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Rows and Rows of Columns

Digger Specialties Inc. offers an in-depth selection of beautiful, durable, functional columns that provide a distinctive look to the porch, front entry, or exterior of residential homes or commercial properties.

DSI Columns offer quality craftsmanship, impeccable design, and integrated architectural elements to deliver an elegant, low-maintenance, and long-lasting column. Available in aluminum, composite and fiberglass materials, a variety of aesthetic designs can be selected including round, raised and recessed panels, and square and fluted columns depending on the material selected.

n DSICOLUMNS.COM (800) 446-7659

Light Cuts

RIDGID’s new 18V SubCompact Brushless 6-1/2” Circular Saw pairs powerful brushless motor technology in a compact, lightweight tool design.

Weighing just 5.4 lbs., the saw delivers up to 5,000 RPM and a 2-1/4” depth of cut to easily cut through 2x material and triple-stacked 3/4” OSB. It delivers up to 35% faster cutting speeds than previous 6-1/2” models. The tool features a 50° bevel capacity to cut at the most common angles and is vacuum attachment compatible with 1-3/4” and 1-1/4” hoses.

n RIDGID.COM (800) 474-3443

Instant Infill

New kits allow for Barrette Outdoor Living’s design-forward Decorative Screen Panels (DSPs) to be used as infills with select RDI Collection aluminum and vinyl railing products.

The kits provide a customizable, code-compliant, semi-private infill option for RDI Collection Finyl Line Vinyl Railing, Avalon Aluminum Railing, and Privacy Rail. Homeowners can also use DSPs under deck in place of traditional lattice or as an interior or exterior wall hanging for cohesive styling.

The Decorative Screen Panels are sold separately. n BARRETTEOUTDOORLIVING.COM (800) 336-2383

Ingenious Openings

Masonite M-Pwr Smart Doors, the first residential exterior doors to integrate power, lights, a video doorbell, and a smart lock into the door system, have been introduced by Masonite International.

The doors employ patent-pending, UL-certified technology to connect residential exterior doors to a home’s electrical system and wireless internet network. To ensure that the doors are “always on” in the event of a power outage, an emergency backup battery can sustain system power up to 24 hours when fully charged. A smartphone app enables homeowners to remotely program and control motion-activated LED welcome lighting and confirm whether the door is open or closed at any time. n MPWRSMARTDOORS.COM (800) 663-3667

Super-Speedy Deck System

Vinyl Trends Inc. is introducing Decktec, reportedly the world’s fastest decking system, to the North American market.

Compared to conventional deck builds, Decktec is an innovative new system that allows builders to lay decking boards in half the time. Manufactured from 100% recycled polypropylene with both fixed and removable spacers, the system also protects the joists from the elements and is suitable for all natural timbers.

Fast and easy to set out, Decktec progressively straightens every board along the way, while allowing for expansion and contraction. n DECKTECUSA.COM (866) 301-7833

Spiral Cuts

Bestway Products Co.’s full line of Spyral saw blades enable the tight, intricate cuts that are virtually impossible with conventional flat saw blades.

Designed with a single continuous cutting tooth that spirals 360° around the length of a hardened steel wire, the blades cut such materials as metals, plastics, ceramics, rubber, graphite and wood to make them ideal for many building, machining, crafting and fabrication applications.

Able to cut in all directions, even sideways and backwards, they cut in the direction of the feed pressure, which can make a significant difference when cutting without rigid fixturing. Custom designed and built in-house, Spyral blades can be cut to specific lengths to meet the individual needs of customers.

n BESTPRODUCTSCOMPANY.COM (310) 329-0600

Tie Wood to Masonry

Simpson Strong-Tie’s new light tension tie is designed to resist tension loads when used to attach wood to concrete or masonry walls. LTTP2’s patent-pending, one-piece design offers 25% higher allowable loads than its predecessors, increasing design flexibility.

Fabricated from a single piece of galvanized steel, it has an extruded anchor bolt hole to accommodate 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/4” bolt diameters plus two separate nailing patterns: obround holes spaced 3” apart for I-joist purlins, and square holes spaced to accommodate the narrow face of 2x solid sawn purlins.

It can install vertically on the wide face of a minimum 2x4 stud for holdown applications, fastened with nails or StrongDrive SD Connector screws.

n STRONGTIE.COM (800) 999-5099

Growing Forklift Family

Toyota Material Handling is releasing 22 new electric material handlers, including 12 new reach truck models.

The expanded lineup includes four different operator compartments; 24V, 36V and 48V models; a multidirectional model for handling long loads in narrow aisles; high-capacity models with a maximum fork height of 45 ft.; and three Moving Mast Reach Truck models for unique applications such as indoor/outdoor use.

Also being added are a Low Level Order Picker, Furniture Order Picker, Enclosed End Rider and Stand-Up Rider pallet jacks, and four electric pneumatic forklift models in capacities from 3,000 to 17,500 lbs. n TOYOTAFORKLIFT.COM (888) 523-1742

Rooftop Caps & Straps

Green Link has changed the composition of its straps and caps from urethane to injection molded glass-reinforced nylon, still retaining the striking “safety yellow” color. Straps are designed for heavy pipe, while a cap design was developed for lite pipe supports. n GREENLINKENGINEERING.COM (888) 672-9897

Rotary Tool Kit

Ryobi’s new 12V Rotary Tool Kit has a range of 5,000 to 35,000 Rated RPM, providing the power to cut, grind and sand most materials with ease.

Its variable speed dial helps find the perfect speed for each application. The tool also features the new innovative Quick-Change Collet that allows for four times faster accessory changes.

The kit comes with 35 accessories and three attachments for such applications as grinding, drilling and cutting. n RYOBITOOLS.COM (800) 525-2579

DIY Aluminum Pergola

Featuring a matte black finish, Barrette Outdoor Living’s DIY-friendly aluminum pergola provides a modern alternative to traditional wood models.

With a quick assembly time and requiring minimal tools (an Allen wrench/hex key is included), the 8’x8’ pergola was designed with smaller spaces in mind.

Pergolas are customizable by adding Barrette’s compatible Decorative Screen Panels to the roof and optional side walls. The pergola comes standard with Cam Lock brackets that enable rooftop panels to be installed and removed with a simple twist—allowing homeowners to easily install panels, remove them during the winter months, or completely swap out panels with different patterns and colors. n BARRETTEOUTDOORLIVING.COM (800) 336-2383

Carbide Teeth Hole Saws

Milwaukee Tool’s next generation of Hole Dozer with Carbide Teeth Hole Saws feature a new 3 TPI design to deliver faster cuts with the durability of a bi-metal saw and life of a carbide hole saw.

The teeth can cut through stainless steel, cast iron, fastener-embedded wood, cement board, fiberglass, plaster, asphalt shingle and more with ease. Deep gullets clear material fast and all-access slots provide fastest plug removal. A new slot design increases pilot visibility for accurate placement and faster chip ejection keeping the cut cool.

Offered in sizes from 3/4” to 6”, the hole saws have a cutting depth of 1.62”. n MILWAUKEETOOL.COM (800) 729-3878

Vent Planner

Atlas Roofing is rolling out three new ventilation solutions to improve home energy efficiency, optimize roof performance, and reduce excessive attic heat and moisture.

TruRidge PRO 25 Rolled Exhaust Ventilation provides the rigidity of a sectional ridge vent with the flexibility of a lightweight roll for easy installation. The rolled vent lays flat to create a smooth roof ridge.

All-aluminum HighPoint AL 50 Slant Back Roof-Mounted Vents extend roof and shingle life with a one-piece base and throat that is durable and weathertight, with fixed louvers and an 8” throat with a 50-sq. in. NFA to maximize airflow.

HighPoint GL 50 Slant Back Roof-Mounted Vent is constructed from heavy-duty galvanized steel with a one-piece base/throat design and fixed louvers. n ATLASROOFING.COM (800) 388-6134