Feature Article /
Jun 30, 2016

Innovative Products We Saw at PCBC 2016

By Nigel F. Maynard
PCBC, the homebuilding trade show representing the West Coast region, is a yearly event that draws builders, architects, and remodelers who want to see the greatest products the industry has to offer.

PCBC, the homebuilding trade show representing the West Coast region, is a yearly event that draws builders, architects, and remodelers who want to see the greatest products the industry has to offer. We found some you’ll like.

  • HeliFire 360 uses a blower fan to produce a dramatic, eye-catching linear flame. The natural gas product features stainless steel construction and is available in single-sided and see-thru options.

    Town & Country

    HeliFire 360 uses a blower fan to produce a dramatic, eye-catching linear flame. The natural gas product features stainless steel construction and is available in single-sided and see-thru options. townandcountryfireplaces.net

  • These modular pavers take the look of a variety of materials, but they are made from precast concrete. Each paver has subtle radius edges and finely blasted surface details.

    Stepstone

    These modular pavers take the look of a variety of materials, but they are made from precast concrete. Each paver has subtle radius edges and finely blasted surface details. stepstoneinc.com

  • Fentrim F is a high-performance window and door sill-flashing tape that will stick to most substrates and building materials, including porous and rough substrates such as concrete and OSB. It has a three-month exposure to the weather.

    Siga

    Fentrim F is a high-performance window and door sill-flashing tape that will stick to most substrates and building materials, including porous and rough substrates such as concrete and OSB. It has a three-month exposure to the weather. sigatapes.com

  • Designed for urban dwellers or empty-nesters short on space, the company’s new line of appliances includes an 18-inch dishwasher and ovens and cooktops measuring 24 inches wide

    Bosch

    Designed for urban dwellers or empty-nesters short on space, the company’s new line of appliances includes an 18-inch dishwasher and ovens and cooktops measuring 24 inches wide. bosch-home.com

  • Duofix is an in-wall toilet system for 2x4 construction. Designed for nearly any situation, the unit is available in a 47-inch height for the Sigma concealed tank and a 32-inch height for the Omega

    Geberit

    Duofix is an in-wall toilet system for 2x4 construction. Designed for nearly any situation, the unit is available in a 47-inch height for the Sigma concealed tank and a 32-inch height for the Omega. geberitnorthamerica.com

  • Offered in thicknesses from 1 3/8 to 3 7/8 inches, the expanded polystyrene closed cell foam system makes it easy to add radiant heat for slab-on-grade applications, snow-melt, and retrofit and overlay applications.

    Heat-Sheet

    Offered in thicknesses from 1 3/8 to 3 7/8 inches, the expanded polystyrene closed cell foam system makes it easy to add radiant heat for slab-on-grade applications, snow-melt, and retrofit and overlay applications. heat-sheet.com