Workstairs®
A hands-free alternative to ladders and scaffolds, Workstairs set up and adjust
easily for basements, attics, lofts, shops, factories, warehouses, barns,
cabins, sheds and outdoor uses including decks and construction job sites.
They feature two super-strong, 16-guage double C-channel welded steel stair
strings, a 12-inch height adjustable top, and 1/4-inch steel hook straps.
The safe, rust proof, and powder coated Workstairs are available in four models:
90 to 100 inches (82.5-inch run), 99 to 110 inches (90-inch run), 112 to 123
inches (97.5-inch run) or 121 to 133 inches (105-inch run). Just add the recommended
2x8 or 2x10 treads and a 2x4 railing.
Claude Ranger J.S. www.workstairs.com
PVC Column Wrap
What do you do with an ugly wooden or steel post? The PVC Column Wrap's unique
semi-assembled two-piece column design makes it easy to turn it into an attractive,
low-maintenance column. The column wrap comes as a complete kit that includes
the cap, base, squaring blocks and caulk adhesive, and is made of tough, high-performance
materials that resist splintering, decay, insect infestation, water penetration
and absorption. PVC Column Wraps, which take less than 15 minutes for one
person to install, can be used indoors or out, stand up to all forms of weather,
and accept paint very well.
Fypon www.fypon.com
Litheon™ 10.8V IMPACTOR™
The world's only pocket-sized impact driver delivers 60 per cent more torque
than an 18-volt drill/driver. The new IMPACTOR measures just 6 inches tall
by 6-1/2 inches long and weighs only 2.2 lbs. A high-performance motor and
all-metal gears produce 1,800 rpm and 3,000 bpm and turn the powerfull hammer
and anvil to deliver 800 in-lbs of torque. Additional features include a bright
new LED work light specially positioned in the nose of the tool to light up
the work area, a hex quick-change that allows for instant changes from drill
to driver bits, and a sensitive variable speed trigger for optimal control
over speed.
Bosch Power Tools and Accessories www.boschtools.com
Fusion Stone
Whether you're building new walls or doing renovations, you can easily install
authentic stone over wood or steel stud, block or foam insulation, or any
other type of application, both indoors and outdoors. Fusion Stone - available
in stone, brick, architectural stone, watertable/sills, and details - simply
screws to existing walls with a few basic tools. Unlike full size stone or
brick, Fusion Stone requires no bottom ledge. It comes with stainless steel
clips, starter strips and screws, and a power driver, and features a built-in
"Poz-E-Flo" drainage panels that keep the walls dry and mould-free
by letting trapped moisture drain outside.
Shouldice Designer Stone www.shouldice.ca
Miller Revolution™ Construction Harness
Type 10 webbing (almost twice as strong as standard requirements) and unique
rotary design PivotLink™ Connections are among the features of a new
line of Miller Revolution Construction Harnesses. Specially designed for all-day
comfort and to meet safety requirements while working at heights, the harnesses
come with innovative cam buckles that provide quick two-finger adjustment,
new back and shoulder padding that allow optimum air flow for greater comfort,
and a complete line of integrated and customizable snap-on/off tool bags and
pouches.
Miller Fall Protection www.millerfallprotection.com
Fortane LD
An economical one-part moisture cure urethane adhesive, Fortane LD uses exclusive
NO HOLLOW SPOT(tm) technology and combines superior ridge retention, powerful
bond strength, and ease of trowelling. Fortane LD is ideal for glue-down installations
in all grades of all types of engineered, solid or acrylic impregnated wood
flooring to all sub-floors common to wood flooring. Fortane LD requires no
rolling and, when it is cured, it maintains the necessary elasticity to allow
for normal expansion and contraction of wood. Fortane LD can also be used
to bond ceramic tile, marble and stone inlays.
Chemque Inc. www.fortane.com
Hilti Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill
The Hilti TE 7-A Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill combines the versatility and
performance of a corded tool with a lightweight and ergonomic design. Suitable
for both intense drilling (for example, in concrete and masonry) and light
chiselling, the TE 7-A features a 5/16- to 3/4-inch diameter optimum drilling
range, low vibration and ease of handling so it stays in your hands longer,
helping to increase productivity. Equipped with 36-volt lithium-ion battery
technology and Hilti CPC, the TE 7-A can charge up to 50 per cent capacity
in only 18 minutes, or 100 per cent in 36 minutes.
Hilti (Canada) Corporation www.ca.hilti.com
Sanivite Gray Water Pump
Now you can install a new kitchen sink, dishwasher, hand basin and even a
whirlpool tub where no drainage currently exists - without breaking through
floors to install conventional drain lines. The fully automatic Sanivite gray
water pumping system drains through small-diameter piping that runs either
inside or outside a home's walls. Wastewater sanitary fixtures enters the
11"x15"x7" Sanivite container via two 1.5-inch inlets on either
side of the unit, which is made of polypropylene. This triggers a microswitch
in the pressure chamber, activating the pump motor. Operating at 10 pounds
per square inch, Sanivite will move wastewater upward of 15 feet vertically
and 150 feet horizontally... all in about 10 seconds.
Saniflo Inc. www.saniflo.ca
EternaBond
Featuring MicroSealant(tm) Technology, EternaBond watertight tape permanently
seals homes, seams or cracks on roofs, gutters, skylights, copings, flashings,
ductwork, siding or foundations. It bonds with virtually any surface, except
silicone. EternaBond, the only MicroSealant in tape form, can be installed
in temperature ranges from -70F to 150F (remaining flexible at -70F) and boasts
an exposed life expectancy of 18 to 35 years.
Seven different tape finishes are available, as well as a variety of widths
ranging from two to 48 inches.
EternaBond www.eternabond.com
RockDeck™
Naturally strong, granite tiles becomes even more durable when fused to a
high-strength panel of aircraft-grade aluminum honeycomb. Corrosion-resistant
RockDeck genuine granite tiles insert easily into new or existing raised decks,
roof-top terraces, solariums, gazebo floors and other applications, both exterior
and interior. The tiles fit snugly into an aluminum grid system finished with
a UV-resistant PVC snap-on grout strip. RockDeck is available in Sunflower
Brown, Salt & Pepper, Sunset Beige, and Moss Green.
HGH Granite Inc. www.rockdeck.com
BLISSFUL Laundry Sink
Now homeowners can hand-wash delicate clothing such as hosiery, blouses or
sweaters in a sink designed with a special whirlpool feature (which can be
turned off, making the sink useful for general household functions). The BLISSFUL
LT2521M Laundry Sink measures 25"x22-1/2"x15-1/2" and comes
with a 3/4 Hp pump, an on/off electronic switch with a 20-minute built-in
timer, four micro jets, a silent air control, a safety suction, and a mechanical
drain assembly. Made of white acrylic, with chrome features, BLISSFUL also
has a built-in wash board, soap dish and an extended well-elbow design.
CAML-TOMLIN www.tomlinbath.com
La Creme Style Accents
Responding to consumer demands for more choices in architectural styles, La
Creme Style Accents have the look of traditional ornamental trims but are,
in fact, surprisingly lightweight, environmentally friendly, sustainable and
recyclable - which also meets the expectations of today's consumers. La Creme
Style Accents are manufactured from inorganic materials and 70 per cent post-consumer
recycled glass using a patented composition, making them less expensive than
trim products made from natural stone. Ideal for use with stucco, stone, brick
and exterior insulated finish systems (EIFS), the accents collection includes
capitals, bases, sills, keystones, window heads, cartouches, pediments and
finials.
La Creme Exterior Ornaments Inc. www.lacremeornaments.com
Heirloom Collection™ Storage Systems
Products traditionally used in the closet are taking an expanded role in home
organization and many homeowners end up upgrading their closet designs after
moving in. Now you can add value to your customers' homes before they move
in. The Heirloom Collection of melamine wood storage systems come with a white
or cherry finish and features such as crown moulding, shoe shelves, hampers,
raised panel doors and drawers, providing customers with custom-designed wood
furniture for their closets... without the custom cost.
Rubbermaid www.rubbermaidpro.com
QuietRock®
Changing market dynamics - specifically the mounting use of home theatre systems
and the increase in high-density multi-family housing - have created a need
for improved sound control between wall partitions. QuietRock, an acoustically
enhanced multi-layered gypsum board, allows for construction of high Sound
Transmission Class wall assemblies that are thin, cost effective and reliable.
One sheet of QuietRock is acoustically equivalent to eight sheets or more
of regular Type X gypsum board. Using visco-elastic polymers, QuietRock converts
acoustic energy into tiny molecules of heat, which can't be heard.
SounDivide for Quiet Solution www.soundivide.com
