The DewStop bath-fan control by GTR Technologies monitors air for high humidity and activates the room’s exhaust fan as needed.
Kohler’s Flipside hand shower offers four distinct spray patterns that are selected by simply pivoting the head into position; each spray uses a separate nozzle.
Delta’s Pilar Waterfall faucet turns on or off with a touch anywhere on its handle or spout.
The Hydro Clean 660 by MJSI has a couple of features not found on most toilet fill valves.
New 1.28-gallon toilets do a surprisingly good job of clearing the bowl.
Mud-pan shower bases for tile require the drain to be flush with the subfloor.
Low-Emission Bath Vanity
All of cabinet manufacturer Xylem’s vanities are made from wood products that comply with California’s stringent new air-quality standards, which impose strict limits on formaldehyde emissions.
Programmable Bath Fan Controller
Air-quality standards may require either continuous use or high-volume intermittent use of exhaust ventilation.
Shower Water Preheater
Countless gallons are wasted as bathers wait for shower water to warm up. What’s even worse are the countless gallons of hot water wasted as distracted bathers busy themselves with other things while their empty shower runs hot.
The ActivTouch handheld shower has three spray-selection buttons that let users select up to eight spray combinations with the push of a button.
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Q: Are the new trowel-applied membranes used for waterproofing showers as good as sheet membranes? Are some better than others?
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