12 | Water heater
with improved
energy efciency
A. O. SMITH redesigned its ProMax
Direct Vent Gas Water Heater to utilize
improvements to the power vent line. Now
outfitted with 2-in. foam insulation, the
water heater improves its energy efficiency
to an energy factor up to 0.60. Available in
40-, 50- and 75-gal. capacities, the water
heater is offered in four models: indoor,
GDV-40; indoor, GDV-50; indoor, GDVT-
50; and indoor, GDV-75. Circle 12 or visit
www.forresidentialpros.com/11569937
15 | Hardwood range hoods
CASTLEWOOD adds Mantel Style Range Hoods and
Components to its line of Fine Carved Wood Decoration. The
hardwood range hoods come with a variety of valence options,
in a range of sizes including accommodating larger ovens and
ventilation systems, and are available in cherry, hard maple and
red oak. Available accessories include carved accent trim and
corbels, pillars with pullout storage and more. Circle 15 or visit
www.forresidentialpros.com/11567864
13 | Edge spacer
reduces interior
refection
VIRACON positions its
ExtremEdge warm edge
spacer in a black finish
between two lites of glass.
Designed to improve the
U-value of an insulating unit,
the spacer features a black
finish to reduce interior
reflection through glass. By
reducing edge conductivity,
the spacer reduces heat
transfer and also offers
condensation resistance
to minimize the formation
of condensation on glass
surfaces. Circle 13 or visit
www.forresidentialpros.
com/11567943
14 | Solution for
ice damming
WARMLYYOURS Ice Shield
Roof & Gutter Deicing Cable
System provides a solution
for ice damming in gutters,
downspouts, overhangs,
valleys and bottleneck areas
between roof features. The
heavy-duty heating cable
creates variable temperature
output and can be flexibly
placed and positioned.
Backed by a two-year
warranty, the system can
be supplemented with a
variety of controls, sensors
and accessories. Circle 14 or
visit www.forresidentialpros.
com/11573846
11 | Design
software
Now available to Mac
and Windows users,
CHIEF ARCHITECT 's
Premier x6 software
features enhanced
tools and advances
to existing features
to improve productivity, such as faster 3-D rendering and
support for multiple monitors. The program works with the
mobile Room Planner app to measure and lay out rooms,
which can be imported into the software. Circle 11 or visit www.
forresidentialpros.com/11267082
10 | Tile resembles natural slate
DALTILE 's Porada has a stylized texture that looks and feels
like natural slate. The glazed porcelain tile is 5/16 in. thick and is
available in three sizes, making designing and creating patterns
easier. A bold color palette and its durability make the tile suit-
able for applications like flooring, walls, countertops and exteri-
or patios. Circle 10 or visit www.forresidentialpros.com/11573942
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