Wirsbo Aquapex from Uponor
Corrosion-resistant Wirsbo Aquapex from Uponor is made of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX), whose flexibility eliminates many of the joints necessary in rigid plumbing systems. PEX tubing has a life expectancy of more than 100 years when used under normal operating conditions. Circle # 125 or go to http://pb.ims.ca/5214-125
In My Own Words
"With the rising cost of copper, we have switched almost exclusively to this product. By moving all our plumbing systems over to the Uponor Wirsbo product, we have been able to keep our plumbing material costs in line and actually saved on some of the labor. With the systems' point-to-point service, we eliminate the possibility of leaking joints inside ceilings and walls. Our energy-conscious home buyers love the quick delivery of hot water to the fixture."
TerraDrain
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In My Own Words
"Prior to our using TerraDrain — and no matter how successful a door installation was — we inevitably got complaints within the first year. Years later, water was seeping into the basement area where the slab meets the Bilco doorsteps. This product allows a small drainage plane underneath the slab and on top of the footer, giving the water somewhere to go instead of into the homeowner's basement. It is a cheap solution to a difficult problem.
UStec Wiring Systems
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UStec provides homeowners with the wiring infrastructure they need to distribute and connect video, data and voice signals for home entertainment, home networking, home security and automation. The UStec infrastructure offers maximum flexibility, which means it won't tie homeowners to prescribed hardware and software solutions. Shown here, the ceLAN tecCenter cabinet, 2 by 2 tecWire and a 2 by 2 tecPlate. Circle # 127 or go to http://pb.ims.ca/5214-127
In My Own Words
"Structured wiring offers superior performance over the 1950s-style wiring still used in many homes while eliminating the clutter of expose wiring. The installation of high-quality devices from UStec, along with superior wiring, gives our customers the ultimate performance from their present electronic equipment. This wiring network also permits the expansion with the bandwidth needed for future technologies while increasing the resale value of every home."
Merillat Cabinets
Merillat's Classic Somerton Hill is a full overlay-styled door with a raised panel that is ideal for glazed finishes. The glaze style replicates a time-worn, old-world look. Circle # 128 or go to http://pb.ims.ca/5214-128
In My Own Words
"At Omega Homes, our top priority is exceeding our customers' expectations. Merillat Cabinets gives us that ability. Our home-owners love the wide range of products we offer, and Merillat gives us the tools and designs we need to meet homeowners' wide-ranging tastes."
Barricade Building Wrap
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In My Own Words
"Besides the great additional drive-by marketing we get from our personalized housewrap, Barricade Building Wrap delivers great protection and long-term performance. The product offers one-year UV resistance while minimizing energy-robbing air infiltration. That helps us build a quality product free of moisture problems."
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