PR November 2004

Style Solutions introduces Style-Cast Columns, a line of more than 160 tapered and non-tapered round and square fiberglass reinforced polymer columns. Non-porous and waterproof, the columns can even be used as channels for downspouts and wiring and plumbing. The unfinished gray columns range in heights from 6 feet to 24 feet.

Bookcases from Timberlake Cabinet Co. are available in cherry, maple, hickory and oak hardwoods, in a variety of different finishes, including glazes. They come in a white thermofoil option as well. Offered in heights from 48 to 96 inches and depths from 12 to 24 inches, the bookcases are ideal entertainment centers, libraries, kitchens and offices.

This latex-based window and door foam sealant is toolable and cleans up with just soap and water. DAPtex Plus by Dap is made with CoVinyl-X9000 for added strength and durability. The sealant meets the American Architectural Manufacturers Association standards for windows and doors regarding resistance to air and water infiltration.

With the Integral Shade by ODL, homeowners never have to clean or dust their shades again. A soft white fabric shade that diffuses light and blocks heat is enclosed between two layers of insulated safety glass. This means no exposed cords or swinging blinds. Operated by a control bar on both ends, the shade features a top down/bottom up option, providing additional light control and privacy.

CertainTeed's EverNew Kingston Railing System for decks, porches and balconies provides greater reinforcement in the rails with an aluminum bracket in the rail-to-post connection. Vinyl trim covers, designed for flat, stair, column, 45-degree and 22½-degree applications, conceal the brackets and fasteners from elements and create a seamless appearance.

Price Pfister offers Catalina, a pullout spray head lavatory faucet with arc styling for increased sink clearance. Users can toggle between the standard stream and spray modes by simply twisting the aerator, either while the pullout is extended or retracted. The faucet features a 55-inch stainless steel braided hose and ceramic disc valve for leak-free operation.

Carlisle's CCW-525 liquid-applied waterproofing membrane is ideal for balconies, roof decks, shower stalls and kitchens, as it prevents lateral water migration in a variety of applications. Moisture cured and coal-tar free, the membrane can be used on both above- and below-grade vertical and horizontal applications.

The new Accents collection of full escutcheon handle sets, decorative roses, knobs, levers and deadbolts, as well as a French door escutcheon option, can be made to match any room's décor. Other features include field reversible levers, concealed screws and an adjustable handle set post for easy installation and retrofit upgrades.

Timbermill woodgrain vinyl siding panels from Resource Material Corp. are made with TempRite CPVC vinyl material that is impervious to wood-boring insects and can resist fading. Timbermill log panels shield a home from exterior noise while reducing air leakage, heat transfer and water infiltration. The siding can withstand high altitudes and extreme sun exposure, with temperatures reaching 220 ...

Drawer dishwashers by KitchenAid allow users to wash two loads simultaneously at different cycle settings. With a variety of functional configurations, delicate items can be washed separately from pots and other heavy-duty kitchenware. Homeowners can even wash smaller loads using less water and power or wash dishes separately in kosher kitchens.