Applied Coatings Group.Color Mirage glass blocks incorporate dichroic optical thin films designed to transmit or reflect certain wavelengths. The effect is an iridescent finish that will appear to change color as the viewer’s perspective or the light source changes. Each block measures a standard 6 inches by 6 inches. 585.247.6000. www.appliedcoatingsgroup.com.
Trex. Ideal for consumers who want more natural-looking materials, Trex Seclusions privacy fencing comes in two popular colors: saddle, and Winchester gray. Made of a 50/50 mix of reclaimed wood and recycled polyethylene, the fencing is eco-friendly in its construction and its ability to blend with the landscape. Though the sturdy product line sports 6-inch by 6-inch hollow posts, and is rated to endure winds of 110 mph or 130 mph gusts, it requires only standard tools for installation. The durable, low-maintenance material resists weather and insects, and has a more realistic wood look than vinyl, the maker says. 800.289.8779. www.trexfencing.com.
Rheem. Though it takes up only about as much space as a standard medicine cabinet, the RTG-66DV direct-vent, gas-fired tankless water heater has the capacity to deliver 120o F water at 6.6 gallons per minute, ideal for meeting the needs of two- to three-bathroom households. The RTG-66DV expels the by-products of its combustion process through a 3-inch exhaust pipe that sits inside a 5-inch intake run, eliminating a second line. Other features of the unit include remote-control operation, and freeze protection. High-altitude models are also available. 479.646.4311. www.rheem.com.
Shurtape Technologies. Based on testing at independent labs, seven of the maker’s HVAC tapes have been qualified for, and contribute to, LEED points. The products’ manufacturing process predominately uses water-based adhesives that emit no VOCs, the maker says. The LEED-certified product line includes two aluminum foil tapes, FSK tape, three duct tapes, and UV-resistant line set tape. 888.442.8273. www.shurtape.com.
Pacific Laser Systems. The new PLS 5 point-to-point laser layout tool has been totally redesigned and is the next generation of the original PLS 5 that debuted more than a decade ago. Smaller and more durable than its predecessor, the PLS 5 has eliminated the offset between vertical and horizontal beams. The new tool is the only point-to-point laser tool in the industry that has five bright pulsed beams to enable the tool to be used with a traditional laser receiver for exterior applications, the maker says. Fully self-leveling, the PLS 5 has an accuracy of 1/8 inch at 100 feet. 800.601.4500. www.plslaser.com.