US Technology Made of 10 percent recycled thermoset high-strength plastic powder, SealTech Block architectural concrete masonry units have a non-porous, water-resistant surface. The blocks weigh 10 percent less than standard concrete masonry block while providing a compressive strength rating that is nearly twice that of standard block, the manufacturer says. SealTech Blocks are available in split-face and smooth textures in 4-, 8-, and 12-inch sizes. A variety of colors, including custom options, are also available. 800.634.9185. www.sealtechblock.com.
Finnforest USA Finnforest Master Stair LVL Structural Stair Stringers are manufactured from tight-grained Finnish spruce and are designed to provide a cost-effective structural solution that minimizes waste. Available in lengths from 14 to 20 feet with a standard depth of 9¼ inches, the stair stringers come finished with either a primed surface or an optional profile wrap. 800.622.5850. www.finnforestus.com.
DriCore Designed to manage moisture in basements and other below-grade rooms, the DRIcore engineered wood subflooring system combines a 2-foot-square engineered wood panel with a rigid, moisture-resistant polyethylene sheet with raised dimples. The dimples create an airspace between the subfloor and concrete slab, and the panels fit together with a tongue-and-groove system. 888.566.4522. www.dricore.com.
Bostik Findley Bostik GPS1 one-component moisture-cure sealant is designed to adhere to various roofing substrates and also can be used for general-purpose sealing of dissimilar substrates. The elastomeric urethane sealant has a low-odor, low-solvent formula. GPS1 exhibits a tensile strength of 135 psi, and it will not shrink or become brittle after prolonged exposure to weather extremes or UV rays, the maker says. 888.603.8558. www.bostikfindley-us.com.
Foster Products Foster 42-42 Mold-Resistant Sealer is a fast-drying, water-resistant sealer that can be applied to construction materials such as trusses, studs, wallboard, plywood, plaster, cement blocks, and more to inhibit mold and mildew growth. The sealer can be applied with a brush, roller, or airless sprayer and its unique color makes it easy to identify where it has already been applied. 800.231.9541. www.fosterproducts.com.
