A fold-away glass shower system, full-surface induction cooktop, and drainable housewrap are among the new residential construction products named 101 Best New Products for 2012 by the editors of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines.
VIEW WINNERS BY PRODUCT CATEGORY
Each year, the editors explore the building products market in search of the most innovative new materials, finishes, and systems geared toward the residential construction market. Products are selected across 16 product categories, including Doors, Decking/Outdoor Living, Home Technology, HVAC, Kitchen & Bath, Siding, Structural, and Windows.
In evaluating the hundreds of new products that debut each year, the editors take into consideration the following criteria:
- Does it create a new product category?
- Does it advance an existing product category?
- Does it greatly reduce costs on labor or material?
- Does it enhance design/style?
- Does it improve energy efficiency/performance?
- Does it make life easier for homeowners/builders/contractors?
- Does it reduce the product’s or home’s impact on the environment?
The 101 Best New Product winners are featured in the August issues of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines (click links to launch digital edition of magazines).
The 2012 winners (in alphabetical order by manufacturer) are:
Alside Sheffield II Replacement Windows
Andersen 45-Minute Rapid Install System
Andersen Architectural Collection
Andersen/Honeywell Verilock Sensor Technology
Applegate Insulation Mr. Insulate Cotton Armor
BEHR Premium Plus self-priming zero VOC interior paint
Benjamin Obdyke HydroGap Drainable Housewrap
Bertazzoni Design Series Segmented cooktops
Boral Stone Products Versetta Stone Universal Corner
Broan-NuTone Ultra Series Ventilation Fans and Fan/Lights
CertainTeed Air Renew Extreme Impact and Extreme Abuse
CertainTeed Apollo Solar Roofing System
Clopay Craftsman Collection Fiberglass Entry Doors
Danze Air Injection Showerhead
DAP Spec Line sealants and adhesive
Deceuninck Genius Interlinked Dual Sash Window
Dewalt Infrared Imaging Thermometer Kit
Eastman Chemical Perennial Wood Decking
Eldorado Stone Outdoor Cabinets
Festool Certified HEPA Dust Extractors
Fiberon Horizon Matching Fascia and Riser Boards
Fireclay Tile Crush recycled glass tile
GAF Monaco lifetime designer shingles
Geberit UP720 Tank and Carrier System
GTR Technologies DewStop Fan Switch
Häfele SmartCab storage system
Ingersoll Rand Nexia home automation system
Integrity Window Opening Control Device
James Hardie 5” Exposure HardieShingle Siding
Jeld-Wen Authentic Recipe Pantry Door
Kohler Bellegrove kitchen sink
Kohler VibrAcoustic Hydrotherapy
Lumber Liquidators Bellawood 100-year transferable warranty
Lutron Maestro occupancy/vacancy sensing switches
Lutron Serena Remote-Controlled Shades
Marvin Chain-and-Pulley Double-Hung Window
Masonite Patio Door w/SpectraWeld
MasterBrand Cabinets’ Base Corner with Curved Pullout
NanaWall Systems WA67 Glass Wall System
Overhead Door Corp. Door Report
Owens Corning TruDefinition shingles
Panasonic WhisperSupply-Wall Fans
Paslode Cordless Framing System
Ply Gem - The Designed Exterior
Ply Gem Mira Premium Series Bi-Parting Door
Progressive Foam Fullback Siding Insulation
ROHL Stainless Steel and Stainless Copper Sinks
Rollex Thermal-Pro Insulated Steel Siding Panels
Simpson Strong-Tie Dexxter Screws
Tapco Group Foundry Stacked Stone
Tapco Group InSpire Slate Cool Roofing
Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop
Therma-Tru Fiber-Classic Mahogany 3-Panel Style Door
ThinkGlass Artistic Glass countertops
Timberlake Cabinetry's Aluminum-and-Glass Cabinet Doors
USG Sheetrock UltraLight Panels
Versatex Trimboard Soffit System
Wellborn Cabinet Access Base Wastebasket
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