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CeeLite's Light Emitting Capacitor (LEC) paper-thin panels are constructed of recycled compositions that are screen-printable and flexible. They can turn any surface into a light source. Powered by SYLVANIA phosphors, they provide 99-percent uniform surface illumination, consume little power, and generate no heat. The panels range in size from that of cell phones to sheets of dry wall, and they are viable for either indoor and outdoor applications. Replacing traditional lighting where flawless surface illumination is required in floors, walls, ceilings, and within unconventional objects, the LEC technology offers lighting where it was previously impossible. |
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The Presidential Shake™ impact-resistant asphalt shingle features two laminated layers of the industry’s most durable roofing materials engineered with a tough fiberglass scrim on the back for a UL 2218 Class 4 Impact Resistance rating. Hip and ridge products and impact-resistant starter shingles are required to ensure the entire roof meets Class 4 requirements. The shingle profile incorporates a unique sculptured tab that replicates the depth and dimension of traditional wood shakes, giving roofs the classic luxury shake look, with the added resilience that allows the benefits of reduced insurance premiums and a lifetime limited warranty. |
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EcoStar has introduced a line of pad and pipe-style snow guards, for steep-slope roofing systems, which offer protection against the potential dangers of rooftop snow. Engineered to meet a variety of snow loads, these guards create friction that is evenly distributed over an entire roof surface. Once rooftop snow begins to melt, the snow guards help break it into small pieces that pose less danger to objects below. These snow guards feature pad-style, Kynar-coated aluminum that is color-matched to each of the nine EcoStar tile shades. They can be conveniently installed with the same siliconized bronze roofing nails. |
