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Shingles available in more colors

GAF Materials Corp. has expanded the color line for its Camelot® premium designer shingles.

Camelot shingles now are offered in Florida blend and San Gabriel blend.

Web site: www.gaf.com
Telephone: (973) 628-3000

Tool cuts foam

Riema USA LLC has made available the L-G-S 135R, a foam-cutting tool that is said to cut STYROFOAM,™ extruded polystyrene, expanded polystyrene and other hard foams. It reportedly can cut foam into any shape.

The L-G-S 135R features horizontally and vertically adjustable cutting angles and a removable cutting arm. It is said to create smooth and straight cuts and reportedly can be assembled in one minute.

Web site: www.foamcuttingtools.com
Telephone: (801) 628-8287

Rotary hammers are powerful

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has introduced its 1-inch Compact SDS Rotary Hammer and 1-inch D-handle Rotary Hammer. Both models feature an anti-vibration system, keyless SDS chuck for tool-free bit changes, variable-speed trigger, reverse switch and three modes of operation that are said to provide versatility.

The Compact SDS Rotary Hammer features a 7-ampere motor and provides 2 feet per pound of impact energy at up to 5,980 blows per minute. The D-handle Rotary Hammer features a 7.5-ampere motor and provides 2.4 feet per pound of impact energy at 5,900 blows per minute.

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

Camera is wireless

Wireless Imaging LLC has introduced its KwikPeek™ wireless remote camera system that reportedly can operate for several months on one set of AA batteries. The system also reportedly can send wireless video more than 300 feet through walls and floors to any television.

KwikPeek is said to take less than 10 minutes to set up. It shuts off automatically, operates up to four cameras on one system and includes a long-range radio frequency handheld remote control unit.

Web site: www.wirelessimaging.com
Telephone: (800) 676-3402

Drills offer power

SKIL® Power Tools has introduced its SKIL 6267 and SKIL 6237 3/8-inch corded drills. The SKIL 6267 features a 5.5-ampere motor, two-hand comfort grip and built-in work light that illuminates when a user grasps the handle. The SKIL 6237 features a 5-ampere motor and bit-size index module.

Both drills feature a bubble level that is said to provide straight drilling and driving applications; reversing brush system that is said to help free jammed bits and remove rusted bolts; and keyless chuck that is said to allow quick and easy bit changes.

Web site: www.skil.com
Telephone: (877) SKIL-999

Coatings are water-based

The Garland® Co. Inc. has extended its Rust-Go® coatings line to include Rust-Go Primer VOC and Rust-Go VOC Top Coat. The water-based coatings are said to preserve exterior and interior metals and previously painted surfaces.

The coatings reportedly eliminate flammability and toxicity hazards. They are said to be durable, have low odor and offer good adhesive qualities.

Web site: www.garlandco.com
Telephone: (800) 321-9336

Accessories protect trucks

Valley Industries has introduced its all-truck cargo net and Twist-n-Lock™ cargo bar that reportedly prevent objects from shifting or sliding in truck beds.

The elastic nylon cargo net fits mid- and full-size pickup trucks and is said to stretch to accommodate taller loads. It is fitted with 12 hard plastic hooks for attaching to multiple tie-down locations. The cargo bar is adjustable and said to fit in wide or narrow truck beds.

Web site: www.valleyindustries.com
Telephone: (800) 344-3112

Roof anchor is disposable

Protecta® has introduced its ridge- and sheathing-mounted disposable roof anchor that provides a connection point for a snap hook or carabiner. It is said to prevent forced rollout of a snap hook and be easy to install. The anchor can be removed or knocked down into the sheathing, and shingles can be placed over it.

The roof anchor is rated for 1,800 pounds. It is available in 12-pack units.

Web site: www.capitalsafety.com
Telephone: (800) 328-6146

SPF is water-blown

BaySystems North America has made available its BaySeal™ 1/2-pound spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation, which uses compatible chemistry that is said to keep the product in suspension and eliminate the need for stirring.

The product is water-blown and reportedly contains no ozone-depleting chemicals.

Web site: www.BSNA.com
Telephone: (800) 221-3626

Snow guards offer protection

EcoStar™ has introduced its line of pad- and pipe-style snow guards that are said to offer protection against the potential dangers of rooftop snow.

The line features a pad-style Kynar®-coated aluminum snow guard that is said to evenly distribute friction on a roof surface to break rooftop snow into small pieces. The snow guard is 9 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide and has a wide face.

Web site: www.ecostar.carlisle.com
Telephone: (800) 211-7170

Tile is durable

DECRA® Roofing Systems Inc. has introduced its barrel profile tile, which is said to provide the appearance of Italian tile and performance of stone-coated steel. The barrel tile installs directly on a roof or over battens.

Web site: www.decra.com
Telephone: (877) GO-DECRA