HOTPRODUCTS
CEPCO TOOL’S BOWRENCH This one-worker tool straightens and holds decking boards, freeing up hands to nail or screw the boards in place, quickly and easily. This left- or right-handed tool takes only seconds to operate. Simply place one nd of the Bo Wrench over a joist, fit the clamp snugly against the board to be aligned and pull the handle. The tool bends any size board, including 3/4-inch,
2-by- 6 and more. The Bo Wrench binds to any 2-by
(1-1/2 inch) joist, and closes gaps up to 2-1/4 inch. It has
interchangeable parts for pushing or pulling boards into place. Adjustable and custom-size grippers for use
on joists up to 6-1/2 inches thick are available from the factory. Gripper swivels for angled decking are also
available. For more information, visit www.cepcotool.com.
INGRAM’S GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM
Ingram’s Water and Air Equipment is a geothermal system that uses the
constant temperature of the earth below the frost line (about 50 degrees)
to heat and cool the home year round. Commonly set up with a “well
water supply system,” heat can be taken from the ground during winter
and transferred through a heat pump to the air in your home. Heat can
also be transferred back into the ground during summer to cool your home.
Since heat from the ground is free, the only electricity needed is for moving
that heat between your home and the ground. According to the manufacturer,
a geothermal system can lower your heating bills up to 50 percent and cooling
bills up to 30 percent. Plus, due to the recent passage of the economic stimulus package, homeowners who
install a geothermal system can receive a 30-percent tax credit for qualified installs with no maximum cap. To
learn more or buy direct, visit www.ingramswaterandair.com.
SHADE SAILS
Shade Sails, named for their sail-like
shapes and shade-providing function,
are made from tensioned fabric that
can be twisted, overlapped and angled
into a virtually limitless array of soaring forms. A single small sail may provide a subtle architectural accent over
a household entry or window. A series
of large, overlapping sails may expand
over an open area like a backyard or
playground. Shade Sails are available
in a variety of colors and are manufactured from a high-density, UV-resistant
polyethylene knit fabric. Tensioning is
achieved with stainless-steel cable
sewn into the perimeter of each sail
and attached to existing structures
or freestanding supports. When
installed, the sails are taut and can
resist virtually any wind condition.
Learn more at www.shadesails.com.
