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High-Performance Sealant
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For roofers, contractors and homeowners who need a sealant that works in wet and cold conditions, Through the Roof! is a high-performance sealant that allows them to seal leaks asphalt can’t. It delivers superior bond durability, is UV-resistant, clear and paintable. It comes in 10 ½ ounce cartridges in clear, white and black, and clear brush grade quarts and gallons for easy, permanent leak repairs and prevention. Give your customers the confidence to weather all storms.
Sashco | sashco.com or 800-767-5656
Clear Adhesive Repair Patch
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Vinyl Mender Clear Adhesive Repair Patches feature strong adhesive on one side and clear, flexible acrylic on the other. These versatile patches repair rips, tears, leaks and holes in vinyl, fabric, rubber and other waterproof materials. The patch instantly seals seams, tears and pinholes, stops rips from spreading and acts as an abrasion-resistant shield on high-wear areas, including auto and RV seats, non-porous fabrics, tents, awnings, tarps, rain gear, fishing waders and more.
Vinyl Mender | tearmender.com
Cordless Power Rotary Cutter
The BLACK+DECKER 4V MAX* Cordless Power Rotary Cutter can cut a wide variety of materials, including paper, cardboard, leather, plastic, carpet, denim, other fabrics and more. It features an extra-long trigger, nonslip comfort handle and cordless power to make continuous use and repetitive cuts easy.
Black + Decker | blackanddecker.com
Fast Curing Acrylic Adhesive
MasterEmaco ADH 610 is a two-component styrene-free, acrylic resin used for anchoring and dowel applications in uncracked concrete using threaded rod and rebar. It features high bond strengths, a wide service temperature range and is moisture resistant. It will cure in 30 minutes at 77 F in dry concrete and can be used for short-term tensile anchoring and shear loading conditions in accordance with allowable stress design.
Master® Builders Solutions | master-builders-solutions.com
Laser
The M12™ Green Cross Line and 4-Points Laser provides all-day run time and the best visibility in its class. When paired with an M12™ REDLITHIUM™ CP 3.0 Battery, users get at least nine hours of continuous run time for ultimate productivity. The high-intensity green laser offers users superior visibility for long-range applications up to 125 feet.
Milwaukee Tool | milwaukeetool.com or 800-729-3878
Window Shades
Graber’s expanded Natural Shades collection includes new, refined fabrics, handwoven from sustainable materials. Always on trend, these durable fabrics feature finer textures and colors that bring out the unique asymmetric patterning of natural materials such as jute, bamboo and grasses. The collection lends an earthy element to every aesthetic and adds subtle imperfections and warmth to a space for down-to-earth design. Natural Shades are available with a range of lift control options—including cordless and motorized—as well as customizable light filtering options like room darkening and for wide windows and patio doors, they can accommodate cordless, single shade widths up to 96 inches.
Springs Window Fashions | graberblinds.com
Exterior Paint
AURA® Exterior is an ultra-premium, 100% acrylic exterior latex paint that extends the painting season with low-temperature application down to 35 F (1.6 C). Proprietary Color Lock® Technology delivers unparalleled color depth, fade resistance and reduced chalking. Its new acrylic resin provides excellent film formation, UV and fade resistance and superior gloss retention.
Benjamin Moore | benjaminmoore.com
Detail Paint Brush
Zibra’s Fan Brush was designed to paint all different molding shapes with speed and fluidity. The length of the bristles are optimized with a tapered design to hug around unique shapes and crevices.
Zibra | enjoyzibra.com
Jig Saw
The GST18V-50 18V Brushless Top-Handle Jig Saw delivers a strong cutting capability of up to 4 ⁹⁄₁₀ inches in wood. Its brushless motor delivers up to 3,500 no-load strokes per minute extending the motor’s runtime and improving cutting performance on tough projects. The tool-free blade change system permits fast and convenient blade insertion and ejection to keep the work moving. The tool’s bright LED light illuminates the cut line in dark work areas and it comes with a built-in dust blower and Bosch Power Tools’ CORE18V battery.
Bosch | boschtools.com
Soy Candles
Made by ROAM Homegrown, a woman-owned and Austin-based company, these large soy candles feature authentic scents made with phthalate-free fragrance, soy wax and 100% cotton wicks. The candles are available in four collections—Classic, Smoke, Cream and Retro—and include scents ranging from best-selling Lavender + Driftwood to festive Christmas Hearth to alluring Dry Gin + Cypress.
ROAM Homegrown | roamhomegrown.com
Lithium-Ion Trimmer
The STIHL FSA 57 Lithium-Ion trimmer is a lightweight, battery-powered trimmer. This trimmer cuts an 11-inch swath at a continuous high speed, saving time and doing more with a STIHL AK Series battery. With an AK 10 battery, the trimmer weighs 7 ½ pounds and has a run time of up to 20 minutes on a single charge. For comfort and convenience, this unit features an adjustable shaft to customize the height to the user, an easy-to-use AutoCut® head that feeds a noise-reducing line and a bump guard to help the user trim carefully around obstacles like trees and shrubs. The FSA 57 trimmer is available as a stand-alone unit or as a value-priced bundle with the AK 10 battery and AL 101 battery charger. Other battery options are available.
STIHL | stihlusa.com
Air Purifier
The Hugo 3-in-1 Air Purifier is a multi-functional air purifier. It serves as an air sterilizer, insect catcher and air purifier. The Hugo is the most compact, lightweight and portable air purifier on the market weighing only 2 pounds, and it stands only 9 ½ inches tall and is 5 inches in diameter. Hugo uses an activated carbon filter and sterilizing 254nm UV light to purify and sterilize your air, and a separate 354nm purple UV light with a powerful intake fan to attract and trap mosquitoes and insects. It also dehydrates pesky mosquitos and insects, which are easily disposed of with a removable catch tray at the bottom.
CLEER GEAR | hugoairpurifier.com
