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Filler Up

A polyurethane filler foam for residential, commercial and industrial structures has been introduced bv Hilti Inc.

An Extension Of Yourself

An extension ladder safety device is new from Ladder Help-Mate.

Designed to serve as a seat, safety harness/retainer, wall stand-off, ground level stabilizing base, ladder jack or paint bucket/tool, the Ladder Help-Mate fits O-rung or D-rung, aluminum extension ladders.

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Reportedly ideal for filling and insulating around window and door frames, floor and wall joints, CFl28 Filler Foam remains non-tacky for about 10 to 12 minutes and is ready to cut after approximately 30 minutes.

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Deluxe Hand-Held Shower

A hand-held shower with three spray options is new from Speakman Co.

A Tight Fit

A one-component sealant from Parabond cures to a durable. flexible. silicone rubber upon exposure to moisture.

Designed to offer fast curing and excellent adhesion to non-porous surfaces such as glass, metals, and ceramics, Parabond Silicone is highly flexible and will accommodate joint movement of +/- 25Vo.

It reportedly is ideal for weather sealing, top sealing in glazing applications, waterproofing between glass and aluminum, and sealing around worktops.

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Chip Off The Old Block

A chipping hammer designed to eliminate handle failure has been introduced by Hy-Tech Machine, Inc.

Household Hardware

A 49-piece selection of door stops and other household hardware items are featured on a new Amerock display.

The Versatile Shower System has five different shower setup options, and comes with a 6'-hose. Its three spray options range from powerful massage to soft spray.

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Featuring a four-bolt handle design, the tool is available in 2", 3" and 4" stroke versions and in a longreach model for doing floor work while standing upright.

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The new Heavyweight products include coat and hat hooks. chain guards, handrail brackets, window sash locks and lifu, and 45 brass door hardware pieces.

The selections are sampled on Premier series panels that can be incorporated into new or existing Amerock free-standing bin merchan' disers, with many assortment packages offered from 2 ft. or more of lineal space.

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Stylish Bath Accessories

Two series of faucets and bathroom accessories have been introduced by Design House Inc.

The 500 Series, which includes lavatory and tub/shower faucets and bath accessories, has a gold and porcelain finish.

The 600 Series has a chrome and porcelain finish with a complete line of bath components.

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Climbing To New Heights

A new grid support system that reportedly can cut installation time in half is new from Acoustic Ceiling Products, L.L.C.

Designed to use I " of ceiling height instead ofthe traditional 6", the grid system unsnaps to allow panels to be replaced or for access to utili- the roofing material for fast, weathertight installation of roof windows and skylights.

Designed for installation in roof pitches from 15" to 85", it features a redesigned sill apron with an additional length of pliable pleats that can be easily formed to all types and heights of tile including Spanish and concrete. Side and head flashins pieces form a gutter which directi water away from the skylight and off the roof.

The flashing also features a dual seal where the apron and the sill connect.

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Getting Plugged In

An easier-to-grip version of the MaxGrip plugs and connectors is now available from Pass & Seymour/ Legrand.

Made with a rugged, internal cord ties, and accepts any 2'x2' or 2'x4' panel without leveling or hanger wires. It also can be applied to plaster, drywall or old l2'xl2' surface-mounted systems.

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Wind Breaker

A hunicane panel that is reportedly lighter and stronger than comparable panels is new from Aluminum Service.

Constructed of .50 gauge aluminum, the Anchor Safe'50/50' panel requires fasteners every 12 inches and can be mounted directly to the building, eliminating the need for tracks above and below the windows and doors.

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Quick Flashes

EDW flashing from VeluxAmerica Inc. interlocks directly with grip that withstands excessive yanking and abuse, and resists chemicals and impacts, MaxGrip II can be used to replace damaged plugs and connectors.

A personalized decorative rock for identifying a house number and as a creative lawn ornament has been introduced by Flex Moulding.

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No-Slip Gripper Mat

A residential floor mat for indoors or outdoors is new from Akro Corp. Available in six colors and a variety of sizes, Aqua Trap's mat is bonded to a rubber base with a gripper par

Made of polyester, the buff-colored Decorative Rock has gray numbers, letters or animals. It can be painted or stained to complement the home.

Also available are the Rock Pot and Trunk Pot featuring built-in planters with drainage. The Frog, Rabbit, Deer and Turtle Rock (without planters) come with statues.

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Caulk The Plank

A waterproof hardwood adhesive is new from Bostik Inc.

For bonding parquet, solid strip and laminated plank flooring, UltraSet is used over steel and other substrates in hardwood flooring.

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Super Steel Snippers

Snippers that can reportedly cut virtually any material have been introduced by Fiskars Inc.

Made with hardened-steel snio blades with a spring-action handle design, Softouch Multi-Snip Model 7928 has cushioned grips, a loop on the bottom to protect fingers, and a lock that keeps the blades together when not in use.

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Her-Ticulture

A line of lawn and gardening tools designed specifically for women is available from UnionTools, Inc.

The Lady Gardener line includes both long- and short-handled tools. Long-handled tools: floral shovel, floral shovel with a large D-handle, eight-line level head rake, V-hoe, three-pronged forged cultivator, 4- pronged welded cultivator. and a poly shrub rake. Short-handled tools: soil knife, garden trowel. six-line level head rake, and a three-line cultivator.

The tools feature northern white ash hardwood handles with a smaller diameter than traditional lawn and garden tools.

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The collection includes traditional windou' and door surrounds: crown mouldings: wide-corner boards, lattice and beaded soffits. and decorative panels in 5'panel lengths and round. octagon and square dimensions.

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A Shower A Day

An oval bath with an attached shower combination has been introduced by Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath. Designed with an angled interior and built-in armrests. the oval bath comes in two sizes: 102"x42"x78" and I l-1"x42"x78".

Circle N0.518 i, t, Cedar-Like Decorative Trim

A decorative panel resembling a cedar shake is new from Wolverine Vinyl Siding.

Featuring a double 6-l12" exposure with a 32" panel. Restoration Shapes is applied over plywood or wood composite sheathing and used for gable accents and trim applications.

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