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

Building Products, May-June, 2005 by Stephanie Herzfeld

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57 ClosetMaid. Warm cognac is one color in the firm's MasterSuite laminate closet system that includes 96-inch-tall storage towers to accommodate high ceilings, raised panel doors, and various drawer and shelf widths. MasterSuite also can be outfitted with components from the company's other lines. 800-874-0008. www.closetmaid. com. Circle 257.

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58 Loewen. Utilizing a patented European-designed roller, the LiftSlide door system features large glass panels that roll easily on their track, the firm says. The track projects only 1/16 inch above finished floor surfaces. The system is available in configurations stacked side by side, or pocketed into walls. StormForce windows and doors also are available. 800-563-9367. www.loewen.com. Circle 258.

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59 WireTracks. Wiring channels for home theater, cable TV, computer networking, and other applications are installed in the plane with drywall and a wiring channel cover. After attaching base-board molding to the cover, they become an integrated unit; new wiring can be added by removing the cover, installing new wiring, and then replacing the coven 888-886-9473. www.wiretracks.com. Circle 259.

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60 Old World Mouldings. Specializing in historical reproductions, new profiles, and custom designs, the firm can mill molding to match an existing profile sample, an artist's rendering, an architect's drawing, or a photo. Profiles are available in poplar, red oak, white oak, maple, cherry, mahogany, walnut, and pine in curved, radius, or elliptical forms. 631-563-8660. www.oldworldmouldings.com. Circle 260.

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61 Terrazzo & Marble Supply. Technistone quartz surfacing is nearly impossible to scratch, stain, or scuff, says the distributor. It comes in four lines: Starlight features mirrored-chip composition, Granite gives the appearance of its namesake, Crystal features maximum hardness for durability, and Gobi has clean lines and uniform color for universal applications. 847-353-8000. www.tmsupply.com. Circle 261.

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62 Chelsea Decorative Metal. Pressed tin sheets for walls and ceilings come in 2-foot-by-4-foot sheets with a 3-, 6-, 12-, or 24-inch repeat pattern. The company offers a range of styles from Art Deco to Victorian, including the pictured design, a star pattern that adds patriotic flair. 713-721-9200. www.thetinman.com. Circle 262.

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63 Maax. Designed with builders in mind, Akers series domeless acrylic showers, tub/showers, bathtubs, and whirlpools have nailing flanges for easy and cost-effective installation; such a feature typically is found only on gel-coat units, claims the maker. Many styles and models are available in the series. 800-463-6229. www.maax. com. Circle 263.

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64 Studio Becker. The Ultimate Wardrobe System comes with everything a closet needs, including glass-front drawers, pullout shelves, and seasonal storage boxes. Featuring solid wood and natural wood veneers, the system can be freestanding or mounted to the wall. Jewelry inserts, sliding tie trays, wicker baskets, and other accessories store personal items. 510-86S-1616. www. studiobecker.com. Circle 264.