Bosch. The
PGL gas cooktop has five burners with a large center wok element that can accommodate a 14-inch skillet. Its dual-flame power burner provides better heat distribution for more even cooking results, says the maker, and its 15,000 BTU output promises quicker boiling. The 36-inch cooktop is offered in stainless steel and features a convenient center control panel. 800.921.9622.
www.boschappliances.com.Pittsburgh Corning. Available in 78 sizes, the
LightWise aluminum-clad wood window promises easy installation and good looks. The window features 2-inch glass blocks housed in a pine interior frame; the exterior comes in a variety of colors. Built-in nailing fins anchor the window in the opening, and they can be removed for renovation installations. 800.624.2120.
www.pittsburghcorning.com.Starrett. Specially designed for laying out the two most common roofing shingles,
RT1-25 roofing tape features a custom blade with two scales. The black print scale is ruled for 5-inch spacing (traditional or three-tab shingles), while the red print scale is ruled for 5 ½-inch spacing (architectural shingles). 978.249.3551.
www.starrett.com.Stow. Powered by a 0.75-horsepower fan-cooled capacitor-start motor, the
Floor Covering Scraper removes direct glue-down carpet, hardwood flooring, linoleum, non-slip floor coverings, vinyl tile, and any other adhesive, cement, or mastic, the maker says. At just 23 inches wide, the scraper can get into smaller areas, and it features an adjustable-height, foldable handle. 877.289.7869.
www.stowmfg.com.Ready Products. The
Ready Tools line of self-storing tools includes the Retract-A-Bit screwdriver in standard-, mini-, and hex-head configurations, and the Ready Ratchet in ¼-inch or 3/8-inch standard or metric configurations. The screwdriver's bits can be changed at the push of a button, and bits, sockets, and other components for both tools are stored in each unit's handle. 866.942.9230.
www.ready-tools.com.Milgard. Offered in both the Ultra and WoodClad fiberglass lines, French doors provide a consistent look in sliding glass, outswing, and inswing styles. The door systems are available in two-, three-, and four-panel models and feature stainless steel locking hardware. The WoodClad line (shown) has clear vertical grain Douglas fir on the interior and fiberglass on the exterior. 800.645.4273. www.milgard.com.
The Foundry. The company's line of
vinyl siding elements is certified by the Vinyl Siding Institute and is designed to look like authentic handcrafted cedar. Each piece is hand-formed using unique molds patterned from rough-hewn cedar siding elements. The company promises no visible repeat on a wall for up to an 80-foot span. The line includes shingles, split and staggered shakes, and a variety of shapes. 800.771.4486.
www.foundrysiding.com.Oneida Vac. The
dust containment system for hardwood floor sanders promises superior efficiency and cleanliness. Cyclone separators attach to the floor sander and separate the dust out of the air stream using centrifugal force and gravity. Dust goes into a removable plastic bag in the 35-gallon collection drum. 110-volt and 220-volt systems are available. 866.387.8822.
www.oneidavac.com.For more product information, visit ebuild, Hanley Wood's interactive product catalog, at www.ebuild.com.