PR September 2009

You have to admit recycled oak flooring is a pretty cool source material. Alside's Revolution composite siding blends natural wood ingredients with structural polymers (½ virgin material and ½ recycled content) to give new homes and remodeling projects a durable finish. The siding also has a top layer polymer finish, PermaFinish, which resists the harshest weather.

Century Architectural Specialties recently added 35 new crown and cornice molding additions to its versatile line. Each of the new patterns is available in a 14-foot length. Use the new styles to add some spice to an otherwise dishwater dull room

The new ioDigital shower system from Moen has an innovative, easy-to-use interface that gives homeowners the ability to set and maintain water temperature and flow with electronic precision. The technology is powered by an electronic valve that manages the hot and cold water. The valve can be located up to 30 feet from the bathroom for easy installation.

OWLink's transparent DLI Fiber optic cable for HD installation for digital home networking represents a great technological improvement for the industry. The cables eliminate unsightly coax cables and cords, so you can place A/V equipment in the most convenient locations without opening walls, ceilings or floors to run cable.

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A.E.R.T.'s unique manufacturing process encapsulates recycled wood fibers in recycled polyethylene plastic, making the company's LifeCycle composite fencing impervious to moisture and insect damage. You can pick it up in a residential-grade design in ½-by-5½-inch profile and a commercial grade design in ¾-by-55½-inch profile.

Thermador's sleek electric and gas cooktops are the first in the U.S. to utilize advanced infrared sensor technology to take the guesswork out of cooking, which brings precise results and saves time. The cooktops feature the company's next-generation, patented Star Burners and sport a unique retractable sensor dial that uses an infrared beam to continuously measure heat from the cookware.

It's all about versatility when it comes to renowned designer Fu-Tung Cheng and his new Eements line of cabinetry made by Tonusa. These modern cabinetry offerings feature eco- and home-friendly elements as FSC-certified Plyboo bamboo doors, soft-close hinges, 3-form resin sliding panels and recycled aluminum fixtures.

It's not every day you find a compact tankless water heater suitable for both heavy residential and light commercial applications. Takagi's T-K3-Pro, which features a thermal rating of 84 percent for liquid propane and 82 percent for natural gas, starts heating water at ½ a gallon per minute but can generate an unlimited supply of hot water at a maximum flow rate of 7 GPMs.