ENERGY-EFFICIENT WINDOW

PGT Industries has announced the development of the first impact-resistant windows having a U-factor of less than 0.22, thus satisfying the requirements of the Department of Energy R-5 program. As a result, these windows will provide the highest levels of energy efficiency and noise reduction found in the impact-resistant market. They will be ideal for those customers who desire hurricane protection, security, noise reduction and energy efficiency in one high-performance package. PGT will be able to participate in the R-5 program on selected vinyl-framed awning, casement and fixed lite window styles.www.pgtindustries.com :: 800-284-6019

FLOOR BOOTIES

Ultimate Garage Floors’ Ultimate Booties are non-disposable, heavy-duty booties designed to easily slip over any shoe or work boot, protecting floor surfaces from scuff marks and debris. The environmentally friendly booties are made of a dense recycled wool blend and are machine washable and reusable. The product helps eliminate the waste associated with disposable booties. The Ultimate Booties are available in men’s or women’s booties, in one-size-fits-all styles at a projected cost of $24.95 per pair. Customers also have the option to personalize their orders by substituting the Ultimate Bootie logo with their own company logo.888-549-6989

CUTTING TOOL FOR ROTOZIP

The Tile Dock, a cutting station for use with the RotoZip, clamps the tile in place, letting the spiral saw cut, bull nose, or edge sand. The Tile Dock allows any size of tile to be secured, using the Clamp and Corner Tile Dogs (included), keeping everything stationary and freeing the user’s hands for precision work with the RotoZip. The vacuum hose mount keeps the workplace clean and comes with templates for preparing standard cutouts, such as outlets or plumbing fixtures. :: 800-575-4401

PORCELAIN TILE

Mediterranea has captured the distinctive layering and texture of natural slate in its new Landscapes collection of glazed porcelain tiles. Produced in the U.S. with recycled content for LEED projects, Landscapes capitalizes on advanced digital inkjet printing technology to create slate-look porcelain tiles bursting with true-to-life color, natural shading, depth and texture. Complete with bullnose accessory pieces and mesh-mounted, multicolored mosaics, Landscapes large-format, slate-look porcelain tiles are available in 12-by-12-inch, 18-by-18-inch and 12-by-24-inch sizes with Dynamic HD Imaging from Mediterranea. :: 305-718-5091

Glass pendants

Nora Lighting’s The Radiant Reds, is a series of red-hot art glass pendants that add an exclamation point to sophisticated black and white or neutral interiors. At home in residential, commercial, retail or hospitality sites, Nora’s Radiant Reds are offered in more than 20 different pendant styles, sizes and finishes. Fanciful beaded shades share the spotlight with contemporary cylindrical shapes and graceful waterfall, teardrop or trumpet stylings. Nora pendants are available in six different lamp sources, including GU24 self-ballasting compact fluorescent (13W to 26W); low-voltage Bi-Pin (50W); and line voltage with a G9 base (40W), E12 candelabra base (60W) and E26 medium base A19 (100W); in addition to new LED lamps (5W). Radiant Red Series models include Waterfall, Sean, Beaded Oval, Open Pond, Spot, Snow and Pool. www.noralighting.com :: 800-686-6672

Cornice moulding

Outwater has created a series of high-density polyurethane cornice mouldings in its Orac Decor, Orac Mylin and Designer’s Edge Millwork Collections that have been specifically intended for use with indirect lighting. Manufactured to accept a variety of cove moulding light fixtures without causing scalloped or uneven light dispersion and illumination, the mouldings can also be used just as readily as a traditional cornice moulding without lighting if desired and are suited for use in virtually any type of commercial and residential construction, renovation or redecoration application. They are primed and ready for painting, glazing or faux finishing; are impervious to adverse climate and weather conditions; and, because of their dimensional stability, will not alter over time. www.outwater.com :: 888-772-1400

Luxury faucets

American Standard’s new water-efficient Portsmouth bathroom collection features the latest water conservation technology, including pending WaterSense-certification for all bathroom sink faucets and the American Standard FloWise showerhead that saves up to 40 percent on water use. To achieve its turnof- the-century authenticity, each design facet—from the symbolic Portsmouth cross handle to the vintage spout detail—has been carefully crafted to reflect an intricate and iconic period piece. The Portsmouth collection is available in polished chrome, satin nickel, blackened bronze, as well as a new, “old world” finish: oil rubbed bronze, which features muted hues and authentic copper highlights. www.americanstandard.com :: 800-899-2614

Tile

Wings, a new trapezoidal tile shape by Stone & Pewter Accents, is available in two formats, straight and offset, in its Sumi-e and hand-poured Marbleized tile collections. Sumi-e, which means “calligraphy” in Japanese, folds streams of brilliant glass pigments into pure, crystal-clear (post-consumer recycled) glass. The pigments bleed into the body of each clear tile of this collection, resulting in a stunning and deep color effect. The post-consumer recycled glass content of Wings ranges from 20% to 70%, depending on the color. The Marbleized Wings collection is hand-poured and will have a certain amount of variation and variegation of color, tone, shade and size. Mesh mounting makes for an uncomplicated installation for both the Sumi-e and Marbleized collections.www.stonepewteraccents.com :: 310-257-1300

Shower retrofit option

Moen’s new 16-inch shower arm can be easily installed into existing plumbing and extends out from the wall, providing a similar showering experience to a showerhead that is mounted from the ceiling. It allows consumers and remodelers to easily retrofit an existing shower—and at a fraction of the cost. Available in a number of finishes to coordinate with Moen’s entire showering portfolio, including Chrome, Antique Nickel, Antique Bronze, LifeShine Brushed Bronze, LifeShine Brushed Nickel, Pewter, Oil Rubbed Bronze and Wrought Iron. Compatible with any showerhead featuring a ½-inch connection and with Moen’s M•PACT common valve system. www.moen.com :: 800-289-6636

Fire sprinkler piping

The ProPEX Lead-free* Brass Fire Sprinkler Adapter from Uponor is made of lead-free brass to effectively meet state lead-level legislation and conform to NSF Annex G for lead-free plumbing requirements. The new adapter provides easier installation on a variety of mounting surfaces. Available in ¾-inch and 1-inch tees, each assembly requires a mounting bracket and a push-on locking nut (sold separately). The adapter also features Uponor’s cold-expansion ProPEX fitting system for strong, durable and reliable connections without the need for torches, glues, solvents or gauges.www.uponor-usa.com :: 888-321-4739

Eco-friendly toilet

Foremost has added its All in One toilet to their extensive line of eco-friendly toilets. The new model (#AO1-005887EW) is a one-gallon flush toilet that flushes twice the average solid waste (500 grams) using only one gallon of water per flush. That one gallon is 71% less than older 3.5 gallon per flush toilets, 37% less than newer 1.6 gpf toilets, and 21% less than the newest HET or 1.28 gpf toilets.www.foremostgroups.com :: 800-443-1410

Feed Your Desire with a Flatfire

Make room for the award winning, Flatfire direct vent gas fireplace, designed by the Wittus team and Paul Henning. This eloquent, easy to install, well designed unit can be used to add a dramatic finishing touch to any room.

A window to the world of fire, the rectangular glass facade provides the perfect viewing arena for its captivating flames. The Flatfire fireplace is 42” wide, 30” high and 7.5” deep and the size of this unit offers countless design possibilities. Keeping in line with European style, the Flatfire comes in black or silver gray with various custom frame options.

SUWANEE, Ga., June 2, 2010 – Mitsubishi Electric Cooling and Heating Solutions (Mitsubishi Electric) has introduced new systems that are ENERGY STAR®-rated and qualify for federal tax credits.

“The new M-Series systems are unique to the industry in that they provide much higher efficiencies and enhanced performance yielding greater comfort at a lower operating cost,” says Chuck Applebee, product manager, Mitsubishi Electric.

ClimateMaster has introduced the new Tranquility (TAH) Air Handler Series with sizes in the 26, 38, 49 and 64 MBH range.

Tranquility air handlers are specifically designed and matched for use with the Tranquility indoor and outdoor geothermal split systems, making them an ideal choice for hi-efficiency retrofits.

When paired with a split unit, the TAH has the highest energy efficiency ratings of any system on the market today and uses the environmentally friendly refrigerant, Earthpure® HFC0410A. It also exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 and Energy Star 3.0 efficiencies. They also meet federal requirements for the 30% tax credit on installation costs.

ClimateMaster now offers new Tranquility® (TAC) Cased Air Coil Series with sizes 026, 038, 049 and 064.

Tranquility indoor coils are designed and matched for use with Tranquility indoor and outdoor geothermal split systems. Using EarthPure® HFC-410A refrigerant, the TAC exceeds federal requirements for the 30% tax credit on installation costs when paired with a ClimateMaster Tranquility split unit. Also, when paired with a split, the TAC exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 and Energy Star 3.0 efficiencies.

Plastpro introduces the True Three Panel door- a new product line. It’s available in traditional Woodgrain or contemporary Smooth Skin. The True Three Panel door comes in two sizes and wide range of decorative glass options.

Product advancement allows contractors to eliminate the need for stair-rail specialists.

April 19, 2010 – Astute contractors looking for high quality results within ever-tightening budgets are finding new ways of reducing the time and costs associated with traditional Stair Rail installations.

Pre-engineered Stair Railing kits from BW Creative Wood Industries Ltd are easily and accurately installed in a fraction of the time and with superb results by anyone with the most basic carpentry skills – drastically reducing traditional costs & time-commitments for all stair-building projects.