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Tools are lightweight

Metabo Corp. has made available its four-piece 18-volt cordless combination kit. The kit's lithium-ion-powered tools are said to be lighter and perform better than tools powered by nickel-cadmium batteries. The kit includes a BSZ 18 cordless drill/driver, KSAP 18 cordless 6 1/2-inch circular saw, ASE 18 cordless reciprocating saw and nickel-cadmium battery-powered flashlight.

The cordless drill/driver weighs 4.8 pounds and features 20 torque settings and a drill setting. The circular saw weighs 10.4 pounds and is said to provide more cuts per battery charge than any other in its class. The reciprocating saw weighs 7.7 pounds and can deliver up to 2,700 strokes per minute.

Web site: www.metabousa.com
Telephone: (800) 638-2264

Guide is LEED®-compliant

Grace Construction Products has introduced Building Green with Grace, a guide to help contractors meet the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.™

Building Green with Grace includes information about Grace Construction Products' Perm-A-Barrier® Air Barriers, Preprufe® Waterproofing, Florprufe® Vapor Barriers, Bituthene® Waterproofing Membranes, Procor® Fluid Applied Waterproofing Membranes, Hydroduct® Drainage Composites, Monokote® Fireproofing Products and Flamesafe™ Firestopping products.

Web site: www.graceconstruction.com
Telephone: (800) 354-5414

Blades make clean cuts

Makita USA Inc. has redesigned its line of 7 1/4-inch framing blades. The General Contractor Blade (D-24826), Framing Blade (A-94839) and Ultra-Coated Framing Blade (A-94530) feature an Advance Tooth Design, which is an M-shaped design with a two-pointed tip and 10-degree bevel face. The Advance Tooth Design is said to create fast, clean and long-lasting cuts.

Each blade is fully heat-hardened and has large expansion slots. The Ultra-Coated Framing Blade is said to reduce heat and pitch buildup. All blade designs are said to withstand harsh industrial applications.

Web site: www.makitatools.com
Telephone: (800) 462-5482

Roof system is versatile

Crego Metal Systems Inc. has introduced Galvaply,™ a steel single-ply roof system. The system features a steel frame, large flat-seam Galvalume® steel roof panels, interlocking metal flashings/counterflashings, steel edges, metal wall panels, stainless-steel drain systems and stainless-steel seam fasteners.

Galvaply can accommodate slopes as low as 1/4 inch per foot and can be adapted to most building configurations. The system is said to be lightweight, puncture-resistant, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Web site: www.galvaply.com
Telephone: (505) 897-0214

Proportioners are fast

Graco Inc. has introduced two high-output hydraulic proportioners. The Reactor® H-40 for foam and Reactor H-XP3 for coatings are said to provide increased yield and performance as compared with high-output spraying.

The Reactor H-40 dispenses 45 pounds of foam per minute, and the Reactor H-XP3 dispenses 2.8 gallons of coating per minute. Both proportioners include a hybrid heater that is said to heat materials quickly and maintain temperature control. A digital user interface provides users with temperature and pressure control.

Web site: www.graco.com
Telephone: (877) 844-7226

Roof tiles install easily

Northern Roof Tiles has introduced its FRONTIER line of imported clay roof tiles. The tiles are 14 1/2 inches by 7 1/4 inches with a 6 1/2-inch exposure and are said to be easy to install.

The tiles are available in red, brown and black and have a weathered look.

Web site: www.northernrooftiles.com
Telephone: (888) 678-6866

Framing square is accurate

C.H. Hanson® has introduced its Pivot Square,™ a framing square featuring three ultraviolet-resistant vials to determine roof slope and angles, indicate grade and facilitate miter cuts. It also includes a locking mechanism to set the square at a specific angle.

The Pivot Square is made of machined aluminum alloy and said to be durable.

Web site: www.chhanson.com
Telephone: (800) 827-3396

Tool prevents falls

Safe T Climb® Corp. has introduced its Safe T Climb Ladder Anti-Fall Device, which is said to secure an extension ladder to any roof surface in less than 10 seconds.

The Safe T Climb Ladder Anti-Fall Device is said to help prevent ladder kick-out and slippage. The device has a built-in bubble level to determine ladder angle and is said to be lightweight and easy to use.

Web site: www.safetclimb.com
Telephone: (661) 269-8200

Curbs prevent waste

Chem Link has introduced the MiniCurb™ into its ChemCurb™ Penetration Seal line. The MiniCurb is designed for roof penetrations up to 1 inch.

MiniCurbs are 2 inches in height and can be safely used on most common roofing materials. They contain no volatile organic compounds. Sixteen MiniCurbs can be filled with a reusable 1-liter pouch of 1-PART™ Pourable Sealer.

Web site: www.chemlinkinc.com
Telephone: (800) 826-1681

Reciprocating saw is fast

Bosch Power Tools and Accessories has introduced its Litheon 36V 1651 Two-speed Reciprocating Saw, which is said to cut up to 1 1/2 inches per second in 1 1/2-inch-thick particle board.

The saw features a variable speed trigger. It is said to be 25 percent faster than its closest competition.

Web site: www.boschtools.com
Telephone: (224) 232-2737

Underlayment is slip-resistant

Berger Building Products Inc. has introduced its Pro-Master Roof Shield UDL PLUS Synthetic Roofing Underlayment, which features a Traction Twist Fiber® surface that is said to be slip-resistant.

The underlayment weighs 30.3 pounds per 10-square roll and is printed with a nail pattern and alignment guides. It is 52 inches wide and said to install quickly.

Web site: www.bergerbros.com
Telephone: (800) 523-8852

Gloves provide safety

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has introduced its line of Jobsite Armor Work Gloves: General Purpose, Fingerless, Contractor, Cold Weather and Demolition.

The General Purpose Work Gloves feature a spandex back, reinforced fingertips and padded knuckle panels. They are said to be ideal for power tool use. The Fingerless Work Gloves feature a spandex back and reportedly allow for movement of fingers. The Contractor Work Gloves feature Suregrip synthetic patches that are said to provide grip. The Cold Weather Work Gloves are fleece-lined and have accordion knuckles for flexibility. The Demolition Work Gloves feature padded patches, as well as Kevlar®-rolled fingertips and side panels.

Web site: www.milwaukeetool.com
Telephone: (800) 729-3878

Railings are safe

JL Industries has introduced Saf-T-Hatch, its line of safety railings. The line is designed for roof hatches and smoke vents.

Saf-T-Hatch railings clamp mechanically onto a curb base without penetrating a roof. The railings are available in standard and custom sizes.

Web site: www.jlindustries.com
Telephone: (800) 554-6077