Ultra-light drywall panels, operable acrylic-block windows, affordable glass-wall systems, and space-efficient corner-cabinet units are among the breakthrough residential building products named 101 Best New Products for 2011 by the editors of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines.
VIEW WINNERS BY PRODUCT CATEGORY
Each year, the editors explore the building products market in search of the most innovative new materials, finishes, and systems geared toward the residential construction market. Products are selected across 16 product categories, including Doors, Decking/Outdoor Living, Home Technology, HVAC, Kitchen & Bath, Siding, Structural, and Windows.
In evaluating the hundreds of new products that debut each year, the editors take into consideration the following criteria:
- Does it create a new product category?
- Does it advance an existing product category?
- Does it greatly reduce costs on labor or material?
- Does it enhance design/style?
- Does it improve energy efficiency/performance?
- Does it make life easier for homeowners/builders/contractors?
- Does it reduce the product’s or home’s impact on the environment?
The 101 Best New Product winners are featured in the July issue of Professional Buildermagazine and the August issue of Professional Remodeler, as well as online at HousingZone.com/101BestNewProducts/2011.
The 2011 winners (in alphabetical order by manufacturer) are (view winners by product category):
- NEXT Hybrid High Efficiency Gas Water Heater, A. O. Smith
- Accoya high-performance wood, Accoya
- In2ition Shower, Alsons
- H2Option dual-flush toilet, American Standard
- Exterior trim system, Andersen
- Duality, Armstrong Flooring
- reFIT, ARXX
- In-Deck Storage Kit, Azek
- Azek Finish Grade, Azek
- Kilz Pro-X, Behr/Masterchem
- Solon Composting System, Blanco
- Conditioned Airspace HVAC framing system, Boise Cascade
- GLL2-80 360-degree line laser, Bosch
- Solna, Brizo
- LunAura, Broan-NuTone
- Brushed Wood Flooring, Carlisle Wide Plank
- SilentFX, CertainTeed
- AirRenew, CertainTeed
- Conmore flat-panel door, CMI
- Touch2O, Delta
- Inspection Camera, Dewalt
- Styrofoam SIS, Dow
- MediaWall, Eldorado Stone
- Portsmouth Shake Woodlands, Exterior Portfolio by Crane
- 500 Series solar hot water system, FAFCO
- Pro-Tect, Fiberon
- EcoGen generator for off-the-grid applications, Generac
- Rainshower, Grohe
- Vroom central vacuum accessory, H-P Products
- Loox LED system, Hafele
- HanStone Quartz Sabbia, Hanwha Surfaces
- SerenaSeat bathing seat, HealthCraft
- WISP Window and Door System, HomeRun Holdings
- Acrylic block operable awning window, Hy-Lite
- iLevel TJ Insulated products, iLevel by Weyerhaeuser
- LintAlert, In-O-Vate Technologies Inc.
- HardieTrim Crown Moulding, James Hardie
- Jeld-Wen Custom Reclaimed Wood Line, Jeld-Wen
- Tilt and Turn Windows, Jeld-Wen
- Outdoor Dishwasher, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
- Kleer Decking, Kleer Lumber
- EcoSeal, Knauf Insulation
- Numi, Kohler
- Stages, Kohler
- Lamboo windows, Kolbe
- Folding Doors, Kolbe
- SmartCode Lever with Home Connect, Kwikset
- Deck Stones, Latitudes
- PermaClean sink drain, Lenova
- LG Studio Series appliances, LG
- HomeWorks QS, Lutron
- Clad Ultimate Glider, Marvin Windows & Doors
- Tripane with Krypton, Marvin Windows & Doors
- Ice2O, Maytag
- CornerStore, Merillat
- Essence, Milgard
- Flushmount body sprays, Moen
- Smog-Eating Tile, MonierLifetile/Boral
- XP Ready Mix Joint Compound with Dust-Tech, National Gypsum
- Stealth System, Niagara Conservation
- NightWatcher security lighting, NightWatcher
- TRIMTeQ, OSI
- Signature Carriage Collection, Overhead Door Corp.
- EcoTouch, Owens Corning
- Deck Defense, Owens Corning
- WisperControl Condensation Sensor, Panasonic
- TetraGrip Subfloor Fastening System, Paslode
- Pella 350 Series vinyl sliding patio door, Pella
- Shallow Depth Refrigerator Line, Perlick
- Gutter Warrior, Ply Gem
- Builder Series 4780 Pocket Door, Ply Gem Windows
- London Farm Sinks, Porcher
- PIN138, Porter-Cable
- NapaWrap Coastal, Propex
- Integrated Heating & Water System, Rheem
- Damper design for gas-fired water heaters, Rheem
- Alarmed lock, Schlage
- Residential electric vehicle charger, Schneider Electric
- FASTtrack Porch Screening System, Screen Tight
- Nantucket Collection exterior doors, Simpson Door Co.
- Quik Drive Pro300S, Simpson Strong-Tie
- Lawson Air Massage bath, Sterling
- Laurel Cavern Ledge, StoneCraft
- EcoStud, Superior Polymer
- Xi and R-5 wall systems, Superior Walls
- 50th Anniversary Brake, Tapco
- Thermador Pro Grand Steam Range, Thermador
- Vented Sidelites, Therma-Tru
- Modlet, ThinkEco
- ThinkGlass, ThinkGlass
- Earthwood Evolutions, TimberTech
- ComfortLink II Thermostat, Trane
- Trex Elevations, Trex
- RainEscape, Trex
- Radiant Ready 30E, Uponor
- Sheetrock UltraLight, USG
- Sun Tunnel, Velux
- Versawrap, Versatex
- Tilt-n-Lock hardware, Viwinco Brand Windows
- Solar Powered Trash Compactor, Waste Management
- Wall Beds, Wellborn
To view the winners by category, visit HousingZone.com/101BestNewProducts/2011.
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