Last year produced a bumper crop of innovative new products as well as several steps closer to perfection
for already established tools and materials. Take a look at our round-up of some of the newest products
designed to make your job easier–and your customers happier. How we chose our Must-Have Products Return to the International Builder Show package.
Centerpoint Translucent
Roofing Systems More than a skylight, easier to install than a roof, the
Centerpoint Translucent Roofing System bathes the room in natural light.
Fortifiber High-Performance Flashing System Fortifiber's flashing system has individual elements designed to work together to provide complete weatherization for walls, all types of windows and all exterior wall penetrations.
Flex-C Arch by Flex-Ability Concepts The Flex-C Arch system creates consistent, high-quality doorway and window arches faster than by using traditional methods.
Jamsill Guard Flashing
System Easy installation, low cost, and a track record of nearly 1 million sold with no leaks reported make Jamsill a top flashing solution.
Spider Insulation by Johns
Manville Made primarily of sand, Spider Insulation offers builders fast-
drying, high R-value insulation that is naturally mold- and fire-resistant.
Rinnai Digital Control Pad This digital control pad lets users control much more than water temperature. It has a 7-in. wide screen that can provide news,weather and music.
Knee Blades Voted Best New Product at the 2005 Remodeling Show, Knee
Blades reduce back and leg strain while increasing productivity for flooring professionals.
SageGlass Electrochromic Windows Electrochromic windows offer energy-conscious homebuyers
the chance to finally have push-button control over the sun.
The Muck Truck The Muck Truck motorized barrow has a quarter-ton capacity, yet at 28 inches wide, it fits through standard doors and gates and is ideal for use in remodeling and construction.
Olympus Stylus 600 Digital
Camera The latest in one of the best-selling series of digital cameras,
the Olympus Stylus 600 digital camera features 5.0-megapixels of image resolution and a compact, all-weather body.
Solatube Brighten Up
Skylights Brighten Up skylights let the sunshine into small spaces such
as hallways, bathrooms and closets with easy installation and reduced chance of water leaks.
Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 This laptop computer can work through abuse because of its
magnesium alloy case, waterproof keyboard, rubber seals, shock-mounted hardware, and beefy
fittings.
Tamarack Ghost Whole-
House Fan The Ghost whole-house fan sits on top of the attic rafters and
provides effective cooling for less energy than air conditioning.
QuietZone Acoustic Floor Mat The QuietZone Acoustic Floor Mat from Owens Corning lets
builders reduce noise pollution from laundry rooms, foot traffic and living spaces.
USG Humitek Gypsum Panels Humitek gypsum panels are ideal for areas of the home such as the
kitchen or basement that suffer from occasional high humidity.
