On the hunt for new products? Then head to the 2007 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 7?10, where you'll see the latest building products under the subtropical sun. Prowl around the million-and-a-half square feet of exhibit space and get your paws on cool products offered by 1,800-plus exhibitors. Until then, feast your eyes on the selection of new products we've tracked down.

Schlage

ProWatch9.jpg Schlage Schlage electronic keypad locks and deadbolts securely lock doors until a user enters his or her four-digit access code. Preprogrammed with two unique access codes, the locks can store an additional 17 access codes. The locks allow the owner to add, delete, or change user codes instantly. Blue LEDs illuminate the keypad buttons. 800.847.1864. Schlage electronic keypad locks and deadbolts securely lock doors until a user enters his or her four-digit access code. Preprogrammed with two unique access codes, the locks can store an additional 17 access codes. The locks allow the owner to add, delete, or change user codes instantly. Blue LEDs illuminate the keypad buttons. 800.847.1864. www.schlage.com. Booth: W2127

L.B. Plastics

ProWatch7.jpg LB Plastics Designed for wood screened porches, the Sheerline Screen Clad System attaches easily to the base profiles and accepts trim pieces for a neat appearance. The spline system pulls the screen tight, and the screen cap tightly secures each screen section. The product is made from UV-resistant vinyl, and it will fit 2x4-, 2x6-, 4x4-, and 6x6-inch frame construction. Screen Clad never needs painting, the company says, and it will not react with CCA-treated lumber. 800.752.7739. Designed for wood screened porches, the Sheerline Screen Clad System attaches easily to the base profiles and accepts trim pieces for a neat appearance. The spline system pulls the screen tight, and the screen cap tightly secures each screen section. The product is made from UV-resistant vinyl, and it will fit 2x4-, 2x6-, 4x4-, and 6x6-inch frame construction. Screen Clad never needs painting, the company says, and it will not react with CCA-treated lumber. 800.752.7739. www.lbplastics.com. Booth: W6377

Arch Wood Protection

ProWatch8.jpg Dricon The Danback wood backing system for steel-framed construction saves 90% of the time required to install backers by the usual one-at-a-time method to provide support for fixtures in steel-framed buildings, the manufacturer says. Danback units consist of Dricon plywood sections joined by flexible metal hinges. The 48-inch pre-cut assemblies are suitable for 16- or 24-inch on-center framing. 770.805.3280. The Danback wood backing system for steel-framed construction saves 90% of the time required to install backers by the usual one-at-a-time method to provide support for fixtures in steel-framed buildings, the manufacturer says. Danback units consist of Dricon plywood sections joined by flexible metal hinges. The 48-inch pre-cut assemblies are suitable for 16- or 24-inch on-center framing. 770.805.3280. www.dricon.com. Booth: Parking Lot D, No. 4

Bosch Power Tools

ProWatch15.jpg Bosch The Bosch Litheon 36V Flexible Power System offers two different task-specific 36-volt lithium-ion battery packs. The 36V SlimPack is ideal for one-handed applications or overhead work; it weighs less than a 14.4-volt nicad battery while providing twice the voltage and up to 15% more runtime than many 18-volt battery packs. The 36V FatPack delivers twice the voltage and runtime of an 18-volt nicad battery at nearly the same weight. 877.267.2499. The Bosch Litheon 36V Flexible Power System offers two different task-specific 36-volt lithium-ion battery packs. The 36V SlimPack is ideal for one-handed applications or overhead work; it weighs less than a 14.4-volt nicad battery while providing twice the voltage and up to 15% more runtime than many 18-volt battery packs. The 36V FatPack delivers twice the voltage and runtime of an 18-volt nicad battery at nearly the same weight. 877.267.2499. www.boschtools.com. Booth: W821

Exterior Portfolio by Crane

ProWatch14.jpg BellaStone BellaStone exterior panels offer the aesthetics of natural stone in a format that installs at least 50% faster, mounting directly to the wall without any prep work or special installation materials. The polymer/stone composite panels weigh five times less than manufactured cement stone, the company says. BellaStone provides an R-value of up to 4.0 and reduces sound transmission; built-in drainage channels help prevent water damage. 800.366.8472. BellaStone exterior panels offer the aesthetics of natural stone in a format that installs at least 50% faster, mounting directly to the wall without any prep work or special installation materials. The polymer/stone composite panels weigh five times less than manufactured cement stone, the company says. BellaStone provides an R-value of up to 4.0 and reduces sound transmission; built-in drainage channels help prevent water damage. 800.366.8472. www.thinkoutsidenow.com. Booth: W543

Boise Engineered Wood Products

ProWatch10.jpg Boise Cascade Boise Plans Room for dealers and builders helps streamline planning and building, says the firm. The software allows Boise customers to post electronic drawing files to a secure Internet-based information repository for each project and to share, administer, track, and archive all project-related information. Complete home plans can be posted, viewed, and marked up by team members, ensuring that each has access to the latest changes. 208.384.6161. Boise Plans Room for dealers and builders helps streamline planning and building, says the firm. The software allows Boise customers to post electronic drawing files to a secure Internet-based information repository for each project and to share, administer, track, and archive all project-related information. Complete home plans can be posted, viewed, and marked up by team members, ensuring that each has access to the latest changes. 208.384.6161. www.bc.com. Booth: W1183

Weather Shield

ProWatch13.jpg Weather Shield Available on many of the firm's windows and doors, Zo-e-shield glazing systems are engineered to improve a home's energy usage while protecting comfort levels. The system delivers the lowest center-of-glass U-values and solar heat gain coefficients and protects a home's interior from UV rays while allowing more visible light into the home, says the maker. Zo-e-shield glazing also repels dirt and reduces condensation and water spots. 800.538.8836. Available on many of the firm's windows and doors, Zo-e-shield glazing systems are engineered to improve a home's energy usage while protecting comfort levels. The system delivers the lowest center-of-glass U-values and solar heat gain coefficients and protects a home's interior from UV rays while allowing more visible light into the home, says the maker. Zo-e-shield glazing also repels dirt and reduces condensation and water spots. 800.538.8836. www.weathershield.com. Booth: W1943

Plastpro Doors

ProWatch12.jpg Distinction Doors New Distinction Doors True White Oak fiberglass-skin entry doors feature a pure white through-body coloration that helps minimize the appearance of scratches on the door surface. The UV-protected fiberglass skin incorporates Hydroshield Technology, which protects against water and moisture damage and prevents rot and rust. True White Oak doors come with the look of a white-painted wood door or can be painted. 800.779.0561. New Distinction Doors True White Oak fiberglass-skin entry doors feature a pure white through-body coloration that helps minimize the appearance of scratches on the door surface. The UV-protected fiberglass skin incorporates Hydroshield Technology, which protects against water and moisture damage and prevents rot and rust. True White Oak doors come with the look of a white-painted wood door or can be painted. 800.779.0561. www.distinctiondoors.com. Booth: W621

NuCedar Mills

ProWatch11.jpg Nucedar Designed to complement the many exterior cellular PVC trims on the market, this tapered clapboard siding is milled from solid cellular PVC and has a look that is similar to clapboards milled from Western red cedar, according to the manufacturer. The boards, which measure 1/2 inch thick and come in 4-, 6-, and 8-inch exposures, have a coating for durability and come in 22 standard colors as well as custom colors. 866.393.8883. Designed to complement the many exterior cellular PVC trims on the market, this tapered clapboard siding is milled from solid cellular PVC and has a look that is similar to clapboards milled from Western red cedar, according to the manufacturer. The boards, which measure 1/2 inch thick and come in 4-, 6-, and 8-inch exposures, have a coating for durability and come in 22 standard colors as well as custom colors. 866.393.8883. www.nucedar.com. Booth: S11192

Dealers Get in Free!

LBM dealers can attend the International Builders' Show for free, thanks to NAHB's four-day expo-only pass. See page 82 for registration details.

Join Us for the ProSales Excellence Awards Breakfast

Join the staff of ProSales, the official dealer publication of the International Builders' Show, for free breakfast during the show, Thursday, Feb. 8 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Peabody Hotel, across the street from the convention center. We'll honor the winners of the fifth annual ProSales Excellence Awards as well as the 2006 Dealer of the Year. In addition, ProSales editor Craig Webb will present insights for dealers to survive and profit during the market slump. Don't miss this great opportunity to support your colleagues and network with your peers. Registration is free but required, so please visit www.psexcellenceawards.com.