Walls & Ceilings articles from July 2003

Walls & Ceilings archives from July 2003

The million-dollar question. (Up Front).
July 1, 2003... OK, here is that question: If general contractors and owners have been burned in the past by choosing a low bidder over a confirmed quality contractor or sub, why does the low-bidder mentality persist? Why do honest and qualified contractors...

Letters.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... We accept the challenge Kevin, We must thank you for waking and inspiring us. Last year, you wrote an article about modular housing ("This is Not Your Father's Oldsmobile," Adventures in Drywall, W&C Feb. 2002), and how it will...

Western contractors' associations endorse I-Codes. (Trade News).
July 1, 2003... Three major Western contractors' associations voiced their backing for the International family of building codes as California and other states prepare to enter a new cycle of statewide building code adoptions. Members of the Western Wall...

Nonresidential construction to emerge as growth leader in 2004. (Trade News).
July 1, 2003... The success of the hostilities in Iraq has set the stage for stronger economic recovery and growth, according to the Spring 2003 forecast from the Portland Cement Association. Clearing economic vision points to a change in construction...

Existing-home sales still high in April, said NAR. (Trade News).
July 1, 2003... Sales of existing single-family homes rose last month and are at the fifth highest level of activity ever recorded, according to the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales rose 5.6 percent in April to a seasonally-adjusted...

Stucco Manufacturers Association offers technical information on efflorescence in three-coat stucco. (Trade News).
July 1, 2003... The Stucco Manufacturers Association announces the availability of technical information on efflorescence in Portland cement plaster finishes, or three-coat stucco. The SMA technical bulletin on efflorescence includes information on causes,...

Sto warranty protects project up to 20 years. (Trade News).(Sto Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Sto Corp. has announced the Sto Assured Performance Warranty Program, a comprehensive 10-year program designed to assure building owners that their Sto NExT cladding will be installed and perform correctly The warranty is a comprehensive...

Perry offers rebate. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Perry Manufacturing Inc. announced a sales promotion in interior scaffolding. The company offers a rebate program to all its distributors' customers. Its $20 rebate program will be available to all purchasers of a full-sized company scaffold...

CEMCO expands operations to Denver. (Trade News).
July 1, 2003... California Expanded Metals has announced the purchase of a two building complex on two acres in Denver, The facility will be used to manufacture steel framing, drywall accessories and metal lath. This is part of a long-range goal of expansion...

Hacker Industries announces new licensed applicators. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Hacker Industries Inc. announced four new certified, licensed applicators of Hacker Floor Underlayments: GypFloor Inc. of Reno, Nev.; Advanced Flooring Systems of St. John, Ind.; Highlander Gypsum Floors of New Castle, Cob.; and, Kinzler...

EDI. (People).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... EDI has announced its new officers elected for the 2003-2004 term. James Whalen has been named president; Larry Pennington Jr. has been named vice president; Ron Huffman P.E. is secretary, and; Bryan Weight P.E. is treasurer.

Portland Cement Association. (People).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Portland Cement Association elected Dan Harrington, of Lehigh Cement Co., as chairman.

Marino\WARE. (People).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Marino\WARE announces the appointment of Steve Halsch as regional vice president of sales and marketing, Northeast.

Moisture Warranty Corp. (People).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Moisture Warranty Corp. announced that Michael J. Minigh has contracted as an independent consultant to perform quality control duties for the company.

La Habra Products Inc. (People).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Jerry Hannifan has retired as director of sales and marketing of La Habra Products Inc. as of April. He worked 15 years for the company and was instrumental in its growth. Ted Jones has been named the national sales manager of the company.

QuanTech. (People).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... F. Gary Dewalt, Phd, senior scientist and project manager with QuanTech, of Arlington, Va., has been named a recipient of the 2003 ASTM Award of Merit. W&C

Molding profiles. (Products Focus on Molding & Trim).
July 1, 2003... Georgia-Pacific The Medium Density Fiberboard moldings are now available in wider base and crown profiles. The crown molding is available in 4 5/8-, 5 1/4- and 7 1/4-inch profiles. The line is environmentally sound, easy to install and its...

Dentil and chair railings. (Products Focus on Molding & Trim).
July 1, 2003... Focal Point The company has added a 10 1/4-inch Colonial Dentil Crown molding to its ProCollection line of products that are specially targeted to the professional builder. The design has been re-created in a larger face dimension to...

Polyurethane ornate designs. (Products Focus on Molding & Trim).
July 1, 2003... Architectural Products By Outwater L.L.C. The company offers and stocks the complete collection of Orac Decor high-density polyurethane cornice, panel and chair rail moldings, ceiling medallions, domes, flexible moldings, cornice moldings...

Stainable urethane millwork. (Products Focus on Molding & Trim).
July 1, 2003... Style Solutions Offered in a variety of molding profiles, louvers and decorative millwork, the woodgrain stainable pieces come with a neutral color barrier coating that accepts both non-penetrating stains and paints in any color. Unlike...

Decorative capitals. (Product Focus: Molding & Trim).
July 1, 2003... The Millwork Store The Adornador system allows design to interior or exterior doorways or window treatements. The system's molded polyurethane components are thoroughly coated with high-quality primer so they accept any oil or latex paint...

Flexible baseboard. (Product Focus: Molding & Trim).
July 1, 2003... Intromark Inc. Moldflex is a flexible baseboard and molding that conforms to the curves of a wall or ceiling without complicated cutting and mitering, and looks like wood once it is painted. Made of polyurethane foam compound, the product...

Sourcebook 2003/2004: Manufacturers. (A-L).(Directory)
July 1, 2003... A & M Victorian Decorations, Inc. 2411 Chico Ave., S. El Monte, CA 91733 (626) 573-0693 Fax: (626) 575-1781 am-vic@pacbell.net www.aandmvictorian.com Architectural elements of gypsum and precast concrete: columns,...

Sourcebook 2003/2004: Manufacturers. (M-Z).(Directory)
July 1, 2003... Machine Technologies 1817 Lacy Dr., Ft. Worth, TX 76177 (817) 439-1108 Fax: (817) 439-0633 scott@machine-technologies.com www.machine-technologies.com Concrete pumping equipment, EIFS spraying systems, underlayment...

Sourcebook 2003/2004: Dealers/Distributors. (Alabama-Micronesia).(Directory)
July 1, 2003... Listed by State ALABAMA Amarok Please see our listing under Arizona George D. Helmer Co. & Assoc. Please see our lisitng under Texas. Tool Source Warehouse Please see our listing under Georgia ToolPro ...

Sourcebook 2003/2004.: Product Listings. (A-W).(Directory)
July 1, 2003... Abrasives * All-Wail Equipment Company, Inc. Architectural Products by Outwater * Construction Materials Inc. * Demand Products, Inc. Dynamic Fasteners Service Hilti, Inc. Homax Products Inc. Johnson...

Resurfacing (part 2): any soft areas that had pulled away from the wood lath I cut holes and pumped in a latex construction adhesive to help secure these areas. (Plaster Man).
July 1, 2003... This month, we continue our discussion of resurfacing. Let's start with a letter I received in March from Brian, of St. Louis: "I am rehabbing a house built around 1910. The interior walls are covered with two to three layers of wallpaper...

About Mesh. (Finish Line).
July 1, 2003... Although meshing only at the insulation board joints works for solving the board joint expansion/contraction problem, it does not solve the more basic problem of the EIFS lamina not being particularly strong without the mesh. The...

Gypsum industry and standards: the creation process; a committee or subcommittee that meets the vote distribution requirements is said to be "in balance". (All Things Gypsum).
July 1, 2003... Standards are established by authorities or by general consent as models, examples, or guides. Daily contact with many documents, products or materials that make reference to standards is the norm for contractors. Building materials, for...

The tuff get going: many larger and some smaller landfills have recycling programs in-place and welcome scrap gypsum board, solid or powder, with open arms. (The Green Thumb).
July 1, 2003... Deep in the heart of Louisiana's Cajun Country, a major manufacturer of building products is making a difference for the environment, and setting the standard for responsible management of forests and their renewable resource--wood. ...

Building brokers: nationwide, there are subcontract issues that are totally unfair yet subcontractors continue to agree to these unfair one-sided agreements. (All in Agreement).
July 1, 2003... Uncovering the truth is more difficult than believing a lie. I wonder if people realize what has happened over the last 10 years. It happened and it's the crime of the century, and it applies to construction. During the 1990s, Americans...

Litter vs. Glitter: two different mindsets came starkly into view during travels in Europe. (Smart Business).
July 1, 2003... Last March, during my fifth trip to Germany, the deepest impression was made by litter. Discarded trash lined both sides of a two-lane country road for some 60 kilometers as our tour bus headed to a factory in the little hamlet of...

Second annual dry T-shirt contest. (Adventures in Drywall).
July 1, 2003... As was true of last year's submissions, we were impressed by the effort put forth this year by many of our readers. This year, suppliers were invited to the party and a few stepped up. Congratulations. For those of you who didn't take advantage...

Calendar.
July 1, 2003... JULY 10-12--The Southeastern Wall & Ceiling Tradeshow and Annual Convention of EWCCA, Orlando, Fla. (407) 260-1313. 17-20--Association of Crafts & Creative Industries Show, Rosemont, Ill. (888) 360-2224. SEPTEMBER 3-5--Spray...

Wallboard material handling unloader. (Products).
July 1, 2003... GSE&E The Cormach 60000 WB130 lifts a full draft of wallboard approximately 142 feet. The entire truck/crane is under 40 feet total length in the travel position, and is equipped with top seat controls and a radio remote control. It is...

Concrete floor underlayment. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Hacker Industries Firm-Fill 3310 is designed to create a highly upgraded, rock-solid surface over wood or concrete subfloors in residential and commercial construction. Available nationwide, it elevates gypsum concretes to a level of...

Concrete wall system. (Products).
July 1, 2003... E-Maxx Systems Offering standard R-values ranging from R-11.5 to R-25.5, the E-Maxx System is designed to work with a variety of all standard form systems used by poured concrete wall contractors. Based on a tongue-and-groove method, the...

Universal tints. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Sepp Leaf Products Inc. Mixols are extremely concentrated, high-quality universal tints and are binder free. They come in 32 shades that create a complete color range. Twenty-eight colors are suitable for interior and exterior use, being...

Ceiling teg blocks. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Grid fix Designed for use with tegular ceiling tiles, the teg block eliminates the need for cutting a reveal on the perimeter edge. The partition packer also works in a similar way by fitting over the head track for partitions/drywalls....

Barrier EIFS. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Sto Corp. Sto Guard is a breathable, fluid-applied air and moisture barrier, providing superior protection against air and moisture intrusion in a variety of applications, including underneath brick, wood, vinyl, cement siding, and...

EIFS anchor washer. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Warehouse Bay Corp. The Anchor III washer is used for the mechanical attachment of expanded polystyrene insulation board used in the EIFS polymer based systems. The product is a 2-inch diameter polypropylene washer with a 3/8 inch recessed...

Drywall sanding blocks. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Motor Guard Corp. The AP-1 Sanding Block Assortment contains five high-quality U.S. manufactured sanding blocks that represent the company's most popular models. From aggressive scuffing to fine sanding, finishers can now cover all their...

Wood windows. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Vetter Windows & Doors The casement and awning windows are available in standard operating/fixed segments, full radius, 1/2 round and segment head direct set units. The new double-hung windows are available in standard operating/fixed...

Respirator. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Duluth Trading Co. The Moldex EZ-ON respirator's single-strap design makes it easier to put on the respirator and take it off unlike conventional two-strap respirators. It has a filter efficiency level of 95 percent or greater against...

Plastic panels. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Walls + Forms The Plastic Slatwall Panels is a readily available H model that contains glass shelves, aluminum glass profiles, and storage cabinets. Available in numerous designs, standard designs include a wood panel with...

Sliding French doors. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Marvin Window and Doors The Integrity Sliding French Door features a classic wood interior, high performance Ultrex (an advanced pultruded fiberglass material) exterior, sturdy dual-point lock, 8-foot panel height option, pre-assembled...