Products take a bow at PDIS

The ProDealer Industry Summit is the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association’s annual Super Bowl — a national event combining advocacy, networking and education. If you’re in the business of moving building products, this is the conference for you — by definition, and by design.



[Full disclosure: The Summit is co-hosted by the NLBMDA and Home Channel News. Supplemental disclosure: The 2015 Summit is slated for Oct. 28-30 at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.>



In San Diego, top-level executives came face-to-face with suppliers and peers and more than a few building materials. Here are some of the new and time-tested product highlights from the Golden State event.



1. USG Geometrix 3-Dimensional Metal Ceiling Panels



USG broke the fourth wall of ceiling panels by creating the Geometrix collection, a line of panels one can play with to achieve a custom 3-D look using varying angles and dimensions. (usg.com)



2. CertainTeed Restoration Millwork



CertainTeed chalks one up for uniformity with Restoration Millwork, a cellular PVC trim that promises consistency in ways that wood can’t. Beyond being a hardier alternative, it’s also more wallet- and maintenance-friendly. (certainteed.com)



3. LP TopNotch Sub-Flooring



Chalking up another one for team moisture-resistance is LP’s TopNotch Sub-Flooring, built for strength anddryness via LP’s RainChannel notch system, which helps prevent moisture absorption and edge swell. (lpcorp.com)



4. Boise VERSA-LAM Beams & Headers



Boise Cascade brings defensive design to the table in the form of its VERSA-LAM line, a collection of laminated veneer beams and headers that feature no camber — and therefore no top or bottom side — for flatter, quieter floors. (bc.com)



5. Owens Corning Devonshire Shingles



For a slate look without the cost, Owens Corning has developed the Devonshire collection, a cost-effective slate alternative with low-maintenance upkeep. (owenscorning.com)



6. Style Crest HOMEX Siding



HOMEX isn’t your typical suburban vinyl siding prototype. Its many style-conscious design profiles run the gamut from coastal, vertically oriented siding to riffs on log cabin exteriors. (stylecrestinc.com)



7. Metrie Fashion Forward Collection



Metrie has solidified a reputation for delivering style-conscious molding products, at the height of which is its Fashion Forward Collection, a series of doors, moldings and other trim products featuring exaggerated curves. (metrie.com)



8. Simpson Strong-Tie Strong Frame Moment Frame



Simpson Strong-Tie has given builders a reason to forgo site-built moment frames. The Strong Frame is not only less work to install — it can also be repaired in the wake of an earthquake and eliminates the need for welding thanks to its bolted connections. (strongtie.com)



9. Masonite Mondrian Patio Glass



From Masonite’s Belleville line comes the Mondrian collection, a series of modernist glass designs built with a light ceramic coating and Masonite’s SpectraWeld technology. (masonite.com)



10. Weyerhaeuser Parallam PSL Beams



Having been engineered to support heavy loads across long distances, Parallam’s main selling point is its robust strength. It’s also not so bad on the eyes, either, as it can be used in exposed applications. (woodbywy.com)



11. NyloBoard NyloSheet



You saw NyloBoard and NyloDeck. Now, get acquainted with NyloSheet, a composite building panel that’s moisture-resistant and made of the same 100% recycled carpet fiber material. (nyloboard.com)



12. Roxul Comfortboard



Roxul Comfortboard sets the bar high for its mineral wool insulation, which can resist fire and water in addition to absorbing sound. (roxul.com)

13. Therma-Tru Fiber-Classic Hinged Patio Doors



Therma-Tru broke some ground in the industry with the release of this pioneering fiberglass hinged patio door, effectively setting the standard for the creation of its successors, according to the company. (thermatru.com)



14. Johns Manville Corbond MCS Spray Foam



Johns Manville steps in where moisture-resistance counts most with its Corbond Multi-Climate Solution (MCS) Spray Foam, which boasts a maximum lift thickness of 2 inches per pass. (jm.com)