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Hot Products from the 2018 International Builders’ Show

Tamlyn XtremeBlock
Tamlyn XtremeBlock flashing system
Tamlyn XtremeBlock system leverages shingle-style water management principles. The system is designed so that water management capability is enhanced by an overlapping bottom drip edge, shingle-style component overlap, end dams that prevent water from running over sides (thus maintaining horizontal spacing from siding to prevent soaking), and an angled top with center dam to direct water flow away from wall and fixture. XtremeBlock flashing system offers a cellular PVC face said to provide superior screw holding capability, and is available in a variety of pre-cut options and sizes for a range of applications. The manufacturer uses its own paint line to ensure consistent color matching with all major siding manufacturers. www.tamlyn.com


Boral TruExterior
Boral® TruExterior® Beaded Bevel siding
The Beaded Bevel siding profile from Boral is designed to combine authentic wood looks with the performance, moisture resistance, and durability of Boral’s proprietary poly-ash material. The new Beaded Bevel adds a bead to the bottom of the company’s 6″, 8″, and 10″ Bevel profiles. The milled bead mimics a wood style, and is said to be historically accurate. Beaded Bevel is made with Boral’s proprietary blend of polymers and fly ash. The formulation is said to provide a high level of dimensional stability for reduced expansion and contraction, and durability for resistance to warping, cracking, and splitting. The siding can be used in groundcontact applications. Boral TruExterior Siding carries a 20-year limited warranty. www.boraltruexterior.com


Kleer Corner
Kleer Corner Trim with integrated nailing flange
Kleer Lumber has added an outside corner to its lineup of trim components with an integrated nailing flange. The system, which includes a flat trimboard, a J-channel brick, and the new corners, is designed to save installation hassles and ensures a clean, streamlined appearance. Each integrated nailing flange forms a 3/4″ pocket to conceal end cuts, ideal for enhancing and finishing the look of vinyl siding and other panelized polymer systems, such as shake, shingle, and stone. Made with expanded cellular PVC, the trim components are said to offer the look of wood without the associated maintenance, and they will not splinter, rot, delaminate, or swell. Kleer trimboards cut and fasten with standard tools, and they can be installed in direct contact with the ground, masonry, and other potentially wet surfaces. www.kleerlumber.com

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Marvin lock status sensor
Marvin Lock Status Sensor
The new Marvin Lock Status Sensor indicates if a door or window is closed and locked or unlocked, without sacrificing aesthetics or performance. The automated Lock Status Sensor is a fully integrated, factory-prepped solution ready for wired or wireless connectivity. Every window and door equipped with the Lock Status Sensor is delivered to the jobsite ready to be integrated into whichever home security system a builder wants to work with. The installation process eliminates the need to drill into a new window to install a sensor system, potentially voiding the warranty and any benefits for window replacement. All the prep work is done in the factory, with sensors embedded, wires routed and radio locations identified for easy integration into a whole house system. www.marvin.com


National Stinger cap hammer
National Nail STINGER® Cap Hammer
National Nail introduces its newly upgraded STINGER CH38-2 Cap Hammer, which won a 5th-Annual Pro Tool Innovation Award for 2017. The CH38-2 Cap Hammer is said to be finetuned for durability and performance, and is designed to be an economical, non-pneumatic cap fastener. It also eliminates the hassle of hoses and compressors, which also improves safety, the company says. The CH38-2 is designed for fastening house wrap, rolled insulation, and roofing felt. The upgraded model is said to have enhanced internal handle strength, an improved staple design, track and spring, stronger welds and features an added handle grip. www.stingerworld.com


Jeldwen Birkdale doors
Birkdale™ interior door from JELD-WEN
Featuring three equal-sized flat panels, the Birkdale interior door is designed to blend old and new home styles. The Birkdale, like JELD-WEN’s other flat panel molded doors, features recessed panels with nonprofiled sticking. The design is intended to be reminiscent of traditional stile and rail wood door construction but with the performance and affordability benefits of a molded door. JELDWEN molded interior doors are available prefinished or smooth, and they come primed and ready to paint. The doors are also available in a variety of standard sizes and core options, including ProCore The Quiet Door® solid core that may reduce sound transmission by up to 50% compared to a hollow flush door. www.jeld-wen.com

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Boise BC CONNECT
BC Connect® software from Boise Cascade
Boise Cascade has released updates to BC Connect, its cloud-based hub designed specifically for lumber dealers. This electronic toolbox is built for those working with Boise Cascade engineered wood products (EWP). BC Connect is an online hub with a suite of tools and resources that are designed to save time and money. BC Connect modules provide end-to-end project management from design to inventory and operational functions to reporting. The visibility into sales pipeline, project tracking, file storage and document management is all developed to make communication between sales, designers and operations easier. BC Connect Mobile enables sales reps to access projects from the field. Because BC Connect is a cloud-based platform, it doesn’t require any hardware, software or special technical infrastructure. www.bcconnect.com


Grip Rite floor protection
Grip Rite’s Titan Synthetic Floor Protection
Titan Synthetic Flooring Protection is available in two sizes: 40″ x 32′ and 40″ x 82′. The flooring cover is designed to absorb water and paint, and contains a water-resistant film backing that also contributes to a non-skid treatment. The product is developed to be breathable. No adhesive tape is required, and the backing is designed to leave no residue on flooring surface. The product is said to be reusable. Depending on size, Titan is available in 42 or 18 rolls per carton. www.grip-rite.com


LJ Smith stair systems
Contempo Collection from L.J. Smith® Stair Systems
L.J. Smith, the largest stair parts manufacturer in the U.S., has launched the new Contempo Collection of iron balusters. The iron balusters come in multifunctional styles with straight lines and open spaces. Available in either a low sheen black or matte nickel finish, the iron balusters come in four different styles: straight line, rectangular vertical feature, oblong vertical feature, and ladder design. The balusters can be installed with complementary newels and rails. www.ljsmith.com

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Huber long-barrel applicator
Long-barrel Applicator for AdvanTech® from Huber
Huber Engineered Woods has introduced a 28″ long-barel, nonstick spray-foam applicator gun for AdvanTech subfloor adhesive application. The new applicator gun is designed to extend reach for adhesive application without having to step out onto joists or bend down for close application. The company says that a recent survey showed that with a Long-barrel Applicator, the subfloor adhesive process has been speeded up by 40% compared to conventional polyurethane-based cartridge adhesive methods. www.advantechsfa.com


Forte WEB Monitor
Forte®WEB software from Weyerhaeuser
Weyerhaeuser has released a web-based version of its Forte software that allows users to input member information and design joists, beams and other structural members in a building project. From structural floors to roof systems, ForteWEB was developed to distribute the user input loads through and analyze each member using an integrated design engine to determine the best products and accessories for each framing condition. ForteWEB also provides hole design along with connector and multi-ply fastener specifications as needed for each joist or beam. Users can access ForteWEB job files from anywhere, as the software is designed to work on common web browsers and operating systems. Users can analyze beams, floor joists and wall headers, as well as share files for quick and easy collaboration. ForteWEB is free to use once a user account is created. www.weyerhaeuser.com/forte


Placid Point lighting
Placid Point Lighting System
Placid Point Lighting System is a low-profile accent lighting system comprised of die-cast and powdercoated sealed component post caps that fit 2-1/2″, 3-1/4″, and 4″ posts. The Placid Point Lighting System is designed for use on posts, stairs and decks. The low-voltage lights have been developed to be energy efficient, and come with a 10-year warranty. Available in accent lights, post cap lights, post cap downlights, and unlighted post caps. Accessories include wire extensions, wire kits, splitters, remote dimmer, power supply and photoelectric timer kits. www.placidpointlighting.com

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