At your request: here are the 100 products and materials readers want to know more about

Building Products, May-June, 2004 by Stephanie Herzfeld

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10 FastCap. The 3rd Hand HD and Little Hand HD provide a support, brace, or clamp whenever an extra hand is needed. The tools feature a 70-pound load capacity and fully articulating head and foot. They come with an action lever for secure pressure and a quick-release lever. The 3rd Hand extends from 5 to 12 feet; the Little Hand extends from 15.7 to 24.4 inches. 888-443-3748. www.fastcap. com. Circle 210.

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11 Warmly Yours. This electric radiant floor heating system comes in mesh-backed mats or rolls that can be trimmed and turned to fit the space. The system is controlled by a basic digital thermostat or by an advanced model that allows users to program settings for morning, evening, and weekend hours. 800-875-5285. www.warmlyyours. com. Circle 211.

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12 Gladiator GarageWorks. Designed specifically for the garage, this Whirlpool company interchangeable modules include cabinets, shelves, hooks, a refrigerator/freezer, and a work-bench. Each module features tread-plated steel exteriors and casters. The components make the garage space attractive and productive for work or play, says the firm. 866-342-4089. www.gladiatorgarageworks.com. Circle 212.

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13 RTI. ThermalBoard features thermally coated composite wood that is factory-grooved to accommodate 3/8-inch-thick PEX tubing. The Radiant-Trak heating panel features rigid channel construction, allowing PEX tubing to be snapped into place. Both can be used in new or existing construction. 800-784-0234. www.rtisystems.com. Circle 213.

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14 Hafele. Available for application with wood as well as glass pocket doors, Hawa pocket door hardware is comprised of a top-hung aluminum track with an integrated track stop, two high-density nylon wheel trolleys, and a floor guide or optional floor channel. Wall-mount versions also are available. Hawa systems are designed to be maintenance free, the maker says. 800-423-3531. www.hafeleonline.com. Circle 214.

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15 Silverback Sealants. The firm offers tinted high-grade acrylic, industrial-grade epoxy, and premium-grade urethane sealers in high gloss to satin finishes. The acrylic products, available in solvent and water-based, were designed for concrete stamping. The epoxy can be used for indoor jobs such as seamless flooring systems, but also can be used outdoors if a UV-resistant urethane is applied. 888-330-2233. www.sbsealants.com. Circle 215.

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16 International Architectural Ceiling Tiles. Interact lightweight gypsum ceiling tiles measure 2 feet by 2 feet. They offer a number of benefits, the firm says. They fit into standard 15/16 T-bar ceiling systems; are weather resistant for exterior applications; are easy to drill and to cut; and cost less than traditional wood and metal products. The tiles come in a broad range of designs. 866-877-8453. www.interactceilings.com. Circle 216.

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17 Studio Becker. Available in natural maple, natural beech, mahogany, and mahogany-stained beech finishes, the Ultimate Wardrobe System can be integrated into existing closet spaces or new construction. Storage components include jewelry inserts, hidden electronic safes, glass-front drawers, pull-out shelves, corner carousels, shoe carousels, and swinging rods. 510-865-1616. www.studiobecker.com. Circle 217.