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72 The CertainTeed 71Kleer Lumber 's 25-year fade warranty is added to its five-color assortment of premium-quality PVC decking. Featuring a natural look of wood and the stain and scratch resis- tance only found with PVC and polymer caps, the Sierra Decking collection is up to 40 percent lighter than wood- plastic composite deck boards. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #71 74 The Tapco Group has introduced Foundry Brick, a vinyl siding panel that resembles brick. The sid- ing is made from real brick molds to create a realistic appearance and can deliver 40 feet of wall coverage without repeating the pattern; each panel is 5 feet long. Four colors are available: Cheyenne, natural clay, sundance and white. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #74 EverNew Oxford vinyl railing sys- tem is now avail- able in Almond and Clay. The Almond-colored railing offers a choice of square or colonial balusters, while the darker Clay color comes in square only. The new Clay color is also backed by the brand's ColorLast dark color fade protection. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #72 75 With its graceful shapes and gentle curves, the KWC Ely hand shower is designed as a smooth and ultra-comfortable performer, enhanc- ing the sensual plea- sures of showering in both look and feel. The striking contrast between the dark-anthracite shower face and the gleaming chrome handle encas- ing it accentuates the slender elliptical shape of the head. This highly distinctive styling, based on elemental shapes, can complement a wide range of interiors. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #75 78 Marvin Windows' Tripane with Krypton is 77Pressure-treated wood from RealOutdoorLiving.com has been the No. 1 decking material for decades, and remains so. The reasons include: long-lasting durability, readily available, beauty, easy to use and safe, making it a good choice for all outdoor living projects from decks and gazebos to front porches and backyard structures. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #77 the most energy-effi- cient option it has ever offered. This new option adds the remarkable insulating properties of Krypton to the proven performance of Tripane construction. Krypton gas boosts thermal performance about 0.03 beyond U-factors of Tripane with argon. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #78 79 Windquest Series vinyl windows and patio doors from Kolbe & Kolbe are designed to meet very specific needs. Impact-performance units are designed for coastal areas. High- performance units are built and tested to offer optimal design pressure rat- ings. Energy performance units have triple-pane glass to meet or exceed strict energy efficiency requirements. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #79 80 Whirlpool's Ice Collection of appliances trans- forms a kitchen's look and feel. Within the collection, White Ice is a transformation of the classic white style to a striking, more contemporary signature design. Black Ice is a sleek, sophisticated black finish with con- temporary metallic details that energize the kitchen. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #80 28 N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 r e si d e n t ia l d e si gn + b u i l d F o r R e si d e n t ia l P r o s . c o m 73 The icomfort Wi-Fi touch screen thermostat from Lennox Industries uses cloud connectivity to offer temperature control from anywhere in the world from a smartphone, tablet, laptop or Web-enabled device. Features include remote access, one-touch away mode, weather-on-demand, service alerts and reminders via email, customizable skins and sophisticated diagnostics. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #73 76 Bosch wall ovens feature fast preheat time, large capacity and genuine European convection, which prevents odor and flavor transfer between dishes. The built-in ovens deliver safety and efficiency features, and the 30-in. models boast the largest capacity on the market (4.7 cu. ft.), says Bosch. + FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #76