Hot Finds: Exteriors
Hurd Windows and Doors. New to the Kingsview line of windows and patio doors, Arched and Springline single-hung windows and an aluminum-clad swinging patio door feature all-wood interiors in nine species. Several glazing options, including energy-efficient FeelSafe glass and decorative glass, are available. Interior and exterior jamb liners are concealed. 800.433.4873. www.hurd.com.
ODL. Designed for wide-panel fiberglass doors, the Fluted Architectural Series door glass line includes several classic motifs complemented by elegant fluted moldings and corner medallions. Four styles with distinct caming finishes are available: Expressions, Paris, Heirlooms, and Jacinto. Corner medallions can be coordinated to match the caming. 800.253.3900. www.odl.com.
CertainTeed. Wolverine brand Newtown vinyl siding is designed for value-priced new construction, providing architectural style and performance at an affordable price, the manufacturer says. The low-gloss wood-grain vinyl siding is available in double 4-inch clapboard, double 5-inch clapboard, and double 5-inch Dutch-lap. Eight color options are available. 800.233.8990. www.certainteed.com.
Railing Dynamics. Novaline composite railings have an inner structural core extruded from a proprietary wood-fiber/polymer material and come with a variety of exterior coverings that create different styles. Two upgradable, customizable base kits are available: the white vinyl-capped Pearl Collection and the wood-fiber/polymer?capped Natural Collection. Copper and stainless steel accent pieces are available. 877.420.7245. www.rdirail.com.
Revere Building Products. The Sovereign Select Energy Advantage system combines Revere’s Sovereign Select vinyl siding with a Dow Building & Construction insulating foam backing. The siding features a .046-inch profile thickness, a full-roll nailing hem, Advantage Lock, and a 3/4-inch butt height; it also is tested to withstand wind loads up to 198 mph. Dow’s XPS 3/4-inch-thick foam insulation board creates an R-value of 5.0 per inch of thickness and provides a drainage plane. 800.548.4542. www.reverebuildingproducts.com.
Alcoa Home Exteriors.Structure EPS insulated vinyl siding features an expanded polystyrene foam backing that offers an R-value of 3.6 and is treated with a borate additive to repel termites. Structure EPS siding is available in double 6-inch and double 7-inch profiles with a 160-mph wind load rating, as well as double 4-inch and Dutch-lap profiles with a 190-mph wind load rating. 800.962.6973. www.alcoahomes.com.
Sto Corp.StoQuik Silver exterior wall and ceiling claddings combine cement board substrates with reinforced stucco base coats and advanced polymer-based finishes. Three versions are available: StoQuik Silver System I provides impact and weather resistance; StoQuik Silver NExT acts as an impact-resistant, water-resistant air barrier; and StoQuik Silver NExT-Ventilated is an impact-resistant, moisture-resistant drainage and ventilation system. 800.221.2397. www.stocorp.com.
PGT. Available with two, three, or four tracks, the WinGuard Sliding Glass Corner Meet patio door features 4-foot-by-10-foot panels that join together at a corner without the need for a frame post at the meeting point, allowing for uninterrupted views when open. The door is constructed with weather-resistant aluminum frames, corrosion-resistant hardware and fasteners, and full weather-stripping. Three exterior finishes are available. 877.550.6006. www.pgtindustries.com.
Baldwin Hardware. Contemporary styles in the Estate Collection include the new Lakeshore handleset, constructed of solid forged brass. Available in 21 finishes–including polished brass, satin nickel, and polished nickel–Lakeshore coordinates with 10 levers that share its modern sleekness and ergonomic shape. 800.566.1986. www.baldwinhardware.com.
Eldorado Stone. Originally developed as a custom blend, the Cypress Ridge manufactured stone veneer profile combines irregular shapes and pronounced textural variation to give a rustic look reminiscent of Tuscan and Provençal architecture. Three color blends–orchard, summerhouse, and countryside–incorporate sun-drenched golds, earthy browns, olive greens, and russet accents. 800.925.1491. www.eldoradostone.com.
