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64 Ecolife's Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood by Viance features a proprietary stabilizer to improve the performance and beauty of wood deck surfaces by reducing cracking and checking, while saving money and reducing project costs and punch lists. Building with Ecolife is said to reduce callbacks and increase satisfied customers. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #64 68 The Jeld-Wen custom wood sliding patio door system stretches nearly 16 ft. and features AuraLast Wood, a proprietary process designed to prevent wood rot, termites and water saturation, and offers a limited lifetime warranty. Made from solid pine, AuraLast wood is manufactured using a vacuum-pressured pro- cess that helps protect the wood to the core. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #68 69 InSpire slate cool roofing from The Tapco Group uses advanced pigment technology to provide high solar reflectance. It is designed to reduce heat transfer into a home and cut peak cooling demand by up to 15 percent. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #69 70 Ecobust from Ecobust Distribution International is an environmentally friendly 65 Perennial Wood is real wood modified to endure. It resists shrinking and swelling that causes cracking, cupping and warping, with- out sacrificing the beauty of real wood. This makes it well-suited for any outdoor application. It's also a smart choice for sustainably minded trade professionals and homeowners because it is domestically harvested and processed. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #65 66 Genovations solid PVC decking by Genova Products has enhanced sur- face technology that provides stain and fade resis- tance. The material does not contain any wood or foam fillers, eliminating mold and strength deterioration. It is available in four solid and three variegated shades that incorporate the authentic color variations of natural wood into every board. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #66 67 Milgard's Ultra fiberglass French doors and French- style sliding doors combine a traditional wood-frame profile with the strength, sta- bility and low mainte- nance of fiberglass, and are designed to withstand harsh weather. The doors are available in factory- painted exterior colors or can be painted on-site. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #67 For more information circle #122 F o r R e s i d e n t i a l P r o s . c o m r esidential design + build N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2012 27 solution for demolishing rock and concrete. The nontoxic powdered mixture of natural minerals expands and exerts thousands of pounds of pressure on rock or concrete when combined with water and poured into drilled holes in the rock or concrete. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #70