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CT377L – SilentFX “Story”
The SilentFX Acoustic System meets rigorous STC and new ASTC standards with one extraordinary product collection. SilentFX QuickCut Drywall, Noiseproofing Sealant and Noiseproofing Putty combine to produce an exceptional acoustic system without complex techniques or excess materials. It’s the synergy of noise-reducing drywall, acoustic caulk, and heavy mastic putty that creates quieter spaces – everywhere.

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Trex

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Trex Company is the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance wood-alternative decking, railing, and other outdoor living products. Trex outdoor living products offer a wide range of style options with fewer ongoing maintenance requirements than wood, as well as a truly environmentally responsible choice.

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LP® Building Products

A detail that adds timeless beauty to homes
Use LP Smartside to build the timeless, beautiful style of board & batten. LP SmartSide siding works and cuts like traditional wood but requires no special tools. LP SmartSide siding offers multiple options to create your board & batten look!

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September News

Let the light in

New windows are an excellent way for your clients to improve energy efficiency and enhance the look of their homes. JELD-WEN’s window gallery offers a look at the many choices for home retrofits, including casement, single hung, awning and more.

Check out JELD-WEN’s tips on how to get the best measurement on your unique renovation project.

How colour contributes to accessible design

As the population ages, more Canadians are opting to renovate homes that will accommodate them for a lifetime. That’s where accessible design comes in. This residential case study featured by Sherwin Williamsexplains how wider walkways, well-placed light switches, furniture spacing and even colour contrasting contribute to accessible design success.

  • Colour-contrasting surfaces aid the visually impaired
  • Flat enamel finish interior paints minimize light reflection, which can be disoriented for people with visual impairment.

Sherwin Williams has a broad range of colour selections and tips for contractors to help your clients find the colours most suited to their homes.

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General Paint

Breeze is a high quality, 100% acrylic latex to give a flat finish, rich satin finish and a semi-gloss finish. A quick drying, weather-resistant finish for exterior wood, stucco and masonry. For use in low temperatures applications, can be applied as low as 2°C

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Johns Manville

Johns Manville AP™ Foil-Faced Foam Sheathing board is rigid foam sheathing that provides exceptional heat, moisture and air control to protect your building’s exterior walls. When installed correctly, AP Foil provides a one-inch layer of continuous insulation for maximum wall and worksite efficiency and eliminates all major thermal bridges that cause heat loss.

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Got the energy-bill blues? There are many ways to reduce the cost of heating, cooling and electricity in the home. If your windows are older or showing signs of wear, they could be the culprits of exorbitant utility costs. Click here to learn more on the value of vinyl windows.

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August News

Exterior renos? Take the chore out of colour selection

Gentek’s World of Colour offers some great tools to help you and your clients pick the best colour combinations for their exterior home renovations.

Gentek’s colour selection chart helps your homeowner clients choose the right paint selection for vinyl or aluminum siding, soffits and fascia, eaves and vinyl windows.

Plus, Gentek’s photo gallery gives homeowners the visual aid they need when choosing colour combinations for their home exteriors.

Cedar Arbours 60% off.

We have a limited supply of split cedar arbours on for 60% off. They are on sale for $250, the regular price is $650, while quantities last. These things are heavy duty, 8′ tall, 6′ wide, and 3′ deep. They are weathered, but in 2 years the regular priced ones will look the same as these anyway. Check them out here, scroll down to see a picture of the arbour. We also have some weathered split cedar rail fencing posts on sale for half price.

Check out our Simpson Strongtie outdoor accents display

Outdoor Accents is a new line of decorative hardware, featuring ornamental wood connectors and fasteners. Now you can bring both beauty and strength to outdoor living structures such as pergolas, gazebos and patio covers. This corrosion-resistant hardware accommodates 4x and 6x lumber sizes. Find out more!

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