Swing Set The push-out casement window swings open with a push of its lever, as does its interior wood-framed screen. The casement’s stainless steel four-bar friction hinge opens the window a full 90 degrees for room-side access to the exterior glass surface. Kolbe Windows & Doors. 800.955.8177. www.kolbe-kolbe.com.
Patina Cure Reclaimed from circa 1930s olive-curing tanks made from old-growth redwood, the maker’s siding planks have a patina that varies from deep red to gray. Solid lengths are available in 5/8-inch-thick, 4½-inch-wide shiplap profiles with a ¼-inch reveal in random lengths. TerraMai. 800.220.9062. www.terramai.com.
Natural Beauty Now available 1 to 1½ inches thick, Riviera natural thin-cut limestone requires no supporting footing for wall-cladding applications. The product adheres to the wall over a cementitious bed applied on top of a composite lathe. It is available in random or standard sizes. Texas Quarries. 512.258.1474. www.texasquarries.com.
Historic Openings The six designs in the Biltmore For Your Home garage door collection are constructed of Western red cedar over a 2-inch commercial steel frame for durability. Each design—including Antler Hill (shown)—is available in standard sizes. Amarr Garage Doors. 800.503.3667. www.amarr.com.
Private Screening Designed to complement the manufacturer’s NanaWall system, the operable NanaScreen is a series of collapsible, pleated polypropylene mesh panels that connect across the full width of a NanaWall system. Its reinforced wire tensioning system withstands strong wind conditions. Nana Wall Systems. 888.873.5673. www.nanascreen.com.
Permanent Colors Corrosion-resistant stainless steel tiles and panels for roofing, siding, and accent applications are manufactured from 70 percent recycled steel. Each tile and panel has a built-in shadow cup for dimension and noise reduction. Available in custom and three standard colors. Millennium Tiles. 866.842.8585. www.millenniumtiles.com.
French Design Designed to work like conventional roll-up sectional garage doors, FrenchPorte garage doors offer the appearance of French doors with aluminum frames and translucent frosted polycarbonate panes. Available in single- and double-door applications. FrenchPorte. 866.545.4561. www.frenchporte.com.
Dirt Defense Low-E4 glazing deflects radiant heat, reduces glare, and cuts ultraviolet light. A sunlight-activated exterior coating reduces dirt buildup and water spots. Andersen Windows. 800.426.4261. www.andersenwindows.com.
Rugged Russian Available in 13-foot lengths, Siberian larch siding is naturally resistant to decay, fungal growth, and insects and is dimensionally stable. The wood does not require chemical treatments or finishes, but can be painted and stained. Stein Wood Products. 423.648.0375. www.steinwoodproducts.com.
Special Profile From tongue-and-groove and plain bevel to rabbeted bevel and shiplap, the company can mill nearly any standard siding profile or custom profile in several redwood grades. The wood comes from sustainable forests, the company says. Redwood Lumber & Supply Co. 800.435.1236. www.redwoodlumberco.com.
Hot Outside The patented single-handle hot/cold outdoor sill faucet delivers a mix of hot and cold water for outdoor uses at up to 12 gallons per minute. The sill faucet installs with one common line for water flow and a directional groove helps ensure correct installation. Moen. 800.289.6636. www.moen.com.
Hit the Bricks The Eldorado Brick line of veneer bricks are molded from European bricks and finished by hand. Combining highly textured surfaces and random variations in thickness and size with 14 color blends, veneers come in four profiles including RomaBrick (shown). Eldorado Stone. 760.736.3232. www.eldoradostone.com.
Slide Away With spans up to 24 feet and heights up to 10 feet, the VistaPointe Multi-Slide patio door can stack against a fixed wall or slide into a wall pocket. The system can be automated. Eagle Window & Door. 866.998.3940. www.eaglewindow.com.
High Energy The Cool Roof Met-Tile line utilizes an architectural coating system that provides solar reflectivity values between 26 percent and 67 percent. The Energy Star-qualified metal roofing comes in 10 colors and has a 230-mph wind rating. Met-Tile. 800.899.0311. www.met-tile.com.
Artful Metals With bronze and copper cladding in several living finishes, Cyprium windows and doors feature one-piece frame cladding, a protruding sill, and recessed mullions. Loewen. 800.563.9367. www.loewen.com.
Smooth Slate InSpire composite synthetic slate-like shingles feature a camber design that eliminates the need to manually flex each shingle before installation. The design locks the shingle edges to the roof after nailing to prevent wind uplift. Tapco Group. 800.971.4148. www.inspireroofing.com.
Crisp Folds Available in a variety of wood species as well as the maker’s Aurora Custom Fiberglass, the IWP exterior folding door can be speced for opening widths of 48 feet. The door opens accordion-style and panels fold and stack against each other. Jeld-Wen. 800.535.3936. www.jeld-wen.com.
Open Quad The four-panel sliding patio door features two center-parting panels and two stationary panels, all with slim stiles and rails. Dual-point locks secure the active panels. The door is available with a sliding screen. Marvin Windows and Doors. 888.537.7828. www.marvin.com.
Dragon Smoke Handmade terra-cotta chimney pots feature fanciful dragons wrapped around them or carved in relief. Some chimney pots are designed with the dragon’s body as the functional element. The Chimney Pot Shoppe. 724.345.3601. www.chimneypot.com.
Turn a Corner The HR175 radius-front window is a gently bowed single-hung unit. The bottom sash slides up and tilts in for cleaning. Its historically accurate construction includes traditional suitcase lock and lift handles. Weather Shield. 800.477.6808. www.weathershield.com.
Masonry Tradition Traditions and Garden series bricks feature antiqued surface treatments. Traditions bricks (shown) have a lightly patterned surface with chisel markings, softly molded indents, and rough-hewn bevel edges. Six colors are available. Glen-Gery Brick. 610.374.4011. www.glengery.com.
Water-Tight The EZ Pan sill pan flashing system incorporates an extruded foam sill wedge, molded high-density polyethylene corner detail, and self-adhered flashing membrane to provide a continuous water barrier and drainage plane over windowsills and in corners. Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing. 800.527.7092. www.carlisle-ccw.com.
Curvy Clay Available in Tuscan and French profiles, Montoro clay roof tiles feature an interlock at tile heads and side-laps for maximum weather protection and have a water absorption rate of less than 6 percent. A variety of colors and finishes are available. U.S. Tile. 800.252.9548. www.ustile.com.
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The manufacturer now offers custom wood entry doors as part of its 700 series with aluminum-clad and stain- or paint-ready exteriors and five interior hardwood options. Entry doors come in 1¾-inch or 2¼-inch thicknesses and heights up to 10 feet. Peachtree Doors & Windows. 800.732.2499. www.peachtreedoor.com. Convenient Lock The contemporary Soho two-point locking entry handleset comes in six nickel and chrome finishes. The two-point locking system allows users to pull the door closed and lock it simultaneously without a key. Baldwin Hardware. 800.437.7448. www.baldwinhardware.com.
