1. Stealth Kitchen Modules
resourcefurniture.com
Resource Furniture proudly announces the debut of the Stealth Kitchen Modules. This revolutionary new product refines the concept of the kitchenÂ, allowing all full-sized appliances, work surfaces and storage areas to become completely invisible when not in use. In as little as six linear feet, Stealth Kitchen incorporates all the necessities of a high-end, modern kitchen – refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, cooktop, sink, counter space and abundant storage – all cleverly concealed behind a wall of cabinetry that blends seamlessly into its surroundings. Learn more.
2. Granite Transformations
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Granite Transformations has introduced two new colors – Terra Chiara and Terra di Siena – as part of a new line of porcelain/granite countertops that are unique, durable and universally appealing. Terra Chiara and Terra di Siena feature varying flecks of gold, brown, black and white. They are environmentally friendly being made of 51% of pre-consumer porcelain provided by Kohler. These earth-friendly surfaces are the perfect options for kitchen counters, bathroom vanities, tub surrounds, shower walls and floors. (Pictured: Terra Chiara)
3. BISEM Vacuum Wall
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The BISEM Vacuum Wall system brings together the Dow Corning and Guardian products, along with frame, gasketing and thermal break. It features removable rigid components with good thermal properties. The test chamber walls also utilized Dow Corning DefendAir 200 liquid-applied silicone air and weather barrier on wall substrates, along with the Dow Corning Silicone Transition System to ensure a weathertight transition between the curtainwall and the surrounding chamber wall substrates, allowing the test specimen to be readily isolated.(Pictured: BISEM’s BIPV Curtainwall)
4. Window InSight
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To meet the growing demand for window energy performance information, Guardian Industries launched Guardian Window InSight, a new, free mobile app designed to help contractors and remodelers educate homeowners on the best options for new or replacement windows. Organized into three main areas – Buyer’s Guide, Toolbox and Technical Library – the mobile app allows the homeowner to make more informed purchasing decisions and provides the contractors and remodelers with a very useful tool, complete with videos and animations, definitions of industry terms, and information on energy standards and performance. The app is available on both Android and IOS platforms.
5. Cyber Rain
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Galcon, a world leading manufacturer of irrigation controllers for residential, agriculture, and landscaping, announced today that it has acquired Cyber Rain, an innovator and leading manufacturer of weather-based smart irrigation systems for residential and commercial landscaping applications for the US market. Cyber Rain’s Smart ET solution combined with Galcon’s Smart Irrigation (GSI) solution positions Galcon USA as a leading Smart Irrigation provider offering both web and cellular cloud based solutions for a wide range of Residential, Turf & Landscape and Agriculture applications.
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