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A.O. Smith Water Products Co.
A.O. Smith Water Products Company has introduced its new patented Blue Diamond glass coating. It provides enhanced protection against tank corrosion for the company's top-of-the-line Conservationist gas and electric water heaters. Enriched with higher levels of zircon, The Blue Diamond formula results in a much harder protective inner tank coating that provides two times the corrosion resistanc...
Kroy Building Products
A new embossed deck surface will become the standard surface for popular Classic Manor vinyl deck product. Developed in response to feedback from both contractors and consumers, the new slip-resistant finish offers improved aesthetic appeal and easier alignment of adjacent boards. It is available in white, tan, khaki and cottage grey in lengths of 16, 20 and 24 feet.