Most wanted: the 100 products that readers wanted to know more about

Building Products, May-June, 2005 by Stephanie Herzfeld

18 Quantum Windows & Doors. This company's Slide/Fold doors feature multiple hinged-together door panels set on a sliding and folding mechanism that runs on either the sill or head of the system. Each panel can move independently of the others, and multiple door panels can be configured in various combinations. Openings up to 42 feet wide are possible, and one end panel can be operated fully for daily use. Multipoint locking hardware secures the doors. Lift/Slide doors also are available. 800-287-6650. www.quantumwindows.com. Circle 218.

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19 OnQ Technologies. The On-Q Home system organizes low-voltage communications wiring distribution. An array of snap-in modules supports telephone, data, local area network, audio, and video services. The modular design permits customization for home offices, entertainment, HVAC control, security, and lighting. 800-321-2343. www.onqtech. com. Circle 219.

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20 LWO. Woodway Architectural Deckrail panels are part of the firm's pre-assembled deck rail system. Made from clear, kiln-dried and molded Western red cedar, the system coordinates with several different deck rail accessories including posts; balusters; and top, sub, and bottom rails. The Deckrail panels come in lengths of 6 to 8 feet in five styles and can be painted or stained. 800-459-8718. www.woodwayproducts.com. Circle 220.

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21 KitchenAid. The front-loading washer and dryer have 3.7 cubic feet of capacity and feature Whisper Quiet Plus sound packages, the maker says. Offered in Meteorite, a metallic finish, the machines may be stacked, placed side by side, or set on a pedestal. 800-422-1230. www.kitchenaid.com. Circle 221.

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22 Amarr. Steel Classica collection carriage house garage doors feature the firm's DuraSafe pinch-resistant technology. The doors, which come standard in white, can be painted and are available with polystyrene insulation. Classica garage doors come in 32 models and have 14-gauge galvanized steel hardware. 800-503-3667. www.amarr.com. Circle 222.

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23 Crossville. Illuminessence glass tiles are available in the Prism Glass, Prism Glass Listellos, and Radiance Glass series. All three are made of cast translucent glass that is textured on the front and back to capture, refract, and bend light, the firm claims. The three collections, which are available in nine colors, can be used in wall, floor, and countertop applications. 800-221-9093. www.crossvilleinc.com. Circle 223.

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24 Coyote Glass Design. Inlaid with copper, gold, or silver, these kiln-formed glass sinks are first carved by hand and colored with the swirling shades of a desert palette. Each sink is then backed with one of the three precious metals. The Copper River model pictured here is one of 10 handcrafted designs from the firm. 254-947-0002. www.coyoteglass.com. Circle 224.

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25 Cole & Co. The Premier collection, originally designed for builders, includes three new vanities. Two French designs, the Provence and Lorraine models, feature traditional scrolls, floral motifs, curved side panels, and carved cabriole legs. The third unit, Verona, is inspired by Venetian architecture and has sculpted feet. All three feature alder construction with cherry veneers. 888-653-2284. www.vanity bath.com. Circle 225.