January 19, 2010 - Housing professionals from across the country and abroad will convene at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Jan 19-22, for the 2010 International Builders’ Show (IBS), the housing industry’s largest annual trade show and exhibition. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) event, held in one of the largest convention centers in the country, will feature the most cutting-edge designs, technologies, and products for all segments of the industry.
Here are just some of the many exciting innovations that builders will see at the event of the year for the home building and remodeling industry:
Appliances:
Aquatic (Booth C3318), the newly introduced company merging the brawn of Lasco Bathware and the beauty of Aquatic Whirlpools into one company, will showcase the broadest and most inspirational offerings – from luxury hydrotherapy to everyday bathing and accessible products including the new, elegantly-designed Freestyle Bath with ground-breaking features for people with limited mobility.
H-P Products (Booth C1252) will exhibit its complete line of central vacuum systems and unique hose management products, including Hide-A-Hose for whole-house cleaning, Vroom for high-traffic area quick cleaning, and Spot for specific cleaning jobs in the house.
Lennox Industries (Booth C3130), a leading provider of customized home heating, cooling and indoor air quality systems will unveil a new, revolutionary heating and cooling system powered by renewable energy. The state-of-the-art system, which will hit the market this summer, will help homeowners significantly reduce their energy consumption.
Whirlpool Corporation (Booth C3543) is bringing truly next-gen products to the 2010 International Builders’ Show. The company will showcase the latest from its family of brands including a look at smart grid technology. Whirlpool Corporation's brands – including Whirlpool brand, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana and Gladiator® GarageWorks – offer real solutions for every major consumer segment.
Building Accessories:
Arizona Power Save/America's Best Home Products, L.C. (Booth C4281) will introduce the ECO PRO Energy Saving System at the IBS. This product corrects Power Factor on residential and commercial applications. Made in the USA and UL Listed, the ECO PRO is available in single-and three-phase models. It is proven to save energy consumption up to 10 to 25 percent.
Atlantic Premium Shutters (Booth C3513) will introduce its Custom Cut-out capability, allowing homeowners to achieve distinguished personalized touches for their exterior. From diamonds and crescent moons to anchors, sailboats and more, virtually any design can be crafted into Atlantic's elegant, durable, historically accurate composite shutters. Atlantic Premium Shutters is a division of The Tapco Group.
Bluegate Inc. (Booth N1830) will debut its new line of floating glass shelves for home and/or office décor. These shelves, which require no hardware, are a great accent to any design and are available in several shapes and sizes.
Harmony Timberworks (Booth N1276) has been providing the very best in timber frame products to the building community since 1979. The company is introducing its new line of timber brackets, braces and corbels at IBS all designed to add a touch of timber frame craftsmanship to new or existing projects.
Haddonstone (Booth N3244) will showcase a range of architectural designs in TecLite, a product closely resembling traditional cast stone and natural stone in appearance. Utilizing thin-wall construction and GFRC technology, TecLite is thinner and therefore lighter than standard Haddonstone, making it easier and cheaper to install for self-build, remodeling and timber frame projects.
Panasonic (Booth N2009) will debut its newest ventilation fan, WhisperGreen FV-13VKM2. Featuring a motion sensor, dual-speed controls, and a revolutionary, energy-efficient DC motor, it improves indoor air quality and complies with residential ventilation standards and is available in an 80 CFM model as well.
Rainwater Collection Solutions Inc. (Booth N3210) will exhibit the Original Rainwater Pillow, an innovative rainwater harvesting system designed to be stored in horizontal wasted space such as in a crawl space or under a deck or porch. We build custom size pillows up to 40,000 gallons to meet your specific site requirements.
Simpson Strong-Tie (Booths C755, C955) will introduce Strong-Drive® (SD) structural-connector screws, the only screw designed, tested and approved for use with some of the more popular Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors. Preview all the latest products by Simpson Strong-Tie, including Strong Frame™ ordinary moment frames, Anchor Systems products for cracked concrete, Quik Drive® screw driving systems, connectors, fasteners and DeckTools® deck design software.
U.S. Timberworks (Booth N1276) releases its new product line of timber-frame architectural components, including decorative brackets, corbels, gable trusses and hearth mantles. These offerings will make it easy and affordable to add the timeless beauty of timber framing and increase perceived value of your next project in today’s competitive and demanding marketplace.
Wine Master Cellars LLP, (Booth N3316) creators of the patented VintageView® revolutionary label-forward wine-racking display system, will unveil six new custom ordered colors of wine storage systems at the 2010 International Builders’ Show. The new selection of colors will meet the demands of its customers who have requested additional finishes to compliment their hospitality, retail and residential environments.
Construction Materials:
BaySystemsTM (Booth C4963) invites media representatives to their booth for the formal relaunch of energywise,™ a residential energy-efficiency program. The program, renamed energywise™ Energy Cost Savings Guarantee, combines an optimally sized HVAC system with spray foam insulation installed by an energywise™ Preferred Contractor, and is guaranteed by Bayer MaterialScience to substantially reduce residential energy costs.
Benjamin Obdyke Incorporated (Booth C824) will showcase its Hydrofilament Drainable Housewrap, the fastest draining housewrap on the market today. Tests show it drains moisture 80 percent faster than the next best-performing enhanced housewrap, and delivers 140 times more drainage than standard housewrap.
CertainTeed Corporation (Booth C2026) will highlight its new CedarBoards board and batten insulated siding that alternates wide and narrow vertical vinyl panels to create a simple design for a variety of architectural styles. The siding has a 10-inch board and two-inch batten, the industry’s widest vinyl board span, in an easy care, low-maintenance material. Its custom-contoured foam backing helps increase the overall thermal performance of a wall by up to 30 percent.
DECRA Roofing Systems (Booth N1108) will show its DECRA profiles (Tile, Villa Tile, Shake, Shake XD, Shingle and Shingle Plus), made from stone-coated steel. These attractive, lightweight, energy efficient, durable, low maintenance roofing systems contain upwards of 25 percent post consumer recycled steel.
DCI Products (Booth N1269) will exhibit SmartRidge I, the newest concept in ridge ventilation. At an amazing 100 percent efficiency rating, this new ridge vent allows hot attic heat and moisture to continually siphon 24/7 naturally and provides perfectly clean ridge lines with its no-lift look. Two-sided vents draw air across the vent itself, cutting down the amount of attic air actually exiting the attic space. DCI offers a full line of under-shingle vents.
Delta Stone Products Inc. (Booth C4289) will show its architectural-cut stone for precast prices. Window and door surrounds, columns and balusters, cap and sill, fireplace surrounds, hearths and mantles are available for competitive precast prices.
EcoStar® (Booth C5025) will exhibit its premium line of synthetic slate and shake roofing tiles. Manufactured with 80 percent post-industrial recycled materials, EcoStar tiles provide a durable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional slate and cedar shake roofing products.
Energy Alternatives (Booth C4978) will introduce the Greenward Ridge Vent, the next-generation attic-ridge vent material that harvests the escaping ambient hot attic air and uses that thermal energy to preheat the water for your home.
Fasten Seal Products (Booth C2226) will showcase the only self-sealing furring nail that has ICC certification and meets IBC, IRC and CBC codes. The company will also display its new innovative self-sealing furring pad for siding, which simultaneously seals nail holes while creating a rain screen.
Fiberon (Booth C1120) will highlight HorizonTM decking, the only composite decking with a true tropical-wood look and a 10-year stain-and fade-resistance warranty. Fiberon’s products represent innovation, reliability and enduring beauty.
Green Metal USA (Booth C1753) will introduce Bgreen natural wool insulation. The product absorbs moisture in humid conditions and absorbs airborne toxins, and it won’t burn. Produced with low energy, it is recyclable, safe and easy to install, requiring no special gear. The company’s eco-friendly, sustainable building sector products have a long tradition in roofing, insulating and waterproofing. In 1977, it introduced copper guttering, now offered in many styles and sizes.
Icynene (Booth N2319) will exhibit its line of smart, responsible spray foam insulation solutions, including its latest product innovation, ICYNENE MD-R-200.™ This two pound, medium density spray foam is made with recycled content and is just one of Icynene’s 100 percent water-blown product options.
InSpire Roofing Products (Booth C3513) will introduce its premium Cedar Shake Composite Roofing, a Class A fire-resistant wood alternative available in several new colors. InSpire Mixes will also be introduced, providing six mixes of InSpire composite slate with up to five colors in each ready-to-install mix. Bold beauty is achieved without time-consuming color-blending. InSpire is a division of The Tapco Group.
IQm Trim (Booth C3513) will introduce three new profiles of its revolutionary color-through cellular PVC trim, available in 16 colors plus white: 8” fascia board, Brick Mold with J-channel and J-channel with integrated nailing flange. IQm matches the colors of leading fiber-cement and vinyl-siding makers, also adds bold contrast with never-before seen cellular PVC in colors like Butterscotch and Vermont Green. IQm Trim is a division of The Tapco Group.
James Hardie® (Booth C2974) will showcase both its Engineered for ClimateTM exterior products, formulated for specific, regional climate conditions and its Hardie® RevealTM Panel and RevealTM Trims, intended to meet the growing trend toward panelized design with open, “expressed" joints in multifamily and light-commercial projects.
LASCO (Booth C5012) has launched its innovative PSP, a press for variable element sizes that eliminates the need for the bulk of supplementary blocks to be sawn by time-consuming and costly processes. They can now be pressed in varying lengths, heights and shapes. With its significantly better use of energy and raw materials resulting in a high savings potential this production method will be trend-setting for the future.
L.J. Smith Stair Systems (Booth N3031) will exhibit its newest innovation,
ProCurve®—a ready-to-assemble, custom-curved stair system that is specifically designed to be assembled on-site with the builder's own trade labor. ProCurve® is offered in three progressive packs designed to correspond with the different stages of a typical construction project.
Mid-America Siding Components (Booth C3513) introduces its range of innovative mount blocks and vents that complement fiber cement siding from all major manufacturers. The various blocks feature multiple locking depths, water-diverting drain channels to protect against moisture retention and realistic wood graining. Snap-on trim rings make installation a breeze with a finished look. Mid-America Siding Components is a division of The Tapco Group.
NextGen Home Experience (Outdoor Exhibits-P2) will showcase the NextGen “Builders Challenge” Home. From the building envelope to the kitchen countertop, and the solar roofing panels to the intuitive lighting control system, this home is packed with many options for today’s home builder.
Spexo, LLC/ Pro-Fit Mouldings (Booth C2126) will introduce a newly patented and revolutionary crown-moulding system that simply snaps onto brackets that are installed along the ceiling.
StoneCraft (Booth C3513) introduces turnkey Outdoor Living Products, efficient, prefabricated units for outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and mailboxes. They include the base product unit, boxes of StoneCraft manufactured stone veneer, mortar and tools. The Southern Ledgestone profile for exteriors and handsome DutchCraft Foundation block/brick alternative also will be introduced. StoneCraft is a division of The Tapco Group.
Stone Deck West Inc. (Booth C829) combines natural quarried stone with technology to create a structural panel capable of spanning sixteen inches. The stone is laminated to a high-strength composite to provide 4,000 pounds of structural strength per square foot. The high-strength, light-weight, natural stone panel allows installation over joists for decking as well as pedestals for roof decks.
Tiger Claw Inc. (Booth N3103) will debut the Tiger Claw Semi-Automatic Hidden Deck Fastener Installation Gun for Trex. It will also showcase the new Tiger Jaw tool designed to eliminate the need for a sledge hammer and muscle power when installing hidden deck fasteners and surface boards.
TYPAR® (Booth N1426) will showcase its brand Fiberweb’s new Surround® SR Underlayment, a labor-saving alternative to traditional roofing felt. This tear-resistant underlayment is 10 times stronger than 30-pound roofing felt and features a heat-reflecting, slip-resistant surface. Made from a waterproof, synthetic polymer, Surround SR rolls have five times more material than 30-pound felt. Its rolls are 25 percent wider and 10 times lighter for quicker roof deck coverage.
Trex (Booth N1525) is elevating the outdoor living category with its revolutionary new Trex Transcend™ decking and railing collection, which boasts an unprecedented combination of performance and aesthetics guaranteed to outperform wood, composite and PVC for decades. Trex Transcend features proprietary new technologies that offer unparalleled durability, wear-resistance and long-lasting good looks – and it contains 95 percent recycled content.
WP Fail Safe, LLC. (Booth C904) will highlight its WP Fail Safe Form Footer, a complete system for building piers and footings. The system parts are sold individually for easy adaption to local building codes and building requirements. The WP Fail Safe Form Footer requires no tools for assembly.
Doors, Cabinetry, Countertops and Windows:
AMSCO Windows (Booth C3485) expands its SuperCapSR color cap technology to its
Renaissance Series line of windows. SuperCapSR is a solar-reflective, acrylic capstock that is fused to the window profile for greater durability and is highly scratch resistant.
Clopay® (Booth C2445) will unveil its new faux wood garage door options that replicate the beauty and character of stained natural wood without the maintenance. Ultra-grain™ and the Canyon Ridge™ Collection deliver the best of both worlds: the realism and design flexibility of wood with the low maintenance and energy-efficiency benefits of insulated steel.
ClosetMaid (Booth C2775) will showcase its stylish new wire finish, Satin Chrome ShelfTrack, offering the same affordable, reliable features of ClosetMaid’s white wire shelving and accessories while providing builders with another trend upgrade and profit opportunity for homes everywhere. Once installed, homeowners can easily adjust ShelfTrack shelves and accessories as their organization needs change.
Eclipse Technologies Inc., (Booth N3355) manufacturer of AIRA Retractable Screens, SOLA Motorized Screens and SOLARA Retractable Awnings, will showcase the latest innovations in the retractable-screens and awning industry, demonstrating new energy-saving benefits and health and safety features.
Endura Products (Booth C2433) will feature its exterior door components including the new Multi-Point locking solutions designed to prevent air and water infiltration and energy loss issues that occur when doors deflect or bow after installation.
L.E. Johnson Products (booth N2279), manufacturer of space-saving door hardware, will introduce Series 2060, a heavy-duty pocket door frame. It accommodates doors weighing up to 300 lbs. with engineered all-steel studs, producing rigid and stiff walls. View the easy-to-follow pocket door frame installation video with 3-D animations that describe the entire process, from attaching the frame header bracket and split jambs to mounting the door plates and door.
Milgard Windows & Doors (Booth C4143) now offers triple glazing as an option to its vinyl Tuscany® Series replacement line, fiberglass Ultra™ and WoodClad™ Series windows and patio doors, creating clear energy performance advantages for homeowners. The three-pane options provide extra insulating opportunities without compromising interior style or exterior curb appeal.
Nordstar Kitchens Limited (Booth N2336) is exhibiting state-of-the-art modern progressive cabinetry manufactured from green certified nauf board, featuring integrated pulls and glass uppers for the ultimate in urban fashion.
Oceanside Aluminum (Booth C5471) will feature its patent-pending Hyper Velocity Water Weep system. The system can prevent water infiltration up to 20 psi with a standard 2" sill.
Pella Corporation (Booth C1515) invites attendees to learn more about The Pro ExpoTM exciting events set in sporting venues in 2010, which combine education, awareness and unique experiences to network with Pella and other regional building experts.
PGT (Booth C1526) will exhibit its extensive portfolio of windows and doors which qualify for federal tax credits, and debut PremierVue, a highly rated vinyl-impact product line that provides hurricane protection and energy efficiency.
Phantom Screens (Booth C5263), North America’s leading provider of retractable screens, will showcase its large-application Motorized Executive Screens with a low-profile 4” housing and the new line of DIY retractable screen doors. All other Phantom retractable screen solutions will also be on display.
The Bilco Company (Booth N1037) will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its Classic Series steel basement door by introducing a new and improved model at the 2010 International Builders’ Show. The door features a new patented gas-spring lift-assistance design and improved primer finish.
The Folding Sliding Door Company (Booth C815) brings one of the world’s thinnest thermally broken, aluminum folding sliding doors to the U.S. market. Able to cover openings of up to 10 feet high and 46 feet wide and offering a flush track as standard, this door opens up existing spaces, seamlessly blending the outside with the inside.
The NIITECH CO. LTD. (Booth C925) will debut NII-Drive-MR, an automatic sliding-door device designed to open and close doors with ease. NII-Drive-MR is easily installed, safe, quiet, durable and energy efficient while low priced.
VELUX America (Booth C1505) will introduce its No Leak Skylight line, featuring three layers of water protection and LoE3 glazing. The new deck-mount line carries a 10-year warranty on the product and an industry-first 10-year warranty on the installation.
Home Automation, Computing and Electronics:
HomeFront (Booth C649) will showcase Job Simplicity,TM software designed specifically for residential builders and contractors. With plug-and-play simplicity, this out-of-the-box solution plugs right into QuickBooks, Peachtree by Sage Quantum or Simply Accounting.
OnSite Connex (Booth C852) by O2 Interactive will showcase OnSite Clarity, its revolutionary, on-demand sales management software. It provides all the features that typical CRM systems offer plus incorporates the sales decision process (SDP). SDP allows customers and vendors to work collaboratively throughout the sales cycle.
Salient Software Inc. (Booth C949) offers builder intelligence software that comprises state-of-the-art dashboards and scorecards built with IBM Cognos software specifically for home builders for faster, informed, coordinated decisions. This web-based software lets the decision makers receive instant up-to-the-minute information anywhere, anytime in areas like sales, field operations, finance and purchasing.
Sommer USA (N1044) will showcase the quietest garage-door opener in the world. Sommer is the leader in residential garage-door openers in Europe. Manufactured in Germany, the innovative garage door opener is stronger than a chain drive, but quieter than a belt drive.
StorageMotion Inc. provides automated, vertical carousels for the pantry and master closet. The Automated WardrobeLiftTM will be on display, as well as the ShoeSelect,TM which houses hundreds of pairs of shoes.
Lighting:
Sea Gull Lighting Products, LLC (Booth N1845) offers builders some of the best value-to-style lighting available. During IBS the company will showcase its new Wheaton and Albany collections, as well as ENERGY STAR and LED fixtures for the home.
Done Deal (Booth C5152) will showcase its cast-aluminum mail boxes and all-aluminum street lighting.
EcoPower Electric Limited (Booth C4583) will showcase its newly launched product, EcoLight T5 Retrofit Luminaire. It is approved by UL, UL-C and CE and it can provide a new energy-saving solution to old T8, T10 and T12 light fittings.
Leviton Manufacturing (Booth N1237) will introduce an industry first; the new Leviton Decora® CFL Slide Dimmer specifically designed for use with dimmable CFL lamps. It automatically detects if the bulb is incandescent or a dimmable CFL, determines high- and low-end dimming capabilities and adjusts the dimming range accordingly. This is key as dimming varies by bulb manufacturer and type/rating. The Decora CFL Slide Dimmer works with the widest range of CFL bulbs.
Lutron Electronics (Booth C2050), lighting control manufacturer will exhibit its complete line of energy-saving lighting and shading controls including the new Maestro® Dimmer with Occupancy/Vacancy Sensor, which takes the company’s popular Maestro dimmer and adds an unobtrusive sensor to the sleek design, greatly reducing unnecessary energy consumption.
Miscellaneous:
Advanced Architectural Grilles (Booth N1177) will exhibit its broad line of linear and perforated grilles all of which are custom-fabricated in a wide range of materials and finishes.
American Express OPEN (Booth C3663)and Lowe’s Companies Inc. will highlight the newly unveiled Lowe’s Business Rewards Card, a co-branded credit card that will allow small business owners to earn points on virtually all purchases to generate valuable rewards.
Architectural Products (Booth N3211) by Outwater has just released its free 1,000+-page 2010 Master Catalog, which includes many of the 65,000+ decorative building products that will be featured at IBS this year. Intended to be much more than just a catalog, the Outwater catalog has served as a primary multipurpose reference source that industry pros have depended on since 1972.
BidForMaterials.com (Booth C3085) is the new innovative way to price construction materials. The Web site www.BidForMaterials.com allows construction professionals to price their materials through an extensive database of suppliers nationwide in real time.
Danze & Davis Architects (Booth C942) will feature their latest home designs for builders and homebuyers. Since 1960, the firm has specialized in reasonably priced, quality, builder-friendly residential design to suit the needs of a wide variety of market niches. More than 600 of the firm’s stock designs can be viewed and purchased on the firm's Web site, www.danze-davis.com.
EarthNet Energy (Booth 2168) will showcase The EarthNet Energy Evacuated Tube Solar Thermal Collector, a product designed to make hot water for a variety of purposes, from domestic hot water, radiant floor heating space heating pool and spa heating, to larger industrial and commercial applications.
The non-profit, Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) (Booth C155) will showcase facts about installing fire-sprinkler systems in new houses. Show attendees will have the chance to see a virtual sprinkler installation, win valuable prizes and get free information. Several fire sprinkler manufacturers will also be on hand to answer any product-related questions.
Metropolitan Industries (Booth N1221) will launch the world’s first digital level controller for use with residential sump and sewage pumps that eliminate the moving parts associated with most mechanical switch failures. The patent-pending Ion Digital Level Controller will replace mechanical float switches using solid-state sensing computer technology.
Presto Tape (Booth N3178) will feature its new eco-friendly and economical Zone Coated Carpet Protection Film. Zone Coated Carpet Protection can save you 30 percent or more.
Railing Dynamics Inc. (RDI) (Booth C1524) will feature its Endurance Novaline and Titan Pro railing lines and debut its new Endurance ADA-compliant graspable handrail system in white and black.
USDA- BioPreferred Program: Construction and Building Materials (Booth C4388) will highlight its online BioPreferred’s catalog, which makes finding biobased building and construction products simple. There are more than 19,000 products available through USDA’s BioPreferred program, many of which are for building and construction.
Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (U.S) Inc. (Booth N1969) introduces the Vitodens 200 WB2B gas-fired wall-mount condensing boiler. Equipped with the industry's first intelligent-combustion management system and powerful control technology, this new generation boiler delivers unparalleled performance, reliability and comfort.
Tools and Equipment:
Golden Eagle Log Homes (Booth C5554) of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., offers custom log homes to builders and homeowners nationwide. The company designs, manufactures and sells energy efficient, affordable milled and peeled, full and split, log homes and timber frame hybrid homes. Customers may select cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, fireplaces, doors and stone work through the Golden Eagle design centers and showroom, and can work from a standard plan or start from scratch with their own design.
Lumberjack Tools (Booth N2875) makes building rustic indoor and outdoor furniture simple, easy and quick. The tools are great for building railing, arbors, beds, tables, swings and more.
New Bedford Tool & Gauge Co. (Booth N2371) will introduce its SawGear measuring system offering automatic length measuring. Contractors will learn how to put 30 percent more time on their clock with job-site automation using SawGear.
SENCO Brands (Booth C3381) will feature new Fusion® 15- and 18-gauge finish nailers that combine the dependability of pneumatic power with the portability of cordless tools in a single breakthrough tool that will revolutionize the power-fastening industry. This technology eliminates the need for fuel cells, and the Lithium Ion Phosphate (LiFePo4) battery can reach an 80 percent charge in just 15 minutes.
Tapco Integrated Tools Systems (Booth C3513) will demonstrate the full range of custom bending and roll-forming capabilities with its Tapco Tools brakes, slitting tools, Brake Buddy roll former and various accessories comprising the most efficient tool system for professional siding, roofing, window and door, HVAC and gutter professionals. Tapco Tools is a division of the Tapco Group.
Touch n’ Seal (Booth N3144) insulating foam products will showcase the company’s new CPDS 1000™ Constant Pressure Foam Dispensing System. The CPDS 1000 is an inexpensive, low-maintenance, portable constant-pressure spray-foam dispensing system that uses an internal air compressor to deliver higher foam yield at more than twice the speed as foam kits.
Wall and Floor Products:
Ames Research (Booth C928) will exhibit its full line of quality elastomeric coatings and paints for roofs, walls and decks. All products are "green," non-toxic, VOC-free, low-odor and environmentally friendly, as well as easy to apply and clean up. The company will showcase Ames' Blue Max, a high strength elastomeric liquid rubber used for waterproofing hard-to-stop leaks on below-grade foundations, basement walls and other surfaces, making them impervious to water.
BuildBlock Building Systems, LLC (Booth N227) will showcase the BuildDeckTM System, a lightweight, stay-in-place Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) made of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and used to construct a solid monolithic insulating concrete floor and/or roof decking system. BuildDeck is perfect for site-cast or precast concrete floors, roofs, decks and walls for commercial, industrial and residential uses.
Ipanema Decking (Booth N2901) will introduce its new innovative line of hardwood decking, available in four colors, two profiles (S4S, E4E), anti-slip, pre-grooved for easy installation, pre-finished all four sides and ends and certified. Ipanema Decking offers its customers very competitive and stable prices.
Sherwin-Williams (Booth C3185) will exhibit its popular zero-VOC, low-odor coating, Harmony® Interior Latex, which has been newly enhanced with odor-reducing properties. This translates to a film surface that not only protects the environment, but also helps dissipate odors for a fresher, cleaner smell, day after day.
The Smartlink™ Gate System (Booth N1470) is the first builder-installed safety gate system that provides a safe, easy and effective solution to childproofing while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Building on the success of the original Smartlink Gate System, Monahan Products LLC announces the Outdoor Smartlink™ Gate System. The new outdoor version is a patented consumer-installable gate that uses the same exclusive mini-latch system.
The Green Glue Company (Booth C2026) will feature its flagship product Green Glue
Noiseproofing Compound, which drastically reduces noise transfer from one room to the next by as much as 90 percent, including low-frequency sounds that are normally resistant to sound-proofing. The viscoelastic product comes in easy-to-dispense tubes, is non-toxic, environmentally responsible and contains no volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) or hazardous odors.
Wahoo Decks (Booth C911) will introduce its brand-new, unique, waterproof deck-joist alternative, DryJoistEZ. This product provides the structure of the deck, a 100 percent effective waterproof solution for the area below and a finished ceiling with traditional beadboard appearance all in one step.
WainscotingAmerica.com (Booth C5659) will introduce its revolutionary wainscoting process that is changing how the building industry designs, orders and installs custom wainscoting. Customers can design and order custom panels in minutes online. There are four panel profiles to choose from all at one affordable price, and all orders will ship in three business days.
Media Contacts:
Advanced Architectural Grilles, Lynne Bruhnke, 516-488-0628
American Express OPEN, Ron Richardson, 212-539-3223
Ames Research Laboratories Inc., Lara Million, 503-588-3330
AMSCO Windows, Kyle Hendren, 801-201-1971
Aquatic, Susan Tull, 512-577-2956
Architectural Products by Outwater, Joey Shimm, 201-498-8787
Arizona Power Save, Ray Baxter, 480-553-5064
Atlantic Premium Shutters, Mel Marzan, 630-323-0555
BaySystems LLC, Carrie Stallwitz, 713-320-8165
Benjamin Obdyke Inc., Elva Clements, 610-520-6140, ext. 203
BidForMaterials.com, Lorraine O'Hara, 877-716-5510
Bluegate Inc., Al Haghayegh, 305-688-5600
BuildBlock Building Systems, LLC, Michelle Spurlock, 405-840-3386
CertainTeed Corporation, Katie Burton, 317-873-8100
Clopay, Mischel Schonberg, 513-239-3393
ClosetMaid, Andrea Glatfelter, 941-487-1909
Danze & Davis Architects, Gary Wagner, 800-749-0715, ext. 322
DCI Products, Jack Henderson, 610-622-4455
DECRA Roofing Systems, Natalie Tanner, 951-272-8180, ext. 106
Delta Stone Products Inc., Bryce Harding, 435-654-3336
Done Deal, Leland Hedges, 1-800-497-8679
EarthNet Energy, Brian C. McNew, 717-414-7652
EcoPower Electric Limited, Oliver Tsang, 011-852-92151325
EcoStar, Rachel Stout, 717-960-4411
Eclipse Technologies Inc., Rhyannon Neff, 250-758-5477
Endura Products, Ashley Godwin, 336-668-2472, ext. 4060
Energy Alternatives LLC, Kevin Scott, 914-391-9514
Fasten Seal Products, Bill O’Neill, 805-497-0200
Fiberon, Eddie Kello, 704-463-2971
Golden Eagle Log Homes, Lynn Wiggins, 715-421-3392
Green Metal USA, Beth Reiff, 256-658-2153
Harmony Timberworks, Mark Howell, 828-264 2314, ext. 19
Haddonstone, Kate Orage, +44 1604 772037
HomeFront Software, Melanie Tornqvist, 1-866-716-7291, ext. 214
H-P Products, Sarah Busch, 330-875-5556
Icynene, Suzanne Robbins, 416-458-2259
InSpire Roofing Products, Mel Marzan, 630-323-0555
Ipanema Decking, Romel Bezerra, 954-450-4668
IQm, Mel Marzan, 630-323-0555
James Hardie, Greg Young, 949-842-8454
LASCO, Ralph Müller, +49 9561 642-0
L.E. Johnson Products, Efrain Ayala, 630-323-0555
Lennox Industries, Kyle Rose, 214-379-3704
Leviton Manufacturing, Katie Burton, 317-873-8100
L.J. Smith Stair Systems, Beth Galigher, 740-269-2221
Lumberjack Tools, Scott Sullivan, 719-282-3043
Lutron Electronics, Melissa Andresko, 610-282-6440
Metropolitan Industries, Joseph Sanchez, 815-886-9200
Mid-America Siding Components, Mel Marzan, 630-323-0555
Milgard Windows & Doors, Emily Ness, 503-295-1922
New Bedford Tool & Gauge Co., Elaine Mercer, 503-914-4400
NextGen Home Experience, Deanna Baker, 425-451-0720, ext. 137
NIITECH CO., LTD., Kozo Takahashi, + (81)82-886-3500
Nordstar Kitchens Limited, Hans Croukamp, 604-888-4114
Oceanside Aluminum, 858-614-0247
OnSite Connex, Holly Youmans, 858-312-6603
Panasonic, Beth Crisafi, 212-697-2600, ext. 1227
Pella Corporation, Kathy Krafka Harkema, 641-621-6971
PGT, Kari Norder, 941-486-0100, ext. 22334
Phantom Screens, Mark Gauthier, 978-865-4598
Presto Tape, Rita Rovnyak, 215-245-8555
Rainwater Collection Solutions, Inc., Cecie Harrington, 770-314-9918
Railing Dynamics Inc. (RDI), Carol Lyn Groce, 609-601-1300
Salient Software Inc., Simran Sood, 832-641-4777
Sea Gull Lighting Products, LLC, Jody De Vine, 856-764-0500
Senko Brands, Jim Browning, 513-388-2000
Sherwin-Williams, Stephanie Herzfeld, 212-414-6844
Simpson Strong-Tie, Shelby Lentz, 925-560-9068
Smartlink Gate System, Sarah Hines, 617-970-3690
Sommer USA, Jay Hutcher, 704-408-1511
Spexo, LLC Pro-Fit Mouldings, Gary Hardy, 805-404-5196
Stonecraft Industries, Mel Marzan, 630-323-0555
Stone Deck West Inc., Steve Klotz, 925 686-4759
StorageMotion, Inc., Tina Krohn, 704-746-3700
Tapco Integrated Tool Systems, Mel Marzan, 630-323-0555
The Bilco Company, Yuliya Kutuzava, 203-348-7541
The Folding Sliding Door Company, David Shearman, 011-0044-7595-021160
The Green Glue Company, Christina Eyuboglu, 910-399-1122
The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, Peg Paul, 815-464-8086
Tiger Claw Inc., Susan Kohl, 209-586-5887
Touch n’ Seal, Carolyn Schinsky, 314-822-9784
Trex, Erin Kane, 312-565-4638
TYPAR®, Michael Clark, 317-873-8100
USDA BioPreferred Program, Keri Geffert English, 816-472-2900
U.S. Timberworks, Pamela Lunceford, 828-264-2314
VELUX America, Keith Hobbs, 919 844-0064
Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (U.S) Inc., 1-800-387-7373, ext. 266
Wahoo Decks, Bebe Rogers, 678-343-2317
WainscotingAmerica.com, Bob Muckle, 203-558-7813
Wine Master Cellars LLP, Dana Pluss Parks, 303-522-0993
Whirlpool Corporation, Monica Teague, 269-923-7405
WP Fail Safe LLC, Alan Weiner, 240-361-2484
