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Compact Elongated Toilets
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures has introduced
a compact, elongated option to its Viper
Series of high-efficiency toilets. WaterSense
certified, Viper uses 1.28 gal. of water per
flush. The new model provides the comfort
of a large, elongated bowl for spaces that
previously could only fit a round-front bowl.
With an ErgoHeight of 17 in., it is ADA
compliant. Viper is available in white and
biscuit.
conventional pine WP4. The WP4���s versatility
has made it the traditional solution for
wainscoting, soffits and porch ceilings.
Applications include interior and exterior
paneling, fencing, porch skirting, hot tub
enclosures and shed doors. WP4 is sold in
18-ft. lengths. Installation requires ordinary
carpentry skills, tools and fasteners. It is
impervious to moisture and insect damage.
trim is available in smooth or an authentic
wood-grain finish, is made from cellular PVC
and absorbs no moisture. The trim and
mouldings are also resistant to dirt, rotting,
cracking or warping and hold paint in damp
climates and extreme temperatures. The trim
and mouldings are manufactured without
cellulose, making them resistant to insects,
termites and other pests.
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Low-profile Fans
Designed for retrofit and new applications,
Broan-NuTone���s LoProfile fans can be
installed between 2x4 wall studs. The Energy
Star-qualified fan includes a 4-in. oval duct
connector and a transition for 4-in. oval to
3-in. round ducts. It operates at 80 cfm and
1.1 sones. Additional features include motor
engineered for continuous operation and
being UL-listed for use over bathtubs or
showers with a GFCI circuit.
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Tongue-and-groove
Trim Profile
Versatex Trimboard���s WP4 PVC tongue-andgroove profile features a V-groove center
match. The 3/4- by 5 7/16-in. profile meets
the needs of builders and architects seeking
a durable, workable replacement for the
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Siding Insulation Reduces
Energy Use
Progressive Foam Technologies��� Fullback
FC Premium and Halfback H20 Premium are
made of BASF Neopor thermal foam. Both
products can deliver up to a 20 percent
higher R-value compared to conventional
EPS, with the same amount of material.
Neopor from BASF contains high-purity
graphite particles that impart a silver-gray
color, reflects radiant heat and improves
insulation capacity. This siding insulation
reduces energy usage and keeps moisture
out while letting homes breathe naturally.
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Low-maintenance Trim
and Mouldings
Ply Gem���s new cellular PVC trim and
mouldings line is a low-maintenance
alternative to traditional wood trim, designed
to work well with nearly any siding type. The
Water Filtration System
Clean, clear, contaminant-free water now
comes from GE���s water filtration system as
part of its recently launched French door
refrigerators. The filtration system removes
98 percent of five trace pharmaceuticals,
including ibuprofen, atenolol, fluoxetine,
progesterone and trimethoprim, from water
and ice. The new filters also are easy to
remove and replace, located on the door
panel, in the GE Profile and Caf�� models.
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Repair Textured Walls
Quick textured wall repairs are possible with
the Homax oil-based Pro Grade Wall Texture
for punch-list repairs, patches and small
remodeling projects. Featuring a delivery
system that provides the performance of a
hopper gun and the convenience of an
aerosol, it has a drying time of five minutes.
The self-priming, oil-based advanced
formulation has the lowest odor of its kind. It