Walls & Ceilings articles from April 2007

Walls & Ceilings archives from April 2007

History: let's keep it going.(up FRONT)
April 1, 2007... I had the pleasure recently to travel to Detroit and meet with the staff of Walls & Ceilings. For me, it was an honor to meet the people who publish the premier wall and ceiling construction magazine in North America for over 60 years. I have...

Calendar.(TRADENEWS)(Calendar)
April 1, 2007... APRIL 1-6 AWCI CONFERENCE The Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Orlando, Fla. www.awci.org 1-6 CISCA 2007 CONVENTION The Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Orlando, Fla. www.cisca.org 4-5 INTEX...

National Gypsum company patents GridMarX.(INDUSTRY WIRE)
April 1, 2007... National Gypsum Co. recently received a United States patent for its GridMarX Wallboard. Blue Xs and dashes on the face paper of GridMarX make it faster and easier for drywall installers to fasten wallboard to the framing behind it. It was the...

USG annouces new plant, acquisition.(TRADENEWS)
April 1, 2007... USG Corp. has announced two growth initiatives to expand its presence in the western United States. The company's United States Gypsum Co. subsidiary plans to build a new SHEETROCK brand gypsum panel manufacturing plant in Stockton, Calif. In...

Greenbuild show, Expo to hit the windy city.(TRADENEWS)
April 1, 2007... The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, the premiere green building conference in the world, is moving to Chicago for its 2007 show, which will be held on November 7-9, 2007, as previously...

ICC adopts position backing green construction.(TRADENEWS)
April 1, 2007... The International Code Council's board of directors has issued a policy position on Green Building/Sustainable Communities to emphasize its commitment to social responsibility and expand the boundaries of public safety. "Building safety...

Test show plaster product is mold resistant.(TRADENEWS)
April 1, 2007... American Clay Earth Plaster has announced that recent test results for mold growth prove that the clay plaster does not allow for mold growth on the plaster surface. The mold tests were conducted by an independent lab that utilizes ASTM...

Allen named to AWCI executive committee.(TRADENEWS)
April 1, 2007... C. Brent Allen, vice president of sales and engineering at South Texas & Lone Star Drywall, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, has been appointed to the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industry's executive committee as its secretary. His term begins July 1....

SIA announces platform standards.(TRADENEWS)
April 1, 2007... The Scaffold Industry Association has announced approval of a new standard, ANSI/SIA A92.6-2006 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms. The ANSI Board of Standards Review approved ANSI/SIA A92.6-2006 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms...

ICF producer signs agreement with developer.(TRADENEWS)
April 1, 2007... American Insulock Inc. has entered into a contract with a United States property developer for a quantity of 10,000 blocks to build four houses in Payson, Ariz. Insulock International Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Insulock Inc.,...

SAF begins production at western facility.(TRADENEWS)
April 1, 2007... Southern Aluminum Finishing Co. has begun its Western plant operations in Redding, Calif. The 20,000-square-foot West Plant facility will distribute and fabricate aluminum sheet and extrusions for the commercial construction market, including...

Sika, Allied Building Products ink distribution deal.(TRADENEWS)
April 1, 2007... Allied Building Products Corp., one of the country's largest distributors of residential and commercial roofing, siding, waterproofing, windows and interior/exterior building materials, announced today that it has agreed to begin distributing...

Spider marks 60th anniversary in 2007.(TRADENEWS)(Company overview)
April 1, 2007... Spider, a division of SafeWorks, LLC, will mark its 60th anniversary in 2007. The company was founded by two painting contractors with the launch of the first Spider basket as a more reliable way to get the work done and has since grown into 24...

Lehner Brunton launches redesigned Web site.(TRADENEWS)
April 1, 2007... Lehner Brunton Remodelers recently launched a redesign of its Web site. Notable content changes to the site include biographies of all key staff members, a request for estimate form, a photo gallery of completed projects and an archive of all...

Name change for Safway Services is official.(TRADENEWS)
April 1, 2007... Safway Services Inc. and its Canadian subsidiary, Safway Scaffold Services Inc., have officially changed their name to ThyssenKrupp Safway, Inc. The new name integrates Safway's parent company, ThyssenKrupp, AG, with its company name. In 1995,...

Sealants course set for June in Toronto.(TRADENEWS)
April 1, 2007... The Adhesive and Sealant Council has announced its Fundamentals of Adhesion Short Course to be held in Toronto for June 7 and 8 at the Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel. The Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers Association of Canada is...

Plaster Man Q & A.(TRADENEWS)
April 1, 2007... There are so many types of Venetian plasters on the market. What are the differences and what do you recommend? Mike Heit, New Hampton, Iowa There are a tremendous amount of new products hitting the market right now, and it...

Negwer Materials Inc.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... Jeb Williamson has joined Negwer Materials Inc. as a branch manager in its Belleville, Ill., office. In his new position, Williamson is responsible for the growth and performance of Negwer's Belleville distribution efforts, overseeing...

International Code Council.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... Michael Armstrong has been named senior vice president of the member services division at the International Code Council. The division oversees membership, training and education, certification and meeting and travel services.

Spackle.(Cartoon)
April 1, 2007... BOB HAD TOLERATED THE CARPENTER ANTS UNTIL THIS... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Correction.(Correction notice)
April 1, 2007... An item that appeared in Toolbox section of the February 2007 edition of Walls & Ceilings should have said the Homax Products Inc. has released a new adjustable spray nozzle for its full line of drywall textures. For more information, visit...

Impact-resistant doors: Simonton.(product FOCUS on Windows and Doors)
April 1, 2007... StormBreaker Plus Sliding Impact vinyl doors are designed for coastal homes where hurricanes and severe weather can be a problem. The doors are made with one pane of tempered glass and one pane of impact-resistant laminated glass that enables...

Laundry room door: Simpson Door Company.(product FOCUS on Windows and Doors)
April 1, 2007... This new door features an ornamental clear glass design with the word 'Laundry' above a vintage washtub and washboard on a frosted glass background, allowing homeowners to integrate the laundry room into the home's overall interior design....

Window system: The Bilco Company.(product FOCUS on Windows and Doors)
April 1, 2007... Constructed of vinyl for durability and corrosion resistance, the window assembly is a two-piece system consisting of a pour-in-place buck and a snap-in window unit. The buck is reinforced for strength and support to accommodate foundation...

Door, window line: Visions Windows & Doors.(product FOCUS on Windows and Doors)
April 1, 2007... These vinyl windows and patio doors incorporate sloped sills and stepped exterior frames to provide the character of architectural wood windows. All Visions 3000 products are made from advanced select PVC containing high-impact acrylic...

Pre-wired entry system: CECO Door Products.(product FOCUS on Windows and Doors)
April 1, 2007... ElectroLynx products provide pre-wired, precise turnkey entry systems for architects and contractors and eliminate delays from on-site wiring difficulties. ElectroLynx doors and hardware are pre-wired at the factory using standardized Molex...

Folding doors: Weather Shield Legacy Series.(product FOCUS on Windows and Doors)
April 1, 2007... The accordion-style door stacks one panel on top of the next as it slides across the overhead track. Subtle handles at each hinge location aid in opening the door effortlessly. When closed, the large door is held securely in place with head and...

New wood options: Pella Corporation.(product FOCUS on Windows and Doors)
April 1, 2007... The company announces its expansion of the Architect Series line of wood windows and patio doors with three new wood options--mahogany, alder and Douglas fir. Pella still offers its traditional pine product as well. Whether remodeling a current...

All-vinyl sills: Sill-Rite.(product FOCUS on Windows and Doors)
April 1, 2007... A new line of solid vinyl window sills from Sill-Rite have been designed to help protect window sill area from damage caused by moisture, condensation and leaks. Available to builders and remodelers, Sill-Rite sills are completely prefabricated...

A stunningly seismic solution: an award-winning team of architects and a cutting-edge contractor give San Francisco's renowned de Young art museum some fascinating and durable ceilings.
April 1, 2007... After suffering severe damage from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, San Francisco's de Young museum has reopened its doors to an admiring public. What's amazing to many is how wonderfully Pritzker Prize-winning Swiss architects Jacques Herzog...

Cracks in stucco: investigation and repairs; Cracks in stucco are a reality. The question is, what should you do about them, and when should you do anything?
April 1, 2007... As previously mentioned in the January issue of Walls & Ceilings, wall and ceiling contractors know the frustration of hairline cracks that are inherent with a stucco system. The January 2007 article on stucco cracks dealt with myths, planning,...

Back to the beginning: waterproofing options go beyond topical solutions.
April 1, 2007... Before there was topical crystalline waterproofing, there was integral crystalline waterproofing. Or better stated, if integral crystalline waterproofing is used, topical application may be unnecessary. In my last article ("Krystolize to...

Plaster master: native European crafting eye-catching creations in California.(Cover story)
April 1, 2007... As a young man in England, Steve Selos came to a point in his life when he needed to decide how he was going to make a living. That decision made decades ago, coupled with years of hard work, time traveling across Europe and the choice to leave...

Taxing I$$ue: withholding provision poses major threat to construction contractors.
April 1, 2007... Just one year ago, on May 17, 2006, America's small businesses cheered as President George W. Bush signed into law a bill providing a number of vital small business tax relief measures, such as extended lower capital gains and dividend tax...

2007 Convention Companion.
April 1, 2007... The 2007 calendar boasts an even greater roster of trade shows than previous years. As usual, each of these shows will present its unique display of exhibitions, seminars, workshops and award programs for the walls and ceilings construction...

INTEX Expo: April 4-5, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Orlando, Fla.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... What started last year as the inaugural INTEX Expo, the premier interior and exterior construction trade show for the wall and ceiling industry, has become an annual event, and for many, it has also become one of the must-attend shows of the...

CISCA Annual Convention: April 1-6, The Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Orlando, Fla.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... The Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association will conduct its 57th Annual Convention at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, Fla. CISCA is again joining forces with the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry to...

AWCI Annual Convention: April 1-5, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Orlando, Fla.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... The 90th annual convention of the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry, April 1-5 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, Fla., will offer quality education sessions, networking opportunities and many chances to relax in the...

AIA National Convention and Design Exposition: May 3-5, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... The American Institute of Architects, which is marking its 150th anniversary in 2007, will hold this year's National Convention and Design Exposition on May 3-5, 2007, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. This year's theme...

Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau's Annual Convention and Trade Show: May 10-12, Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... The Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau's annual Convention & Trade Show will be held May 10 to 12 at the Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The theme of this year's event is "Set the Sails!" Attendees will enjoy...

PCBC Conference and Trade Show: May 30-June 1, Moscone Center, San Francisco.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... Registration is now open for PCBC 2007, the nation's premier West Coast homebuilding trade show and conference. This year, PCBC will be held May 30 to June 1. The dates are earlier than last year, but the event will be held in its usual venue,...

CSI Annual Show & Convention: June 20-22, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... Registration is now open for the Construction Specifications Institute's 2007 CSI Show & Convention in Baltimore, June 20-22. From implementing LEED to advances in security technology, to specifications that stand up in court, this professional...

FWCCA Convention and Trade Show: July 12-14, Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate, Orlando, Fla.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... The Southeastern Wall & Ceiling Trade Show and Annual Convention of the Florida Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association will be held July 12 to 14 at the Omni Hotel at Champions Gate in Orlando, Fla. The Trade Show dates will be July 13 and 14,...

Scaffold Industry Association Convention and Exposition: July 15-21, Long Beach, Calif.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... The SIA will celebrate three and a half decades of service during its 35th Annual Convention and Exposition, scheduled to be held in Long Beach, Calif. July 15 through 21. This event attracts local, regional, national and international...

ICFA Meeting and Expo: September 24-26, Hyatt Regency Union Station, St. Louis.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... The premier event in the ICF industry, the Insulating Concrete Forms Association's 2007 Meeting and Expo is the ideal place to network with industry peers, learn about the industry's latest trends and products to improve productivity and...

METALCON International: October 3-5, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... Every year, METALCON International draws close to 7,500 buyers from more than 40 countries looking for new ideas and products. This annual international construction event returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center for three days, running Oct....

ICAA Annual Convention and Trade Show: October 4-6, San Diego.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... The Insulation Contractors Association of America will hold its 29th Annual Convention and Trade Show Oct. 4 to 6 in San Diego, Calif. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The convention is the only national meeting of residential and commercial...

The Remodeling Show: October 10-12, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... In 2007, the Remodeling Show will make its debut in Las Vegas, the tradeshow and entertainment capital of the world. Conferences will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 9, with the show opening on Wednesday, Oct. 10 and running until Oct. 12. ...

STAFDA Annual Convention & Trade Show: November 4-6, Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tenn.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... Plans are under way for the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association's 31st Annual Convention & Trade Show, set for Nov. 4 to 6 in The Music City, Nashville, Tenn. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As of press time, many of the...

USGBC's Greenbuild: November 7-9, McCormick Place, Chicago.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, the premiere green building conference in the world, is moving to Chicago for its 2007 show. The show will be held on the previously announced dates of Nov....

EIMA Annual Meeting: November 8-9, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Phoenix.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... The 2007 annual meeting for the EIFS Industry Members Association will begin at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 with registration and continental breakfast, continuing with the board of directors meeting until noon. Among the schedule for this...

World of Concrete 2008: January 22-25, 2008, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... The event that set records last year went on to shatter them this year. World of Concrete 2007 exceeded all previous registration and exhibit space records. With more than 1,700 exhibitors occupying more than 800,000 net square feet, and...

PACE 2008--The Paint and Coatings Expo: January 27-30, 2008, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... PACE: The Power of Paint and Coatings Expo is heading to Hollywood! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings invite you to PACE 2008... where paint...

2008 International Builders' Show: February 13-16, 2008, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... With over 1,900 exhibitors and more than 103,000 building industry professionals in attendance, the 2007 International Builders' Show was a huge success. And while the show is only a few months in the rearview mirror, planning is already...

Regional Associations 2007.(2007 CONVENTION COMPANION)
April 1, 2007... Several regional associations host trade shows each year. As of press time, details for some shows were still being finalized. CAROLINAS' LATHING AND PLASTERING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION CLAPCA officials are working on dates and a...

An ounce of prevention.(TROWEL talk)
April 1, 2007... It never fails to disappoint me how otherwise bright and talented craftsmen and women who are experts at their trade will sometimes neglect their own health and safety. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As an apprentice plasterer back in the mid...

Water Resistive Barrier coatings.(the FINISHLINE)
April 1, 2007... The code requirements for the use of EIFS over moisture-sensitive substrates like wood include adding the capability for the EIFS to drain. This added capability results in an EIFS product type that is commonly known as EIFS with Drainage,...

Brace yourself.(all things GYPSUM)
April 1, 2007... In Roman mythology, Janus was the god of gates, doors, doorways, beginnings and endings. Since he was typically used to symbolize change and transition, he was often depicted with faces looking in two directions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Say uncle.(the GREEN thumb)
April 1, 2007... In November 2005, Dow BioProducts Division of Dow Products Canada announced it would stop producing its popular Woodstalk straw-based composite panel. This announcement came as a great surprise and shock to many architects, specifiers and...

Before or after?(all in AGREEMENT)
April 1, 2007... A man paid $3 million to have his yard landscaped. Actually, it would have only cost him $2 million if the owner would have let the landscape contractor install the irrigation system before all the landscape was in. The owner wanted all the...

How to find & keep good people, Part 2.(smart BUSINESS)
April 1, 2007... Last month, I introduced some key ideas about trade recruitment and training from my friend Al Levi, who heads Appleseed Business, Inc. (www.appleseedbusiness.com). A key component of last month's article was the notion that it's not hard to...

Rock off, rock on.(adventures in DRYWALL)
April 1, 2007... Dec. 8 was a blustery day in Philadelphia. We had dodged more than one nor'easter up to that point, and were enjoying the effects of global warming, so when a friendly competition between three friends materialized into the Rock-Off for...

Code approved.(cracking THE CODE)
April 1, 2007... I am often asked if the product or system I am using is code approved, and how to tell if a particular product is code approved. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To make it simple, it may be best to think proprietary versus generic. Generic...

Cart wheel: Hickory Hardware.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2007... Versatile and durable, the Eagle wheel is suited for a wide range of industrial applications. The Eagle wheel's unique, patented interlocking polyurethane tread on polypropylene core allows the Eagle wheel to withstand load capacities of 600 to...

Drywall fastener: Prest-On Company.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2007... The new Framer-back fastener eliminates the need for wooden or steel backup materials at interior corners and ceilings. The framer installs the Framer-back fastener in place of wooden blocking. The drywall hanger then has the option to hard...

Walk-behind power trowels: Multiquip.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2007... Concrete finishers can now complete their jobs in less time with the new 4-blade B and J Series walk-behind power trowels from MQ/Whiteman. The trowels feature more powerful engines to generate rotor speeds of between 60 and 155 rpm. The four...

Replica stone covering: Weathered Stone.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2007... Weathered Stone is a handmade stone and leather replica covering that is only 1/32nd of an inch thick and can be adhered to practically any solid, interior space. Weathered Stone is produced on a canvas backing; the texture is primarily plaster...

Acrylic sheets: Acrilex, Inc.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2007... The Neon Lights series from Acrilex's line of Acriglas acrylic sheets is ideal for use in point of purchase displays, store fixtures, lighting and sign or lettering applications. Neon Lights sheets can be used in combination with other acrylic...

Hammer drill: Metabo Corporation.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2007... The SBE1010 Plus hammer drill features a 1/2-inch Futuro Top keyless chuck, which makes bit changes quick and easy and ensures secure bit clamping. Under extreme conditions, with Metabo's Vario Tacho Constamatic (VTC) speed stabilization, the...

Tiffany-style stained glass post caps: Maine Ornamental, LLC.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2007... The Solar Tiffany-style Post Caps include the added benefit of a solar-powered light to add an intimate glow to fences, decks and outdoor living areas and offer designer-inspired elegance and traditional post cap functionality that homeowners...

Metallic paint: Crescent Bronze.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2007... Crescent Bronze has redesigned the labels on Chromatone water-based metallic architectural and industrial coatings to ensure they "stand out" on retail store shelves. The new labels on Crescent Bronze's gallon and quart size Chromatone cans...

Horizontal dispense valve: Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2007... The product is designed for precision shot dispensing of one-component materials horizontally onto an exterior surface or into a product interior. This dispensing valve includes a standard Snuf-Bak valve nested in a hanging bracket assembly and...

Glass films: Reflectiv.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2007... These films are applicable on any type of clear glass such as windows, doors, office partitions, or glazed furniture, and provide solutions for decoration, heat reduction, privacy, safety and security, and visual communication. Reflectiv films...

Plytanium DryPly plywood: Georgia-Pacific.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2007... This new solution from Georgia-Pacific for residential builders aids in protecting subfloors before the roof and exterior walls go up during the initial stages of the construction process. Plytanium DryPly plywood, with a water-repellant...

Looking up.
April 1, 2007... Location: Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Ark. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Architect: Cromwell Architects Engineers General Contractor: Nabholz Construction Product: Infinity Perimeter Trim Manufacturer: Chicago...