Owens Corning. Solace windows (left) are constructed of fiberglass-reinforced vinyl, featuring a heart of the maker’s signature Pink insulation. Designed for the replacement and remodeling markets, windows in the Solace line exceed Energy Star requirements in all climate zones, and feature overall U-factors as low as 0.15. Other features include a design pressure 60 structural rating and more than 25% more viewing area than other vinyl replacement windows. Choose from 17 color combinations, designer glass, between-the-glass blinds, and simulated divided lites. 800.438.7465. www.solacewindows.com.
Johnson Controls. According to the maker, its 33-inch variable-speed modulating gas furnaces (right) with electronically commutated motors (ECM) achieve no less than 97.5% Actual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE). The York-, Coleman-, and Luxaire-branded furnaces are ideally suited for tight spaces. The redesigned units are 7 inches shorter than before and feature multiple venting options and a multi-position design for installation flexibility. www.johnsoncontrols.com.
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Tile Redi. These barrier-free shower pans (left) are manufactured so there is no raised “wall” as users enter the shower. Instead, the one-piece unit is slightly pitched so that all water runs downward toward the drain. This eliminates water running over onto the bathroom floor, minimizes ponding in the shower, and reduces slip-and-fall hazards. Additionally, the shower pans provide freedom to wheelchair users, allowing them to wheel directly into the shower with no bumps or obstacles. 800.232.6156. www.tileredi.com.
Ainsworth. OSB SteadiTred (right) panels offer more strength and consistency than particleboard or solid-sawn options, the maker says. The panels can span up to 45 inches in closed-riser systems. In combination with 0.8E Durastrand OSL Rimboard as stringers, the strong engineered stair system eliminates the need for temporary stairs. 877.661.3200. www.ainsworthengineered.com.
Armstrong Cabinets. Clean, simple lines express the look of the Calibra (left)contemporary slab door style. Slightly radiused edges on all four sides of the doors and drawers, combined with full-overlay styling, invoke elegance. The flat-panel design features plantation hardwood graining. Plantation hardwood is a moderately heavy timber with a color range of pale cream to yellow-brown. The grain is mostly straight with some unique markings. Calibra is available in five finishes, including espresso, honey, mocha, chestnut, and Bordeaux. 800.527.5903. www.armstrong.com/cabinets.
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Fisher & Paykel. Combining innovative cooling technology with energy- and space-saving options, the CoolDrawer (right) is, according to the maker, the first multi-temperature refrigerator in a drawer. The unique 36-inch-wide single drawer refrigerator allows consumers to choose between a wide range of refrigeration modes, including standard freezer, chill drawer, and wine drawer, all at the touch of a button. 888.936.7872. www.fisherpaykel.com.
NuCedar Mills. Four new trim components (above) are available for the maker’s Classic Clapboard system. Products include universal trim, pre-made universal corners, snap-in inserts, and header trim. Milled from 5/4-inch stock, 20-foot lengths of universal trim are available in widths from 4 inches to 12 inches. Pre-formed corners are available in 6-inch widths only, and snap-in inserts, ideal for achieving a butted cedar clapboard look, are offered in 10-foot lengths and include 24 pieces per carton. Header trim features built-in flashing and is milled from 20-foot lengths of 5/4-inch stock, and comes in 4- and 6-inch widths. 866.393.8883. www.nucedarmills.com.
Peachtree. Rustic Collection (right) entry door systems offer the look of plank-style alder in fiberglass. The 6-foot-8-inch and 8-foot doors complement Craftsman-, bungalow-, Western-, or European-style homes. Design styles include one or two panels, planks, arch planks, curved tops, and single- or double-door options. Choose several stain and paint options with exterior frames primed, stain-ready, or aluminum or vinyl clad. A continuous head, sill, and frame system installs easily and reduces air and water infiltration. The door’s polyurethane core delivers six times the energy efficiency of a wood door, the maker says. 800.732.2499. peachtreedoor.com.