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Concrete & Masonry

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    Stylish PVC Window and Door Trim

    Royal Building Products teamed up with a popular designer to develop this series of affordable wind- and door-surround trim packages.

     
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    Durable Decking

    Eastman Chemical Co. says its Perennial Wood is impervious to moisture and rot.

     
  • Flexible Seal Roof Sealant

    Flexible Seal Roof Sealant fills cracks up to 1/4 inch wide and sticks firmly to steel, glass, aluminum, concrete, wood, brick, clay, tile, and asphalt - even in the rain, says the maker.

     
  • Prefinished Bulkhead

    Powder-coat finishes are more durable and chip-resistant than paint, so it was a smart move on Bilco's part to start offering a factory-applied polyester powder-coat finish as an option for its Classic Series steel basement doors.

     
  • Fiber-Cement Mounting Blocks

    SturdiMount preflashed fiber-cement mounting blocks provide a flat, leakproof base for light fixtures, receptacles, dryer vents, hose bins, gas lines, and other penetrations, says the maker.

     
  • Propane-Powered Generator

    With a power output of just over 3,000 watts, the LP3250 Portable Generator would not be the right choice for a framing crew.

     
  • Steel Siding

    Bayside says its Metal Siding is less prone to expansion and contraction and more durable than wood or vinyl.

     
  • An Affordable Passive House Part II - Sealing the Air Barrier (Subscriber content)

    Sealing the air barrier and eliminating thermal conduction minimizes heating loads.

     
  • Vinyl Replacement Windows

    Simonton says its Asure vinyl replacement windows let in more sunlight and less moisture.

     
  • Insect Shield Repellent Work Wear

    Instead of coating your skin with irritating liquids, consider protecting yourself with Insect Shield Repellent Work Wear when you work outside.