VertiStack Avante Residential Garage Door
Clopay Corporation has introduced the VertiStack Avante garage door, a modern aluminum and glass residential garage door with sections that stack vertically above the opening to provide a clear, open ceiling space. Along with a variety of glass options, the door’s design hides key mechanisms. It has no visible hinges, cable, or overhead track for a crisp, clean look. And Clopay says that because the stacked sections project minimally off of the wall, the door doesn’t interfere with ceiling fans, lighting and overhead storage. The sections can even be recessed into a ceiling soffit so that it disappears when open. clopaydoor.com
Mass Timber Connectors
Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced three new connections for mass timber glulam columns, each offering a concealed connection for architectural aesthetics and fire protection:
The MCT Mass Timber Column Tie is for column-to-column installations, connecting two columns together while allowing the vertical download to be transferred by column-to column bearing.
The MCB and MCBS Mass Timber Column Bases provide standardized connections between glulam columns and concrete foundations or supports. The MCB is the more economical option of the two, for use in conditions where a standoff between the column and the concrete is not required.
The MCBS provides the highest download capacity for a given column size and can be used where a standoff is required. Each option offers a concealed connection for architectural aesthetics and fire protection. strongtie.com
Starrett Woodpecker XPW Blades
To significantly increase cutting performance in a range of wood sawing applications, the L.S. Starrett Co. has introduced XPW (Extreme Performance for Wood) technology to its Woodpecker Premium and Woodpecker PRO Band Saw Blade Lines. The New XPW tooth design in the Woodpecker Premium and PRO blades, available in 1.3 and 1.1 tooth pitches in blades 1″ and larger, feature a deeper gullet than previous Woodpecker blades. This new design enables higher fatigue resistance, longer lifespan and improved cutting performance, quality and finish. starrett.com
DSI Westbury Bella Cavo Railing
Digger Specialties Inc.’s (DSI) new Westbury Bella Cavo aluminum and stainless-steel cable railing incorporates thin cables between aluminum posts, comes in a choice of 4′, 6′, and 8′ sections in either 36″ or 42″ heights, and is available with matching adjustable 36″ and 48″ wide gates. According to DSI, Bella Cavo incorporates unique labor-saving installation features resulting in lower installation costs when compared to other horizontal cable railing systems including an easy-to-use built-in leveling feature on all railing posts, pre-built tension posts that are ready to use, quick and easy tensioning for cables, and a template designed to ensure accurate and easy mount placement on posts. Westbury Bella Cavo railing is available in 12 colors with the option of textured or non-textured surfaces. DSI incorporates a 10-step proprietary AAMA 2604 powder coating process in every Westbury aluminum railing system produced, and the finish is backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty. diggerspecialties.com
IG Switch Frameless Glass Railing
IG Railing recently unveiled its new IG Switch, which it says is the first-ever brand of privacy frameless glass railing. IG Switch leverages Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) technology to create a seamless blend of privacy and transparency at the flick of a switch. Not just a privacy feature, IG Switch can double as a high-quality white screen, transforming your deck into an outdoor entertainment hub. From hosting movie nights to projecting the big game, its compatibility with backlit projectors ensures vibrant, sharp visuals. According to the manufacturer, IG Switch integrates seamlessly with IG Lighting and all existing IG Railing components, whether used as a single feature panel or across an entire deck. igrailing.com
DEWALT POWERSHIFT Cordless Electric Construction Tools
DEWALT has announced availability across North America of its DEWALT POWERSHIFT, a cordless equipment system that is reported to optimize the workflow of concrete and construction jobsites through electrification. According to the manufacturer, the electric equipment system meets the critical needs of concrete professionals—power, runtime, and ergonomics—allowing users to transition away from gas-powered equipment, without compromising efficiency and performance. The line, which includes a vibrator, backpack vibrator, concrete power screed, rammer, plate compactor, core drill and stand, 554WH battery, and 550W charger, is designed to accelerate adoption of electric solutions. dewalt.com
Georgia Boot Brute Collection
New from Georgia Boot, the Brute collection of footwear is reported to feature a soft anti impact internal metatarsal guard that hardens upon impact, an ergo-fit nano composite toe cap, and a Tec-Tuff leather vamp for high-abrasion resistance. These safety toe work boots meet ASTM F2413 protective toe classification, ASTM F2413 electrical hazard classification, and ASTM F2413 metatarsal guard classification. Additionally, the 11″ and 8″ brown work boots feature an abrasion-resistant solid rubber outsole with multi-directional 6mm lugs and a Goodyear Welt construction with a reinforced toe stitch for added durability. georgiaboot.com
