Walls & Ceilings articles from April 2009

Walls & Ceilings archives from April 2009

Can one man make a difference?(up FRONT)
April 1, 2009... Meet Victor Picena, proud mem0ber and apprentice of the Carpenters Union. He was born in Los Angeles and life was not particularly good for him at first. Victor found himself in a gang and doing everything wrong to be successful and get ahead....

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 1, 2009... CALENDAR APRIL 30-5/2 AIA Moscone Center San Francisco www.aia.org MAY 8-10 NWCB Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Banff, Alberta, Canada ...

Applegate expands in western region.(TRADE NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Privately owned cellulose insulation manufacturer Applegate Insulation has expanded with the purchase of a factory in Penrose, Colo. The company has been manufacturing cellulose insulation since 1978, with seven facilities in Michigan, Georgia,...

After months of speculation, EIMA and AWCI partner.(TRADE NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Since the dialogue began last year, the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry and the EIFS Industry Members Association have now partnered effective March 1. According to a press release sent from AWCI/EIMA, the retirement of EIMA's...

Dryvit finish selected for NAHB home project.(TRADE NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Dryvit's Mojave E finish was selected to be featured on the National Association of Homebuilders New American Home completed not far from where the 2009 International Builders' Show was held in Las Vegas. "We are exceptionally pleased that...

Ndrexpo offers business opportunities.(TRADE NEWS)
April 1, 2009... The National Disaster Reconstruction Conference & Expo announced registration for its educational programs is now available by visiting www.ndrexpo.com. The conference, which takes place June 17-18 in New Orleans, features experts who will...

Shotcrete papers released by ASA.(TRADE NEWS)
April 1, 2009... The American Shotcrete Association has announced the release of a 424-page hard cover book, "Shotcrete-A Compilation of Papers." The book is a collection of papers concerning Shotcrete, authored by Dudley R. "Rusty" Morgan, PhD, PEng, FACI,...

Simonton Windows has hired Mike Petersen as the company's vice president, finance.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... Simonton Windows has hired Mike Petersen as the company's vice president, finance. The company has promoted Mark Wherry to the position of vice president, manufacturing. Gary Pember has been named vice president of marketing with Simonton.

Robert Sly.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... Group Goetz Architects announced that Robert Sly has rejoined its team as associate principal and studio director of GGA's commercial design practice.

The National One Coat Stucco Association elected new officers in at February's meeting, held in Las Vegas.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... The National One Coat Stucco Association elected new officers in at February's meeting, held in Las Vegas. George Adams, of EZ Wall Premix Co. Inc. of Dallas, was elected the 2009 President. He succeeds Ben Garcia of Expo Stucco Products,...

Newly elected directors were Mike Griffin, Gary Alexander and John McCroan.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... Newly elected Directors were Mike Griffin, Gary Alexander and John McCroan. Also continuing to serve as officers of the association for a one-year term were Peter Daechsel and Drake Nelson.

Spackle.(Cartoon)
April 1, 2009... THeY WANT TO KNOW IF We've HeARD OF A SHOW CAlleD "TRADING SPACeS". [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Fuel and Nail Combo Packs.(Fasteners and Fastening Tools)
April 1, 2009... PASLODE The company is now packaging the fuel cartridge for its new Cordless Framing Nailer Model CF-325 with the nails. The Fuel + Nail Combo Packs for model come in cartons of one fuel cartridge plus 1,000 nails or three fuel cartridges...

Ceiling Fastening System.(Fasteners and Fastening Tools)
April 1, 2009... HILTI The Hilti DX 351-CT Ceiling Fastening System offers reliable installation of ceiling panels and electrical fixtures. Craftsmen in the interior finishing and electrical trades can use the DX 351-CT to install ceiling wires and clips...

Lightweight Screw Gun.(Fasteners and Fastening Tools)
April 1, 2009... PAM FASTENING TECHNOLOGY The lightweight, easy-to-use PC-12 Cordless Screw Gun is or professional remodelers and contractors for a variety of drywall, assembly and numerous other applications. With a two-piece ergonomic design, the screw...

Round Head Framing Nailer system.(Fasteners and Fastening Tools)
April 1, 2009... DUO-FAST CONSTRUCTION INTRODUCES The new Duo-Fast Construction 20[degrees] Round Head Framing Nailer, Model DF350S is a durable and productive pneumatic framing nailer now on the market. It works best as a "system" with the company's...

Overhead anchor.(Fasteners and Fastening Tools)
April 1, 2009... POWERS FASTENERS INC. The company's new patented proprietary anchor the Snake +--one of the industry's first mechanical anchors to meet the new International Building Code--is simply set into a drilled hole and then tightened with an...

Auto-feed washer/screw system.(Fasteners and Fastening Tools)
April 1, 2009... TYREX LLC The company has developed a new system for auto-feed fastening of washers to steel studs where screws are required. The system incorporates a nosepiece that attaches to an existing Tyrex auto-feed screwgun, allowing the user to...

Acoustical toggle.(Fasteners and Fastening Tools)
April 1, 2009... GRABBER The SpringShot acoustical toggle bolt's design makes it easier to install toggle bolts. Just prepare an opening, insert the toggle and adjust if needed, no more fiddling with adjusting nuts. The SpringShot's self-centering washer...

Auto-feed screw drive.(Fasteners and Fastening Tools)
April 1, 2009... SIMPSON STRONG-TIE The Quik Drive PROPP150G2 tool is an auto-feed screw driving system that is designed for standing-seam metal roofing. The tool cuts fastener installation time in half, the company said in a press release. The fastener...

Auto focus: Michigan-based drywall contractors plow through rooms using a state-of-art finishing system.
April 1, 2009... Right now, subcontractors may not have the means to make huge investments in products they want, let alone need. But they may not have to. Several manufacturers are targeting rental yards to purchase more expensive tools and equipment that the...

Conversion hand taping to automatic taping and finishing tools: one industry professional makes the case why switching over to automatic taping tools will save time and labor for contractors.
April 1, 2009... For years, drywall contractors and finishers have debated the best way to finish drywall, using either automatic taping and finishing tools or hand finishing methods. Drywall finishing by its very nature is a craft. Most finishers and...

The wire: technology can be used to help weather the economic downturn in the current climate.
April 1, 2009... Too often the construction industry will implement technology in the "back office" but overlook efficiencies that can generate cash flow and reduce costs on the job site. The net income of the top contractors in the U.S. is as much as 25...

Air barrier systems: an efficient, sustainable solution to air flow problems: an overview on how air flow works, how to understand it and control it.(HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDING ENVELOPE SPECIAL SECTION)
April 1, 2009... Restricting the flow of air against or through a building is an important step to ensure better energy efficiency and occupant comfort, especially in the coldest and warmest months of the year. For instance, in winter, the leakage of warm air...

Pushing the envelope: creating high-performance building envelopes requires an integrated design approach.(HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDING ENVELOPE SPECIAL SECTION)
April 1, 2009... A building envelope separates the inside from the outside, but it can do much more than that. A building envelope should not only look good, it also needs to perform well by acting as a durable air and moisture barrier, providing potential...

Insulation today and tomorrow: manufacturers present their latest green and sustainable insulation products, and report how these will perform in a dismal economic climate and beyond.(HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDING ENVELOPE SPECIAL SECTION)
April 1, 2009... For its annual High Performance Building Envelope Special Section this year, the editors of Environmental Design + Construction and Walls & Ceilings sought to profile a handful of insulation producer's latest products. Spanning from cellulose,...

EIFS maintenance kit.(THE FINISH LINE)
April 1, 2009... I'm frequently asked to look at existing EIFS projects to assess their condition (as in a house sale) or to determine what's causing some problem (as in the case of water leaks). A thorough analysis often requires cutting into the wall to see...

Fire protection without a fire test.(all things GYPSUM)
April 1, 2009... We use a significant amount of space in this column to hammer home the axiom that fire-rated systems must be constructed in accordance with an appropriate fire test. In so doing, we have conveniently ignored discussing a handful of related...

How to hang on to your job.(smart BUSINESS)
April 1, 2009... Many of you reading this own your company, so you don't have to worry about being laid off, except in the sense of being put out of work by going bankrupt in a miserable economy. The marketplace is everyone's ultimate boss, at least for those...

Rethinking cement: greener, cheaper, better.(straight GREEN)
April 1, 2009... It is generally accepted that for each ton of cement manufactured, one ton of carbon dioxide is discharged into the atmosphere. An average cubic yard of concrete contains 500 to 700 pounds of cement, which equals 500 to 700 pounds of...

Vivaldi Venetian Plaster system.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... OLEA SPECIALTY PRODUCTS Olea Specialty Products introduces the Vivaldi Venetian Plaster system by La Calce Del Brenta to North America. This easy-to-use system features more than 200 colors, a beautiful color catalog and "Stucky" Venetian...

Wall & Ceiling Panels Moisture & corrosion proof panels.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... EXTRUTECH PLASTICS INC. Offers Moisture Proof Wall & Ceiling Panels for use on Porches, Swimming Pool Rooms. Perfect for Non-Food Contact Surfaces in the Food Processing, and Bottling Plants. P3000 Beaded Panels (shown on top) and P1300...

Faux Wood ceiling beams by Outwater.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS BY OUTWATER Now you can easily and economically recreate the idyllic look afforded by authentic, aged, hand-hewn oak beams with Outwater's high-density polyurethane Faux Wood Beams. Not only lightweight and sturdy,...

Portable heat wave fes-series.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... FOSTORIA INDUSTRIES INC. Fostoria's "Heat Wave" Heater is becoming one of the top choices for construction companies throughout the USA. The Heat Wave can raise the temperature 40 degrees F in a building from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet at...

Deflection clip.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... FLEX-ABILITY CONCEPTS The Three Legged Dog deflection clip by Flex-Ability Concepts eliminates fumbling or dropped clips. Slide the clip onto the top end of the stud. With the clip attached, raise the stud into the deep-leg track and snap...

Commercial coatings.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... QUIKSPRAY INC. Quikspray Inc. is celebrating 50 years of business in the commercial coatings industry. The company manufactures application equipment (The Carrousel Pump line) and mixing equipment (Quikstir Mixers) that are distributed...

Unload drywall without tethering.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... ADAPA INC. Leaning out an opening to reach for sheets of drywall can be a concern to you and OSHA. The easy-to-install DrywallGATE assists in unloading drywall, without tethering. It incorporates a oneway barrier gate. Drywall glides into...

Updated Web site.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)(Website overview)
April 1, 2009... APLA-TECH INC. Apla-Tech Inc., manufacturer of Continuous Flow and Pneumatic "air" drywall finishing tools, welcomes you to review our new Web site page. Watch streaming videos of drywall taping and finishing tools at our job sites. Review...

Improved water barrier.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... MASTER WALL Rollershield is a fluid-applied water barrier designed for use over wood, masonry and approved gypsum substrates. Unlike sheet goods, Rollershield offers 100 percent protection with no taping or rattling in the wind....

Journeyman Finish from Total Wall, America's EIFS & stucco company!(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... TOTAL WALL The only Acrylic Siliconized Finish with Elastomeric Flexible Properties on the market today at your everyday regular price for a standard acrylic. What's the secret? Superior product chemistry and over 30 years of experience...

New and improved Rapid Deco L5.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA The product features an improvement to Lafarge's patented factory applied Level 5 skim coat technology. This new technology, perfected in Europe, provides a smoother, slicker surface coating which is pre-applied to...

Curved wall track.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... TSN--THE STEEL NETWORK The Steel Network's CircleTrak provides installers with a simplified and efficient curved wall track. CircleTrak is easily shaped by hand, requires no customized tools or hammers, and its unique strap design...

Maximize your outside 90s.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... STRUCTUS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES NO-COAT outperforms metal, plastic, and paper faced metal bead in labor and material savings, durability and long-term performance. Use ULTRA-TRIM on your outside 90s for easy installations and straight,...

New super 2009 catalog.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... DEMAND PRODUCTS INC. The company's New Super Catalog features great items for 2009: * Weather Out Window & Door Flashing * Green Gobler * Foam Waste Recycler * BigMax * 15 and 60 EIFS Pumps * Float Private Label...

Fully automatic, power adjustable tool.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2009... POWERS FASTENERS The PA351 is a lightweight, heavy-duty fully automatic powder actuated tool with 10-pin strip fastener magazine for high volume applications. This tool fastens up to 700 nails per hour for increased productivity. It...

Cordless saw.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2009... ROTOZIP/BOSCH The Cordless CR18L is a lithium-ion cordless spiral saw. At 30,000 RPMs, the tool's power, speed and lightweight body allow users high performance cutting, paired with advanced lithium-ion technology, enhances productivity...

Flexible trims and moldings.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2009... ZaGo The company is expanding its product offering and introducing a new line of decorative flexible trims and mouldings to meet the needs of today's residential, design and building marketplace. These products provide the look of carved...

Rainscreen.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2009... BENJAMIN OBDYKE INC. The company has renamed Mortairvent as Home Slicker Stone & Stucco and incorporated it into the Home Slicker family of products. The renamed product alleviates moisture problems specifically in stone, stucco, and...

Stucco Level Coat.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2009... PAREX ParexLahabra announced the launch of Stucco Level Coat. The new product is used to embed mesh into the level coat to reduce cracking, which is required for use with the Parex Krak-Shield stucco assemblies. Stucco Level Coat can be...

Brochure on coating.(the TOOLBOX)
April 1, 2009... DRYVIT Touting the performance, design and environmental benefits of its new Reflectit coating, Dryvit has released a new brochure that outlines the numerous advantages of the new shiny, reflective, pearlescent coating for design...