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MADDEN MFG., Pompano Beach, FL, has introduced a new ultra-light
series of its popular Safety Edge storm panels. The new series
is considered to be the lightest and least expensive storm
panels available today in the industry. The patented Safety
Edge feature provides a smooth finished edge. This significantly
reduces the risk of liability issues for builders and contractors
when homeowners handle shutters at a later date. In addition,
it’s extremely lightweight so anyone can easily hang
them. The embossed aluminum line weighs only eight ounces
per foot.
BUILDEX, Itasca, IL, announces its recently launched Tapcon
XL has been approved by both Miami-Dade County (NOA 02-311.03)
and SBCCI (Evaluation report 9759A). Tapcon XL is a new masonry
anchor system designed to meet the unique challenges of storm
protection along our coastal regions as well as heavy-duty
masonry anchoring requiring high pullout values. Tapcon XL
delivers all the benefits you have come to expect with the
original Tapcon products with the added bonus of twice the
holding power in poured concrete and hollow block. The hefty
5/16-inch anchor is available in 2 1/4- and 2 3/4-inch lengths
to stand up to the arduous wind loads imposed on high-rise
buildings during a hurricane. A high button head with a Torx‚
T-40 drive delivers stability during installation but conveniently
avoids interference with the tracks of most of the high-rise
accordion shutter extrusions. The new Tapcon XL also replaces
sleeve anchors in many standard applications at a fraction
of the cost.
ELERO USA, INC., Dallas, TX, presents the WKS control
program, an exciting line of motor controllers for rolling
shutters. The WKS program can simplify any kind of control
situation including group, subgroup or individual switching.
It can be centralized or decentralized and will interface
with building automation systems. In addition to the basic
motor controller, the WKS line includes infrared receivers,
timers and sun/wind sensors.
Available today from EASTERN METAL SUPPLY, West Palm
Beach, FL, is the new Bertha High Velocity Accordion Shutter.
Redesigned to improve and enhance every detail including:
• Lowest Material Costs
• Improved Stacking
• Reduced Inventory
• Fastest Assembly & Installation Times
• New Upgraded Fasteners & Components
Contact your EMS/ASSA rep today!
TOWN & COUNTRY INDUSTRIES introduces its full-view, impact
Bahama Shutter. Key features include an articulating blade
that will allow approximately one inch between louvers. This
new approach to Bahama shutter design will give consumers
significantly better outward views than other Bahama shutters
without the need for perforations or secondary backing. Other
benefits are increased light transmission and unobstructed
air flow in the open position.
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ALL POINTS SCREW, BOLT & SPECIALTY CO., Pompano
Beach, FL, now carries touch-up paint pens. These pens are
perfect to cover scratches and marks on aluminum extrusion
such as windows, screen enclosures and shutters. The paint
pens compliment All Points’ full line of extrusion spray
paint and shutter spray. Please contact All Points for more
information including its private label program.
CAMERON ASHLEY BUILDING PRODUCTS, Pompano
Beach, FL, presents aluminum, clear and steel storm panels
for the hurricane protection industry. Also available are
accordion, Bahama, Colonial and roll-up shutters.
Fabric-Shield storm panels by WAYNE-DALTON protect
windows and doors against hurricanes, but are completely different
from steel and aluminum panels. Fabric-Shield Storm Panels
are made of PVC-coated fabric tested to block wind, rain and
storm-driven projectiles and meet stringent building code
requirements. Fabric-Shield Storm Panels are much lighter
than metal storm panels. This makes them easy to store as
they can be rolled up, laid flat or hung. They do not have
sharp edges to cause injury and no special tools are required
for installation. They are available in standard and custom
sizes.
SIMONTON® WINDOWS, Parkersburgh, WV, presents StormBreaker™
Plus vinyl and StormBreaker Plus aluminum lines of impact-resistant
windows and patio doors with Dade County, FL, building code
approvals. Each features a heavy invisible interlayer or polybutryl
plastic sandwiched between panes of glass to prevent puncturing
of the glass from flying debris. Products from both lines
include single-hung, double-hung, picture, geometric, casement,
glider and awning styles. StormBreaker Plus vinyl windows
are the featured windows in the NextGen05 Demonstration House.
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SIKA CORP., Madison Heights, MI, introduces SikaTite®
self-adhered flashing membrane. The product combines a self-adhering
proprietary mastic to a flexible polypropylene backing to
form a flexible, moisture blocking, flashing material. SikaTite®
is currently available in 6-nch wide by 50-foot long rolls,
four per carton.
INNOVATIVE PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS, LLC, Jensen Beach, FL, introduces
SPLATS Hurricane Slats for roll-up shutters. An excellent
alternative to conventional aluminum slat systems, SPLATS
are engineered and manufactured with a polymeric composite
material to withstand wind speeds of over 200 miles per hour.
They require no painting, won’t chip or crack, and will
not corrode like conventional aluminum. SPLATS are available
in white, gray, almond and beige.
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