Tell me more! From labor-saving tools to stainless steel appliances, here are the products Building Products readers wanted to know more about - Product picks: top 100

Building Products, May-June, 2003 by Stephanie Herzfeld

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65 Tendura. TenduraPlank 3-inch, tongue-in-groove composite porch plank doesn't expand, warp, split, crack, or splinter, the firm says. It's impervious to moisture and doesn't rot or grow fungus. It handles like traditional porch flooring and can be installed on concrete slabs using sleepers. The plank arrives primed and may be top-coated. It's available in 8-, 10-, and 12-foot lengths. 800-836-3872. www.tendura.com. Circle 365.

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66 Dacor. Featuring built-in interior halogen lights, three 20,000-BTU burners, an electric ignition, and a removable smoker tray, the 36-inch Epicure outdoor grill creates the ultimate cooking experience, says the firm. The stainless steel unit, which also comes with a rotisserie, is available for custom built-in applications or with an optional freestanding cart. 800-772-7778. www.dacor.com. Circle 366.

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67 Coastal Industries. Paragon series glass shower enclosures feature full-length continuous hinges for added stability, infinite angle corners for installation flexibility, and rounded headers for a sleek look, claims the maker. The series comes in gold and silver finishes. Custom options such as adjustable interlocking corner posts also are available. 800-874-8601. www.coastalind.com. Circle 367.

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68 3M. The multi-purpose self-adjusting wire stripper and multi-purpose cable-slitter from 3M are just two tools in the firm's new line of crimps, cable cutters, and wire preparation tools. They can cut round and flat wires and cables and remove jackets on coaxial, alarm, control, and communications cables. 800-815-6492. www.3M.com/elpd. Circle 368.

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69 Art Glass Environments. One-of-a-kind etched or beveled glass creations on tempered or laminated safety glass can be used as stand-alone sculptures or for partitions, stair-cases, and other units. Entryways with art glass come complete with wood and hardware components. Stained glass ceiling domes also are available from 4 to 20 feet in diameter. 561-391-7310. www.artglassage.com. Circle 369.

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70 Hotshingle Systems. Designed to eliminate ice dams on icy roofs, the Hotshingle System features a patented micro-thin heat element that is incorporated into a typical architectural-grade shingle. The system, which carries a limited five-year warranty, can be matched to existing roof designs, the maker claims. 970-544-6354. www.hotshingle.com. Circle 370.

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71 Hy-Lite. Constructed of 6-or 8-inch acrylic blocks in an angled frame design, curved radius walls are perfect for room dividers, bar units, shower surrounds, and partitions, claims the maker. The walls are available in an assortment of sizes and heights, in a variety of arcs, and come in white, tan, bronze, or anodized aluminum frames. 800-827-3691. www.hy-lite.com. Circle 371.

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72 Vestal Fires. The firm offers custom vent-free fireplaces. The units are available in Victorian style with etched columns or with Art Noveau swirling floral vines. They emit 10,000 BTUs of heat by burning a gel alcohol fuel. Aluminum units are offered with a white or black powder-coat finish; cast iron fireplaces come with a natural burnish or plated in nickel, brass, copper, or bronze. 815-423-5018. www.vestalfires.com. Circle 372.