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Filler Up
A polyurethane filler foam for residential, commercial and industrial structures has been introduced bv Hilti Inc.
Reportedly ideal for filling and insulating around window and door frames, floor and wall joints, CFl28 Filler Foam remains non-tacky for about l0 to l2 minutes and is readv 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.
An Extension Of Yourself
An extension ladder safety device is new from Ladder Help-Mate.
Designed to serve as a seat, safety harnesi/retainer, wall stand-off, ground level stabilizing base, ladder jack or paint buckeVtool, the Ladder Help-Mate fits O-rung or D-rung, aluminum extension ladders.
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A Tight Fit
A one-component sealant from Parabond cures to a durable. flexible. silicone rubber upon exposure to molsture.
Designed to offer fast curing and excellent adhesion to non-Dorous surfaces such as glass, m-etals. and ceramics, Parabond Silicone is highly flexible and will accommodate ioint 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
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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A chipping hammer designed to eliminate handle failure has been introduced by Hy-Tech Machine, Inc. Featuring a four-bolt handle design, the tool is available in 2", 3" and 4" stroke versions and in a lonsreach model for doins floor woik while standing upright. -
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The new Heavyweight products include coat and hat hooks, chain guards, handrail brackets, window sash locks and lifts, 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 merchandisers, 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 Ceilins Products, L.L.C.
Designed to use 1" 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 flashing pieces form a gutter which directs 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 ln
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 12'xl2' surface-mounted systems.

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Wind Breaker
A hurricane panel that is reponedly 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 directlv 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 pat-
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 snip 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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Cedar-Like Decorative Trim
A decorative panel resembling a cedar shake is new from Wolverine Vinyl Siding.
Featuring a double 6-112" exposure with a 32" panel, Restoration Shapes is applied over plywood or wood composite sheathing and used for gable accents and trim applications.
The collection includes traditional window 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 114"x42"x78".
Circle N0.518 bst siding materials fear fire for good reason. Cedar and manufactured wood burn like, well, firewood. Vinyl melts and burns just like plastic. Not MaxiPlank and MaxiPanel. Thev're noncombustible, won't spread flames and can't generate smoke. Specify our fiber cement siding when you can't afford to get burned.
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StealAway
An all-steel cash drawer for retailers is new from Westrex International. Available as a point-of-sale system or mounted beneath a counter with optional brackets, the CD2000 Series has a sturdy lock assembly with an optional open/close sensor. The drawer measures 18.8"x20"x4" and accommodates a removable, non-flammable plastic cash till with six coin slots, five bill slots, and a media slot for added security.
It connects directly to a computer or terminal. Options include an additional cash till, locking till cover, international till, mounting brackets and cables.
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Rack'Em
An all-aluminum modular ladder rack system for trucks is available from Reading.

The AeroRack is supported by four vertical truss and two horizontal extension beams for front to rear stability and rigid support for longer loads. A removable rear crossmember enables large items to be loaded from the rear into the cargo bed area.
Tough rubber wear strips on each cross member eliminate ladder wear and reduce ladder noise. Stainless steel fasteners attach it to the body, and ratchet tie downs and cargo anchors secure overhead cargo.
Coiled To Strike
A siding coil nailer with a 350 round-head nail capacity is available from Senco Products, Inc.
Capable of driving wire weld or falling branches, hail and other natural hazards, the Vista Severe Weather Skylight has a rugged polycarbonate double-dome construction: bronze on the outer dome and clear, flat polycarbonate on the inner dome.
It has a heavy-duty extruded aluminum frame with fullv welded corners, and an extruded condensation gutter that has been designed to collect any moisture resulting from excess indoor humidity.
The skylight has an integral selfflashing curb so it can be mounted directly to roof decking using nails or screws.
Three sizes are available:2x2,2x3 and2x4.
Circle No. 522 flagless plastic collated nails, the SCN55S weighs 5.8 lbs. and has an adjustable setting to drive nails from 1-7 /8" to 2-l/2"
It is available with either a restrictive trigger or dual action activating mechanism.
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Weathertight Skylight
A severe weather skylight has been developed by ODL Inc.
Designed to resist the impact of
Wire Stripper
A self-adjusting wire stripping/cutting tool for PVC wires and cables has been introduced by GC Electronics.
Designed to be used with a range of wire types from miniature electronic to power-rated wires, the Maxim strips wire from 10 to 24 gauge. It has outer jaws that grip the insulation and inner jaw blades that conform to the shape of the wire. When the handle is squeezed, the inner and outerjaws rip the insulation so it won't cut or nick the conductor.

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Stain-Free Flooring
Flooring from Colmar Industries resists hard-to-clean stains, including Magic Marker and driveway sealer. The Studio line comes in 12' rolls and has a urethahe wear layer with built-in Teflon.
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[ardwood is truly tasty to termites, but the little buggers can/t stomach MaxiPlank and MaxiPanel. In fact, no pest has ever feasted on our fiber cement siding products. Or ever will. Call us when you need a material that never needs fumigating.