Polycarbonate Sheet Deters Elements, Enhances Design of Pedestrian Areas at Canada Place

February 4, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Polycarbonate Sheet Deters Elements, Enhances Design of Pedestrian Areas at Canada Place

Canada’s winter will have little effect on Olympic Games visitors to Vancouver’s many attractions, thanks to the city’s planners and architects. Historically they have kept the elements at bay in their approach to infrastructure design for popular pedestrian areas, and their preparations for the Winter Games are no exception. A notable example is Vancouver BC’s Canada Place, a landmark cultural and entertainment complex. Its... 

Wilsonart Introduces Wilsonart HD Sinks

October 14, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Home Improvement
Wilsonart Introduces Wilsonart HD Sinks

Continuing its focus on redefining the laminate countertop, Wilsonart introduces a brand new lineup of stylish, molded acrylic sinks specifically designed to be undermounted to laminate countertops. New Wilsonart® HD® Sinks provide more options for today’s custom-minded homeowner who is looking for affordable luxury, especially in a tight economy. Wilsonart introduced the Wilsonart HD brand of decorative laminates in 2005, revolutionizing countertops... 

Natura Paint from Benjamin Moore

June 20, 2009 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement
Natura Paint from Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore’s Natura line of zero-VOC paints and primers are made for residential and light commercial use. These spatter-resistant paints dry quickly with little odor. Natura contains a proprietary 100 percent acrylic resin that, according to the company, will meet the Master Painter Institute’s Green Performance standard as well as Green Seal’s 2009 GS-11 standard covering chemical content and paint performance. However, Benjamin Moore... 

Latitudes Luster Co-Extruded Railing System

April 19, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Home Improvement
Latitudes Luster Co-Extruded Railing System

The Latitudes Luster railing system is a perfect complement to Latitudes Capricorn(TM) tropical decking. The bronze-colored railing coordinates well with the dark streaks in the richly colored composite deck boards, adobe and koa, which have a reversible woodgrain pattern that resembles exotic hardwoods. Latitudes Luster railing is made from engineered wood-plastic composite and co-extruded with a durable, fade resistant acrylic top layer that won’t... 

CertainTeed Introduces GlasRoc Tile Backer

February 16, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
CertainTeed Introduces GlasRoc Tile Backer

With the introduction of GlasRoc Tile Backer by CertainTeed Gypsum, building professionals can protect walls, ceilings and countertops in high-moisture areas with the highest level of mold-resistance for residential and commercial applications. GlasRoc Tile Backer features Embedded Glass Reinforced Gypsum (EGRGTM) technology which combines reinforcing glass mats, fully-embedded into a water-resistant gypsum core and a gray textured acrylic coating... 

Pro Industrial 0 VOC Acrylic Paint

November 2, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

For interior, exterior, commercial or industrial applications, Pro Industrial 0 VOC is a low-odor, zero-VOC, HAPs-free, single-component acrylic gloss or semi-gloss coating. It can be brushed or sprayed for a durable, chemical-resistant finish with high early-moisture resistance. Suitable for use in USDA-inspected facilities and direct-to-metal applications, it’s available in all colors—including safety red, yellow, and black package colors. A... 

Great American Woodies 83088W Cottage Classics Oval Dining Table (Classic White)

June 8, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Great American Woodies 83088W The Cottage Classics Oval Dining Table is your answer to a casual outdoor dining table! Spanning 84″ long, this table can easily accommodate six to eight people comfortably. With its clean, wooden slat design, this table is casual enough for you to use anywhere in your home. Details: -Shipped knocked down, with easy assembly required -Dimensions: 28″H x 84″W x 44″D -1 yr warranty against manufacturer... 

Adchem introduces new glazing tape

March 22, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Adchem introduces the new AAMA-approved HF series of hybrid glazing tape for the window and door market. Part of Adchem’s family of all-acrylic glazing and muntin fenestration tapes, the HF series is designed to meet the unique adhesion demands of window and door glazing applications. The HF series provides a high-strength, UV-resistant acrylic adhesive bond to glass and a rubber-based adhesive bond to the vinyl lineal coated on a cross-linked...