New products in the world of exterior replacements.
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DoorJack
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The DoorJack is a foot-activated lever that lifts and balances a door for quick and easy installation by one person. Ideal for remodeling and replacement contractors, the DoorJack can accommodate up to a 240-pound door, raising it to the precise level for hinge alignment, as much as 1 ?? inches off the floor. The DoorJack is constructed of reprocessed glass-filled nylon with a cold-rolled steel insert. 877.399.5225. www.doorjack.com.
Duo-Fast
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Designed to handle production nailing of siding, fencing, and decking, the Coil Siding Nailer, model DF225C, weighs just 4 1/2 pounds for less worker fatigue. The tool-less depth-of-drive lets users avoid overdrives. Other features include a rafter hook and a 360-degree adjustable exhaust cap. The tool features a 300-nail capacity with a switchable trigger and a clear magazine to monitor nail usage. 888.631.2020. www.duo-fastconstruction.com.
The Foundry
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Foundry Stone Siding offers the look of stone in vinyl. Using molds cast from more than 100 unique stones, the siding offers a range of color and detail that reflects hand-cut and installed stone at half the price of stone veneer that installs at as little as 1/3 the cost, the maker says. The 5-foot panels can easily be installed by one person using the siding's patent-pending locking system. Foundry Stone is backed by a lifetime warranty. 800.771.4486. www.foundrysiding. com.
InSpire Roofing
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InSpire composite slate is the only blended-color tile available, the maker says. With 25 color selections, color-mixing possibilities are expanded. Color choices range from rich stone black to light shades like sand, which offers solar reflectance levels that meet LEED cool roofing standards. InSpire roofing is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, offers class A or C fire protection, class 4 hail protection, and a 110 mph windload. 800.971.4148. www.inspireroofing. com.
Jeld-Wen
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To maximize curb appeal, a new factory finish is available for the maker's composite garage doors. The new portabello finish is a rich, dark beige color that complements a variety of architectural styles and works well as a base color with the popular white pre-finish option for a two-tone look, highlighting the overlay trim boards for added style. 800.535.3936. www.jeld-wen.com
Owens Corning
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New asphalt single color combinations give homeowners the opportunity to add accent color to the exterior of the home. Duration Shingles new Designer Colors Collection includes colorways named merlot, aged copper, Sedona canyon, Pacific wave, sand dune, storm cloud, and summer harvest. Regional palettes of five of the seven colors will be available in each region of the country. Like other Duration shingles, the new collection features SureNail technology, and a wide nailing strip with Tru-Bond sealant. 800.733.1551. www.owenscorning.com.
Tech-Wood North America
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Designed to be stronger, lighter, and more cost-effective than fiber cement, Tech-Plank siding is made from Wood 2.0, a composite of 75% long-strand pine wood fibers and 25% virgin polypropylene. The material is 35% lighter than fiber cement, the maker says. An interlocking installation system that helps the siding hold fast, even in the face of high winds or wind-blown debris. Tech-Plank siding can be cut, routed, drilled, nailed, and sanded like wood, and requires no special tools for installation. The material is preservative- and chemical-free, yet resists pests. 864.223.0650. www.techwood.com.
Trex
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Creating a product niche all its own, Transcend decking combines the durability of PVC with the aesthetics of composite. The decking material incorporates a core of the maker's traditional composite, co-extruded with a proprietary shell designed to resist stains, scratches, and mold. The shell is as much as three times thicker than that of other co-extruded products, and covers three sides of the board, with the underside left open to promote drying and avoid surface separation. Transcend is available in four colors and square or grooved profiles, and is backed by a 25-year warranty. 800.289.8739. www.trex.com.
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