Wood framing
Manufactured for predictable performance and superior strength, Weyerhaeuser's Trus Joist Parallam PSL offers design flexibility, easier installation, and lower overall installed cost than many other building materials. Weyerhaeuser technology delivers Parallam PSL beams and columns that are straight and long — up to 60 feet. The product can be stained or finished for an attractive look in exposed interior applications.
Trust Joist
www.trusjoist.com

Online calculator
WoodWorks, a cooperative venture of major North American wood associations, recently launched an online calculator that allows users to compare the building or shell construction costs of wood versus non-wood buildings. Developed in partnership with RSMeans, the tool allows users to select a building type and location (state and/or city), then draws on data that is updated quarterly to provide a current cost comparison. The calculator is available at www.woodworks.org, under the Resources tab.
Woodworks
www.woodworks.org

Built-in radiators
The Built-In radiator from Jaga Climate Systems offers a hidden powerhouse of warmth for any sized room. Located in the wall or behind a cupboard, this low-H2O unit maintains a warm temperature while saving space. The thermostatic valve on the system sets for an easy connection and its fin-tube elements can be removed without draining the system.
Jaga Climate Systems
www.jaga-usa.com

Column wraps
Focal Point's PVC column wraps complement existing exterior polyurethane architectural details. Made of durable, weather-resistant PVC trim boards, the new column wraps are the perfect solution for harsh climates where sun, saltwater, moisture and insects destroy lesser materials. Three sides of the wrap are pre-assembled, so customers simply position the wrap, secure it into place with the cleat and use the glue that's included in the kit to secure the fourth side in place. No nails or screws are required.
Focal Point
www.focalpointproducts.com

Data scan and analysis
With WebShare V4.9, a free upgrade to FARO Technologies' SCENE Software, scanning projects can be quickly published to the web with a single mouse click and viewed securely by others on most standard web browsers. New features like the overview map and panorama view provide ideal tools for measuring and analyzing distances and surfaces. Documentation Objects allows users to add information and hyperlinked documents to scanning projects from within the panorama view function.
FARO Technologies
www.faro.com

Insulation
Progressive Foam Technologies announced three new lines of house siding insulation: two for plank-style sidings - Fullback FC for fiber cement siding, Fullback CW for composite wood siding; and one for steel siding - Fullback S. The insulation system is installed between the siding and the sheathing or house wrap, and can add up to R-3.0 to wall systems, reduces overall air infiltration, and makes the existing insulation inside the home even more effective.
Progressive Foam
www.progressivefoam.com