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Hard Wares07-28-14 | News

Hard Wares
New Hardscape Products

Conglomerate, or Jurassic Stone is made from pebbles of various types, sizes and shapes compressed together naturally by silica, calcite and iron oxides, rounded by the action of water over what could be hundreds or even thousands of years, and used by Stone Forest to create a number of products, called their Pebble Collection, which includes seating, vases, and hand-carved fountains.
drsandassociates.com

A big problem solver for lighting irregular shapes and surfaces, the "School of Fish" by Lightcraft Outdoor Environments is a string of 12-volt lights for curvilinear shapes such as stairs, benches, bars, and railings. Its extruded aluminum channel incorporates sealed LED modules, spaced two inches apart for even light distribution and desired formation, and installs as a down light or back light with mounting clips or concrete adhesive epoxy.
lightcraftoutdoor.com

Niles???(R)???AE???? Outdoor Audio System's RS Pro Rock speakers feature a new NoFade• protective finish and four-layer fiberglass weave, designed to withstand outdoor elements including rain, blizzards, heat waves and humid days. They have wide dispersion characteristics to create indoor-quality audio experiences.
nortekinc.com

Borealis simulated wood concrete slabs by Techo-Bloc are modular five-inch-wide planks that come in sauvignon oak and hazelnut brandy, both honey-color tones, as well as a darker smoked pine tone for adding drama or to break up the lighter colors through creative bandings and designs.
techo-bloc.com

Nu-Rok from Rokquest is being marketed as the only solid core GFRC system available, and with no structural steel reinforcement, is 90 percent lighter than natural rock so requires no heavy equipment to install.
rokquest.com/product-catalog/nu-rok-information

Made from recycled tires and plastics following Roll-Tech's all-green quality management system, I-Tiles are rubber pavers that offer a tough interlocking surface for patios, playgrounds, walkways, pool decks, driveways and more.
rolltech.net