PR November 2004

Martco Limited Partnership's GRID Panel System is available in OSB and plywood, in a variety of thicknesses and grades. The preprinted measurements and hatch marks on the face of the GRID allow workers to saw a straight or angle cut without measuring and marking chalk lines, saving time. The GRID can be ordered with a radiant barrier system, which reflects solar heat away from homes and keeps i...

SafeHarbor impact-resistant windows by Atrium are designed to resist hurricane-force winds and reduce the amount of ultraviolet light and outside noise entering a home. The windows are engineered using a 90-millimeter polyvinylbutyral film that is sandwiched between two 1/8-inch thick pieces of annealed glass, and firmly anchored in a heavy-duty aluminum frame.

Meyda Lighting adds new designs to its Comfort Lighting line of decorative lighting, featuring fabric and glass shades with bases and components. The line includes table and floor lamps, ceiling pendants, chandeliers and wall sconces. The Amherst five-arm chandelier (pictured) features Saffron leaf print fabric shades and golden bead accents.

Falcon Foam wall insulation contains recycled content and has high potential for recyclability, making it ideal for firms that practice construction waste management. The light-weight insulation is easy to hoist, handle and install for labor-saving economy. Contact: 770/952-1442 www.falconfoam.com Circle 194

Kohler introduces BubbleMassage air jet technology to its Experience and ProFlex whirlpool bath collections for additional massage control. Eight new models provide a variety of shapes, designs and sizes. A variable-speed blower allows consumers to enjoy a light, bubbling experience or a powerful massage, with several levels of intensity in between.

Structural insulated panels are now available with OnGuard, an additive that provides mold and insect protection. Made with expanded polystyrene rigid foam insulation, sandwiched between oriented strand board, the panels provide protection against decay, fungi and wood-destroying insects. OnGuard is non-toxic, safe to handle, highly stable and contains no harmful residual elements.

AquaLED recessed LED lighting system by Osram Sylvania comes equipped with four long-life Osram Power TOPLEDs in either white or blue for both outdoor and indoor applications. Available in chrome or granite finish, the fixture can be connected in series with a 10-volt transformer and consumes a maximum of 0.

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.

Quick-Step's Elegance line of laminate planks introduces Red Oak, featuring individual random lengths, four-sided micro-beveled edges, and a textured wood grain finish with contrasting/high and low gloss. Available in natural, honey (pictured) and dark colors, the planks are only 4.1 inches wide, designed to replicate the look of traditional hardwood floors.

Ridgid's variable speed orbital jig saw (Model R3120) features a durable die-cast gearbox that reduces vibration. Its 6-amp motor and variable speed dial with electronic feedback allow the jig saw to maintain cutting speed through almost any material. A dust port and chip shield allow up to 90 percent of excess material to be collected through a vacuum dust collection system, while a motor blow...