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 chalk. This provides an ultra-low maintenance... 

CertaGrain Texture to Galveston Privacy Fence

With the launch of Bufftech® Galveston with CertaGrain®, CertainTeed is bringing more color options and a more natural design to its line of vinyl privacy fences. Using an innovative texturing process, Galveston with CertaGrain features an authentic wood-like appearance in an easy-to-maintain vinyl design. The product is now available in Natural Clay and Sierra Blend — two colors that complement the natural surroundings of a home or building. Available in 7- and 8-foot heights, Galveston with... 

Colonial Baluster Rounds Out CertainTeed Panorama Railing Design Options

CertainTeed welcomes a new colonial baluster to its Panorama™ line of composite railing, rounding out a broad array of design options that create a unique look for one- and two-family homes. Drawing inspiration from classic American colonial architecture, the shape of the balusters resembles a wood-turned spindle with a symmetrical, ornate appearance. Available in Colonial White and Desert Tan, the colonial balusters are molded in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with a weatherable finish that replicates... 

New Trespa Wood Decors

Trespa’s new Wood Decors extend the collection to 17 Wood Decors and 6 Naturals. These are available for the Trespa Meteon range – the architectural panel specified worldwide for exterior cladding and imaginative building facades. The high performance, aesthetically pleasing panel is available in a very extensive range of colours, metallics, natural decors and unique finishes. As trees define the natural landscape, so Wood Decors colour and change the man-made landscape. These Wood Decors... 

SIPOS actuators aid valley water supply application

SIPOS Aktorik’s actuators have been selected by Mavel Srl for a solar system application to aid water management in the Aosta Valley, Italy. The installations are used to protect drains and pipes from debris during storm and flood conditions. The application confirms SIPOS’ expertise at aiding management and regulation of water in remote regions. A key reason for the selection of SIPOS 5 Flash technology was the flexibility afforded by the company’s single phase actuation solution. The low... 

Latitudes Launches Composite Board for Marine Applications

Universal Forest Products, makers of Latitudes® Composite Decking and Railing, announces the addition of Latitudes Marine composite decking. Latitudes Marine decking navigates innovation with composite dock boards specifically designed for use at marinas, on boardwalks, on floating docks or for applications such as stair treads, where more robust boards are needed. Latitudes Marine decking is fortified with the same proven Strandex® technology used in all Latitudes composite products. Strandex... 

Transitional Mediterranean Estate Home Architecture

Decorative stone details, multiple arched-windows, and collonades create a timeless estate within a naturally-wooded site, accented by the tropical pool and rock fountains. [Affiniti Architects]

West Indies Estate by Affiniti Architects

West Indies architecture with wood details throughout utilizing renovated existing boathouse providing main living areas on second floor. [Affiniti Architects]

Hitachi Introduces More Micro Lithium Ion Tools to the Series

Hitachi Power Tools introduced several new tools and combo kits to the Micro Series lineup; the CR10DL micro reciprocating saw, the WH10DCL micro right angle impact driver, the UB10DL micro flashlight, the KC10DAL 3-Piece Combo Kit (includes DB10DL – micro driver drill, WH10DL micro impact driver, UB10DL micro flashlight) and the KC10DBL 3-piece Combo Kit (includes DB10DL – micro driver drill, the CR10DL micro reciprocating saw, UB10DL micro flashlight). These new tools and combo kits... 

Next Century Associates Announces $2 Billion Vision for Century City

Next Century Associates, LLC, a partnership between Los Angeles based real estate investor Michael Rosenfeld and an entity in the D.E. Shaw Group, today unveiled plans for a $2 billion mixed-use project on the 5.75 acre Century Plaza hotel site. The project will feature two soaring towers rising from a grand plaza with a 240 room Five Star hotel and 163 hotel residences, 130 luxury residential condominiums, 100,000 square feet of office, 106,000 square feet of retail shops and restaurants, and a...