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Safety glasses seal out debris

DEWALT^® has introduced its DPG95-21 Framework™ safety glasses designed to protect a wearer's eyes from dust, shavings and other debris.

The safety glasses feature a silver frame with an adjustable elastic head strap to provide a secure fit; a foam shield lining to seal out debris; and clear-colored, anti-fog polycarbonate lenses. The safety glasses reportedly meet ANSI Z87.1 standards and provide 99.9 percent ultraviolet protection.

Website: www.dewalt.com
Telephone: (800) 433-9258

Harnesses provide comfortable fall protection

FallTech has introduced Journeyman Flex, a new harness series designed as a comfortable fall-protection option for workers.

Breathable, padded air mesh shoulder yokes with dorsal D-ring adjustment, 18-inch leg pads and a 6-inch waist support positioning pad reportedly maximize user comfort while Visi-lock chest buckles and forged aluminum alloy D-rings, torso adjusters and belt buckles provide convenience and safety.

Journeyman Flex harnesses are available in a variety of configurations and are said to comply with ANSI Z359.11-2014.

Website: www.falltech.com
Telephone: (800) 719-4619

Cedar cladding shingles offer color varieties

CertainTeed has introduced two cedar shingle cladding products: Cedar Impressions^® Triple 5-inch Sawmill Shingles and Cedar Impressions Single 7-inch Perfection Shingles.

Cedar Impressions Triple 5-inch Sawmill Shingles feature a TrueTexture™ sawmill finish with patterns that replicate the effect of saw blades and are available in 28 solid colors. Cedar Impressions Single 7-inch Perfection Shingles feature a TrueTexture perfection finish, a longer panel length and are available in a variety of CedarLife™ Color Blends designed to mimic the appearance of Eastern white cedar and Western red cedar at different stages of life.

Website: www.certainteed.com
Telephone: (800) 233-8990

Weather alerts forecast severe weather

MetLoop LLC has developed new weather-forecasting technology capable of alerting contractors and building owners to approaching bad weather.

A team of military-trained meteorologists receives real-time data from NEXRAD (next-generation radar) stations across the U.S. and issues forecasts and alerts for different types of severe weather, including hail, rain, snow, wind gusts and tornadoes. The MetAlerts™ produced by the meteorologists reportedly are 95 percent accurate and specific enough to determine whether an individual building will be affected by a weather event. The alerts are issued one to three hours before a severe weather event occurs and are delivered to users' smartphones via MetLoop's app.

MetMaps™ are a series of online weather maps that enable users to determine where significant weather events have occurred or will occur. The maps depict a variety of information, including temperatures, forecasts and satellite images.

Website: www.metloop.com
Telephone: (850) 362-7703

Intake vent improves attic ventilation

GAF has introduced its Cobra^® IntakePro™ Rooftop Intake Vent to help homes achieve proper attic intake ventilation.

Designed to draw cool, fresh air into an attic, the vent reportedly improves attic ventilation airflow by up to 20 percent when installed with existing soffit or undereave vents in a balanced attic ventilation system. The vent is said to improve the energy efficiency of homes; protect roof systems from rot, mildew and ice damming; and withstand wind-driven rain and snow.

Intended for use on steep-slope roof systems with a 4:12 slope or greater, the vent rolls out for installation and can be fastened with 1 3/4-inch coil nails.

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

Hand brake reducesmetal bending time

Game Changer Innovations LLC has introduced its Brake Accelerator,™ a hand brake attachment designed to speed the process of cutting and bending metal for roofing, siding and windows.

Made of durable aluminum and stainless steel, the Brake Accelerator reportedly can be attached to any Tapco Tools™ or Van Mark™ brake with one stop in the rear for cutting metal and three stops in the front for bending metal. Brake Accelerator reportedly helps complete metal bending jobs in one quarter the time a task typically would require.

Website: www.brakeaccelerator.com
Telephone: (615) 746-5173