New Building Products
- Dec
- 28
Posted on December 28, 2011 by Joel Williams
Editors at This Old House Magazine selected two Uponor products for their “Best New Building Products Tools for Pros” 2011 annual compilation. Of the 14 “professional grade” tools highlighted, editors were impressed with Uponor’s Self-Contained Radiant-Heat System or Radiant Ready 30E Radiant mechanical room in-a-box launched earlier this year. TOH editors also gave high marks to a new cordless PEX expander tool from Milwaukee Tools, rating it a “must have.” The compact tool offers an extremely fast, precise way to make watertight connections in Uponor ProPEX tubing. Plus, it’s really cool to see in action. Kudos to Uponor engineering.
- Aug
- 23
Posted on August 23, 2011 by Joel Williams
The new DecoGuard from Hy-Lite, a U.S. Block Windows Company, represents the industry’s first impact-resistant, decorative glass window that offers remodelers and builders both safe and stylish protection from the dangers associated with hurricanes and tropical storms.
The Hy-Lite DecoGuard window meets the stringent building code requirements for Gulf and coastal regions according to “wind zone 4” specifications. Constructed from a heavy-duty vinyl frame and impact-resistant laminated insulated glass, the 48-inch square designer window has an elegant floral design pattern that is kiln-fired directly onto the interior glass for long lasting beauty and durability.
Learn more here.
- Mar
- 2
Posted on March 2, 2011 by Nora DePalma
The new Savina collection of bathroom faucets from JADO represent the latest trends in faucet styling and performance, along with environmentally-aware water efficiency. Based on 19th-century designs, the Savina offering is suitable for historically informed restoration projects. There is even a true freestanding tub filler for a grand Old World look. Models include pillar taps and widespread faucets, with two-handle, cross-handle, and lever-handle options available. Handles are capped with porcelain.
Available in a wide range of durable signature finishes, the Savina line coordinates with other JADO Luxury Bath Collection offerings. All models are water efficient with a maximum flow rate of 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm), and incorporate the new, exclusive JADO Luxury SpeedConnect®drain, an innovative technology that radically simplifies installation. In addition, the SpeedConnect drain plunger features a large European-style cap that covers the flange of the drain.
Follow the link to view the complete press release and a selection of images for the new Savina Collection.
- Oct
- 15
Posted on October 15, 2010 by John OReilly
Grundfos UP Two-Way Zone Valves for hydronic heating applications incorporate a 24-VAC, normally closed, motorized actuator that is removable with the push of a built-in button for easier installation and servicing. With its compact and installer-friendly design, the in-line actuator features a high gear ratio that eliminates gear-tooth stress, water hammer and valve “bouncing” for virtually silent operation.
Available with or without a sealed auxiliary end switch, the actuator has an enlarged, coil-spring gear transmission that can deliver 20 psi (pounds per square inch) of close-off force at a flow rate of 7.5 Cv. The valve body itself is made of durable forged brass, rated at 300 psi, with a two-way flow and a high Cv rating. All components are corrosion-resistant.
Click here to view the complete press release and download a high resolution image.
- Aug
- 10
Posted on August 10, 2010 by John OReilly
A custom-designed, prefabricated, pre-pressurized network of Uponor crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-a) tubing, the Uponor Radiant Rollout™ Mat is the ideal solution for faster, more consistent installations for large commercial radiant heating and cooling applications — saving up to 85% in installation time.
The mat consists of Wirsbo hePEX™ (oxygen barrier) or Uponor AquaPEX® (non-barrier) PEX-a tubing connected with ProPEX® engineered plastic (EP) fittings, which are safe for burial in the slab and offer fast onsite customization when necessary.
Click here to view the complete press release and download high resolution images.
- Jul
- 14
Posted on July 14, 2010 by Nora DePalma
New high-style freestanding bathtubs from Porcher® range from the timelessly classic to the warmly traditional to the elegantly minimalist, while offering luxury bathing options such as old-world soaking comfort, soothing air massage, and healing light therapy.
• The Porcher® Tetsu® Slim Freestanding Bathtub and the Tetsu Wide-Deck embody a graceful and simple look reminiscent of Japanese aesthetics.
• The classically detailed Archive is inspired by the sculptural lines of 1920s English designs.
• The handsomely traditional Lutezia inflects vintage style with contemporary flair.
Each new tub coordinates with its respective suite of products for a distinctive, fully integrated bathroom design. Further style choices include decorative bases that are available for all models except the Tetsu Slim, which is intended for smaller bathrooms. All models are also available as drop-in tubs, and the Tetsu Wide-Deck can be used with deck-mounted Roman tub fillers.
Click here for the complete press release and hi-res images.
- Jul
- 7
Posted on July 7, 2010 by Nora DePalma
Offset drains and deep bowls are among the must-have features in three new 
cast iron kitchen sinks and a cast iron island/bar sink from American Standard.
Among the new kitchen sinks from American Standard are double bowls cast iron sinks with a unique trapezoid bowl design that creates large, deep bowls for cleaning oversized pots and pans and a 16 inch by 20 inch enameled cast iron island sink with a 10 inch deep bowl makes a perfect island or prep sink, as well as glossy bar sink.
All sinks are available in the most popular colors: white heat, bisque and black.
Go here to view the complete press release and download high resolution images.
- Jun
- 3
Posted on June 3, 2010 by Nora DePalma
The new Portsmouth bathroom collection from American Standard offers a complete range of solid-brass bath and shower faucets created to be reminiscent of Colonial Virginia. To achieve its design authenticity, each design facet – from the symbolic cross handle to the vintage spout – has been carefully crafted to reflect an intricate and iconic period piece.
Beneath its traditional styling, the Portsmouth Collection features the latest water conservation technology, including pending WaterSense®-certification for all bathroom sink faucets and the American Standard FloWise® showerhead that saves up to 40 percent on water use.
For more information on the Portsmouth Collection of bathroom faucets, including several other hi-res images, please view the press release by following the link above.
- Apr
- 9
Posted on April 9, 2010 by John OReilly
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation has announced a new partnership with Uponor, a leading manufacturer and supplier of plumbing, fire sprinkler and radiant heating and cooling systems. Fueled by the common passion of delivering increased productivity to plumbing and heating professionals, the companies have aligned to develop a comprehensive solution for installing Uponor’s ProPEX® fitting system.
Through this partnership, Milwaukee® will now add M12™ and M18™ ProPEX® Expansion Tools to their growing line of products designed for the plumbing and heating trades. With Uponor’s continued support, the M12™ and M18™ ProPEX® Expansion Tools will launch later this year, offering features such as an auto-rotating head for accurate, one-handed expansion. The new tools will not only accelerate the speed in which users can install ProPEX® connections, they are also compatible with over 20 tools on their respective battery platforms.
For more information on this new alliance, please go visit the full media page here.
- Jan
- 4
Posted on January 4, 2010 by John OReilly
2" Wirsbo AQUAPEX® Tubing Expansion Joint Kit
To eliminate the added labor and costs required to build an expansion joint from scratch, Uponor has created an industry-first: the 2-inch Wirsbo AQUAPEX® Tubing Expansion Joint Kit, designed for plumbing systems that need to accommodate expansion and contraction in long tubing runs.
For more details on this new system, please use the following Weblink to gain access to the press release and accompanying hi-res photography…
http://uponor.oreilly-depalma.com/2008/2in-expjointkit.shtml
Once on the link, you will be able to:
– Download the press release in any of several formats: Word, Text or PDF.
– Download a hi-res digital photo to accompany your release.
– Gain access to other, related information from Uponor, including several recent press releases on other new products.
