PR November 2004

Colonial Aluminum ornamental fences and gates by Master Halco offer larger pickets, rails and posts to achieve 8-inch spacing. Assembled using stainless steel fasteners or aluminum pop rivets, the panels are powder-coated for durability. Panels are attached to posts using a bold-through bracket system for added strength, security and a finished look.

The new VertiSpa Hydro Massage Shower System transforms an ordinary bathroom shower into a spa-like hydro massage. An adjustable vertical shower tower connects to the surface of the wall with five body spray jets, while two sliding rails allow the bather to raise or lower the tower according to their own height.

Spray-in, formaldehyde-free, fast-dry insulation from Johns Manville can help reduce construction defects such as gaps, inadequate cavity-fill and settling and wall cavities that are not completely filled. The fibers of the Spider insulation system are mixed with a non-hazardous adhesive that eliminates the need for netting and speeds up drying schedules.

Diamond blades, for use in high-speed, hand-held and walk-behind saws, can cut hard materials like brick, concrete and cement, and even make quick cuts on asphalt. The HI-5 by Target has aggressive notched segments to grab and grind material and can withstand maximum friction heat without wobbling, ensuring a straight and smooth cut.

DeckBrite wood cleaner and coating prep by Wolman is now available in a resealable pouch. Ideal for use on pressure-treated wood, plastic/wood composites and weathered cedar and redwood, DeckBrite features an oxygen-activated formula that cleans away ground-in dirt, weathered gray wood, stains from mildew, moss and algae.

Thin-section cementitious polymeric flooring has a wear-resistant finish for both interior and exterior surfaces. Floric Polytech MT-200 Microtopping can be applied by trowel, squeegee or roller, or can be sprayed. It is approximately 3/32 inches thick. The flooring can be applied over a wide range of surfaces, including concrete, brick, metal and masonry, making it ideal for renovations.

Falcon Foam wall insulation contains recycled content and has high potential for recyclability, making it ideal for construction waste management. The light-weight insulation is easy to hoist, handle and install for labor-saving economy. Contact: 770/952-1442 www.falconfoam.com Circle xxx

Johnson Level & Tool's QuickCount measuring wheel has an extruded aluminum handle and flexible comfort grip. The JL0100 features a 4-inch wheel and can measure up to 1,000 feet, while the JL0200 has an 11½-inch wheel and measures up to 10,000 feet. It collapses to a size that will fit in most tool boxes.

Owens Corning's new Woodcrest and Woodmoor Collection shingles are available for low-slope roofs in the Southwest, Rocky Mountain and West Coast regions. Available in seven colors, the shingles feature TruBond sealant, which seals at lower temperatures and provides wind resistance. The extra-thick Woodmore shingles offer a limited lifetime warranty with a 100-mph wind resistance limited warrant...

The Intuitive Eco IWL12 clothes washer by Fisher & Paykel comes with a "how dirty" option so homeowners can select how dirty a load is for the best water level, wash action, time, rinse and spin cycle. The washer offers 12 specialty cycles for specific stains and clothing uses and three cycles for delicates: creasables, hand wash and wool.