified membranes. It offers durability and better protection than felt at a low cost.

The recently improved underlayment now offers an uncovered exposure time, without any degradation, of six months (an improvement from its original three month uncovered exposure time).

It comes in 39 3/8” x 66’ (216 sq. ft.) rolls, each weighing 80 lbs. n BORALROOF.COM (800) 669-8453

Alternative Cladding

To provide building and design professionals with compelling wood-alternatives for façades and rainscreen assemblies, Fortress Building Products has expanded into cladding.

Pros can select from co-extruded bamboo-plastic composite (CBPC) Infinity cladding boards and capped bamboo-plastic PVC (CBPVC) Apex cladding boards with non-repeating grain patterns, enhanced woodgrain textures, and rich, earth-tone color palettes.

Due to their UV-, fade- and moisture-resistive properties, vivid hues like Brazilian Teak and Oasis Palm endure throughout the product’s lifetime and do not require staining or resealing to preserve their vibrant aesthetic. n FORTRESSBP.COM/CLADDING (866) 323-4766

Blinds Between the Glass

Blinds-between-the-glass are now available on Andersen’s A-Series gliding and hinged inswing and outswing patio doors.

Blinds are located between the panes of insulated glass, protected from dust and damage.

Cordless design easily raises, lowers or tilts the blinds for the control of light and privacy.

Blinds are available in slate gray or white and can be ordered with any exterior or interior finish offered on A-Series patio doors. n ANDERSENWINDOWS.COM (888) 888-7020

Rich Cellular Siding

Wolf Home Products has added three new Wolf Portrait Siding color options: Pearl White, Baltic Blue, and Denim.

The line is engineered to replicate a rich, natural look of wood siding without the inherent maintenance. The high-density cellular siding uses 100% ASA capstock, offering superior UV and harsh-climate protection to withstand the test of time. n WOLFHOMEPRODUCTS.COM

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Weather Worn Yet Precision Cut

With Sea Cliff, Eldorado Stone has added a bright, contemporary color palette to its European Ledge architectural stone veneer profile.

The new shade provides a balance of light creams and bright highlights to create the perfect fusion between old-world stonework and modern design. Its innovative application of multi-layered color notes provides a versatile design statement to suit a wide range of residential and commercial spaces.

Sea Cliff evokes the sun-speckled cliffs along the Mediterranean Sea, and its bright white undertones bring a more contemporary look and feel to the overall profile.

European Ledge is also available in six other color palettes: Zinc, Sidewalk, Linen, Glacier, Iron Mill and Cottonwood. n ELDORADOSTONE.COM (800) 925-1491