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Architectural Products Update |
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Danze has introduced a high-end, commercial-grade pre-rinse faucet to its Parma line of fixtures. The Parma Single-Handle Pre-Rinse Faucet (Product #D457158) stands 23 inches tall, perfect for rinsing large pots and pans. The heavy-gauge stainless steel spring suspends an ergonomic spray head that can be toggled to provide an aerated stream or a powerful rinsing spray. A sturdy arm holds the spray in position, permitting operation like a normally configured kitchen faucet. The durable single-control ceramic disc valve, a feature on all Danze faucets, ensures drip-free performance and a long life. Available in chrome or stainless steel finishes. |
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The new Quadra-Fire® QFP44 is the largest furnace-rated direct-vent gas fireplace on the market. The unit generates over 50,000 Btu per hour (adjustable down to 13,000) and boasts over 80 percent thermal efficiency, making it a practical heat source for many homes. A heat zone kit that adds one or two air ducts allows transfer of surplus heat to other rooms. The QFP44 features a viewing area of over 1,400 square inches, a hefty ceramic log set cast directly from actual firewood, a realistically glowing front coal bed, and rugged, hand-forged steel doors available in two designs with child-safety screens. |
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Viracon's Solarscreen™ VRE-59 Insulating Glass makes its debut at the new Seven World Trade Center building in New York. The latest addition to the VRE (Viracon Radiant Low-E) family of products, VRE-59 provides an ideal way to balance aesthetic quality with superior energy performance. Its coating combines a crisp, neutral appearance with a light transmittance of 59 percent and allows two-way vision under varying light conditions. This high light transmittance satisfies the psychological need for natural light, while the reduced solar heat gain provides substantial economic benefits. The light-to-solar gain ratio (LSG) for VRE-59 ranges from 1.53 to 1.6. Visit the Viracon Web site for available dimensions. |
