Circle 780DRYER VENT /
IN-O-VATE TECHNOLOGIES
Powder-coated in a choice of
three colors, the 26-gauge steel
Dryer Wall Vent won’t fade or
crack from sun exposure like
plastic units do, the company
says. The vents feature a low-
profi le design that blends into a
home’s exterior. A lighter weight
30-gauge damper delivers full
airfl ow, and balanced magnets
protect against animal entry and
negative air pressure fl apping.
dryerwallvent.comTANKLESS WATER HEATER / NORITZ
Specifi cally engineered for
the North American market,
Noritz’s EZ Series tankless
water heater is designed to cut
installation time and cost when
replacing conventional storage
tank units. Offering an energy
factor of 0.97, the water
heater features top-mounted
connections, a stainless steel
heat exchanger, and Wi-Fi
capability. noritz.com
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ELECTRONIC SECURITY /
ASSA ABLOY
Assa Abloy’s HES K20 and
KP20 Stand-Alone Cabinet
Locks use AAA batteries to
provide low-cost electronic
access control for cabinets that
require protection of contents
such as pharmaceuticals,
documents, and electronics.
The maker says locks are cost-
effective and ideal for low- to
medium-security applications
with 150 pounds of holding
force. assaabloyesh.comDESIGN SOFTWARE / SOFTPLAN
SoftPlan software automates
home design and lets users
create construction documents
faster and more accurately
than by hand, the company
says. Smart objects echo real-
world equivalents, so when a
window is drawn on the plan,
the shutters, trim, header, and
jack studs are automatically
added and the rough opening
is framed with the correct
dimensions. softplan.com