#61 Universal Forest Products. The Latitudes white solar cap is a wireless, sun-powered light used to accent deck posts and fence posts with ambient lighting. The small solar collector on the cap rests on an LED fixture made of shatter-resistant glass. The solar lens, which becomes fully charged after a full day in the sun, is designed to absorb enough sunlight to provide subtle lighting in the dark. 877.463.8379. www.latitudesdeck.com.
#65 Arxx Building Products. Lightweight and pre-assembled, Arxx ICFs save builders time and money by providing formwork, framing, insulation, a vapor barrier, and strapping all in one step. The completed walls have a thermal resistance of R-22, the maker says. The product provides an STC rating of up to 50 or higher, is wind resistant up to 150 mph, and has a two- to four-hour UL/ULC fire resistance rating. 800.293.3210. www.arxxwalls.com.
#66 iLevel by Weyerhaeuser. Shear Brace, part of the manufacturer’s wall-bracing system, provides the strength and support necessary to resist forces such as high winds, hurricanes, and earthquakes, says the company. It is typically used in framing areas of the home where high lateral loads must be resisted. Made of TimberStrand LSL, the brace is optimized to accommodate larger loads and remain stiff, the maker says. 888.453.8358. www.ilevel.com.
#70 Kohler. The San Raphael Pressure Lite is the industry’s first one-piece, 1.0-gpf high-efficiency toilet with pressure-assist technology, the company says. Compressed air is used to propel water for robust flushing power. According to the firm, the toilet can save a household of four 7,000 to 10,000 gallons of water a year. The one-piece unit has Comfort Height seating and an elongated bowl. 800.456.-4537. www.kohler.com.
#71 R-Control Building Systems. R-Control FrameGuard Coated SIPs are treated with FrameGuard Coating—comprised of organic fungicides and a borate—that prevents mold, mildew, and termite damage to its wood components, says the firm. In addition, the expanded polystyrene core is treated with Perform Guard termite protection. 800.255.0176. www.r-control.com.
#72 Iron Age Designs. This manufacturer creates decorative metal castings from a minimum 80% post-consumer recycled iron. Available products include drain grates, trench grates, tree grates, and other custom grates. 206.276.0925. www.ironagegrates.com.