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Vintage Flooring has launched a Chevron pattern in its prefinished hardwood flooring. Available in 24 colours of White Oak, in smooth or wire-brushed textures, all Chevron boards are exactly the same shape and size to help installers easily produce a classic V-shaped zigzag pattern, since the sides meet at a point. But the board configuration also allows for the creation of countless patterns to customize designs for your clients.

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BEAUTY THAT’S MORE THAN SKIN DEEP

Arriscraft’s eye-catching Architectural Linear Series Brick offers a unique distressed finish not possible with regular clay brick. This calcium silicate product, like all Arriscraft stone, features consistent texture and colour throughout each unit. Higher absorption rates and lack of core holes, meanwhile, allow installers to achieve high production rates and employ a variety of deeper tooled joints for an accentuated linear aesthetic. This popular long brick comes pre-blended, with lengths up to 23-5/8” and in four designer colours. ARRISCRAFT.COM

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When Slurry Goes Green

Toronto-based Kreitmaker has become the exclusive North American distributor of SlurryTub, a portable filtration system that provides an ecofriendly and cost-effective solution for disposing of your leftover slurry. The easy-to-use SlurryTub captures and filters wet trade slurry, leaving visibly clear water to drain within the designated washout areas or be recycled on the job. When dry, simply dispose of the hardened waste, along with the biodegradable filter. KREITMAKER.COM

Code Of Honour

Schlage’s new Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt , the brand’s next-generation smart lock, is among the first to support Apple’s latest enhancement to the HomeKit experience, with Home Key capability while still offering consumers the robust Schlage experience. With Home Key in Apple Wallet, consumers can tap to unlock the Schlage Encode Plus deadbolt using their iPhone and Apple Watch for easy and secure access to their home. SCHLAGE.CA

Designed for both retrofit and new construction residential applications, Navien’s H2Air Kit allows for forced-air space heating and DHW system integration between NPE-A2 Series tankless water heater models and a hydronic air handler. It’s also compatible with NPE-S2 (additional parts required). When sized correctly it can provide endless domestic hot water and continuous space heating. H2Air is compatible with hydronic air handler models that require W1/W2/R terminals along with single- or dual-stage thermostats. The included Outdoor Reset Sensor provides optimum performance and efficiency for space heating. NAVIENINC.CA

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LET’S POWER THROUGH IT

Designed for tough fastening jobs on the worksite, DeWalt’s new 20V Max XR 1/4 in. 3-Speed Impact Driver boasts 30% more torque. Delivering 1,825 in-lbs of max torque and 3,400 RPMs (no-load) through a brushless motor, it’s ideal for applications that demand power and efficiency. Further, the three speed modes, variable speed trigger, forward/reverse switch and ergonomic grip help put the user in control when completing applications in various materials. DEWALT.CA

The Butterfly Effect

For custom builders and high-end renovators and designers comes the stunning Serpentine Light by Front ($1,347) from Canada’s Robinson Light & Bath. Part of the new Moooi collection, this airy suspension lamp features elaborate twists and turns, with its dark lines creating the effect of an endless upward spiral, while the flow and curve of the almost translucent material diffuses the light evenly.

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Like Peas In A Pod

Miele’s 24” KM6092 EasyControl Convection Oven and H2265-1I induction cooktop make the perfect high-rise condo kitchen pairing. Sold only as a set ($5,949 retail) and featuring a combined control panel, the induction cooktop, which provides a safer, more efficient cooking technology, plugs into its partnering wall oven, which, in turn, plugs into the wall. That means one fewer electrical connection for builders, with lots of energy savings for homebuyers. MIELE.CA

In Celect Company

Westlake Royal Building Products’ Celect Cellular Composite Siding features a palette of 15 deep, rich colours, allowing for the individualization of a home’s exterior, including mixing colours to accentuate different home sections. Available in 7” Horizontal Lap and 8” and 11” Board & Batten, it matches wood, puts visible seams into hiding, makes deterioration extinct and renders maintenance obsolete, while being able to expand and contract with Ontario’s climate. WESTLAKEROYALBUILDINGPRODUCTS.COM