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Exterior | Ply Gem Siding

Developed to combat difficult weather conditions, Mastic series Western Extreme vinyl siding from…

Sherwin-Williams recently updated its line of concrete and masonry coatings, including 19 ConFlex solutions color-coded for easier reference. The ConFlex Proven Performance Lineup includes ConFlex Block Filler for prep work (labeled in blue); an array of nine, green-labeled finishing products, including acrylic coating, waterproofer, elastomeric coating, and solvent-borne smooth coating; and purple-labeled 7 percent Siloxane Water Repellent (shown). 

Exterior | Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams recently updated its line of concrete and masonry coatings,…

Available in Arctic, Ethos, Trek (shown), and Arcadia shades, Pro-Fit Terrain Ledgestone veneer, a new line from Cultured Stone, blends textures and relief patterns to provide contemporary design profiles. The collection is National Green Building Standard certified and does not require painting, coating, or sealing once it is installed. The line is manufactured with an average of 58 percent recycled content and includes a 50-year limited warranty. 

Exterior | Cultured Stone

Available in Arctic, Ethos, Trek (shown), and Arcadia shades, Pro-Fit Terrain Ledgestone veneer, a new line from…

To provide greater protection against moisture damage in exterior wall systems, DuPont’s Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen is the manufacturer’s first to feature a 0.25-inch space to prevent the material from rot, cracking, or peeling, and to facilitate water drainage and air movement behind stucco, stone veneer, brick, wood, fiber cement, and metal panel cladding systems. The durable, heavy-duty filter fabric protects against mortar, assists with creating a flat surface for the cladding, and was fashioned to be b

Exterior | DuPont

To provide greater protection against moisture damage in exterior wall systems,…

Permabase CI Insulated Cement Board from National Gypsum is a composite cement board with rigid insulation that serves as an ideal substrate for exterior finishes, the company says. It is mold-resistant, exceeds energy code requirements in all U.S. climate zones with an R-Value of R-10, and is Greenguard Gold-certified. Designed to be lighter weight than using a separate cement board and insulation products, the manufacturer also claims that using the board reduces total installed costs by between 20 and 25

Exterior | National Gypsum

Permabase CI Insulated Cement Board from National Gypsum is a composite cement board…

To extend water-saving capabilities for its array of tankless residential models, Noritz has released its RPK-EXT External Pump Kit for recirculation. Available as a separate add-on component to 26 additional Noritz residential models beyond its NRCP line of condensing tankless water heaters, the kit includes a sensor to monitor the hot-water line and automatically turn off the circulator once it hits the preset temperature. The kit also uses a dedicated return line to send water that’s sitting in the line

Water Heaters | Noritz

To extend water-saving capabilities for its array of tankless residential models, Noritz has…

Now in its fourth generation, Lochinvar’s high-efficiency condensing residential Knight Fire Tube Boiler series has a 95 percent annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating and enhanced control functionality for optimized heating performance. The boiler is offered in six floor-standing models (55,000 to 285,000 Btu/hr) and seven wall-mount options (55,000 to 399,000 Btu/hr), each with turndown ratios, which determine operational range, of up to 10:1. 

Water Heaters | Lochinvar

Now in its fourth generation, Lochinvar’s high-efficiency condensing residential Knight…

Adding to Rinnai’s roster of products that offer smart home system compatibility, the company’s tankless gas water heaters are now Google Home-compatible and can be used with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant. The updated Control-R 2.0 module and mobile app includes more than 20 voice commands to select and schedule temperatures or turn on the hot water recirculation system.

Water Heaters | Rinnai

Adding to Rinnai’s roster of products that offer smart home system compatibility, the company…

The Series 2 version of Weil-McLain’s AquaBalance line of combination and heat-only wall-mount boilers features stainless steel, titanium-infused heat-exchange technology to achieve an AFUE rating of 95 percent. Compatible with either natural gas or propane (with conversion kit), the space-saving boilers also reduce energy use with on-demand warmth. Both combi and heat-only versions are available in three sizes: 80, 120, and 155 MBH input (MBH = 1,000 Btu/hr), with digital displays and removable sides for e

Water Heaters | Weil-McLain

The Series 2 version of Weil-McLain’s AquaBalance line of combination and heat-only…

Available in two models, the NFB series of high-efficiency condensing fire-tube boilers from Navien each features a new, patented fire-tube heat exchanger that is form-pressed and robotically laser welded in-house to reduce weak points prone to thermal stress and corrosion. Oval tubes in the heat exchanger contain internal turbulators to improve the heat transfer rate and structural integrity. The boilers achieve a 95 percent AFUE rating. 

Water Heaters | Navien

Available in two models, the NFB series of high-efficiency condensing fire-tube boilers from …

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