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Using advantages of window construction technology, Westech Building Products has introduced a unique glass and vinyl railing system that offers an increased viewing area without compromising structural integrity. In the new Presidio(® railing system, each tempered glass panel is attached to the top and bottom rails with the same double-sided closed cellular foam tape used to form a single-glazed unit in window construction. Available in white, almond, or pebblestone, the railings come in 6-foot and 8-foot lengths. The low-maintenance, durable vinyl deck and railing systems in the Presidio line are impervious to moisture, rotting, warping, and termites. |
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Metal-Era Inc. introduces Anchor-Tite Shadow Line Fascia to the Designer Series Edge Systems family. The Anchor-Tite Shadow Line Fascia provides a unique, graduated, step-like appearance at the roof edge, and all the traditional benefits of Anchor-Tite, which include: a lifetime, 170-mph wind warranty, slotted fastening holes for proper thermal movement of the materials to ensure correct fastener placement and spacing, extruded aluminum anchor bar, a wide range of colors and finishes offered with a 20-year Kynar® 500 finish warranty, and 12'-0" lengths with prepunched holes for quicker installation and lower labor costs. |
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Alcoa Home Exteriors' Cedar Discovery® line, which combines the look of hand-installed cedar shingles with the low maintenance and high performance of premium siding, is the latest product to be offered in DreamColor™. DreamColor provides consumers with virtually unlimited choice, with a palette of over 700 colors plus custom color-matching capabilities. Crafted of high-performance polypropylene, Cedar Discovery siding offers resistance to impact, cracking, splitting, and shattering. In addition, Cedar Discovery provides a stable, strong anchoring surface, capable of withstanding tornado-strength winds. |
