Firm Foundation The Horizon Foundation Finishing System provides moisture and thermal protection to exposed foundation walls between the grade line and the sill plate and comes in insulated and uninsulated versions. It is a three-layer system incorporating a Tuff-N-Dri basement waterproofing membrane, a high-density insulation panel, and a waterproofing and insulating topcoat. Tremco Barrier Solutions. 800.379.27568. www.guaranteeddrybasements.com.
Patina Progress Exhibiting a mottled patina over bright new copper, PatriotGreen copper uses a patented process involving a partially applied patina coating. The uncoated copper sections naturally age with exposure to the environment, developing a natural patina while the applied patina fades away, allowing the surface to mature. PatriotGreen is available in sheets and in coils.
Courtesy Jeld-Wen Revere Copper Products. 800.448.1776. www.reverecopper.com. High Fiber Featuring the manufacturer’s new PÜR-fiber technology, the Premium Fiberglass line of doors is made with 35 percent fiberglass content, resulting in a stronger, stiffer skin, the manufacturer claims. Mahogany and alder looks with pronounced, realistic wood grains are available in 32 styles. Jeld-Wen. 800.535.3462. www.jeld-wen.com.
Station Stop Combining aluminum and glass in a design reminiscent of Shoji
Courtesy Clopay Building Products screens and ’50s-era gas station doors, the Avante garage door features a variety of window options including clear, frosted, tinted, mirrored or acrylic glass, wire or laminate. The 2 1/8-inch-thick rust-free aluminum frame can be painted or sealed in three colors. Clopay Building Products. 800.225.6729. www.clopay.com. Shingle Away Offering the appearance of shingle siding while providing the easy installation of lap siding, Hardiplank Straight-Edge Shingle Plank is made from the manufacturer’s impact-,
Courtesy Kolbe Windows & Doors moisture-, and termite-resistant fiber cement. Visible embossed shadow lines emulate the look of shingles. The Straight-Edge Shingle Plank comes in 12-foot-long panels with a 7-inch exposure. James Hardie. 888.542.7343. www.jameshardie.com. Framed in Copper Copper exterior cladding is now available on many of the manufacturer’s windows and doors. Left unfinished, the natural copper exteriors will patina over time. Window and door frames and panels are clad in .025-inch-thick copper, while sashes are clad in .020-inch-thick material. Performance divided lights in copper complete the look. Kolbe Windows & Doors. 715.842.5666. www.kolbe-kolbe.com.
Courtesy Baldwin Hardware Architectural Inspiration Cast in bronze, the Archetypes collection of door hardware and accents draws inspiration from a variety of architectural styles. The Villa, Chateau, and Craftsman (shown) families are available in a range of tubular and mortise entry styles, as well as accessories and interior hardware. The collection offers three bronze finishes. Baldwin Hardware. 800.566.1986. www.baldwinhardware.com.
Courtesy Loewen Forces of Nature StormForce windows and doors come in three grades to meet building codes in hurricane- and storm-prone regions: StormForce DP products are structurally enhanced for coastal environments and lakefront applications and meet IRC requirements. StormForce IP windows and doors feature insulated sealed
Courtesy Phantom Screens glazing for energy efficiency and impact resistance. StormForce MP products meet Miami-Dade test protocols and have a DP 70 rating. Loewen. 800.563.9367. www.loewen.com. Made in the Shade Designed for balconies, galleries, porches, patios, garage openings, and more, Executive Oversized Power Screens slide into place and retract with the touch of a button and operate with wall-mounted and remote controls. The screens are available with several options. Phantom Screens. 888.742.6866. www.phantomscreens.com.
Courtesy Weather Shield Smooth Curves Constructed with heavy-duty .060 extruded aluminum-clad exteriors and a variety of wood interiors, the Full Radius door features a precision-milled top rail with a crisp curve. Available in a double-door configuration, the Full Radius door comes with a variety of glass, grille, and exterior color options. Weather Shield. 800.477.6808. www.weathershield.com.
Locked Out Made with a specially formulated termiticide between two layers of polymer material, the Impasse Termite Blocker is designed to protect utility penetrations
Courtesy Syngenta and bath trap areas from termite invasion. The blockers are installed around utility pipes before concrete is poured, blocking off cracks that can occur. Syngenta. 866.796.4368. www.impasse.com. Courtesy Tyvek Drain Game DuPont Tyvek DrainWrap is engineered with vertical grooves on the material’s non-woven surface, providing bulk water drainage by channeling it to the outside. The material also resists air infiltration and water intrusion while allowing moisture vapor to diffuse from the wall cavity through the wrap. DrainWrap is recommended for use behind fiber cement and primed wood siding, and can also be used in conjunction with foam-board and other substrates.
Courtesy Marvin Windows and Doors Tyvek. 800.448.9835. www.tyvek.com. Ventilated Views Providing both unobstructed views and ventilation, the Venting Picture Window is also designed to appear closed from the outside for security when it is open. The entire plane of the window lifts up and outward 2¼ inches for ventilation. A hidden, patent-pending fiberglass-wrapped reticulated foam screen surrounds the full perimeter of the window opening, but does not cover the glass. Marvin Windows and Doors. 888.537.8266. www.marvin.com.
Courtesy Medeco Double Take Part of the Residential Maxum deadbolt line, the Captive Thumbturn deadbolt features a removable key that converts the deadbolt from a single cylinder to a double cylinder and back again. Leaving the thumbturn key in the lock allows the deadbolt to function as a single cylinder; removing it turns the
Courtesy Ludowici Roof Tile deadbolt into a double cylinder, providing increased security, the maker says. Medeco. 800.839.3157. www.medeco.com. Ceramic Strength Weighing 598 pounds per square foot, improved Celadon ceramic slate roofing tiles are look like quarry slate, but are lighter and easier to handle, the manufacturer says. The tiles feature a side-interlocking design. Ludowici Roof Tile. 800.945.8453. www.ludowici.com.
Courtesy Vetter Windows and Doors Stormy Weather Constructed with a layer of polyvinyl butyrel bonded between panes of annealed laminated glass, insulated Hurricane Impact products provide energy efficiency and impact resistance. Available with aluminum-clad exteriors and wood interiors, the line includes two out-swing patio doors and several window configurations. Vetter Windows and Doors. 800.838.8372. www.vetterwindows.com.
Durable Entrances
Courtesy Hurd Millwork Available with a factory finish, the maker’s fiberglass entry doors are available with a variety of decorative glass options. The doors come in a smooth surface and a stainable textured surface with a deep embossed wood grain. They feature a patented adjustable hinge that makes mounting and alignment quick and easy, the manufacturer says. Hurd Millwork. 800.223.4873. www.hurd.com. Size Matters Featuring an Old World style, the 17th Century series of
Courtesy Boral Bricks bricks are now available in an oversized format. Measuring 3½ inches by 2¾ inches by 7 5/8 inches, the oversized bricks have a distressed appearance, rough texture, uneven edges, and an aged face. Four colors are available. Boral Bricks. 800.526.7255. www.boralbricks.com. Illuminating Style Copenhagen and Stockholm fixtures are each available in
Courtesy Eclipse Lighting ADA-compliant 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch cast depths. Both come with opal-white polycarbonate diffusers, with the option of a ribbed clear prismatic polycar-bonate diffuser. Several different cage styles are available. Eclipse Lighting. 847.260.0333. www.eclipselightinginc.com. Protected Panels Made from a treated wood composite, Extira exterior panels
Courtesy Smith-Laredo are moisture- and termite-resistant and are designed for exterior millwork applications that require a smooth unprimed panel. Ideal for fabrication into a variety of trims, Extira machines and paints easily, the maker says. CMI. 866.312.8701. www.extira.com. California Dreamin’ Made from a concrete-based material fortified with up to 1 million fibers per tile, the Casa Monterey paver is designed for indoor-to-outdoor installation and is resistant to chipping and the effects of freeze/thaw cycles. Each 16-inch-square tile
Courtesy Andersen features hand-tooled edges and a distressed, textured surface. Smith-Laredo. 866.581.5748. www.smith-laredo.com. Round the Bend 400 series Frenchwood curved-top patio doors feature Perma-Shield exteriors, natural wood interiors, low-E glass, a multi-point locking system, and several decorative options. Archtop single-panel doors come in 6-foot 8-inch, 6-foot 11-inch and 8-foot heights; springline single-panel doors come in 6-foot 11-inch and 8-foot heights. Andersen. 800.426.4261. www.andersenwindows.com.
Courtesy Owens Corning Tumbling Stones Exhibiting random and rounded shapes, Cultured Stone Mackinac River Rock combines gray base colors and pink tones, rough texture, and random sizes. The stone veneers weigh less than natural stone products, the manufacturer says. Owens Corning. 800.255.1727. www.culturedstone.com.
Breathing Walls Designed to minimize moisture accumulation, the cedar Vent Panel siding ventilation system creates an airspace between the exterior wall and the cladding, allowing water and moisture to escape. By allowing the panel to breathe, the system extends the durability of the siding. Cedar Valley. 800.521.9523. www.cedar-valley.com.
Glowing Shells Featuring a 5-foot steel shell in an elongated, double-tapered shape, the Aliante exterior sconce is constructed of .060-inch-thick steel with a polycarbonate shield. A glow from the 80-watt fluorescent lamp emits from the perimeter of the shell, which is available in silver or bronze powder coat, as well as custom colors. The fixture is UL approved. Ivalo Lighting. 215.830.1408. www.ivalolighting.com.
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