Building Products and Materials Dania FL

Drain Game: If you build high-end homes, details matter. This is why the manufacturer offers the StyleDrain line of shower drains that blend form and function. Measuring 5 ¼ inches by 5 ¼ inches, the forged brass unit has a square design, so installing tile is easy, and it has no visible screws. It comes in 30 finishes. Cost: $259 to $336. California Faucets. 800-822-8855. www.calfaucets.com.

Stick It: The company, known for gypsum products, has a flooring division that recently introduced this environmentally friendly floor adhesive. Ideal for bonding wood flooring, tile, and stone to all types of subfloor and vertical surfaces, the product contains no volatile organic compounds and can be used in confined areas. It’s sold in 3 ½-gallon pails. Cost: $83. USG. 800-874-4968. www.usg.com.

Low Profile: From a design perspective, a typical smoke detector is an eyesore. Silhouette bucks the trend with a sleek profile that buyers will likely tolerate and perhaps even celebrate. The alarm is hard-wired but has a sealed lithium battery back-up that will last the life of the alarm. It uses ionization sensor technology and has an end-of-life warning. Cost: $110 to $113. Kidde. 800-880-6788. www.kidde.com.

Board Stiff: The manufacturer of PureWood decking says it is a true alternative to composites and regular treated lumber. Used for years in Europe, the product features a ­Stellac thermally modified wood process that uses heat and steam to help wood preservation.

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