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Laminated Shingles
Manoir laminated asphalt shingles mimic the look of European castles. They feature BP Canada’s Weather-Tite® PLUS Technology, protecting them from wind-driven rain, while the Hurricane Band® provides protection from blow-offs. Their SeBS polymer-modified asphalt formulation provides flexibility and long-term granule retention, and it meets Class 3 impact resistance requirements according to standard FM 4473.
BUILDING PRODUCTS OF CANADA | bpcan.com or 800-268-5927
Deck Joist and Beam Tape
SPAX® Deck Joist and Beam Tape is designed to extend the life of wooden decks. When placed on top of joists and beams, it acts as a moisture barrier. It is available in 1-5/8-inch and 3-1/4-inch widths, has a UV-resistant facer and is made with zero VOCs. It is stable at high temperatures without dips, stains or oozing, and the ridged polyethylene surface is slip-resistant.
ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO. U.S. INC. | spax.us
Edibles Plant Food
Natural & Organic Edibles Plant Food has been specifically formulated for herbs, fruits or vegetables. It’s 100% plant- and mineral-based and sustainably made with no synthetic chemicals or animal waste from big factory farms. The no-burn formula makes it easy to use. NPK: 3-4-2.
BACK TO THE ROOTS | backtotheroots.com or 510-922-9758
Epoxy Resin for Crack Injection
MasterEmaco ADH 501 is a low-viscosity, high-modulus epoxy resin for crack injection. It is designed for high-performance structural crack repair applications and is acceptable for use in USDA-inspected facilities and UL-certified for drinking water systems. It can be used as an epoxy resin bind for mortar repair, patching and overlay of interior surfaces, including aggregate, or as a sealer for interior slabs and exterior above-ground slabs, decks, patios and other striations.
MASTER® BUILDERS SOLUTIONS | master-builders-solutions.com
Portable Fire Pit
Solo Stove’s Ranger portable fire pit is made from durable 304 stainless steel, burns chunk wood and features Signature 360° Airflow Design™ to create an efficient secondary burn, emitting less smoke than other fire pits. It weighs only 15 pounds and includes a lifetime warranty.
SOLO STOVE | solostove.com
“The XHose is fantastic. My coworkers and I have concluded that it is the only collapsible hose that we’ve never received complaints about or had problems with. Not one customer has returned an XHose since we’ve been open, so it has to be at the top of my list.”—Brandon Packer, Miller’s Hardware
Collapsible Hose
Big Boss XHose features a reinforced, high-grade, drag-resistant DAC-5™ polyester outer layer. The latex inner layer automatically expands up to three times its length and shrinks back to a compact size in seconds. Its lightweight design is water- and tear-resistant, and its patented design never kinks, twists or tangles.
BIG BOSS | xhose.ca or 866-595-9225
Hot Sauce
The General’s Hot Sauce is made from aged, American-grown peppers, 86% per volume, compared to the industry-standard 20% peppers. The General’s Hot Sauce is available in multiple flavors and gift package combinations. The company is veteran-owned, and portions of all sales go to help military and veteran families.
THE GENERAL’S HOT SAUCE | generalshotsauce.com or 803-845-0745
Instant Read Meat Thermometer
ThermoPro’s TP620 Instant Read Meat Thermometer uses an ultra-fast thermocouple sensor to get full readings in two to three seconds with an accuracy of 0.9 F. The auto-rotating LCD display can be read from any angle and from either hand. It is waterproof to IP65 certification and features auto-sleep to extend battery life.
THERMOPRO |buythermopro.com or 877-515-7797
Tunable LED Puck Light
Tresco® Lighting’s 4W CCT Power Pockit® is a tunable LED puck light that is adjustable between warm 2700K to daylight 6500K lighting while providing even illumination without multipoint diode reflection. It is UL-listed, runs on a 24VDC system and is available in white, black or nickel finishes.
TRESCO® LIGHTING | trescolighting.com or 800-277-1171
Painter’s Storage Box
The Purdy® Painter’s Storage Box is a three-tiered interlocking system designed to keep professional painters organized, productive and able to transport their tools quickly to and from job sites. Each box features dedicated space for housing painting tools, including a bin for wet brushes or roller covers up to 18 inches, hanger bars for organizing paintbrushes and room for stowing two extension poles.
PURDY | purdy.com or 800-547-0780
Anti-Fog Eye Protection
Brass Knuckle®’s Spike eye protection offers better than EN166/168 anti-fog protection and ANSI Z87.1/U6 ultraviolet protection. It features five-step angle-adjustable temples, adjustable earpieces and floating, rubber-reinforced nosepieces to create a customizable fit.
BRASS KNUCKLE® PROTECTION | brassknuckleprotection.com or 770-674-8930
Disinfectant Electronic Cleaning Wipes
Weiman e-Tronic Wipes kill 99.9% of germs, bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, Salmonella, E. Coli and Influenza A, while removing dust, dirt and fingerprints from all screens and accessories. Its clear-drying formula is streak-, lint- and ammonia-free.
WEIMAN | weiman.com or 800-837-8140
UPS and Generator Combo
Dory Power’s B-2700 is a two-in-one system: an uninterruptible power supply and a portable power station. It features a seven-in-one LCD display, a smart two-way line-interactive system delivering pure sine wave output and surge protection at the same time and intelligent battery management. It offers 2688 Wh for long-time power supply, up to 4,000 watts at peak power and a 5-hour charge time.
DORY POWER | dorypower.com or 216-386-3953
Metallic and Texture Wallpaper
York Dazzling Dimensions Wallpaper is prepasted, washable and strippable. Made from York’s Sure Strip material, it features a straight match with repeating metallic and textured patterns. Rolls are 27 inches by 27 feet (60.75 square feet).
YORK WALLCOVERINGS | yorkwallcoverings.com or 717-846-4456
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