PB September 2002

Willson V-Maxx safety goggles are designed for applications involving impact, dust, mist, chemical splash and welding.

The curvature of the Summer Rain walk-in shower keeps water in while eliminating the need for a door.

GreenGuard Plygood-Ultra rigid foam board sheathing in 7/16-inch thickness is designed to be an economical alternative to oriented strand board and plywood in nonstructural wall sections.

Home building is one of the few industries not singing the blues lately. So what’s up with Albert Cummings?

Before you specify or install your next wood floor, a few minutes on the National Wood Flooring Association’s Web site might be a good idea.

Randy Banks has been building in Mountain Air Country Club in Burns-ville, N.C., since its inception in 1990, but only in the past two or three years has he enlisted outside help to survey customer satisfaction.

Builders on Long Island, N.Y., are market-testing communities before models are built.

The BE622SR+L drill features a triple-reduction gear train that allows up to 310 inch-pounds of torque, the company says.

Sierra Series 36- and 42-inch B-vent fireplaces feature a standard radiant design, permitting noncombustible material such as marble, stone, ceramic tile and brick to be installed around the firebox opening.