Nearly Natural
Get the natural looks of stone or aged wood without the maintenance.
Durakek introduced two new textures to its Legacy line: pebble beach and
barnwood and driftwood. These waterproof, slip-resistant PVC membranes have a
one-step application process. From a distance, they look exactly like the
natural surfaces they mimic. duradek.com.
Water
and Fire
The Evolution 360 by Hearth Products Controls Company
(HPC) is not your average fire pit. It combines the soothing sound of a running
fountain with the warmth of fire and stylish blue LED lights. The plug-in-play
system comes fully assembled and has its own self-contained filtrated water
system, and wall switch operation for all three elements. It’s also energy
efficient. hpcfire.com.
Culinary Coyote
Serious grillers will delight in
the Coyote CCX4 by Coyote Outdoor Living. The 36 inch gas grill has four
burners, 80,000 BTUs, a double-walled hood, and stainless heat control grids
with 875 square inches of cooking space. Interior lights make it easy to grill
after dark, and a warming rack ensures food won’t cool before it’s served. The
CCX4 goes for an MSRP of $1599, which includes a lifetime warranty on its high
performance 304 stainless steel. coyoteoutdoor.com.
Paradise Pavilion
Walpole Outdoors announced its new pavilion line, Hillside Pavilion, at this year’s
IBS. Designed to protect against the elements, Hillside’s beams, fascia, and
soffits are made of cellular PVC
with optional fiberglass columns. Available in 17 sizes ranging from eight by
eight feet to 16 by 24 feet, the pavilions can safely house fans and
electronics, bringing inside comforts outdoors. Roof options include standing
seam aluminum (available in several paint colors), standing seam copper,
standing seam patina copper, and cedar shingle. Decorative brackets, lattice
panels, arches, drop shades, dentil molding, and fretwork, give design-build
professionals tools to fit the needs of each project. walpolewoodworkers.com.
Reliable Rails
Durability
meets simplicity in the Westbury Aluminum Railing C80 VertiCable by Digger
Specialties Inc. The new line offers one-eighth-inch vertical 316 SS cables,
which don’t block views, with nine-sixteenth-inch round balusters to ensure
durability. C80 VertiCable has a clean look because there are no cable tensioners
or fasteners. Sections come pre-assembled in 36 inch or 42 inch heights and 4
foot, five foot, and eight foot lengths. diggerspecialties.com.
Fireside Dining
Fire products extend
outdoor time in regions with chilly spring and fall temperatures. The new Pine
Ridge Collection by The Outdoor GreatRoom Company lets diners feel the heat while they eat. Gas fire pit tables are available in two sizes, linear with a 12 by 24
inch burner or square with a 24 by 24 inch burner. Both use a stainless steel UL listed
Crystal Fire burner, and are made out of safe, durable outdoor materials. The faux
barnwood supercast top also comes with a matching burner cover. outdoorrooms.com.
Tie it Together
The new DTT1Z deck tension tie by Simpson Strong-Tie saves
time without sacrificing safety. Fastened from the outside of the house instead
of attaching to floor joists from the inside, DTT1Z meets new 2015 International Residential
Code provision (section R507.2.4) standards. It attaches
to the narrow or wide face of a single 2x with Strong-Drive SD Connector
screws, which secure the tension tie a minimum of three inches into the
structure. ZMAZ coating provides extra protection against corrosion. strongtie.com.
Smart Tub
Jacuzzi’s new J-500 Hot Tub Collection combines sleek modern
design with state-of-the-art technology. The above-ground hot tub has duel
waterfalls, which are illuminated by its lighting design, and eight color
choices for the acrylic interior shell. Homeowners can adjust settings with a ProTouch
Glass Control Screen and a smartphone app will be available to monitor and warm
the tub remotely. J-500 will also debute Jacuzzi's new PowerPro directional jet system, which targets hydromassage to a
particular area, such as the hips. jacuzzi.com.
What's Not to Louver?
Constructed of extruded aluminum, the Equinox Louvered
Roof Systems help protect outdoor living spaces from the elements when closed,
and provides ventilation and just the right amount of sunlight when open. Each
louver interlocks with the other, so rain is deflected to gutters at the
perimeter of the roof. Open and close the system with a handy remote control. equinoxroof.com.