By REMODELING Magazine Staff. Luck Stone. Signature Flagstones is a new collection of flagstones offering consistent sizes and shapes and a range of colors. Bluestone Pattern, Ice Harbor Irregular, Canyon View Pattern, Mystic River Pattern, Highland Rose Irregular, Oak Valley Irregular, Desert Gold Pattern, and Garnet Springs Pattern flagstones provide a wide range of design options. (800) 898-LUCK. www.luckstone.com.
StreetPrint. The asphalt-based StreetPrint paving system provides the look of hand-placed pavers in a continuous surface that prohibits weed growth. The surface resists cracking, accepts shifting due to weather extremes, and will not shift or break with vehicle braking, accelerating, or steering, says the maker. (604) 536-9501. www.streetprint.com.
NDS Inc. Featuring mechanical joints that eliminate the need for coupling, the channel drains in the Pro Series line are available in 1 meter lengths of channel and 3- and 5-inch kits containing channels, grates, end caps, and end outlets. Grates are available in plastic, glass-reinforced nylon, and cast iron. (800) 726-1994. www.ndspro.com.
Eldorado Stone. Realistic architectural stone veneers can be used to face retaining or garden accent walls, as well as any other exterior wall. The maker's new collection, the Core Product Line, is available in 44 colors and many profile styles. Veneers are lightweight and durable, says the maker, and can also be used to face fireplaces and interior walls. (800) 925-1491. www.eldoradostone.com.
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Palkar Fence. Wood-grain embossed vinyl fences are solid but lightweight and feature cut picket tops available in nine standard designs. The company's picket fence styles are available in 36-, 42-, 48-, 60-, and 72-inch heights; privacy fences come in 6-foot heights. All fences are available in six colors. (866) 4PALKAR. www.palkarfence.com.
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Wayne Water Systems. The low-voltage Wayne Pond Kit allows quick and easy installation of an 8-foot-square water garden with up to 720 gallons of water. The continuously running pump and automatic underwater light operate off of a 12-volt power supply; the light turns on at dusk and off at dawn. (800) 237-0987. www.waynepumps.com.
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Boral Bricks. Three new shades have been added to the maker's Clay Street line of genuine clay brick pavers: Parquet Tan (shown), Peachtree Avenue Pink, and Savannah Brown. Extruded clay pavers are available in a 21/4 inch thickness in standard and modular sizes. The company also makes pool copings and ADA-compliant step treads to match its pavers. (800) 5-BORAL-5. www.boralbricks.com. Bufftech. A new fade-resistant black ornamental fence provides the matte finish and look of wrought iron in a maintenance-free, patent-pending blend of polypropylene and fiberglass. The Prestige Series line of ornamental fencing is available in Thru-Picket, Top Rail, and Top Rail Pool styles. (610) 341-7000. www.certainteed.com. 
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SF Concrete Technology. The SF-Rima permeable paving stone system reduces water runoff to allow regeneration of groundwater resources and to decrease flooding. The system can be installed with joints that match its already-attached concrete spacers or with wider joints that can be filled with a mix of gravel, soil, and grass seed. (888) 347-7873. www.sfconcrete.com. 
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Versa-Lok Retaining Wall Systems. Solid, pinned retaining wall systems provide a natural stone appearance and install easily, according to the maker. The new Versa-Lok Mosaic system is a random-pattern retaining wall system that allows landscapers to create curves, corners, and steps with a rustic appearance using three different-sized units. (800) 770-4525. www.versa-lok.com.
