Walls & Ceilings articles from February 2001

Walls & Ceilings archives from February 2001

This is Walls & Ceilings.
February 1, 2001... My girlfriend Lee was complaining to me the other day that her family constantly lumps her into a dual identity with her wayward identical-twin sister. The most thoughtful person about sending cards and remembering occasions, Lee suffers...

USG to Cease Manufacturing Exterior Finish Products.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... USG Corp. announced it will discontinue the manufacture, promotion and sales of its entire line of exterior finish products used in water-managed, direct-applied exterior finish systems and water-managed EIFS on April 1. The company will...

Johns Manville to purchase Skloplast.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Johns Manville announced an agreement to acquire Skloplast A.S., a manufacturing company located in Trnava, Slovakia. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close during the first quarter of...

Lafarge completes merger with Warren Paving & Materials.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2001... Lafarge Corp. has completed a CDN $400 million merger with The Warren Paving & Materials Group Ltd. after receiving necessary approvals from the Competition Bureau of Canada. As part of an agreement reached with the Bureau, Lafarge will divest...

DeWalt buys Emglo.(DeWalt Industrial Tools and Accessories)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2001... DeWalt Industrial Tools and Accessories has purchased the Emglo air compressor company from Stonewood Capital Management Inc. for an undisclosed amount.

Saint-Gobain acquires Swiss companies and Ecophon CertainTeed achieves UL status.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Decoustics Ltd., through its parent company Ecophon AB of Sweden, has acquired the Swiss companies Lignoform Benken AG and Lignoform Produktions-und Vertriebs AG from Petroplast Holding AG. Decoustics and Ecophon are subsidiaries of...

Georgia Pacific expands distribution.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Georgia-Pacific is expanding distribution of the Savannah designer shingle. Originally available only in the Southeast, it will now be distributed in parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Baltimore Contractors now employee owned.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Employees of Baltimore Contractors in Maryland have acquired ownership and management of the company. Leonard Frenkil, son of founder Victor Frenkil, orchestrated the employee buyout, fulfilling his late father's wish to have his employees...

PEOPLE.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The Portland Cement Association's Board elected Robert Rayner to a one-year term as chairman. Marlite announced several new appointments for its management team. Don Froelich has been named senior vice president of finance and...

The Winning Score.(Rydan General Construction)(ArcusStone)
February 1, 2001... A Bay-area residential contractor and his crew find unusual exterior plaster products give them the home team advantage. Some of the best work in the walls and ceilings industry is that which doesn't draw attention to itself: a smooth wall,...

Window Dressing.
February 1, 2001... Inspections and the use of a few products during EIFS installations can make for a leak-free product. Consider the basic window. Not the hotel type, but the one you would build for your kids' tree fort. A four-piece frame, some Plexiglas...

Stucco Forever.
February 1, 2001... A new document produced by CLAPCA attempts to offer the last word on moisture intrusion. The Carolinas Lathing and Plastering Contractors Association began with a small group of plastering contractors during what was, without question, the...

Scoop is Better Than a Hawk.(trowel by Demand Products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The Baltic Scoop really is better than using a hawk. When we first put the Baltic Scoop in our catalog, we were told it is one of the hottest items used by European trowel experts. We had our doubts, but apparently they are right. When...

Sunshine State Stucco.(Tampa, Florida, shopping centers)
February 1, 2001... Two Tampa, Fla., shopping areas with completely different looks demonstrate the versatility of EIFS. Sometimes, the choice of construction mate Pals is made for you simply by the limitations of the architectural decor at hand. The...

Re-surface--With a Purpose!(Brief Article)(Column)
February 1, 2001... I wanted to illustrate with the use of pictures some of the "doors that are opened" when using plaster. This article will set the tone for the rest of the year. I'm including in this column two projects I've been on recently to illustrate some...

Leaky EIFS: Coatings and Primers.
February 1, 2001... One of the constant comments that you hear about EIFS is that "it" is leaking. The "it," in this case, is the EIFS itself. In the more than 20 years I've spent dealing with the technical aspects of EIFS, I can count on my hands the number of...

Referencing Techniques: Color Coding for Reference Purposes.
February 1, 2001... For our continuing discussion of referencing techniques, this month's subject, color coding for reference purposes, could not have come at a better time. Currently, I am working on a very large and complex project that lends itself in every way...

What if the Party Ends?(construction industry and business cycles)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The construction industry has been living a charmed life for most of the 1990s and continuing through last year. Never in my all-too-lengthy life span has our country witnessed such sustained prosperity. For most of the last decade, even people...

Demand's Hot Knife is Best.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Demand Products originated the Hot Knife[TM]. Most of the hot wire cutting tools we use today came from ideas that began with Demand Products. The original and still the best! The most popular 4 1/2" capacity Hot Knife in the world -- and...

Flushing Out Plumbing Noise.
February 1, 2001... Historically, in residential and especially in multi-dwelling construction, plumbing noise has been a major detraction. While in single-family homes, dishwashers, showers and laundry can be scheduled so as not to interfere with quiet dinners...

Goofing Off for Fun and Profit.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... As we stumble through our daily routines, most of us rarely look for something out of the ordinary. When was the last time you were picking up supplies and actually took a few minutes to walk the aisles and check out the new products? Then...

Adjustable nailer.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Paslode The 16-gauge 3250 Pneumatic Trim/Finish Nailer features an adjustable depth-of-drive mechanism that provides control of nail depth in hard or soft wood without the use of a wrench. Other features include a quick-clear nose to free...

Utility saw.(Marshalltown Trowel Co.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Marshalltown Trowel Co. The saw has a soft-grip handle with hand protection and thumb rest. The tempered high-carbon steel blade comes with a beveled point and penetrates drywall easily. The Rock Warrior cuts in both directions. Although...

Bump switch.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... DeWalt The DW660 Heavy-Duty Cut-Out Tool is a tool-free bit changing system that allows locking the spindle and swapping bits without a wrench. Using an industrial-grade 5-amp motor, it produces 30,000 rpms and 25 percent more power,...

Brad nailer.(Senco)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Senco The FinishPro 25 Brad Nailer from the company allows the user to drive bards into hard woods and moldings by adjusting the power adjustment built into the tool. It improves on the features of the Senco SLP20 by firing a larger...

Rotary hammer.(Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... Milwaukee Electric Tool The 7/8-inch SDS Rotary Hammers are available as a Pistol Grip (5366-21), as a D-Handle (5368-21) or as a D-Handle Kit (5368-22). All models are designed for durability and reliable performance in demanding...

Blade snip.(First Choice Tool Company)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... First Choice Tool Co. The company's Model M1200 Replaceable Blade Snip uses magnesium alloy for great strength and low weight. The M1200 has a length of 12 inches and features a 3 1/2-inch length of cut. Complete with its carbon steel...

Miter saw.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... Ryobi With this saw, the company uses a manufacturing process to produce a lightweight aluminum base and fence with diamond-cut smooth surfaces. The TS1300DX features a 14-amp all-ball bearing motor that runs at 5,000 rpm, an electric...

Utility knife.(Hyde Tools)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... Hyde Tools The company presents the Maxxgrip angle head utility knife, engineered for leverage, grip and quality. The knife accepts all standard utility knife blades. An ergo-engineered design with handle molded to fit the fist and soft...

Digital printing camera.(Olympus Incorporated, Polaroid Corporation)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... Olympus Inc./Polaroid Corp. The camera provides contractors and project managers with a portable image solution that allows them to produce digital instant prints without the use of computers. The C-211 ZOOM is ideal for contractors who...

Spray pump.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Apla -Tech This 15-gallon pump not only fills all drywall-finishing tools (mechanical or pneumatic) but also allows one to spray a variety of texture applications as in orange peel, splatter, etc. Order either 25- or 50-inch material/air...

Fire signs.(Firewall Indicators Co.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Firewall Indicators Co. One of the most important aspects of firewall indicators is readability. The triangular design makes this sign easy to view from any direction with a neat, clean appearance. The indicators have a simple...

Sound management foam.(Dow Chemical Co.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Dow The company offers the Quash FR1000 and FR2000--polyolefin-based foams that provide sound absorption performance, while helping to inhibit accidental ignition from high heat or small fire sources. The products provide an alternative to...

Finish an Arched Doorway in Minutes.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... This month's Tech Tip is supplied by Trim-Tex. Fast Cap is a new one-piece way to finish arched doorways. It is available in an 18-foot length, allowing you to finish a full arched door without any seams. Two lengths are rolled in a box. It...

Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Year founded: 1950 Purpose or mission statement: To provide quality education, networking opportunities and a forum for communication among its members. CISCA President: Claude Amerson Board members, titles: Tom Jacobson,...