Professional Builder – August 2019

54 Professional Builder August 2019

FIBER-CEMENT COLLECTION /

JAMES HARDIE

James Hardie’s fi ber-cement

cladding provides the natural

character of wood while

resisting rot, curling, warping,

and splitting. ColorPlus

technology bakes on color for

a beautiful, low-maintenance

fi nish that will resist fading, the

company says. Exterior product

lines include: HardiePlank,

HardieShingle Siding ,

HardiePanel, HardieTrim, and

HardieSoffi t. jameshardie.com

WEATHERIZATION SYSTEM /
DUPONT TYVEK

DuPont Tyvek offers a complete
home weatherization system,
in cluding a range of air and
water barriers, housewraps,
and roof underlayments. Tyvek
DrainWrap moisture barrier
(shown) features vertical groov-
ing to promote water drainage
while also allowing water vapor
to pass and can be used with
different cladding materials.
FlexWrap NF self-adhered
fl ashing tape (shown) requires
no mechanical fast eners.
weatherization.tyvek.com

CEDAR-LOOK SIDING /

LP SMARTSIDE

LP SmartSide panel siding is an

engineered wood product with

the appearance of cedar wood

siding. Panels come pre-primed

and are treated for durability

using LP’s SmartGuard process

to resist termites and decay.

The siding is available in a

diverse range of textures ,

including some smooth

options, to suit a variety of

applications. lpcorp.com

BEVEL SIDING PROFILES / BORAL

Boral’s TruExterior Bevel Siding
line has been expanded with
Beaded Bevel and Rabbeted
Bevel profi les. Each profi le
combines the look of authentic
wood with Boral’s proprietary
moisture-resistant, durable
poly-ash material. Beaded
Bevel adds a bead to the
bottom of the company’s 6-,
8-, and 10-inch Bevel profi les.
Rabbeted Bevel includes a
pocket on the back, presetting
each panel for proper stacking.
boralamerica.com

FIBER-CEMENT SIDING AND TRIM /

JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS

The Aspyre collection combines

the^5 / 8 -inch-thick profi les

of James Hardie’s Artisan

siding with its Reveal Panel

System to create an exterior

look that offers Artisan’s

shadow lines for horizontal

and vertical defi nition while

playing off the smooth,

geometric look of the Reveal

panels. Reveal’s customizable

system of commercial-grade

panels, trims, and fasteners

can be installed horizontally

or vertically and cut to size.

jameshardie.com

BRICK AND STONE ALTERNATIVE /

ARCITELL

Arcitell’s Qora Cladding

consists of a rigid-foam core

and fi berglass-reinforced layers

that look like brick and stone.

Available in 2-foot-by-4-foot

lightweight panels that install

like siding, with seamless

panel joints, Qora eliminates

the need for masonry labor.

The material is impact and fi re

resistant and provides thermal

insulation. qoracladding.com

ANTI-BURST SPIGOT /

WOODFORD MANUFACTURING CO.

The Woodford Frost Free

Model 19 outdoor water

faucet is guaranteed not to

burst, even if the homeowner

leaves a garden hose attached

during sub-zero weather. The

spigot, properly installed with

a downward pitch, will release

pressure back into the supply

line when pressure exceeds

250 psi, thus eliminating burst

pipes. woodfordmfg.com

STONE-LOOK VENEER /

CULTURED STONE

Cultured Stone’s manufactured

stone veneer can be installed

over either metal- or wood-

framed walls or masonry sub-

strates of concrete block, brick,

and poured concrete for interior

and exterior applic ations. A

range of shapes and textures in

105 colors, along with accent

pieces, is available. The veneers

are maintenance-free and can

endure years of weathering

without cracking, chipping,

or fading, the company says.

culturedstone.com

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