Walls & Ceilings articles from February 2008

Walls & Ceilings archives from February 2008

Urban legends.(up FRONT)
February 1, 2008... Have you ever wondered why some ideas become part of the popular worldview in our culture and others fail? Truth rarely has anything to do with it. One example is the notion that humans use less than 10 percent of their brain. ...

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 1, 2008... MARCH 10-14 AGC ANNUAL CONVENTION Las Vegas www.agc.org 11-15 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Las Vegas www.conexpoconagg.com 24-28 AWCI CONVENTION Las Vegas www.awci.org 24-28 CISCA...

STO unveils new storm-proof wall.(INDUSTRY WIRE)
February 1, 2008... Sto Corp. has produced StoTherm Storm Systems, a high-impact EIFS cladding designed for coastal areas vulnerable to damage from hurricane-strength winds. More than 25 hurricanes have struck coastal regions of the United States since...

Construction forecast: 5.8 % growth in 2008.(TRADENEWS)
February 1, 2008... Construction in the United States should see about 5.8 percent growth in 2008, with monumental expansion by 58 percent in the "green building" category, according to FMI, which has published annual construction forecasts since 1977. FMI is...

Oak ridge releases more data on EIFS.(TRADENEWS)
February 1, 2008... New test data showing that EIFS outperform brick and stucco both in moisture absorption tests and thermal efficiency tests were released recently by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The multi-year...

W&C columnist starts new Latino web site.(TRADENEWS)(Website overview)
February 1, 2008... Walls & Ceilings columnist Ricardo Gonzalez has created a new Web site designed to deal with issues relating to Latinos in the business world. Gonzalez's column is titled, "Working With Hispanics" and is published every other month. The Web...

Online calculator helps choose lift truck types.(TRADENEWS)
February 1, 2008... Trucktruth.com, an online resource for the lift truck industry, has launched an online calculator that compares the cost of owning and operating an internal combustion engine (IC) lift truck fleet to that of a similar fleet of electric trucks....

Veteran plasterer named director for Firmolux.(TRADENEWS)
February 1, 2008... Long-time Sarasota, Fla., plasterer Kevin Walsh has been named director of worldwide application services and product education for FirmoLux, LLC, a worldwide supplier of "fine Italian plasters" commonly known as Venetian Plaster. Walsh...

Arch Aluminum & Glass acquires Trulite Industries.(TRADENEWS)
February 1, 2008... Arch Aluminum & Glass Co. Inc. has acquired Trulite Industries Ltd., one of Canada's largest fabricators of large-scale insulated, tempered, spandrel, and screen printed glass, as well as a distributor of flat glass. Arch Aluminum & Glass,...

Spackle.(Cartoon)
February 1, 2008... I'M SICK OF LIVING ON THE TOP FLOOR. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Laser range meter.(Lasers)
February 1, 2008... HILT The new laser range meters are available with an accuracy of 1/25 inch, and can measure distances from 2 inches to 650 feet. The PD 42 takes accurate measurements even in hard-to-reach areas and outdoors in bright light conditions. It...

Clip-on marking laser.(Lasers)
February 1, 2008... KAPRO This laser is designed for professional carpenters and drywall contractors. It fits on all standard drywall, plywood, and composition boards, with a clip-on spring grip. It is designed so that one can slide the Prolaser T-Square on...

Distance laser.(Lasers)
February 1, 2008... AGATEC CONSTRUCTION LASERS The PL60 measures length, width, and height from any reference point, and calculates area and volume. The user aims, presses a button, and instantly has a measurement. It can also be used in tracking mode for...

Rotary laser package.(Lasers)
February 1, 2008... PLS PACIFIC LASER SYSTEMS The new HVR 500 G green beam rotary laser package is designed primarily for interior layout of ceilings and dry-wall construction. The green beam is designed to be easy to see at both close range and mid range for...

Laser mount accessory.(Lasers)
February 1, 2008... CST/BERGER The XT-Mount is a two-piece adjustable multi-mount accessory with heavy-duty quick spring-clamp attachment as well as a magnetic attachment designed for indoor leveling and alignment jobs. Built-in industrial strength magnets...

A lasting impression: aesthetics and sustainability are key factors in Dartmouth's choice of ceilings for new facility.
February 1, 2008... One of the first nine colleges in the United States to be founded before the American Revolution, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., has been part of the nation's higher education landscape since 1769. With such a long and esteemed history,...

The steel solution: engineered steel wall panels help control costs and speed up installation time on the job site.
February 1, 2008... Many factors affect the construction market today, from prices on raw commodities such as wood and steel, to the sometimes fluctuating job-site labor rates. Controlling these costs, and decreasing installation time is vital to the success of...

Tin's new look: today, contractors have many ways to give owners, designers and architects what they want--the aged look of Victorian tin right out of the box.
February 1, 2008... There's a reason why tin is all the rage. On the factory floor, powder coating, hand painting and thermoforming have cut decades off nature's way of creating pewter. Tin can be "aged" right away, which inevitably made it poised for a comeback....

W&C 2008 trade show directory - associations.(Directory)
February 1, 2008... Acoustical Society of America 2 Huntington Quadrangle, Ste. NO 1, Melville, NY 11747-4502 (516) 576-2360 Fax: (516) 576-2377 asa@aip.org asa.aip.org/index.html American Institute of Architects (AIA) 1735 New York...

W&C 2008 trade show directory - manufacturers.(Directory)
February 1, 2008... aa-abbingdon affiliates inc. 2149 Utica Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11234 (718) 258-8333 Fax: (718) 338-2739 info@abbingdon.com www.abbingdon.com Forty-one original Victorian and art deco ceiling and wall patterns. Nail up or lay...

Building types.(cracking THE CODE)
February 1, 2008... Q: I was told I had to put fire-treated plywood on a building because the building has gone from a Type V to a Type III building. What does Type ill mean and how many types are there and how would I know what type I am working on? ...

Redux: The Meaning of Fire Resistance Ratings.(all things GYPSUM)
February 1, 2008... Note: Occasionally we create an article that never seems to lose its applicability. Such is one that my predecessor, Jerry Walker, originally wrote back in 2000, The Meaning of Fire Resistance Ratings. Of all the articles we have contributed to...

Things not to do with EIFS.(the FINISH LINE)
February 1, 2008... In my 30-plus years of working with EIFS, I've seen some pretty crazy things done with this product. Part of this zeal to experiment with EIFS' capabilities is that EIFS is such a versatile and enjoyable product to work with, that it's fun to...

Dial 'S' for sustainability - part one.(the GREEN thumb)
February 1, 2008... What's in a name you might ask? More than you think when the topic of discussion is Sustainability. Terms such as ''building green," "environmentally preferable/responsible," etc., are synonymous with sustainable construction. But when we dig...

Innovation.(all in AGREEMENT)
February 1, 2008... People are innovative, not businesses. Innovators are people who come up with "new ideas, methods or devices" which end up replacing less effective ideas, methods or devices. The Internet, email, and the assembly line are examples of innovative...

Time for a manners check.(smart BUSINESS)
February 1, 2008... The late 1990s were the best times ever for the airline industry. Seats were packed elbow-to-elbow and the airlines made more money than ever before. United airlines, then the nation's biggest carrier, saw its stock price jet to more than $125...

Steel, Deluxe Style.(adventures in DRYWALL)
February 1, 2008... Readers of AID know that this reporter is a big fan of new technology. I am also becoming much more mindful of the planet I live on. My focus much of the time is now on how technologies--past, present and future--are affecting this wonderful...

Texture sprayer.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... APLA-TECH, INC. Apla-Tech introduces its inexpensive Jr. Pump that can drop into a 55-gallon drum to spray all drywall textures. With a lightweight design (26 lbs.), 35-gallon-per-minute flow rating and detachable long siphon tube, loading...

Hilti GX 120 Gas-Driven Fastening System.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... HILTI, INC. The Hilti GX 120 Gas-Driven Fastening System is ruggedly built, perfectly balanced and ergonomically designed. Able to drive 750 nails with a single gas can, the GX 120 has no battery to charge, the world's first-ever LED gas...

New 25th Anniversary Catalog!(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... DEMAND PRODUCTS, INC. Our 25th Anniversary. Our fantastic loyal customers made it happen. For 2008 we offer: New Foam Cutting, Coating and Foam Recycling Machines, Drywall Tools, Polyurethane Planer, Water Based Form Adhesive, and Much...

Viperstud steel drywall framing system.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... MARINO/WARE The ViperStud System is reinforced with ViperRib technology so it is stronger, stiffer and less prone to high shoulders when finishing. Its flat steel design works interchangeably with the conventional framing components you're...

Deflection clip.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... 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...

20 Years ... building a culture of excellence.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... MASTER WALL INC. Master Wall Inc.'s "Top Dog" brochure celebrates our 20th year in business, our customer focus, and our growth from humble beginnings to one of the fastest growing EIFS & stucco manufacturers in the country. As one of the...

Total Flash - superior moisture protection.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... TOTAL WALL Total Flash is an extremely flexible, rubberized, weather resistant material that provides an alternative to the use of weatherproofing tapes in systems requiring the use of a secondary moisture barrier. When used with...

Lafarge Mold Defense drywall products.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... LAFARGE Lafarge introduces an improved line of Mold Defense drywall products. Designed for use in interior wall and ceiling applications, Mold Defense protects against mold, mildew and now offers the added benefit of moisture resistance....

Quikstix Soffit System.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... ARMSTRONG Reduce time and labor installing drop soffits and bulkheads with the new QuikStix Soffit System from Armstrong. This new time and money-saving installation system features knockouts at 6-inch or 8-inch centers to reduce cutting...

The on center ProfitBuilding suite.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... ON CENTER SOFTWARE, INC. The On Center ProfitBuilding Suite of takeoff, estimating, and production tracking software offers innovative and practical solutions for construction industry professionals working across a broad range of trades....

Domes by Outwater.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS BY OUTWATER Outwater's new lines of Shallow Decorative Polymer Domes, Fiberglass Round and Elliptical shaped Domes, and Domes with Integrated Light Coves were designed to accommodate otherwise insurmountable...

Putzmeister 18 hp pump.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... PUTZMEISTER AMERICA INC. Primarily used for outside plaster and stucco, the compact yet powerful Putzmeister S5 GH 18 hp gas version features a new hydraulic drive technology. The technology offers the ease of fully variable volume output...

Easy life panels.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... EXTRUTECH PLASTICS INC. Extrutech offers maintenance free, moisture proof, Beaded Panel to be used in remodeling or new construction projects. Use as wainscoting in your kitchen, bath or family room. Looks great as a ceiling in your...

Channel bender.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... THE NATHAN KIMMEL CO. The perfect tool for on-site contouring of CRC - Bends 20- and 16-gauge CRC - Accepts 1/2- to 4-inch-wide channel - Heavy-duty all-steel construction - Built-in index for repeatable bends - Made...

90-Degree corners.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... CAREFREE CORNERS Continuous Corners, Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes corners for use with plaster sill screeds and J-weep products. They are manufactured in both round and square designs and eliminate costly repairs as well as...

ZipWall 4 pack plus.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... ZIPWALL Lightweight and simple, the ZipWall barrier system uses plastic sheeting or canvas to contain messy areas on any job site. Goes up in minutes with no tape, no ladders and no marred ceilings. Our new 4 Pack Plus is a great way to...

Drill it, drive it and forget it!(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... POWERS FASTENERS Powers Fasteners' introduces the new Snake overhead anchor. The Snake anchor combines the holding strength of a traditional Wedge-Bolt anchor with the aesthetic advantages of a flush ceiling mount. Easily installed...

Portable Heat Wave fes-series.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... 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...

Vivaldi Venetian Plaster system.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... 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...

Commercial coatings.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... 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...

Structural laminate drywall corners.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2008... STRUCTUS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES NO-COAT's tapered corner design saves up to 50 percent of mud, so you can box three times more NO-COAT corners than metal corner bead without needing to refill. Watch top contractors Barton Malow, Troy Metal...

12-volt sub-compact driver.(the TOOLBOX)
February 1, 2008... MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL Delivering 100-in/lbs. of torque in a compact, lightweight package weighing only two pounds, the new professional-grade 12-volt Sub-Compact Driver is powerful enough to drive 130 3-inch screws on a single battery...

Decorative finishes.(the TOOLBOX)
February 1, 2008... LAHABRA STUCCO This decorative line is comprised of four premier finishes: Venetian Plaster, Aged Limestone, Stucco d'Raffinato and Tuscan Stucco, all providing distinctive texture, color and design options for interior and exterior...

Decorative wall finishes.(the TOOLBOX)
February 1, 2008... ARMOURCOLOR A new division of the Armourcoat Group, ArmourColor presents a range of hard-wearing paint finishes. Designed for use by painters and decorators, these finishes offer a seamless design alternative to wallpaper and vinyl wall...

Spray-applied polyurethane foam.(the TOOLBOX)
February 1, 2008... BASF POLYURETHANE FOAM ENTERPRISES LLC The WALLTITE closed-cell, spray-applied polyurethane foam insulating air barrier system is designed to maximize energy efficiency, durability, indoor air quality and environmental stewardship....

Fabric stilt covers.(the TOOLBOX)
February 1, 2008... STILT-GUARD Construction materials such as plaster and compound can dramatically reduce the life of stilts and their parts. Stilt-Guards, made of 100-percent breathable nylon, are designed for trades-people tired of having to replace...

Glass railing system.(the TOOLBOX)
February 1, 2008... FALCON RAILING MFG. LTD. The company that manufactures ladders and scaffold products introduces the Falcon Patented Topless/Bottomless 10 mm Glass System. The system can be installed on any shape deck. The patented posts contain a rotating...

Quick-Change Hole Saw System.(the TOOLBOX)
February 1, 2008... BOSCH POWER TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES The new Quick Change Hole Saw System is designed for convenience and versatility. Bosch's quick change adapter nuts and mandrels work with almost any manufacturer's hole saw cups. Professionals can find...

Tarp fastener.(the TOOLBOX)
February 1, 2008... GRABBIT TOOL COMPANY Grabbits are two-piece units designed for easy management of tarps. They can be used to mount tarps to structures, seam multiple tarps together, or replace torn grommets. The units consist of a "dog-bone" and a sleeve...