Keeping up with all the new residential building products hitting the market as well as all the changes happening around the industry is a challenge for anyone, let alone builders and remodelers balancing budgets, project schedules, sales meetings, design consults, and so on. With that in mind, please find below a roundup of some of the newest products and happenings we featured over the last month.
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Lochinvar, an industry leader in high efficiency boilers and water heaters, announces the addition of the NOBLE Floor Mount Fire Tube Combi Boiler to its current residential line of boilers. The NOBLE floor mount combi boiler brings to market a new, easier-to-install option for contractors and homeowners with models ranging from 110,000 to 199,000 Btu/hr. Read more
Robotic technology company FBR Limited is pleased to advise that it has entered into a strategic Share Subscription & Share Purchase Agreement (Agreement) with U.K. based shareholder M & G Investment Management (M & G) to acquire 277,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares in FBR, for an aggregate sum of $9.14 million, to fund the manufacture and commercial deployment of three additional next-generation Hadrian X robots designed specifically for expedited use in the USA. Read more
SMALL-DUCT, HIGH-VELOCITY HVAC: WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT PAIRS WELL WITH MODULAR HOMES
Modular housing has come a long way since the first double-section off-site constructed home built to a local housing code appeared in 1958. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technology has also made great strides in energy efficiency, indoor air quality (IAQ), and indoor comfort in the past 60 years. Modular homemakers, builders, and owners now have many choices when it comes to indoor climate systems, but small-duct high-velocity (SDHV) systems may be the perfect fit for these types of homes. This article will examine how the design aspects of SDHV systems are particularly well-suited to modular homes. Read more
Both versatile and transversal, the Undici Inox series of washbasins by Benedini Associati expands with a new freestanding version. Read more
Infinity Drain, the manufacturer at the forefront of architectural and decorative drains, introduces a 4-inch drain line extension to its popular Center Drain Pro-Series. Originally launched in a 5-inch size available at an accessible price point, the addition includes a 4-inch series with four styles in five finishes. As with the 5-inch drains, the new Center Drain Pro-Series 4-inch options offer reliability with a distinctive design to cover a variety of finish, style, and install possibilities. Read more
COMPACT HOME PRODUCTS FOR SPACE SAVINGS
As borrowing costs continue to surge and home prices remain near historic highs, homebuyers are becoming more budget conscious and, in some cases, are making concessions on must-have amenities in order to become homeowners. Read more
Lumifer by Javier Robles, New York-based furniture, lighting and objects studio, has introduced a new lighting line, The Hedera Collection. A variation of Lumifer’s best-selling HELIX design, the new collection offers a continued exploration into the helix structure that unifies and juxtaposes organic forms with materials and methods developed and honed by artisans over the past millennia. Read more
Luxxbox, a leading international designer of acoustic and flexible solutions, is excited to introduce Cono, a unique acoustic light fixture offering powerful noise absorption capabilities with a contemporary PET cone structure. Read more
ARMSTRONG FLOORING AMERICAN CHARM LUXURY FLOORING: FULLY STOCKED & AVAILABLE NOW
AHF Products, a leading manufacturer of hard surface flooring for residential and commercial interiors, introduces Armstrong Flooring American Charm Luxury Vinyl Flooring, a U.S.-made product line, in stock and ready to ship. Read more
Glass Design is pleased to announce the agreement with Tonino Lamborghini aimed at the creation of a one-of-a-kind bathroom collection. Read more
LX Hausys America Inc., a manufacturer of building and decorative materials, is introducing a new porcelain surface brand, TERACANTO. Inspired by the Earth’s magnificent natural beauty and the transcendent sounds of harmonious music, TERACANTO offers exceptional design versatility while bringing luxurious looks for residential and commercial applications. TERACANTO joins LX Hausys’ other surface brands—HIMACS Solid Surface and VIATERA Quartz Surface—to bring enhanced, high-end design options to its customers. Read more
To meet continued demand for outdoor home improvement ahead of the 2023 selling season, Fortress Building Products adds customizable Deck Kits to its line-up of best-in-class outdoor living solutions. True to the company’s Total Solution approach, Fortress Deck Kits include steel deck framing, decking and railing in a complete package for a simplified deck category ordering experience and installation process. By extending its newest offering to leading home improvement retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe’s and Wayfair, Fortress can offer DIY homeowners and residential contractors quick and convenient avenues to purchase an all-in-one deck system. Read more
TRUE RESIDENTIAL INTRODUCES BLUESTONE
True Residential, a luxury home refrigeration brand with commercial DNA, unveils a captivating, new blue hue with an enduring appeal. Imbued with subtle hints of gray and lilac, the new addition to the brand’s Build Your True program of custom finishes and hardware is part of its rapidly growing compilation of richly-hued finishes that also read as neutrals. Read more
Global occupational hygiene and workplace hazard monitoring expert, Casella, has launched its enhanced 620 sound level meter to help protect more workers from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). The new device offers significant upgrades over its predecessor, providing users with a greater understanding of noise in the workplace and easier, faster ways to record measurement data. Read more
StoneCoat, the leader in sustainable limestone based veneers, is pleased to announce that its StoneCoat SMOOTH, StoneCoat CARVE and StoneCoat SHIELD are available. These cost-effective, climate positive alternative products provide to traditional cement-based stucco, brick and manufactured stone. Read more
Roughly 26% of adults living in the United States have a disability, and of that demographic, 11.1% have inhibited mobility, according to the CDC. As a result, some of the industry’s leading manufacturers and suppliers are crafting new home products with universal design needs for increased accessibility. Read more
RWC LAUNCHES SHARKBITE MAX
Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC), a leading manufacturer of premium plumbing products, launched its new SharkBite Max push-to-connect fittings — re-engineered to deliver the same reliability as its 1st generation fittings but with new product enhancements that provide more strength and an easier installation. Read more
Hastings Tile & Bath, the leading importer and distributor of contemporary bath furniture and fittings and the exclusive importer of the VOLA brand in the United States and Canada, announced the introduction of Tricot, a new vanity and storage collection. Tricot is a modular collection featuring four distinct fluted paneling sections. The series allows ample opportunities for customization of size, color, finish and material, and style of sink. Additional wall storage units are also available. Read more
Island Stone, manufacturer of handcrafted stone and glass tile, is bringing a modern take to the classic, beloved penny tile. Stone Mosaics Penny Rounds refresh the retro look with the dramatic appearance of the company’s marble mosaics first popularized by the Spindrift Marble pattern. Stone Mosaics Penny Rounds feature the timeless 3/4” tiles in the traditional offset pattern, while the distinct nature of the stone adds a truly unique aesthetic. Read more
For designers and consumers specifying STRASSER’s luxury, high-quality vanities, imagination is the only limitation. The Benjamin Moore Color Program allows customers to choose finish options based on any Benjamin Moore color, with a bevy of hues that inspire, elevate, and transform spaces to express each homeowners’ distinctive tastes. The program dramatically increases the selection of available colors for STRASSER’s vanities, adding another level of customization for the company’s product lines while ensuring customers can achieve the unique look of their dreams. Read more
NEW EVERYDAY CARRY TOOL ORGANIZERS FROM 1791 EDC
Whether it’s your profession, hobby or just your lifestyle, we all have everyday essentials we use and carry. Building upon years of experience in leather craftmanship, 1791 EDC TM (Everyday Carry) is excited to launch an entire new line of premium leather everyday carry tool organizers. Read more
California Faucets expands on its already robust collection of Wall Mount lavatory faucets with its most minimalist designs yet. The new Single Handle Wall Mount Lavatory Faucets pack big style into a leaner package while conserving valuable countertop space. Designers looking to catch the next epic style wave can now find one of these sleek single handle designs in every one of the company’s faucet series. Read more
Quick Fitting, a leading manufacturer of quick connection technology for plumbing, electrical, industrial, municipal, and OEM applications, announces that it is expanding its market-leading Quick Fitting Copper products with the launch of its Quick Fitting Copper Street Fittings. The patented design of these street elbows facilitates a fast and simple installation of offset pipes. Read more