Walls & Ceilings articles from April 2005

Walls & Ceilings archives from April 2005

Inc. to black: go corporate and prosper.(up FRONT)
April 1, 2005... A drywall contractor recently discussed how he changed his sole proprietership to a limited liability company on the W&C bulletin board and it got me wondering: Does every contractor out there take advantage of the benefits such a business...

On fire.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... This is response to the article "Flame On!" that appeared in Walls & Ceilings, Feb. 2005. Although I agree with the scope of the article's intent, there are some things that could use some additional clarification. The first is in...

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... APRIL 12-16 CISCA 55TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND INTERCON TRADE SHOW Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington. www.cisca.org. 20-23 CSI/TFM/MCAA 2005 Chicago. (800) 689-2900. www.thecsishow.com MAY 4-6...

Sto releases study on saving benefits of using EIFS vs. brick on metal stud framing.(INDUSTRY WIRE)
April 1, 2005... A study has been released by Sto Corp. announcing the benefits of using EIFS instead of using brick on non-load bearing metal stud framing. The analysis offers basic information for EIFS applicators, building owners and design professionals to...

NYC council amends existing building code laws pertaining to safety issues.(TRADE NEWS)
April 1, 2005... Safety for citizens who work in the commercial high-rises of New York City was a key issue that led NYC council to amend existing building code laws. These new codes will mandate the usage of improved markings, exit signage and back-up power to...

USG 2005 tour.(TRADE NEWS)
April 1, 2005... USG is launching a customer-focused, nationwide tour of construction job sites and customer locations to promote closer interaction with contractors and installers of the company's wall and ceiling product systems, as well as thank customers...

Radius Track on television.(TRADE NEWS)
April 1, 2005... The Radius Track tool, the Track Bender, was featured on the Learning Channel's show "In a Fix," which aired March 2. The show features a design and remodeling team who work with families to complete unfinished projects in their homes. ...

IFC offers free firestop inspector training program.(TRADE NEWS)
April 1, 2005... A new inspector training program has been introduced by the International Firestop Council. Available to building inspectors and officials throughout the United States and Canada, the program provides an in-depth look at proper installation...

RD Weis expands flooring Companies.(TRADE NEWS)
April 1, 2005... President of RD Weis Companies Randall Weis announced his company's partnership with Free Axez USA, an alliance that expands RD Weis' capabilities for office and technology environments. Free Axez is a low-profile, raised flooring wire...

New initiative to put more metal in commercial market.(TRADE NEWS)
April 1, 2005... An industry-wide program designed to increase the use of metal in the commercial construction market is now in progress. Known as The Metal Initiative and themed "It must be metal," the national educational and promotional plan was introduced...

Jay Kranker.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2005... Jay Kranker has been named western regional sales manager for Munters Moisture Control Services.

Robert Widmer.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2005... Flex-Ability Concepts has named Robert Widmer marketing manager.

Texas most senior association executive and meeting planner retires.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2005... Texas Most Senior Association Executive and Meeting Planner Retires Wayne James, CAE, executive director of the Texas Lathing and Plastering Contractors Association, Arlington, retired March 15th after almost 48 years in the association...

Thermal insulation blankets.(Insulation)
April 1, 2005... LIT INDUSTRIES The RapidWrap is a complete line of thermal insulation blankets designed for use on virtually any piece of equipment, including diesel exhaust systems, gas turbines, compressors, steam turbines, pumps and flanges. Providing...

Foam insulation block.(Insulation)
April 1, 2005... ENERGYBLOCK The EnergyBlock is a simple, inexpensive block of foam insulation, specifically molded to fit perfectly around standard electrical boxes. It seals around and behind every electrical box that essentially eliminates air...

Fast installation insulation.(Insulation)
April 1, 2005... CERTAINTEED CORP. The Optima is designed for the Blow-In Blanket System for use in new construction closed-cavity applications such as sidewalls, cathedral ceilings and floors. It installs up to 30 percent faster and, unlike most existing...

Waterproofing System.(Insulation)
April 1, 2005... OWENS CORNING WeatherProtectR Waterproofing System is the only fully integrated below-grade moisture resistance system available that is specifically designed for use with polystyrene foam applications. Comprised of WeatherProtectR...

Soft foam insulation.(Insulation)
April 1, 2005... ICYNENE Icynene is a soft foam insulation and air barrier that minimizes air leakage delivering energy cost savings of up to 50 percent, while creating a healtheir indoor environment. The product is 100-percent water-blown, environmentally...

Foundation Perimeter Insulation.(Insulation)
April 1, 2005... PLYMOUTH FOAM Gold-Wall is an insulation system for the interior side of exterior block or masonry walls, factory-made with galvanized steel furring strips embedded directly into the product and a polymeric laminate applied to each panel...

The poseidon adventure: while archaeologists hunt for Atlantis on the mud shoal known as Spartel Island, just west of the straits of gibraltar, faux finishers replicated the lost utopia in San Diego, as a newly designed installment inside of Sea World.(Cover Story)
April 1, 2005... The origin of this story of recreation (replication) begins in San Diego. Mike Riddle, owner and president of FauxUnique, also of this city, was given the heads-up by local distributors Bayside Paint, that the general contractor for Sea World's...

Fire stone: incorporating a fireplace into new construction or a remodel is an easy way to deliver dramatic results, and homeowners will appreciate the improved look and value of their home.
April 1, 2005... Manufactured stone veneer surfaces are a very popular service that wall and ceiling contractors can offer clients. However, manufactured stone can also be utilized on only one area in a room, particularly a fireplace. Homeowners bored with the...

Truck stop: W&C surveyed readers to learn how their trucks roll with their businesses.(TRUCK SURVEY)
April 1, 2005... Welcome to the 2005 Walls & Ceilings truck survey. We wanted to find out not only what our readers are driving and using for their companies but also wanted to learn what features and accessories readers look for when shopping for a company...

EIFS vigilance: this system gives contractors an alternative method for monitoring moisture content in EIFS-clad dwellings.
April 1, 2005... Drainage-type exterior insulation and finish systems have been the predominant type of EIFS wall cladding used on residential dwellings since the late '90s, when building codes began to incorporate a weather barrier and a means for drainage in...

Trips and tips.(the PLASTER man)
April 1, 2005... I intended on talking this month about a remodeling project in a kitchen but I will hold off on that and bring it in for the June column. I knew 2005 was going to be a special year filled with a long list of events to get to but I didn't think...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2005... In the February column, there was an error concerning who I interviewed. In the discussion with ArcusStone, it reads that I spoke with Rich Anderson. It is Bill Tott, the technical director of ArcusStone, that I spoke with. The Plaster Man and...

DIY EIFS.(the FINISH LINE)
April 1, 2005... I get a lot of inquiries for free advice about EIFS. One of the most common is, "Can I do this with EIFS?" Sometimes, what they have in mind is pretty bizarre. From my perspective as an independent consultant, such questions are a bit like...

Gypsum board townhouse separation wall systems.(all things GYPSUM)
April 1, 2005... The gypsum board manufacturing industry is constantly improving the basic gypsum board commodity product. One needs only to attend a building products trade show to see the various new twists on old themes that the industry is creating to...

Arsenic and old wood: (a second look, part two).(the GREEN thumb)
April 1, 2005... Last month, we began our in-depth look at the multi-faceted topic of preservative treatments for wood. I discussed the nature of wood itself and began a look at two of the four classes of chemical treatments for preserving wood: * Oily...

10 survival strategies: for small businesses.(smart BUSINESS)
April 1, 2005... These originally appeared in Don Taylor's popular business book, "Up Against the Wal-Marts." They offer good food for thought for contracting companies, as well. Here, I offer them with some commentary aimed particularly at this magazine's...

Quick-Change Chuck Adapters.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... M.K. MORSE CO. The company introduces its Fast-Adapt Quick Change Chuck Adapter. The chuck converts a three-jaw chuck into a quick-change chuck. The one-handed loading and unloading system allows fast insertion and removal of 1/4-, 3/8-...

2005 full line tool catalog.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... BON TOOL CO. The Bon Tool Co. 2005 catalog displays a full line of contractor-grade hand tools and equipment for the building trades. The 240-page catalog features more than 3,000 products for the masonry, concrete and decorative concrete...

Updated spiral saw bits.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... BOSCH XBITS RotoZip by Bosch has launched its new Xbits, a completely new bit line featuring a dry-wall bit five-times more durable than its predecessor. And since each bit is also two times faster, user efficiency doubles with XBits. Each...

Heavy-duty jigsaws.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... DEWALT The company announced the introduction of new premium performance jigsaws, available in a corded 6.5-amp model (DW331K) and cordless 18-volt (DC330K) model. The DW331K (6.5A, 500 to 3,100 spm) and DC330K (18V, 0 to 3,000 spm) are...

Paint line.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... ICI PAINTS This Old House paint is an exterior brand formulated with high-quality raw materials. The technology features a network of urethane polymers that enhance the paint's application abilities and finished appearance. The result is a...

Acrylic sheets.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... ACRILEX INC. The Acriglas Pastel Frost line of acrylic sheets is a series of acrylic sheets ideal for use in point-of-purchase displays, store fixtures, furniture, lighting, and in architectural applications where tempered glass would...

Composite molding.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... FOCAL POINT ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS INC. In the style of historic America, the company's Carter Composite moldings offer the look of exquisitely layered details in a single-piece construction, replicating the fine look of expensive plaster...

Columns.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... CHADSWORTH 1.800.COLUMNS The PolyStone Columns work indoors or out, are load-bearing, fire and impact resistant and made to last a lifetime. The capitals and bases are made from the same tough material as the shafts. For its PolyStone...

Wall and ceiling products brochure.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... ILLBRUCK ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS The brochures features acoustical wall and ceiling products that are ideal for environments in which learning, listening, working, meeting and socializing occur. The company's acoustical products for walls...

Improved Bullnose Corners.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... TRIM-TEX The Bullnose Corners have been redesigned to make the application easier and to create a stronger bond. Its tapered mud flanges eliminate the extra step of back cutting the corner bead mud legs when cuts in the field are less than...

Flame retardant, mold inhibitor and bug deterrent coating.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... RPS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS All over America, homeowners face substantial financial loss because of fire, mold, mildew and insects. Due to these problems, company chemists at RPS have developed a new product called The Ultimate Protection....

Improved, fire-rated drywall.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... TEMPLE-INLAND The company has introduced an improved Type TG-C formula for its fire-rated gypsum wallboard. While offering the same finishing and performance properties as their full line of wallboard products, the TG-C wallboard is...

Crack-Isolation Mortar.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... TEC The 1Flex Crack-Isolation Mortar is both a one-step, crack-isolation system and a fast-setting mortar with a high-performance bond. It is a single-component modified polymer mortar that acts as a tile setting mortar and 1/8-inch...

Casement Windows.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... FEN-TECH INC. The Architectural Casement Windows are offered in a wide range of styles and patterns for builders to enhance new homes or individual rooms. Key features include Truth E-Gard coated hardware, stainless steel tamperproof...

2005 Full Line doorglass Catalog.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2005... ODL INC. The company's 2005 Full Line Catalog is comprised of decorative doorglass, integral shades and blinds, clear doorglass, vents and internal muntins. The 75-page catalog simplifies the selection process by grouping the decorative...

Sparring partner.(bench TEST)
April 1, 2005... The conference room ceiling of the Affinity Credit Union, in Duluth, Minn., demanded a ceiling with a touch of old-world craftsmanship. The need for great acoustics was also an important factor. This project was installed in January, by...