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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18 Watts Radiant. UL-listed HeatWeave UnderFIoor electric radiant heat mats can be installed easily between 16-inch joist spaces, says the firm. Foil-faced insulation fills joist space to improve heat transfer. The mats are available in a range of lengths. Snow-melting and turf-warming components are available, too. 800-276-2419. www.wattsradiant.com. Circle 218.

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19 Danze. The 7-inch Spinner in Circle showerhead features an outer ring that spins and expels water while the five-head center rotates. The showerhead is available in chrome or brushed nickel. Additional showerheads, as well as kitchen and bath faucets and a wide range of accessories, also are available. 877-530-3344. www.danzeonline.com. Circle 219.

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20 Rubbermaid. Engineered-wood closet components with furniture-grade surfaces are available in floor- and wall-mount styles in white and maple finishes. The 3/4-inch-thick pieces come in flat- or raised-panel styles. Numerous shelving and shoe-storage options are available. The firm also manufactures wire shelving components. 888-895-2110. www.rubbermaidcloset.com. Circle 220.

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21 Innovative Edge. Featuring genuine metal, MetalTones solid-surface edges have true color throughout, the firm says. The edges combine the fabrication properties of solid surfacing with the performance of metal, claims the maker. The edges come in 12 profiles in brass, bronze, stainless steel, and copper. Like solid metal, the edges will age over time and can be polished and brushed. 330-455-1009. www.innovative-edge.com. Circle 221.

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22 EasyHeat. The Warm Tiles electric floor-warming system comes with factory-sealed connections. The tiles can be used in 120- and 240-volt applications. The system can be installed directly in plywood, concrete, or backerboard subfloors. Snow-melting systems are available as well. 800-523-7636. www.warmtiles.com. Circle 222.

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23 Metals USA. Ultra-Lattice aluminum lattice rails, beams, and rafters feature driftwood embossing and come in white, ivory, beige, adobe, and sand. A variety of rafter and beam end cuts, including mitered, beveled, corbel, and scalloped designs, are available to complement all styles of homes. Insulated roof panels also are available. 800-827-6045. www.buildingproductsusa.com. Circle 223.

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24 USG. Sheetrock Primer-Surfacer, also known as Tuff-Hide, is a vinyl, acrylic latex-based coating that offers contractors a fast way to achieve high-quality drywall finishes, the firm says. It produces the same smooth results that typically come with a two-step process. The single-step application allows contractors to achieve a Level 5 gypsum board finish, the highest-quality finish designated by the Gypsum Association. 800-487-4431. www.gypsumsolutions.com. Circle 224.

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25 Tulikivi. This hand-carved soapstone fireplace is just one of many designs available from the company. It features a warming bench, beehive hearth, and sculpted fish detail. Other design options include 18 sandblasted picture tile insets and two new stone colors. 800-843-3473. www.tulikivi.com. Circle 225.