Walls & Ceilings articles from December 2004

Walls & Ceilings archives from December 2004

If it's broken, fix it.(up FRONT)
December 1, 2004... Having just returned from our first Walls & Ceilings Business Solutions Conference, I can't help but ponder the main challenges facing the building industry. Before getting into all that, on behalf of the W & C staff, thanks to everyone who...

More options than one.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... Robin, My name is Randy Goodling and I am a third-generation plasterer. My father, at age 73, still actively plasters. While I would like to thank you for all you do to promote the art of plastering, sometimes I think that our...

Calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2004... JANUARY 2005 13-16 INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS' SHOW Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. (800) 424-5249. 17-21 WORLD OF CONCRETE Las Vegas. www.worldofconcrete.com. MARCH 15-19 CONEXPO 2005 Las...

Wallboard shipment volume announced for third quarter of 2004.(INDUSTRY WIRE)
December 1, 2004... According to statistics complied by the Gypsum Association, the United States gypsum board industry shipped a total of 8.655 billion square feet of material during the third calendar quarter (July through September) of 2004. During the same...

Dryvit to sponsor Construction Risk Management Conference.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2004... Dryvit Systems Inc. will be sponsoring the 24th Annual IRMI Construction Risk Management Conference in Orlando, Fla. The company will host a Technology Showcase at the conference facility that will take conference participants through a...

Key NFPA codes adopted to protect New Hampshire residents.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2004... New Hampshire has recently adopted two key National Fire Protection Association safety codes. The 2003 edition of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code and the 2000 edition of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code are now part of the state's set of model safety...

Metalcon 2004 has record attendance.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2004... With an attendance of 7,156, the 2004 Metalcon International reached a record with attendees. Exhibits at the show included the latest products, services, technology and peripherals from 327 major industry companies that occupied 75,000 square...

Decoplast appear on television program/announced new line/opened distribution franchises.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2004... Decoplast Systems Inc.'s two product lines, Decoplast acrylic stucco and Fresco Venetian plaster, were featured on NBC's television program "The Apprentice." The show aired on Nov. 4. The company has announced a new line of Venetian...

Contractor named Best Insulation Installer in America.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2004... The judges at the Best Installer in America have named Jorge Perez of Sierra Insulation, of Corona, Calif., the winner at its the second annual contest held at Johns Manville in Denver. The company competed among five contestants from around...

Florida Building Authority approves V Buck for statewide use.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2004... The Florida Building Authority has approved the application submitted by Vinyl Technologies Inc. for statewide use of the V Buck vinyl block-out system for homes built with insulating concrete forms. "With this approval, the process of...

Johnson Level & Tool announced alliance.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2004... Johnson Level & Tool and Fuller Tool have announced an alliance wherein Johnson Level becomes the exclusive supplier of Fuller's line of hand tools in the United States. Johnson Level will service Fuller's U.S. customers and begin selling into...

Merlex president honored.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2004... Susan VerBurg, president and CEO of Merlex Stucco and Vero, was honored with the Remarkable Women award from the National Association of Women Business Owners in October. She, along with four other fellow honorees, received their awards in...

Forecast shows $41 billion in multifamily spending in 2005.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2004... A recent forecast from Reed Business Information's Jim Haughey, RBI's construction industry economist, predicts $41.7 billion in multifamily construction spending in 2005, a dip of about 4.7 percent from the $43.8 billion spent this year....

Granite Ind.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2004... Steven Wyse has been appointed to CEO of Granite Ind.

Decoplast Systems Inc.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2004... Decoplast Systems Inc. announced the appointment of Glenn Pergament as executive director of national sales.

Sanders Saws.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2004... Sanders Saws announced the addition of Todd Forbush to its team of diamond tool and concrete cutting equipment sales staff. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

McKee Construction Co.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2004... McKee Construction Co. has been named the winner of the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association I.Q. Award for quality and best practices in metal building construction.

Spackle.
December 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

20 most requested products and literature of 2004.
December 1, 2004... For the past 12 months, the readers of Walls & Ceilings have told us what products and literature were of interest to them by filling out the reader action cards. Tallied from hundreds of entries, the following have appeared in the Product...

Show don't tell; One drywall contractor decided the best way to show what he can do is by showing what he can do: with a showroom.
December 1, 2004... What to do when there are great services to offer but the market is oblivious to their existence? For example, let's say there's a drywall company that offers a wide range of artistic applications for higher-end residential customers. Let's say...

Your excellence! The 2004 Walls & Ceilings Excellence in Design Award winners are revealed.
December 1, 2004... The W & C staff decided this year to award contractors whose work deserves recognition with the first annual Excellence in Design Awards. The four categories awarded this year are drywall, metal framing, ceilings, and ornamental/plastering. ...

The home of perception.(Cover Story)
December 1, 2004... Watch out, Suburban sprawl has been infested with guerilla architecture in the offering called Villa Vuoto. The 2,500-square-foot home that sits just outside Pittsburgh, created by Matthew Schlueb, of the Schlueb Architecture firm, is being...

National Gypsum's Hi-Impact[R] BRAND XP[TM] Wallboard: getting maximum exposure in minimum security areas.
December 1, 2004... National Gypsum's Hi-Impact[R] BRAND XP[TM] Wallboard has found a new home in the Arizona prison system. When the Arizona Department of Corrections began undertaking a 1,000-bed expansion, it wanted to create minimum-security facilities that...

What lies beneath.(PLASTER man)
December 1, 2004... Whoever said "time flies when you're having fun" couldn't have been closer to the truth. It's been an action-packed year and not just for me, from the sounds of it. This year, I have had the largest amount of correspondence from readers on...

A moving story about hurricanes.(the FINISH LINE)
December 1, 2004... I recently moved to Florida. Timing is everything and in my case, my timing was both good and bad. Just as I left Seattle, hurricanes swept through Florida, making me wonder if my new home would still be standing when I arrived. As I pulled in,...

Keep up with standards.(all things GYPSUM)
December 1, 2004... ASTM International has been publishing material standards since 1898. These standards help ensure that materials are consistent, perform as intended and are relatively uniform regardless of the number of producers of a particular material. ASTM...

Let's get more familiar (part five).(the GREEN THUMB)
December 1, 2004... In part four, we discussed the various aspects of light gauge metal framing. We began with a review of LGMF's most controversial aspect: thermal performance. The acute problem of thermal bridging associated with LGMF and remedies for it were...

Please help me.(all in AGREEMENT)
December 1, 2004... Do you deserve success or failure? Some people work hard and smart to achieve success only to risk it all on a new venture or customer. Others work hard and smart consistently while focusing on something other than success. For them, success...

What makes for a great place to work?(smart BUSINESS)
December 1, 2004... As a trade journalist for more than a quarter-century, I've visited hundreds of manufacturers, wholesalers, reps, contractors, engineering firms, associations and other types of organizations at their place of business. Usually, I can sense...

You get what you pay for.(adventures in DRYWALL)
December 1, 2004... The following column found at theonion.com, by Scott Bethke, was the fodder for this month's diatribe: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Honey, take a look at the ceiling. Notice how you can see the nails through the paint? That's water...

Portable heat wave Fes-Series.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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...

Quick dust control barrier.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... ZIPWALL ZipWall barrier system protects your customer's home or office from dust. Easy-to-use, the ZipWall system enables you to screen off your work area in minutes. No tape, no ladders and no marred ceiling. It is available in a 13-foot...

EIFS and Stucco repair.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... STUC-O-FLEX Looking for a Resolution to Exterior Wall Concerns? Stuc-O-Flex International Inc. offers Elastomeric Acrylic Finishes for direct application to most existing substrates including EIFS and Stucco. This stretchable coating...

The original drywall/wall repair patch.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... PRO PATCH SYSTEMS INC. Save time and money with our five popular sizes of patches... 2 inch by 2 inch, 4 inch by 4 inch, 6 inch by 6 inch, 8 inch by 8 inch and 12 inch by 12 inch. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Made of aluminum, they...

Winter wrapping tarps the perfect tarp for working in cold climates!(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... NATHAN KIMMEL Nathan Kimmel's winter wrapping tarps will keep in the heat and keep out the harsh winter conditions. Every Kimmel tarp is made from the highest quality material and grommets. Custom sizes are available to fit any size job....

All-Wall.com online catalog.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... ALL-WALL All-Wall.com is not just any Web site, it's the largest, most detailed, online drywall tools catalog in the World! All-Wall.com has a huge selection of the finest drywall tools, taping tool parts, and repair services. Specializing...

Al's taping tools & spray equipment.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 1980 Prices [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Al's $2,000.00 Discount on set of tools PLUS FREE Pump and other tools Call 1-800-458-7895 If you read this article, please circle number 362.

Prest-plate metal ceilings.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... AA-ABBINGDON AFFILIATES INC. This brochure features a variety of tin panel ceilings available from the company. These products include metal lay-in and nail-up panels, moldings, cornices and details, center medallions and kitchen...

Wall & Ceiling products.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... BY OUTWATER Architectural Products by Outwater Outwater's FREE 2005 Master Catalog features 40,000+ standard and innovative Wall and Ceiling decorative products including Architectural Moulding & Millwork, Decorative Metal & Polyurethane...

Need a heavier gauge?(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... FLEX-ABILITY CONCEPTS NEED A HEAVIER GAUGE? Flex-Ability Concepts introduces 16-gauge 6-inch Flex-C Trac. All the same great features of the 20-gauge product with the same 18-inch outside radius in a heavy-duty 16 gauge. The leg height on...

Commercial coatings.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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 is distributed...

Light gauge steel truss system.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... AEGIS METAL FRAMING Ultra-Span [R] Deluxe, the new, brawnier version of our Ultra-Span [R] light gauge steel truss system, offers these great benefits: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Outstanding truss stiffeners * Lower installed...

SpeedRocker 3-in-1 multi-purpose drywall cutting tool.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... C. H. HANSON CO. The C. H. Hanson has introduced SpeedRocker[TM], a new, 3-in-1 multi-purpose tool that makes cutting and shaping of drywall, acoustical tile and insulation board easier, safer and more accurate. A combination knife, saw...

Ceilings guide.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... ARMSTRONG CEILING SYSTEMS The "Commercial Ceilings Solutions Guide," a free, 273-page problem-solving reference tool for Armstrong ceilings, is available to help contractors complete jobs faster. Ideal for use both on and off the job, the...

Become a demand distributor.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... DEMAND PRODUCTS INC. If you are presently a distributor of EIFS, Stucco or AAC Products, you automatically qualify to become a distributor of Demand Products. Join our growing family. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Incentive Programs...

Rapid Deco[R] Level 5 system.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA Take Level 5 to the next level with Lafarge's new Rapid Deco [R] Level 5 skim-coated drywall and joint finishing system. The first and only proprietary Level 5 system. Rapid Deco provides a fast and simple solution...

Venetian plaster and tools.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... OLEA SPECIALTY PRODUCTS The Pavan 824/I finishing trowel and Novacolor marble-based Venetian plaster are a perfect duo for beautiful decorative finishes. Pavan trowels feature a mirror polished stainless steel blade with rounded corners...

Material handling cranes.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... PALFINGER NORTH AMERICA Palfinger North America is the world's leading manufacturer truck-mounted material handling cranes used for the delivery of gypsum board. We offer several models, which can be operated with radio remote for fast and...

Plaster finishes.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... VERO Vero is the U.S. sole distributor of Rialto authentic Italian plaster finishes for both interior and exterior wall surfaces. Whether you choose our slaked lime or resin-based finishes, we have more than 400 colors to choose from, or...

Akrotique.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... OMEGA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL Omega Products International brings the ambiance of centuries past with AkroTique old world finish. This classic European patina of smooth plaster has been admired for years and can now grace today's homes....

Crayler forklifts.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... PALFINGER NORTH AMERICA Palfinger North America is a leading manufacturer of truck-mounted forklifts. These "Next Generation of Truck-mounted Forklifts" offer the speed, power, lift capacity and maneuverability you need to deliver...

Multi-mate: the complete solution for small mixing and pumping jobs.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... STRONG MANUFACTURING [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * This compact, lightweight hydraulic mixer/pump unit, is easy to move around job site. * Its patented double-drum 2.5 cubic foot mixer is for fast, efficient mixing. * It has a...

"Waterway" stucco assembly; secondary moisture barrier with cavity drainage and Elastomeric Acrylic Finish.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... STUC-O-FLEX INTERNATIONAL INC. With increased demand for exterior cladding to enhance envelope integrity while reducing potential challenges associated with moisture. Stuc-O-Flex International, Inc. offers a modified approach to stucco....

Ready-track.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... RADIUS TRACK CORP. Hand-formable READY-TRACK is the fastest way to form any curve on the jobsite when doing light-gauge steel framing. For use with wood or steel studs, the 20-gauge READY-TRACK comes in 8- and 10-foot lengths. If you want...

Revolutionary new interior coating.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... TOTAL WALL Total Tex is a highly versatile and easy-to-use coating for interior drywall and ceilings. Total Tex combines the primer, topcoat and optional texture, all in one economical product. Total Tex is water based and can be easily...

Want to learn plastering? Now you can--with plaster man!(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... PLASTER MAN He offers "Hands On" training--customized to what you want to learn (including how to make up to $750 per day!)--for individuals at his location or for your entire crew at your location. Four new training programs now available...

Web site literature showcase.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... APLA-TECH INC. Apla-Tech Inc. manufacturers of pneumatic "air" drywall finishing tools welcomes you to review our redesigned website page. You can find information on drywall finishing tools, drywall pumps and texture sprayers, tape-on...

Contractors stick with Plaster-Weld.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... LARSEN PRODUCTS CORP. Plaster-Weld from Larsen Products Corp. is a high performance-bonding agent which prepares any structurally sound surface--including concrete, brick, block, glass, ceramic tile, wallboard and metals--to receive...

Nylon drop tarps.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... TARP ALL Nylon drop tarps provide lightweight strength. Six hundred denier white nylon is sized to fit your project needs. Typical panel sizing is 20 feet by 25 feet or longer for ease in handling. Hems are triple folded, double stitched...

54-inch drywall wall hoist.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... RAYCRAFT INC. One person can easily hoist the largest piece of drywall. Hoist drywall up an 8 to 12 foot wall in 20 seconds. Simply find the center of the drywall and place it on the sling. Crank the hoist with one hand and steady with the...

Truck rigs.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... PSI PUMPING SYSTEMS PSI's modular TRUCK RIGS give you the capability to spray multiple houses per day under any weather conditions (unlike the open, trailer mounted alternatives). It is its own self-contained environment with speed,...

Tackable & acoustical walls.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... FABRICMATE SYSTEMS INC. Fabricmate Systems' site-fabricated wall coverings cut down on maintenance and improve acoustics. Free yourself from the limitations of pre-wrapped and vinyl panels using the fabric of your choice. With its long...

18th century fox: constructed in the late 1700s, the plaster restoration for the James Brice House depended on the very best craftsmanship.(project PROFILE)
December 1, 2004... Restoring one of the most important structures in one of America's oldest cities is not a job for the faint hearted. Coincidentally, the client and contractor for restoration of Annapolis' James Brice House were one and the same: the...

Drywall screwdriver.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... RIDGID The Heavy Duty VSR Drywall Screwdriver R6000 features a 6.5-amp motor with hardened steel gears for tool longevity. The motor's drivetrain is designed and engineered to operate in extremely dusty and abusive job site conditions. The...

Stud finder and more.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... ZIRCON The CenterVision technology pinpoints the stud center with one pass. The TriScanner OneStep and MultiScanner OneStep take guesswork out of locating the best place to drill or nail into a stud. Both tools feature an ergonomic design,...

Textured panels.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS BY OUTWATER Workers can achieve the look of authentic stone, brick, natural rock, slate, garden castle or river stone, concrete, asphalt, beach sand, barnboard, driftwood, tree bark and bamboo with the company's...

Drywall sanding.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... TRIM-TEX The Radius 360 Sanding Tool allows the worker sand drywall up to three times faster than conventional methods. Its features include 9-inch diameter die cast aluminum head with wide pivot brackets that prevents flipping and the...

Hand crafted surface for countertops.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... CAESARSTONE Concetto is a quartz surface made with natural, semi-precious stones. During the manufacturing process, the semiprecious stones are imbedded into the company's quartz surfacing by hand. The company offers eight Concetto styles...

Chalk snap line.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... TAJIMA The Chalk-Rite Gear Drive "Ultra Thin" features a 0.5 mm braided line that makes a precise and uniform marking line that's less than half as thick as conventional chalk snap lines. It features a line hold and smooth gear-drive...

Insulation products.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... LIT INDUSTRIES INC. The RapidWrap heated covers and blankets can be constructed to operate with temperature capabilities from 450 to 1,200 degrees F. They can also withstand exposures of up to 1,400 degrees F. Providing insulation for...

Spray polyurethane foam system with trailer.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... GARLOCK EQUIPMENT Pacesetter 2 includes all the equipment that is needed to spray dual-component materials securely stored in a 17-feet-by-6-feet enclosed trailer. Package includes zero-maintenance pump with easy-to-use digital control...

Insulation device.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... OWENS CORNING The Inspect-R insulation density gauge is a device used to verify the R-value of the company's ProPink Complete fiberglass in a wall cavity. It is nondestructive with no insulation samples required. Just place the device...

Aviation snips.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... MIDWEST TOOL AND CUTLERY CO. The Upright Snips is a compound leverage aviation snip that improves cutting sheet metal and other materials for the contractor, tradesman and do-it-yourself user. Available in both right and left cutting...

Firestop products guide.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC. The Construction Joints Product and Application Guide offers a comprehensive guide to the industry's most complete line of firestop products and systems for head-of-wall, curtain wall, and general construction...

Mold making and casting media.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... SMOOTH-ON INC. "An Introduction to Mold Making & Casting" VHS/DVD introduces the viewer to the basics of mold making and casting. These review materials available for making a rubber mold and how to select the right mold rubber for a...

Arch set.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... IC URETHANE PRODUCTS INC. The Unique Smart Arches set consists of a high-density polyurethane foam core consisting of two halves combined to produce a complete arch. The surface is coated with drywall paper so that no new drywall...

Bracket for brick workers.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... DURAND FORMS INC. The company introduces its patent-pending BrickLedge Bracket. This bracket will allow contractors to form a brick ledge in brick or concrete without using styrofoam, lumber, treated cardboard, plastic or other costly and...

Wall repair patch.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... DAP The Wall Repair Patch and Drywall Joint Tape eliminates guesswork and simplifies repairing holes in the wall. The repair patch is a self-adhesive aluminum patch designed to repair holes up to 7 inches in diameter. The no-rust aluminum...

Fibers.(the TOOLBOX)
December 1, 2004... NYCON The new line of high-accuracy Doser fiber dispensing systems produce consistent fibered-concrete mixes. They are available in various models to accommodate any size ready-mix or precast operation. Unlike volumetric and fluid-delivery...