Architectural Products Update

 
Cedar Discovery® Introduces Triple 5” Shingles

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 now available in Triple 5” profiles. The Triple 5” style is 69 inches long, making it essentially seamless. It also provides easier installation with a full side panel lock that doesn’t require caulking. Crafted of high-performance polypropylene, Cedar Discovery siding offers resistance to impact, cracking, splitting, and shattering. The production process infuses color pigment throughout the entire thickness of the panel. Cedar Discovery is backed by a V.I.P. limited lifetime warranty.

www.alcoahomes.com

 
Energy-Efficient Omni Block

A patented new product called Omni Block combines the strength, utility, versatility, and ease of concrete with innovative insulation inserts that create considerable energy savings — guaranteed to lower utility bills by at least 30 percent. Unlike other conventional concrete block wall systems, the Omni Block system does not require any sheathing, vapor wrap, siding, furring strips, additional insulation, or drywall. Omni Block is an environmentally friendly building material that is fire-, mold-, pest-, wind-, and noise-resistant. Now available in Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

www.omniblockgroup.com

 
Touchless Dimmer Switch

Anigmo Touchless Dimmer makes traditional switches obsolete by eliminating all visible controls. The patented proximity sensor detects the user's hand through most materials up to 3/4-inch thick. The appearance of the switch is limited only by your imagination. It can virtually disappear within the wall, or stand out like a piece of artwork. Just wave your hand in front of it to turn the lights on or off, or hold for the dimming function. The control unit fits into a standard electrical wall box and is UL approved.

www.anigmo.com