Westlake Royal Building Products’ Royal WoodTone Styles
Made of cellular PVC, Royal WoodTone Styles from Westlake Royal Building Products lend sophistication and function to porch ceilings and soffit applications. According to the company, the new product line is low-maintenance, moisture and insect proof, and easy to install due to its hidden nailing hems. Royal WoodTone Styles also offer the elegant look of stained wood in six trending colors, including American Walnut, Oak Ridge, Natural Cedar, Smoke Grey, Weathered Oak, and Charred Timber. westlakeroyalbuildingproducts.com
Deckwise Hardwood Wrench Jr.
The Hardwood Wrench Jr. self-locking cam locks deck boards straight when installing hidden deck fasteners. According to the manufacturer, this board bending tool is light, economical, and simple to attach onto joists. Notably this tool has no uncooperative wheels, dials, clamps, or flexible tubing that can slip or spin off the board or joist, making the installer stop fastening just to reset the tool. Instead, the tool utilizes a rotating, locking cam coupled with an elongated dog-leg which stabilizes and locks this tool into place. Its hardened steel handle is strong and the solid steel gripping joist pins provide anyone installing a deck the ability to straighten deck boards from both left- or right-hand direction. This is especially useful when straightening a board on the outside of the deck frame. hardwoodwrench.com
Siplast Wall Insulation Products
Siplast, a Standard Industries company, announced the addition of two high-performance polyiso wall insulation products to the company’s existing WALLcontrol Air & Water Resistive Barrier (AWB) Systems, offering an exterior continuous insulation solution. According to the manufacturer, the new wall insulation solutions include Siplast WALLcontrol Polyiso Foil-Faced Insulation board, which combines high R-value, Class A foam core, and durable aluminum facers in a high-performance rigid wall insulation. siplast.com
Grooved Profile and Updated Colors added to Wolf Serenity Decking
Wolf Home Products announced that its popular Wolf Serenity Decking with High-Density Cellular Technology is now being offered in two new colors and a brand-new grooved profile, suiting a variety of design styles and giving installation preference back to the contractor. This expansion gives customers 13 total colors to choose from, with the newest additions to the Wolf Serenity Decking line being two neutral shades: Ashland and Beechwood, both protected by the company’s proprietary COLORWATCH100, which it says helps block harmful UV rays to maintain color. wolfhomeproducts.com
Millboard Envello Décor
Typically, metal accents on the exterior of homes and commercial buildings are restricted to features like copper roofs, gutters, windows, and doors. The new trend in metallic outdoor finishes for 2024 is vertical metallic siding inlays. The new Millboard Envello Décor is a decorative and structural aluminum trim that is designed to enhance siding installations, creating a premium feel and overall finish. Available in bronze, carbon or gold, the Envello Décor fits into the groove of the Envello Shadow Line+ Millboard composite siding adding a metallic band between each vertical board that can be used to accent pop outs, roof lines, or as a whole house eye-popping shiny statement. millboard.com
Therma-Tru Advanta
Advanta lite frame provides an innovative, plugless solution that the manufacturer says helps streamline operations and increase efficiencies in pre-finishing, assembly and inventory, reducing overall costs and time. Plus, the Advanta lite frame offers valuable inventory benefits: the lite frames are interchangeable across IG units, making them easier to inventory and assemble, and the IG units can be stocked separately from the bulk frame covers, resulting in improved inventory efficiency and flexibility. thermatru.com
FastenMaster Deck Frame Coating
FastenMaster, a division of OMG Inc., has introduced its Deck Frame Coating, a water-based sealant that is reported to help extend the life of decks by creating a lasting moisture barrier. The new coating is designed to be rolled or painted onto the top of deck joists, ledger boards, stair stringers, posts, beams, and other framing components, and serves to deter wood rot and decay. After application it’s workable in 20 minutes, so it won’t slow down decking pros during installation. Once dry, the coating creates a durable seal around deck fasteners. In addition, it is highly effective for use in corners and other hard-to-reach places where joist tapes have difficulty providing full coverage. FastenMaster Deck Frame Coating is available in 1-gallon buckets, which covers up to 450 linear feet of 2x framing. fastenmaster.com
Brava Roof Tiles
Brava Roof Tiles has introduced an updated Slate Roof Tile profile, a redesign of the brand’s composite tile. According to the manufacturer, this addition represents a notable upgrade to the existing composite slate tile with a distinct focus on the redesigned edge. Unlike the original tile’s manicured edge, the updated tile introduces a more authentic and natural appearance, setting a new standard in roofing aesthetics. Brava’s composite Slate Tile offers the look of natural slate without the need for heavy substructure modifications, making it a cost-effective alternative. The innovative tiles are made from recycled plastic and sustainable materials, offering a green alternative that can compete with the design appeal of traditional slate. bravarooftile.com
New Color for ClipStone ProPanel and ColumnWrap series
The ClipStone ProPanel and ColumnWrap series by Ply Gem have been revitalized to incorporate a crisp, modern white color to its lineup. With larger panels that the manufacturer says delivers quicker installation and a stair-stepped design that hides joints, the ProPanel series of mechanically fastened stone panels are ideal for remodelers and contractors who wish to bring the beauty of stone into their projects without changing their tools, crews or schedules. Each box of ProPanel includes a mix of two panel sizes to conceal seams and add variation, making it well suited for both residential applications as well as larger-scale multifamily and commercial projects. ColumnWrap eliminates the need to frame around the post or column with two mechanically fastened points per section. plygem.com
FLEXMASTER Safety Renovation Treads
Wooster Products’ FLEXMASTER Safety Renovation Treads offer an economical and easily applied anti-slip surface to improve the safety of interior or exterior stairs. According to the company, an extruded aluminum base that’s covered with Flex-Tred anti-slip tape provides a much higher coefficient of friction, whether wet or dry, significantly reducing the risk of slips or falls. They are available in lengths to 12 ft. and with a variety of tread depths and colors which extend uniformly over the entire surface for a consistent coefficient of friction. Coordinating or contrasting colors are available, including fluorescents and NITEGLOW Glow in the Dark technology. woosterproducts.com
