New Ideas

Pressure washer offers options

Water Cannon has added new accessories to its 13hp 4000PSI Pressure Washer.

The pressure washer, which features a Honda engine and aluminum frame, now includes an onboard hose reel that reportedly holds up to 100 feet of hose. Other available options include high-efficiency nozzles, surface cleaners and specialty wands.

Web site: www.watercannon.com
Telephone: (800) 333-9274

Heater is portable

DESA LLC has introduced its Pro-Tough portable forced-air heaters, which are said to be lightweight and easy to transport. Three models are available, which provide 100,000 British thermal units (Btu) per hour, 150,000 Btu per hour and 200,000 Btu per hour.

Pro-Tough heaters feature 10-inch pneumatic tires, 13 1/2-gallon fuel tanks, built-in fuel gauges, electric intermittent spark ignitions, auxiliary power outlets and integrated extension cord storage. The heaters also feature ergonomic handles and multiple fuel options and are said to operate quietly.

Web site: www.desaint.com
Telephone: (866) 672-6040

Lift trucks are efficient

Hyster® Co. has introduced its S80-120FT and H80-120FT Fortis™ lines of sit-down, counterbalanced lift trucks.

Fortis counterbalanced lift trucks are available with three preconfigured power train bundles and feature 4.3L V6 engines, Pacesetter vehicle systems manager onboard computers and DuraMatch™ transmission systems. The S80-120FT lift trucks feature cushion tires, and the H80-120FT lift trucks feature pneumatic tires. Both lines are said to be durable and efficient.

Web site: www.hysteramericas.com
Telephone: (800) HYSTER-1 (497-8371)

Sealant cures underwater

Geocel Corp. has introduced its 4500 EPDM™ Scypolymer™ Adhesive/Sealant, which reportedly features a one-step application and eliminates the need for cleaners, primers or additional adhesives. The product can be used as a lap cement adhesive or scrim edge sealant and can be applied, adhered and cured underwater.

4500 EPDM Scypolymer Adhesive/Sealant is said to be nontoxic, nonflammable and solvent-free. It can be used with most common building materials, including metal, wood, rubber and cement.

Web site: www.geocelusa.com
Telephone: (800) 348-7615

Manual offers recommendations

APA&151;The Engineered Wood Association has released the 2007 edition of its Engineered Wood Construction Guide, a reference manual for using engineered wood products in residential and commercial construction.

The 2007 Engineered Wood Construction Guide provides recommendations for floor, wall and roof system construction, as well as specifications for glulam (glued laminated timber), I-joists, wood structural panels, Rim Board® and structural composite lumber. Additionally, the guide includes design tables with recommendations for using APA plywood underlayment. The guide can be downloaded from APA's Web site, www.apawood.org.

Web site: www.apawood.org
Telephone: (253) 565-6600

Protractor is precise

The L.S. Starrett Co. has introduced its ProSite® CP505A-12 Combination Protractor, which is said to provide precise measurements for miter cuts, single cuts, compound cuts, exact and supplemental angles, and roof slope references.

The ProSite CP505A-12 Combination Protractor features laser-engraved dial scales, which are said to be easy to read. The tool is constructed of 1/4-inch-thick lightweight aluminum and reportedly can withstand work site conditions.

Web site: www.starrett.com
Telephone: (800) 541-8887

Bird spike installs easily

Nixalite of America Inc. has introduced its E-Spike economy bird spike, which is designed to prevent pigeons and seagulls from landing on surfaces.

E-Spike is 6 inches wide and available in 24- or 48-inch-long strips. The bird spike reportedly can be installed using adhesive, stainless-steel hardware, glue clips, gutter traps, ridge caps or custom installation brackets. E-Spike is available in eight colors or with a stainless-steel finish. It reportedly covers up to a 7-inch surface with a single row and installs easily.

Web site: www.nixalite.com
Telephone: (800) 624-1189

Software increases productivity

RooferPro has introduced its RooferPro version 3.0, a roof management software system that reportedly manages customer information, secures measurements, creates bids and closes sales.

The software includes a scheduling tool and is said to increase productivity.

Web site: www.rooferpro.com
Telephone: (888) 751-4263

Adhesive is environmentally friendly

OMG Inc. has introduced its OlyBond 500 Green, an insulation adhesive that is said to be environmentally friendly.

OlyBond 500 Green uses rapidly renewable resources instead of petroleum-based products in its composition and contributes toward U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® Green Building Rating System™ credits. The insulation adhesive reportedly contains no volatile organic compounds and is said to be odorless.

Web site: www.olybond500green.com
Telephone: (800) 633-3800

Underlayment is slip-resistant

Benjamin Obdyke Inc. has introduced SynShield,™ a synthetic roof underlayment that is said to be lightweight and slip-resistant and protect against water intrusion.

SynShield has a black woven poly­propylene center and ultraviolet-resistant coating on both sides. The underlayment is 12 1/2 mils thick and comes in rolls that are 48 inches wide and 250 feet long. SynShield reportedly is durable and can be left exposed for up to six months.

Web site: www.benjaminobdyke.com
Telephone: (800) 346-7655

Seamer is lightweight

Englert Inc. has introduced its Metal Man ES90 Seamer for use with its Series 1300 and 1301 standing-seam profiles.

The Metal Man ES90 reportedly can produce 90-degree seams on 1- and 1 1/2-inch Series 1300 and 1301 standing-seam panels. The seamer features a 115-volt gear-driven motor, forward/reverse switch, jog/run switch, panel-end-proximity switch and adjustable wheel heights. The Metal Man ES90 is 19 inches long, 19 inches wide and 16 inches tall and weighs 54 pounds.

Web site: www.englertinc.com
Telephone: (800) ENGLERT (364-5378)

Battery charger is versatile

PulseTech® Products Corp. has introduced its 12-volt Xtreme Charge™ battery charger, which is said to work with all types and sizes of 12-volt lead-acid batteries.

Xtreme Charge features a computer-integrated system to evaluate voltage and amperage and deliver the appropriate amount of charge depending on a battery's condition. The battery charger also includes PULSE Technology to minimize the amount of sulfate buildup on battery plates.

Web site: www.pulsetech.com
Telephone: (888) 287-9314

Product replaces bonderized steel

Steelscape Inc. has introduced ReziBond,™ a substitute product for bare bonderized steel that is used to manu­facture gutters, downspouts and other rainwater products.

ReziBond is said to feature enhanced roll formability, adhesion during forming, wet-stack resistance, post-paintability, sealant compatibility, solderability and lap-seam adhesion strength.

Web site: www.steelscape.com
Telephone: (888) 285-7717