PR February 2003

Those of you who don't make a habit of getting to the International Builders' Show should know that this is where the manufacturers unleash the big guns.

The Tesoro tile collection includes Marble Age, a series of porcelain tiles from Italy that's available in seven colors and offers accents such as decos, listellos and trims.

CraneBoard Double 7 vinyl siding is impervious to moisture, reduces noise by 45% and resists insects while offering 300 times more impact resistance than ordinary vinyl siding, the company says.

CrestWood wood windows come in various sizes and configurations, including casement, awning, double-hung and fixed styles.

The company now offers 220-volt radiant heating mats that let homeowners use one circuit to cover twice as much floor space as with the existing line of 110-volt mats.

The Rockeater drywall saw cuts on the push stroke with a 6-inch blade made of carbon steel that's tempered for longevity and chrome-plated to retard rusting

Legend vinyl fencing comes in various sizes and styles, including picket, arch, scallop, privacy, split rail and ranch rail.

Moderna Ceramico laminate planked tile flooring combines glueless technology with the look of ceramic tile.

Lionite tileboard is designed for high-traffic, high-moisture areas such as kitchens, baths, playrooms and laundry rooms.

Stainless steel spikes are designed to serve as barbed wire for pest birds, creating a dense, sharply pointed barrier that prevents them from landing, roosting and nesting.