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February 1, 2007

Today's Products

Sonoma Pergola
by Fire Stone Home Products

52-Bottle Wine Cabinet
by Vinotemp

DecraGlass Garage Door Windows
by Amarr Garage Doors

Product Review: Tools & Equipment

Launch Time: Here are the hottest new power tools for the new year.

Throughout the year, the editors of Tools of the Trade magazine see hundreds of products cross their desks. But fall is the season when many manufacturers ramp up their new introductions in time for the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) show and International Builders' Show in February. And this means more cool stuff for us to pass along to you.

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Meet the 2007 PROPANE Exceptional Energy® Builder Award Winners!

Join us Thursday, February 8 at 3 p.m., at American Gas Industry Booth W1983, as the Propane Education & Research Council hosts the 2007 PROPANE Exceptional Energy® Award winners. The award recognizes homebuilders who use propane in innovative ways to fuel the homes they build. Be sure to attend, and you’ll also have a chance to win one of six free iPods following the ceremony.

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Product News

Interior Trim: Faux Naturale

Perfect for adding height, light, depth, or detail, interior trim products, like many of their exterior counterparts, are getting a materials makeover. Though many hardwood products are still available in a range of species, more trim pieces are being made from PVC and polyurethane. In addition to offering the detail and workability of wood accents, these pieces are lighter than wood, resist rotting, and are often available in longer lengths than wood can accommodate.

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Decking: The Latest Products

The TC-G is a new hidden deck fastener for pre-grooved decking materials, composites, and hardwoods. The fastener, made from .06-inch thick annealed 304 stainless steel, is designed to eliminate the need for conventional plastic biscuits currently used in deck building. It offers superior hold-down strength, according to the manufacturer.

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HurriQuake Nail Technology Delivers Rock-Solid Results Against Hurricane And Earthquake Conditions

As news reports continue to predict a cluster of destructive hurricane seasons in the coming years, BOSTITCH responds with HurriQuake™; its most innovative nail design yet. Engineering Manager of Fastener Technology Dr. Ed Sutt said, "The HurriQuake™ nail can be described as a 'smart nail' '... it knows how to withstand two very different types of destructive forces - uplift and shear - like no other nail. These forces account for the vast majority of structural damage during hurricanes and earthquakes."

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