12 Product Highlights From the July/August Issue of Pro Builder

This article first appeared in the July/August 2024 issue of Pro Builder.

Stone Yard’s fire collection of fire tables and bowls

Stone Yard’s line of fire products features fire tables and bowls designed with a user-friendly ignition system and solid brass burners that produce taller, brighter flames. The tables themselves are designed to be sleek and compact to optimize outdoor space while still serving as a statement piece.

Outdoor fire pit next to pool — Image: Stone Yard

Buster + Punch’s next-generation dimmer switch

Buster + Punch has launched a “first of its kind” Dimmer Switch in the U.S. Designed for both standard single and three-way circuits, the light-dimming switch offers “next-gen” dimmer technology, the company says, for LED dimmable bulbs, low-voltage fixtures, and LED drivers. Several finishes are available: Brass (shown), Steel, Smoked Bronze, Black, and White.

Brass light dimming switch on dark wood wall — Image: Buster + Punch

Cooling vest from ColdVentures for jobsite heat safety

ColdVest from ColdVentures is a portable emergency cooling device created to help people during heat-related emergencies. The vest uses endothermic cooling technology to reduce core body temperature by five degrees in just under three minutes, making it ideal for outdoor workers, such as construction crews.

Man laying on beach wearing cooling vest while someone provides medical care — Image: ColdVentures

Customizable wine storage from Fittings Metal Collections

The Wine Collection from Fittings Metal Collection brings a customizable approach to wine storage. With six finishes to choose from, the collection’s modular shelving and display racks allow homeowners to meet the unique needs of their space.

Dining room with brass wine storage rack in background — Image: Fittings Metal Collections

Clopay’s Modern Steel Ultra-Grain Plank garage door line

With the addition of four colors—Barnwood, Cedar (shown), Natural, and Espresso—to its Modern Steel Ultra-Grain Plank garage door line, Clopay is expanding the design options of its wood-look steel garage doors. The polyurethane foam-insulated doors are available with or without windows in sizes up to 20 feet wide and 16 feet tall.

Modern-style garage door intended to look like cedar — Image: Clopay

Adorne wall plate collection from Legrand

Legrand’s Adorne collection of decorative wall plates welcomes five new colors. The colors—Evergreen, Mystic (shown), Peachy, Oatmeal, and Rosa—are inspired by the latest interior design and paint color trends and are designed to pair with Legrand’s switches, dimmers, and outlets. The wall plates are available in one- to six-gang size options.

Bathroom vanity featuring Adorne wall plate on backwall — Image: Legrand

Grandeur Hardware’s door knob collection

Grandeur Hardware’s recent door knob offerings come in three finishes: Brilliant, Carré, and Black Baguette. From the sparkly, reflective look of the Brilliant crystal (shown) to the clean lines and waterfall edge of the Carré crystal, the knobs can be implemented in a variety of designs and can be paired with any of Grandeur Hardware’s solid forged brass plate or rosette options.

Close-up image of crystal door knob on square backplate — Image: Grandeur Hardware

New designs from Vadara Quartz Surfaces

Vadara Quartz Surfaces is expanding its portfolio of quartz-based fabricated stone with seven Calacatta quartzite and marble designs inspired by the natural world. Gossamer Sands, Scandi Blue, Desert Blush, Safari Delta (shown), Golden Scribe, Moonlit Lace, and Terra Vista feature bold veining and colors ranging from hints of green and maroon to rust, and come in 2 cm- and 3 cm-thick slabs.

Kitchen featuring Vadara's Delta Safari stone — Image: Vadara Quartz Surfaces

Alloy LED’s FocaLine 6 mounted wall lights

Alloy LED’s FocaLine 6 is a field-cuttable, flexible mounted wall grazer with a 10-degree optical beam. The 24-volt linear light consumes 6 watts per foot and delivers up to 473 lumens per foot. The lights offer color temperatures from 2700K to 4000K, a 95+ color rendering index, and high R9 and R13 values. Additionally, FocaLine 6 is dimmable, lasts 50,000 hours, and can be mounted across 33 feet.

Siting area with Alloy LED lights in background — Image: Alloy LED

Bathroom vanity collection from Spectrum

Spectrum Fine Cabinetry’s new vanities combine minimalistic style with functionality. The vanities come in two styles: the Floating Vanity (shown) and the Contemporary Vanity. The Floating Vanity features an oval backlit mirror, waterfall-style quartz countertop, and soft-close drawers with custom dividers. The Contemporary unit features a backlit mirror and a quartz countertop with an integrated sink.

white floating bathroom vanity with oval mirror — Image: Spectrum

Dekton Pietra Edition surfacing from Cosentino

Cosentino‘s Dekton Pietra Edition ultracompact surfacing is inspired by the natural stones of the Mediterranean. The collection features six designs and four stone textures that emphasize warmth and simplicity, according to the company. Pietra can be used for both indoor and outdoor projects and is carbon-neutral from production to disposal.

Bathroom vanity with Cosentino's Dekton Pietra stone — Image: Cosentino

Piaggio Fast Forward’s Kilo robotic flatbed

Piaggio Fast Forward recently launched Kilo, a four-wheeled robotic flatbed designed to improve efficiency in the construction industry with hands-free, human-following technology. Kilo can be trained to travel on known paths, can prevent injuries by eliminating the need to pull heavy loads, and more.