PR November 2004

TimberTech's Whitesand Ornamental Railing System is made from pure wood composite decking material. The shape of the top rail provides a grip for a variety of hand sizes and a flat surface to rest items on. Available in 6- or 8-inch kits, accessories include 4- and 12-inch post covers, a flat-top post cap and solid balusters in 12-inch lengths.

Abbaka introduces Classic, its newest range hood, with Antique Bronze finish. Other colors include Antique Copper, Hammered Aged Copper, Copper Verdigris, and brushed finished copper or brass. The hood's antiquing is done by hand, ensuring the originality of each piece. The Classic design is available in both wall-mounted or free hanging island designs in standard, 36-, 42-, 48-, 54-, 60- and 6...

Aquatic's Air Bath Collection welcomes Serenity XI to its line, featuring 60 air jets and continuous bubble action, wave and pulse modes. The bath has a 1 HP variable speed air blower with a 600-watt air heating system and remote blower. Available in 72×40×29 inches, the bath comes in 30 designer colors and includes a waterproof remote control.

Provision Tools introduces the PiViT Thumb, an ergonomically-designed thumb holder for painters that snaps easily onto the wire handle of any gallon-size paint can. The user places a thumb through it while using the remaining fingers beneath to form a comfortable, low-stress grip that stabilizes the can.

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.