Multi-Gang
Installation Tool
Cooper Wiring Devices has created the first and only tool that helps builders
align multi-gang installations. With the patent pending G-tool, wall plates
can be fit quickly and accurately, without needing additional adjustments.
Two "arms" swivel and snap up or down to adjust to any combination
of devices - toggle, decorator and duplex - from single-gang up to 20-gang.
A built-in bulb level eliminates guesswork by ensuring devices are perfectly
lined up before mounting screws are tightened.
Mould Resistant Coating
EnviroCare Corporation has expanded its line of mould resistant solutions
with ForSite, a product developed specifically for building contractors
and remodellers. The coating goes on like ordinary paint or stain with rollers,
brushes, sprayer or aerosol and is available in clear for exterior walls and
surfaces, or light blue for wall cavities (where the pigment indicates coverage).
It typically dries to the touch in less than an hour and is completely dry
within a few hours. ForSite is water-based, which means it cleans up
easily, and also silver-based. It is the silver ions released in the presence
of moisture that inhibit mould.
FauxStone Panels
With FauxStone Panels, a new and innovative 2x4 high-density polyurethane
product from Architectural
Products by Outwater, builders can visually and texturally replicate original
building materials such as brick, slate, concrete, driftwood, natural rock
and bamboo, at a fraction of the cost.
Suited for interior or exterior use, FauxStone Panels are UV protected and
are available in a fire-rated format as per ASTM E84-90 Surface Burning Characteristics.
The panels are offered in a variety of styles and colours and can be sawn
or laser cut, drilled, routed, glued or fastened on virtually any type of
surface.
Collaborative Business
Platform
In response to companies in the Development, Architecture, Engineering and
Construction (DAEC) industry who need their information to be integrated,
filed and tracked, eBUILD.ca Inc. has developed the Collaborative Business
Platform (CBP), an on-line project management tool.
CBP gives users access to all pertinent documentation, an audit trail and
"robust" filing capabilities. It features a central repository to
access and redline drawings and documents, multi-level user authentication
and application security, a Web-based application that enables access from
virtually any location, scalable architecture for large numbers of concurrent
users, on-line meeting and more.
Floating
Glass-Front Appliances
Now there's an alternative to stainless steel for homeowners seeking a sophisticated
and contemporary look in their kitchens. Jenn-Air has introduced the first
full line of art deco glass-front appliances including freezers, refrigerators,
dishwashers, ovens, warming drawers, and cooktops. The glass "suite"
also works well in classic or "retro-styled" kitchens.
The glass planes, easy to wipe clean and available in white or black, extend
beyond the face of the appliances, hiding hinges and allowing counter-depth
appliances to slide into cut-outs.
Touch-Button
Heat Control Fireplace
The new Perennia gas fireplace from Heat & Glo uses a patented HeatLogic
heat management system that lets homeowners adjust the amount of heat radiating
from the fireplace without diminishing flame height or quality.
Perennia's heat output level can be adjusted in 10 per cent increments up
to 100 per cent via a wall-mounted touch-button control panel. At its lowest
setting, 85 per cent of the heat radiating from Perennia into the room is
removed. This radiant heat can them be distributed into another room or furnace
duct system, or it can be expelled outside the home, depending on what installation
option the homeowner chooses: HeatZone®, HeatDuct or HeatRemoval, respectively.
Largest
Pickup Cab in Class
The all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab from DaimerChrysler Canada boasts the
most spacious and comfortable interior ever: 145.2 cubic feet (4.1 m3), innovative
seating and storing configurations (for six adults and their gear), and the
first reclining rear seats available in a pickup truck The rear-passenger
area offers 44.2 inches (111 cm) of leg room and the rear seats split 60/40,
fold down and move forward - practical when additional space is needed for
cargo.
Available in Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 models, the 2006 Doge Ram Mega Cabs will
be in dealerships beginning this fall.
Range
Hoods with a Touch of Italy
Sirius Range Hoods Ltd. continues to expand its line of luxury kitchen ventilation
appliances, manufactured in Fabriano, Italy. The wall and island range hoods
boast industry-beating low noise levels (3.9 sones), heat safety sensors,
powerful 600cfm blowers, time delay functions, four-speed touch control or
remote control, removable dishwasher-safe grease filters and halogen lighting.
Not to mention Italian good looks.
An alternative to the traditional range hood is the Sirius Power Pack, which
is concealed into custom wall-mounted or island-style vent hood canopies or
can be matched with a stainless steel screen for under-cabinet mount applications.
Environment-Friendly
Oil Remover
Oil and paint spills are common on construction sites and can be frustrating
to clean up with toxic solvents and cleaners. Environmental Building Science
Inc. has developed a new product that claims to clean better than most industrial-strength
cleaners yet is certified as non-toxic under the Eco-logo program.
Oil Lift starts breaking down the oil in a stain upon contact. Waste
can be flushed into lawns or onto gravel, where natural bacteria will digest
the remaining components. Oil Lift can remove grease and oil from driveways,
vehicles, engines, appliances, floors, fabrics and more.
Non-Rigid Sound Barriers
SoundSense LLC offers a range of high-performance, flexible noise barriers
that can be used for various applications. SoundSense LV-1 is 1/8" thick
and weighs only 1lb. per square foot, but it can stop the passage of sound
through floors, ceilings or walls. NoiseOut 2, slightly thicker and
heavier, is loaded with high-density inert fillers, making it an ideal barrier
for airborne noise. The LV-A, at 1-1/8" thickness, is designed to stop
plumbing and HVAC transmitted noises and to solve home theatre noise problems.
For reducing or eliminating the noise of machinery, SoundSense offers the
QB111, a composite of the LV-1 and quilted fibreglass.
Flood
Detector and Stopper
Unlike most water/ flood detection devices, the FloodStopper System from FirstSmart
Sensor Corp. is more than just an alarm. After a leak is detected, FloodStopper
uses a valve on the main water line to automatically shut the water off and
prevent a flood.
Multiple sensors, available in either hardwire or wireless versions, are placed
in key zones throughout the house, mounted at floor level near potential problem
areas. If a sensor detects water, it sends an electronic signal to the automated
control panel, which then emits an audible and/or visual alarm before turning
off the main water supply.
FloodStopper can be installed in new construction or retrofitted into existing
homes.
Through the Roof Waterproof
Sealant
The rainy spring season can present a challenge to roofing contractors, often
delaying work until roof surfaces are dry. Enter Sascho's Through the Roof
- a clear, flexible caulk that permanently seals around rooftop fixtures,
wet or dry. It repels water immediately after application, is UV resistant,
remains elastic (allowing it to absorb significant degrees of movement) and
never dries hard or brittle.
Through the Roof can be applied to custom tile, brick, wood and shingles and,
unlike asphalt, it does not blacken rooftop fixtures or leave black patches.
It is available in cartridges and VOC brush grade quarts and gallons.