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Innovative Roofing Underlayment
Westlake Royal Building Products’ new SwiftGuard synthetic roofing underlayment is easily installed for steel, tile, shingle and shake roofing.
Ideal for use in steep slope installations, the underlayment benefits from an innovative nail gasketing technology, which helps ensure roofing systems better withstand the elements in all climates and seasons.
It has a high-grip backing and a non-woven thermally-embossed fiber face for increased deck grab and superior walkability. The 10-square (1,000-ft.) rolls weigh just 35.5 lbs. each. n WESTLAKEROYALROOFING.COM (800) 669-8453
The Bold and the Beautiful
James Hardie has introduced its new Hardie Architectural Collection with a brand-new suite of fiber-cement Hardie Architectural Panels in distinctive textures inspired by nature.
The panels will be rolled out throughout the year on a region by region basis, in Fine Sand, Fine SandGrooved, Mounded Sand, Sea Grass, and Sculpted Clay textures. n JAMESHARDIE.COM (888) 542-7343
Raise the Roof in a Hurry
Simpson Strong-Tie’s Quik Stik roof and truss fastening system is designed specifically for use with the Strong-Drive SDWC Truss screw in rafter and truss connections.
The installation tool has a 43” reach and can eliminate the need for ladders, heavy pneumatic power nailers, and compressor lines. n STRONGTIE.COM (800) 999-5099
Capped Composite Cladding
Resembling rich, natural hardwoods without the extra upkeep, MoistureShield Cladding offers a durable, low maintenance finish while adding an elegant aesthetic to any exterior.
Featuring the Solid Core manufacturing process, the cladding is protected against moisture absorption, warping, rotting and damage from insects on all four sides. This ensures the resilient, color-enriched composite will withstand the elements, providing a natural aesthetic that doesn’t require staining or painting. It’s the only cladding-approved deck board rated for use in the ground, on the ground, or underwater.
The Meridian line’s TruTexture Surface features reduced pattern repetition and a true wood-grain finish in Citadel, Shoreside and Mariner. Vision line colors include Smokey Gray, Spanish Leather, Cold Brew, Mochaccino, Cathedral Stone, and Sandstone. n MOISTURESHIELD.COM (866) 729-2378
THE POSSIBILITIES KEEP GROWING: REDWOOD
Nature’s majestic pillars.
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Hi-bor® brand treated wood is a borate treated wood product designed for interior house framing in Hawaii. Hi-bor treated wood resists attack by Formosan and subterranean termites and numerous household insects and pests, as well as fungal decay. Hi-bor borate treated wood is also backed by a 20 year limited warranty*.
FirePro® brand re retardant treated wood is treated with a patented formulation that contains no phosphates and has been shown to exhibit exceptional re performance properties without compromising other critical engineering properties such as strength, durability, corrosivity, and hygroscopicity. FirePro treated wood is also backed by a 50 year limited warranty*.
Advance Guard® borate pressure treated lumber is recommended for sill plate, furring strips, joists, studs, roof trusses, blocking, rafters, beams, and other framing applications. Advance Guard is also recommended for fascia, trim, wall sheathing, roof sheathing, and sub- oors. Advance Guard borate pressure treated lumber is also backed by a lifetime limited warranty*.
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Intelligent Outdoor Lighting
Fiberon lighting now features smart technology, with a smart home adapter that provides homeowners with a unique ability to connect their Fiberon outdoor lighting to a smart home device.
The new smart home adapter plugs directly into an indoor outlet, and allows homeowners to manage their outdoor lighting using a smartphone, Amazon Alexa, or Google Home device. The new USB outlet integrates seamlessly into Fiberon railing, providing easy access to an outdoor power source.
Fiberon lighting features warm-toned LED lights that provide ambience and increase the safety of an outdoor living space by illuminating the deck, railing and stairs.
n FIBERONDECKING.COM (800) 573-8841
Smooth Drywall Alternative
Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard is designed with a high-strength polymer formulation and engineered to be the perfect alternative to traditional FRP and drywall systems. It provides a smooth finish that is easy to clean, low maintenance, and abuse-resistant.
The tongue-and-groove interlocking system makes installation quick and easy, and the 1/2”-thick PVC panels’ unique truss design provides industry-leading strength and durability.
The boards feature a pre-punched flange and hidden fasteners to provide a smooth, beautiful surface. n TRUSSCORE.COM (888) 418-4679
Ace Hardware is rolling out its Extra Mile Promise, a guarantee that Ace has the expert advice and supplies needed to help consumers successfully tackle any paint project with just one trip to the store.
Available at participating stores nationwide, the vow was created to address and relieve the frustration consumers deal with when faced with the proposition of yet another trip to the store as a result of forgotten items or not enough paint. Ace is so confident in its one-trip guarantee that it will provide free delivery to consumers who may be in need of additional paint supplies.
“While it hurt our pride to learn this, the truth is that while consumers trust Ace as the Helpful Place, far too many of them believed that our speedy sized stores didn’t Compact Stud & Joist Drill DeWalt continues to expand innovative Flexvolt Advantage line with its new 20V MAX Brushless Compact Stud and Joist Drill that delivers up to 83% more power when using a DCB609 battery pack. Drilling up to 495 7/8” holes per charge, the tool outputs more power and more holes per charge, optihave enough product to complete their paint project,” said John Venhuizen, president and CEO. “We know this isn’t the case, so to assuage these misperceptions, we decided to stand behind our large paint assortment with the Extra Mile Promise. Our objective is simple: to be known as the #1, best, most convenient, most helpful and most credible store for paint in the neighborhood.” mizing users’ workflow. It has a 7/16” or 1/2” Hex Quick-Change Chuck for fast, easy bit changes. The drill features the E-Clutch System to shut down the tool in a bind-up situation, a brushless motor, an LED light, and is Tool Connect Chip Ready for location monitoring on the jobsite. Weyco Recalls Coated I-Joists Weyerhaeuser is recalling a batch of TJI Joists with Flak Jacket Protection, after linking an odor in certain newly constructed homes to a recent formula change in the coating that included formaldehyde-based resin. The issue is isolated to Flak Jacket product made after Dec. 1, 2016, n DEWALT.COM and does not affect any of the company’s other products. (800) 433-9258 Flak Jacket Protection is a coating applied to I-joists to enhance fire resistance, and it is not widely in use. The product is present in the basements of about 2,200 houses in various stages of construction in limited markets. Most of the houses are not yet occupied.
Weyerhaeuser will cover the cost to either remediate or replace affected joists. It has halted production, sales and shipments of the product, and is collecting unused product from customers.
Approximately $9 million of the product has been sold since December 2016. Weyerhaeuser expects to spend $50$60 million resolving the issue.
Housewrap preferences are gradually evolving, according to a recent presentation at the Housewrap 2019 conference on builder and consumer practices by Ed Hudson, Home Innovation Research Labs.
Hudson shared that about 60% of all housewrap and weather-resistant barrier (WRB) material is installed on new homes; the remainder is installed primarily on homes being re-sided.
DuPont’s Tyvek continues to dominate with nearly half the housewrap and WRB installations in new homes. DuPont established leadership in technology and education early and have maintained that leadership for decades.
Traditional mechanically-attached housewraps still make up more than two-thirds of all housewrap and WRB materials installed, but alternatives are making inroads.
Combination WRB and structural sheathing panels, such as Huber’s ZIP System and Georgia-Pacific’s ForceField, now make up about 10% of this market among new homes. Self-adhered membranes are now approaching 10% of the market, as well. Fluid-applied membranes now constitute about 3% of new home housewrap/WRB installations.
Alternatives to traditional housewrap are found more extensively on higher-end homes and multifamily buildings. TO MARK Hayward Lumber’s centennial, CEO Bill Hayward sliced the birthday cake Hayward style—with a chain saw—during a Sept. 7 celebration in San Luis Obispo, Ca., that was attended by nearly 1,000. Merchant 8-17 Layout.qxp_D SigNov03-1-8,41-48 7/25/17 1:18 PM Page 20
Ace Offers Extra Mile Guarantee
Ace Hardware is rolling out its Extra Mile Promise, a guarantee that Ace has the expert advice and supplies needWholesale Industrial Lumber ed to help consumers successfully tackle any paint project with just one trip to the store. Available at participating stores nationwide, the vow was created to address and relieve the frustration consumers deal with when faced with the proposition of yet another trip to the store as a result of forgotten items or not enough paint. Ace is so confident in its one-trip guarantee that it will provide free delivery to consumers who may be in need of additional paint supplies.
“While it hurt our pride to learn this, the truth is that while consumers trust Ace as the Helpful Place, far too many of them believed that our speedy sized stores didn’t have enough product to complete their paint project,” said John Venhuizen, president and CEO. “We know this isn’t the case, so to assuage these misperceptions, we decided to stand behind our large paint assortment with the Extra Mile Promise. Our objective is simple: to be known as the #1, best, most convenient, most helpful and most credible store for paint in the neighborhood.” REEL 1321 N. Kraemer Blvd. (Box 879), Anaheim, Ca. 92806 Fax 714-630-3190 (714) 632-1988 • (800) 675-REEL LUMBER SERVICEWeyco Recalls Coated I-Joists Weyerhaeuser is recalling a batch of TJI Joists with Flak Jacket Protection, after linking an odor in certain newly constructed homes to a recent formula change in the coating that included formaldehyde-based resin. The issue is isolated to Flak Jacket product made after Dec. 1, 2016, 3518 Chicago Ave., Riverside, Ca. 92507 (951) 781-0564 www.reellumber.com and does not affect any of the company’s other products. Flak Jacket Protection is a coating applied to I-joists to enhance fire resistance, and it is not widely in use. The product is present in the basements of about 2,200 houses in various stages of construction in limited markets. Most of the houses are not yet occupied.
Weyerhaeuser will cover the cost to either remediate or replace affected joists. It has halted production, sales and shipments of the product, and is collecting unused product from customers.
Approximately $9 million of the product has been sold since December 2016. Weyerhaeuser expects to spend $50$60 million resolving the issue.
Housewrap preferences are gradually evolving, according to a recent presentation at the Housewrap 2019 conference on builder and consumer practices by Ed Hudson, Home Innovation Research Labs.
Hudson shared that about 60% of all housewrap and weather-resistant barrier (WRB) material is installed on new homes; the remainder is installed primarily on homes being re-sided.
DuPont’s Tyvek continues to dominate with nearly half the housewrap and WRB installations in new homes. DuPont established leadership in technology and education early and have maintained that leadership for decades.
Traditional mechanically-attached housewraps still make up more than two-thirds of all housewrap and WRB materials installed, but alternatives are making inroads.
Combination WRB and structural sheathing panels, such as Huber’s ZIP System and Georgia-Pacific’s ForceField, now make up about 10% of this market among new homes. Self-adhered membranes are now approaching 10% of the market, as well. Fluid-applied membranes now constitute about 3% of new home housewrap/WRB installations.
Alternatives to traditional housewrap are found more extensively on higher-end homes and multifamily buildings. TO MARK Hayward Lumber’s centennial, CEO Bill Hayward sliced the birthday cake Hayward style—with a chain saw—during a Sept. 7 celebration in San Luis Obispo, Ca., that was attended by nearly 1,000.
Deck in a Sec DIY-friendly InstaDeck Outdoor Flooring System from Barrette Outdoor Living is a snap-together tile system made from durable plastic that creates a foundation for a freestanding, ground-level deck. Tiles can be assembled using minimal tools on any flat surface, including grass, concrete, pavers or gravel. InstaDeck utilizes an integrated, patented Step-Clip fastening system that enables Barrette’s compatible composite deck boards to be secured into place without the use of screws. Once the tiles are configured and the decking is cut to fit, homeowners step on the deck boards, clipping them securely into place on the tiles. n BARRETTEOUTDOORLIVING.COM (800) 336-2383 Windows & Doors Keep Growing Residential window shipments increased 5.7% in 2016, amounting to more than 43.2 million units shipped across the nation. Looking forward, national growth is expected to increase another 5.6% in 2017 before trailing off somewhat in 2019 to 4.6% growth, according to a new Window & Door Manufacturers Association study. In 2016, shipments of side-hinged entry doors increased by 6.1% to 9.7 million units on the national level, alleviating any concerns over the decrease in units shipped between 2014 and 2015. Based on the analysis of the data, annual growth is forecasted to climb to 5.9% in 2017 before declining to a modest 5.2% growth in 2019. Architectural interior flush doors recovered from a decline the previous year by growing 4.5% in 2016 with nearly 2.9 million units shipped, while stile and rail doors continued its upward trend with a 6.6% increase with nearly 0.44 million units shipped. Annual growth of flush doors is forecast to be 4% in 2017 before declining to 1% in 2019. Stile and rail doors are also predicted to grow 4% in 2017 and decline to 1% by 2019. Ace Rebranding Handyman Division Ace Hardware Corp. has completed the acquisition of Handyman Matters, franchisor of home repair, maintenance and improvement services based in Denver, Co. Early next year, Handyman Matters will be rebranded as Ace Handyman Services and operate as a new stand-alone, subsidiary of Ace Hardware. Handyman Matters is a franchise organization comprised of locally owned and operated and company-owned locations that offer professional and multi-skilled craftsmen, trained to handle a homeowner’s to-do list in addition to larger projects. On-site services to consumers and small businesses include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting and flooring. It currently has 57 franchisees who collectively employ about 250 handymen and women in 121 territories across 23 states. Andy Bell, the founder and CEO of Handyman Matters, will continue to lead the day-to-day business operations for Ace Handyman Services from its headquarters in Denver. Integration and re-branding initiatives are currently underway with a target completion in first quarter 2020.
At Reel Lumber Service, we supply
domestic and foreign hardwoods. Our products and services include: • Hardwood Lumber & Pine • Hardwood Plywood & Veneers
• Melamine Plywood • Hardwood Moulding (alder, cherry, mahogany, MDF, maple, red oak, paint grade, pecan hickory, white oak, walnut, beech) • Milling (moulding profiles, S2S, SLR1E, SLR2E, & resawn lumber) • Woodworking Accessories (appliques, ornaments, butcher blocks, corbels, etc.) • Woodworking Supplies (deft finishes, color putty, adhesives, etc.) Our products are widely used in interior finish carpentry, furniture, cabinetry and hundreds of industrial and manufacturing applications. We stock a complete line of complementary products to complete virtually any woodworking or millwork project. Windows & Doors Keep Growing Residential window shipments increased 5.7% in 2016, amounting to more than 43.2 million units shipped across the nation. Looking forward, national growth is expected to increase another 5.6% in 2017 before trailing off somewhat in 2019 to 4.6% growth, according to a new Window & Door Manufacturers Association study. In 2016, shipments of side-hinged entry doors increased by 6.1% to 9.7 million units on the national level, alleviating any concerns over the decrease in units shipped between 2014 and 2015. Based on the analysis of the data, annual growth is forecasted to climb to 5.9% in 2017 before declining to a modest 5.2% growth in 2019. Architectural interior flush doors recovered from a decline the previous year by growing 4.5% in 2016 with nearly 2.9 million units shipped, while stile and rail doors continued its upward trend with a 6.6% increase with nearly 0.44 million units shipped. Annual growth of flush doors is forecast to be 4% in 2017 before declining to 1% in 2019. Stile and rail doors are also predicted to grow 4% in 2017 and decline to 1% by 2019. Ace Rebranding Handyman Division Ace Hardware Corp. has completed the acquisition of Handyman Matters, franchisor of home repair, maintenance and improvement services based in Denver, Co. Early next year, Handyman Matters will be rebranded as Ace Handyman Services and operate as a new stand-alone, subsidiary of Ace Hardware. Handyman Matters is a franchise organization comprised of locally owned and operated and company-owned locations that offer professional and multi-skilled craftsmen, trained to handle a homeowner’s to-do list in addition to larger projects. On-site services to consumers and small businesses include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting and flooring. It currently has 57 franchisees who collectively employ about 250 handymen and women in 121 territories across 23 states. Andy Bell, the founder and CEO of Handyman Matters, will continue to lead the day-to-day business operations for Ace Handyman Services from its headquarters in Denver. Integration and re-branding initiatives are currently underway with a target completion in first quarter 2020.
Algae-Fighting Shingles
GAF enhanced its Timberline HDZ shingles with the addition of proprietary time-release algae-fighting technology to offer even greater protection for the roof. The only time-release product of its kind is now standard on many of the shingles offered in GAF’s residential product line, including ridge cap and visible starter strip shingles.
The technology consists of specially-engineered capsules that release copper steadily over time. Capsules are infused with thousands of copper microsites for long-lasting algae-fighting power. The algae resistance is so powerful, GAF offers a 25-year limited warranty against bluegreen algae discoloration. n GAF.COM (877) 423-7663
2-in1 Socket Set
A new six-piece, two-in-one Impact Socket Set from Klein Tools reportedly supplies the most common impact socket sizes in one convenient case.
Sockets are color coded to quickly identify sizes. Their sixpoint design is easier to position and work with square fasteners. n KLEINTOOLS.COM (800) 553-4676
Fascinating Gray Matter
Duradek vinyl decking is now offered in two new colors that meet the latest exterior design trends for gray color palettes in two of Duradek’s most popular patterns.
Ultra Mountain Quartz is a warm, contemporary mixture of multi-tonal off-white and carbon grays. Its dual-directional pattern adds depth and style, while its darker background base tones effectively camouflage light dirt and dust.
Ultra Legacy Cottonwood is a warm, light gray offering high contrast in the pattern with a light base and warm accents. Its faux wood pattern emulates the look and feel of woodgrains without the installation issues caused by plank lines. n DURADEK.COM (866) 591-5594
Luxe Decking
Modern Mill’s new ACRE rice hull composite decking encapsulates the luxe look and feel of real wood without compromising on durability or felling a single tree.
It contains no wood or wood fiber; instead, it’s manufactured from upcycled rice hulls, providing warmth, an organic feel underfoot, and natural resistance to water, weather, rot and pests.
ACRE reportedly will not rot, crack or splinter, is easy to machine or thermoform, and is ideal for a wide range of exterior applications.
Decking is available in 5/4x6 square-edge or grooved boards, embossed or sanded smooth, in 8 to 20 ft. lengths. ACRE also comes as sheets, trim boards, siding and millwork. n MODERN-MILL.COM (601) 869-5050
Hard-Working Workwear
Milwaukee Tool has enhanced its lineup of workwear with the new Hybrid Work Tee, Workskin Performance Fitted Hat, Workskin Performance Neck Gaiter, and color expansion of the Workskin Lightweight Performance Shirt.
Offered with long or short sleeves in sizes small through XXXL, the tee is a comfortable, breathable work shirt that combines jobsite durability with moisture-wicking capabilities and ultraviolet protection.
The hat and shirts are designed to mitigate sweat while regulating temperature and repelling odor.
Constructed from moisture-wicking fabric with an adjustable rear drawstring, the gaiter dries fast to keep users cool. n MILWAUKEETOOL.COM (800) 729-3878
Hip Fence Kits
Barrette Outdoor Living’s new kit-based Louvered Privacy Vinyl Fencing is specifically designed for warm-weather markets that are prone to high winds.
The fencing features modern, design-forward styling with slanted horizontal boards, angled enough to allow light to filter through while still maintaining complete privacy. It can also produce a stunning shadow effect through the panel’s backside.
Other features include SolarGuard, which provides superior fade resistance, and StaySquare, for increased strength to gates. n BARRETTEOUTDOORLIVING.COM (800) 336-2383
