Walls & Ceilings articles from June 2002

Walls & Ceilings archives from June 2002

Quality is everything. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... With some of the insurance and mold issues facing the industry threatening to create yet another vehicle for lawsuits to fly in all directions, it might be a good time for us all to remember that pride in our work and integrity of character are...

Letters.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Historical facts? Hello, April 2000 issue: In the Adventures in Drywall article, the two knuckleheads (their words not mine) compare the Crusades with the likes of the terrorists of 9-11. Their ignorance, arrogance, stupidity and lack...

BPB acquires James Hardie. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... BPB PLC announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S.-based gypsum business of James Hardie Industries for $345 million. The acquisition includes three gypsum wallboard plants in Seattle, Las Vegas and Nashville, Ark.; two...

National Gypsum purchases G-P paper plant. (Other News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... National Gypsum Co. announced it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to purchase a paper plant located in Delair, N.J., from G-P Gypsum Corp., a subsidiary of Georgia-Pacific Corp. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The...

New York governor has adopted codes. (Other News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... New York Gov. George Pataki announced in March that the state has formally adopted the International Codes. It is anticipated that the newly adopted State Fire Prevention and Building Code may be used beginning July 2002. The announcement...

Prime Materials opens in western New York. (Other News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Prime Materials Corp. announced the opening of its manufacturing facility located in Batavia, N.Y. A joint venture between P.W Minor & Son Inc. of Batavia, and Profil International, of Mexico, Prime Materials produces goods and materials for...

USG offers e-mail newsletter for contractors and remolders. (Other News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... USG Corp. now offers the "On the job" e-mail newsletter, a free publication that offers contractors and remoldelers updated product news, project success stories, installation tips, pricing specials and industry updates pertaining to wall,...

Marshalltown expands and acquires Embee line. (Other News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Marshalltown Trowel Co. acquired the complete product line of Embee Corp. Marshalltown will continue the existing Embee product lines with finished goods inventory and shipping moving to the Marshalltown automated distribution center in...

PrimeSource launches line of fasteners. (Other News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... PrimeSource Building Products Inc. launched a line of commercial and residential construction fasteners under the brand name Pro-Twist.

C C Corp offers bare metal line nationwide. (Other News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... C C Corp., manufacturer of drywall trim products, announced that its entire line of bare metal products are available nationwide. For promotion, company representatives will be visiting all areas east of the Rockies to introduce the company's...

Dennis Stuckey. (People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... BPB Celotex has appointed Dennis Stuckey vice president of sales for the ceilings division.

Richard Struma. (People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Bostik Findley has appointed Richard Struma distribution group territory manager responsible for sales of industrial products for California, Arizona and Nevada.

Richard Day. (People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Richard Day has been named director of finance for Hurd Millwork Co.

Lenny Colasuanno. (People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Lenny Colasuanno has been promoted to vice president of sales.

Julio Figueroa. (People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Warren Gran & Associates LLC announced the addition of Julio Figueroa A.I.A. and David Kriegel A.I.A.

Peter Pineda. (People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Omega Products International announced the appointments of Peter Pineda as product support representative for the Southern California region and Paul Maag as product support representatives for the L.A. and Ventura Counties.

Eric Strous. (People).(Finestone announced the appointment of Eric Strous)(bob Thomas as regional sales manager )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Finestone announced the appointment of Eric Strous to regional sales manager for the nrotheast region and bob Thomas as regional sales manager for the northwest region.

Exterior Design Institute. (People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The Exterior Design Institute announced its new elected board members. Austin Scanlon III has been named president; Robert Kudder as chairman of the board; James Whalen as vice president; Larry Penington as treasurer; Bryan Weight as secretary;...

Correction.(United Coatings)(Brief Article)(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2002... The product description for United Coatings in May 2002, page 76, is wrong. We strongly regret the error. The text should read: UNI-TEX, a state of the art EIF system, is available in several configurations to fit all construction needs....

Moulding systems. (Products Focus: Ornamentation).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Style Solutions Miterless Crown Moulding Systems save time and labor costs from the 10 profiles available. One-piece inside and outside corners eliminate mitering calculations and cuts. Pieces made of durable urethane and match up to...

Wood and polymer carvings. (Products Focus: Ornamentation).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Architectural Products by Outwater The company expanded its collection of Decorative Wood and Resin Appliques to now offer more than 600 stocked styles (custom designs are available) of paint and stain-ready wood and polymer carvings....

Interior finish. (Products Focus: Ornamentation).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... USG Corp. The USG Decorative Interior Finish System offers the look of semi-smooth and textured integrally colored finishes for residential and commercial interior drywall walls and ceilings. This natural, gypsum-based finish system lends...

Columns and pilasters. (Products Focus: Ornamentation).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Chadsworth's 1.800.COLUMNS The company's Authentic Replication Columns, including the Premier Custom Collection and Stain Grade Wooden Columns, are made of the finest paint-grade finger-jointed lumber. Constructed for interior use and...

Contour Cutting. (Product Focus: Ornamentation).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... EPS Products The company manufactures the Contour Cutting Machine that uses the improved design, vertical method of cutting. The cutting starts at the top of the block and works its way to the bottom. This method ensures part uniformity...

Window shapes. (Product Focus: Ornamentation).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Hy-Lite Hy-Lite Products make windows that have a creative statement while protecting privacy. The company has the flexibility and capability to offer a variety of geometric-shaped windows for both new construction and remodeling projects....

Face to face: Bob Drury.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Walls & Ceilings talks to the executive director of the Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau about the state of the industry, insurance, manufacturers and other issues. W&C: Bob, what is the state of the industry in the Pacific Northwest? ...

Raiders of the lost arch: arches give contractors another service to offer their customer.
June 1, 2002... An arch or two may not be standard issue in many residential new construction projects, so what happens when the job calls for almost 50? An 8,600 square foot Spanish Mediterranean house required Toby Cornell, of Cornell Custom Homes Inc.,...

A farewell to arms: contractors tag team new residential single-family homes quickly with both old and progressive plastering techniques. (Spray Finishing).(general contractors S. Terry Plastering & Construction Inc. and Three Hammer)
June 1, 2002... Some contractors view quick turnaround as a red flag for shoddy construction. Others see speedy work well beyond their scope given limited resources and manpower. Few are happy to take their time. But is it desirable to chase after volume along...

Priceless information: Wall and Ceiling professionals smarten up on gypsum and more with free educational tools.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Like any contractor, you are probably very particular about the tools you use. However, you may not be aware of some of the most valuable "tools" at your disposal. In particular, there are technical resources and information sources available...

Omega Products International, the professionals choice. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Omega Products International, Inc., is the largest manufacturer of stucco and related finish products in the United States. For over 28 years, Omega has led the industry with its quality products and exceptional standards of customer service....

Drywall Systems International launches skunkworks to develop new products. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The technology leader in drywall Drywall Systems International, creator and manufacturer of No-Coat Structural Drywall Corners, has invested millions into its new state-of-the-art research and development complex. The results can already he...

Innovative products that save time & money on the job site. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... We are the manufacturer of the #1 SELLING Drywall Repair Patch in the United States. We have just completed our 15th year in business and have sold MANY MILLIONS of patches. Plus, new innovative products are constantly being developed to make...

Your complete source for tarps, parts equipment and supplies. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... For more than 40 years, Nathan Kimmel Co. has served the wall and LI ceiling industry's needs in terms of equipment, parts, supplies and product development. Now with a bigger facility Internet technology and Tarps Direct, our tarp division, we...

Being smoother--a finisher's perspective. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Improving Mud While many factors affect the final appearance of finished and painted walls, the drywall finishing phase makes the biggest difference between an okay job and a great job. A friend of mine, and fellow finisher, set out to...

CertainTeed commercial insulation offers outstanding acoustics and thermal performance. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Certain Teed Corp.'s new line of CertaPro building insulation is ideal for commercial applications including office buildings, schools, hospitals, high-traffic facilities, lodging, retail operations, movie theaters and restaurants. The new...

High humidity ceiling solution. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Acoustic Ceiling Products, creates the products that meet the needs of architects, contractors, facility managers and business owners. By utilizing 50 years of contracting experience, ACP, who manufactures today's most innovative ceiling...

Create a tapered edge on a butt joint. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The ButtTaper system has been developed by a drywall contractor to create a tapered edge on a butt joint, and thereby eliminate the butt joint problem of shadowing, ridging and customer dissatisfaction. By forming a 3/4 inch tapered edge...

New "CLAW" single step column and beam clip cuts material and labor cost more than 50 percent. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Now there is a new single-step column and beam clip that saves both time and money when it comes to fireproofing and creating a finished enclosure for structural steel column in commercial and residential structures. The "CLAW"...

Super Stud Building Products Inc. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Since 1973, Super Stud Building Products Inc. has been a proud manufacturer of the industry's most diverse offering of steel framing components and accessories for use in the construction of commercial, institutional and residential...

Through purchases of lafarge compound applicators get a shot at winning a Harley. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Applicators who participate in Lafarge's "Road to Success" program are automatically entered in a drawing to win a brand-new Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle. One participating individual will win a $1,000 credit toward the rental of Ames...

Cornering the market. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Vinyl Corp., a wall and ceiling accessory manufacturer, is the only company committed to meeting the most complex challenges in the wall and ceiling industry. The company continues to raise the bar of quality, through innovative product...

There's nothing more important than your order. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Once in the late '20's or early '30's of the last century, our founder was asked to describe his company He replied by saying it was a relatively small operation but capable of producing metal accessories, beads, corners, trim and expansion...

Perry Manufacturing Inc. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Perry Manufacturing Inc., head quartered in Indianapolis, was founded in 1966 with a better scaffold product than the construction industry had ever seen. The Perry Scaffold was designed to be mobile and to roll through standard-size doorways...

Porter-Cable's new laser products give contractors a reason to beam. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... A new line of laser products from A the Porter-Cable Corp. answers contractors' challenges when it comes to cost savings and efficiency on the job site. "The Rotary Laser (LR1 100), Laser Square (LS3 100), Laser Level (LL3100), and the Tripod...

When curves are critical, Flex-C-Trac is a must. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... "When the visual impact of a building's design relies on curvature, you know immediately that Flex-C-Trac is the way to go," said Billy Tobey, vice president and construction manager for Green Country Interiors in Tulsa, Okla. When Tobey looked...

This cart has opened doors to a new way of working. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Bob Bivens has been a carpenter for the 27 years, the last 11 being in himself. Much of the work done by Bivens involves installing hardware and banging doors on large projects and most of the doors weigh in excess of 100 pounds. His work was...

Sliptrack Systems offers product Catalog on CD-ROM. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Brady Construction Innovations, Inc., makers of Sliptrack and other trade-friendly building products, is proud to announce the completion and availability of its CD-ROM Catalog. Moving complete product information onto CD represents an...

New Agatec Laser features electronic calibration. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Have you ever waited impatiently while a service center took its good-natured time calibrating your laser? Or tried to do it yourself, tweaking those tiny calibration potentiometers with a jeweler's screwdriver? Now, if you can use a...

A healthy supply channel for the specialty contractor. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(AMAROK)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... AMAROK, a drywall distributor cooperative, was formed in November of 1996. The objective was simple--to ensure that the supply line for drywall and related products provided the best possible value to the independent gypsum distributor and the...

Online superstore. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... www.ALL-WALL.com Everything you need for drywall in one, convenient online store. Browse through hundreds of online products, including new tool innovations and our hot monthly Internet specials. Process orders through our expansive...

Spray King Manufacturing Inc. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Spray King Manufacturing Inc., after 36 years in business, continues to improve its products. Always with the consumer in mind, we strive to keep our prices low and still produce a high-quality product. We manufacture a large amount of our own...

A limestone plaster that looks like quarried stone. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Now you can get the look and durability of cut limestone without the weight and cost. The solution is a decorative crushed limestone plaster. The mixture is either sprayed or troweled on over many types of interior and exterior substrates...

We don't need no stinking screws. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Total Steel Solutions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Total Steel Solutions is a relatively new company and not quite the world leader in developing metal stud framing components. But after you use our labor saving new product, Snap Trak, you're going to think we are. After all, what other product...

Expansion of Symmetry Products Group/Foam Technology. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Steven A. Lancia, president of Lance Industries International Inc., who owns and operates Symmetry Products Group/Foam Technology--a diversified manufacturing company--is proud to announce the purchase and relocation to the new 150,000 square...

Stuc-O-Flex. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... EUROPLAST By Stuc-O-Flex International, Inc. Description Europlast is a pre-colored, wet-mix 100-percent acrylic polymer-based interior and exterior coating system that transforms vertical walls into a classic example of old world...

AJ Steel. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The Angle System represents more than just another possibility in the dizzying array of choices for dynamic head-of-wall design. Without exception, all systems that address both wall deflection and firestopping in the same assembly, rely on the...

3 in One. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... If you are looking for a revolutionary new product that will make your job easier and less time consuming, without sacrificing quality for the erection of interior walls, then 3 in One is the product for you. 3 in One is a patented product that...

Heavy-duty rotary lasers outshine, outlast. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... DeWALT's heavy-duty rotary lasers provide accuracy, versatility, durability and unmatched visibility indoors and outdoors on commercial and residential work sites. The company's line-up includes indoor and outdoor rotary laser kits. DW073K...

Manufacturer of specialty drywall moldings and plaster trims since 1975. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... This year brings the 27th anniversary of Flannery Inc., a company that began in 1975 with a newly patented product, Fast Mask, as its cornerstone. Bud Rutherford founded this company, which today uses Fast Mask as only one of a large line of...

Aegis Metal Framing. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Aegis Metal Framing headquartered in Chesterfield, Mo., is a joint venture of Dietrich Industries, the world's largest producer of metal framing products, and MiTek Industries, the world's leading supplier of products, software, and engineering...

CEMCO innovation aids specifiers and contractors. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... CEMCO has been in business since 1974 and is the Western United States' largest manufacturer of steel framing and metal lath systems. We are fast becoming known for our innovative style of marketing, especially with our Electronic Catalog in...

The widest range of construction hoists, mast climbing work platforms and transport platforms. (Manufacture's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Intervect USA Inc is the largest provider of vertical access solutions using the proven efficiencies and reliability of rack and pinion drive technology Apart from a full range of products from the Alimak and HEK ranges, Intervect USA also...

Dens-Glass[R] Ultra Shaftliner[TM] keeps you covered even when it's not! (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The ONLY shaftliner board built to withstand all the elements -- before, during and after installation Dens-Glass(r) Ultra Shaftliner(tm) is unlike anything else on the market. This 1-inch liner panel utilizes patented, proven Dens...

DuPont. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... DuPont Tyvek[R] recognized the benefits of wrapping a house in a "protective envelope" made of Tyvek back in the 1970s and thus was born a new category and a new product, DuPont Tyvek[R] HomeWrap[R]. By using DuPont Tyvek[R] HomeWrap[R], you...

Clark Steel Framing. (Manufacturer's Spoltlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... I tochu International Inc. and Marubeni America Corporation, effective October 1, 2001, have agreed to combine their respective steel divisions in a joint venture that will create one new company, MISA. As part of this newly formed company...

Armstrong's PeakForm grid proving to be popular with contractors coast to coast. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Ever since their introduction, Armstrong's PeakForm main beams have been proving to be a big hit with contractors around the country. The PeakForm profile features a "peaked roof" bulb design that dramatically improves handling during...

Finestone sets a course for growth. (Manufacture's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Finestone was founded in 1962 to produce aggregated finishes, and for more than 15 years it has been a reliable name in the EIFS industry We have established a strong brand, enjoyed a long and successful track record, and earned the loyalty of...

Radius Track is now fabricating structural ribs for trusses and domes. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... When Radius Track Corp. began developing machines for curving heavy-gauge steel stud and track members, our objective was to provide the industry with the most accurate curved metal components possible, while maintaining complete design...

Senergy's new integrated wall systems. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... For more than two decades, Senergy has been a leading provider of EIFS, stucco and specialty finishes and coatings for the North American construction industry. Combining knowledge, experience and the insight gained from listening to our...

Carpenters' training: partnership for productivity. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Amidst the constant changing of materials, tools and techniques, one thing remains constant: the importance of productivity for the bottom line. That's why today's United Brotherhood of Carpenters brings a 21st century approach to our...

New Topcon laser makes six. Which one is right for you? (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... First with beam scanning, first with high-visibility GreenBeam[R], first with SmartScan[R] laser line drawing, first with automatic beam alignment, first with automatic beam slope, and always first in providing the very latest technology at an...

Options to meet your project's needs: the Wabo[R]Standard Series and the Wabo[R]Professionial Series. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... For more than 50 years, Watson Bowman Acme has specialized in the science of expansion control and building movements. WBA has pulled together these many years of experience and knowledge, and proudly offers the Wabo[R] line of quality...

Setting a new customer service standard. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Even as technology improves and new gypsum products are developed one element remains critical to success in the gypsum industry: customer service. At National Gypsum, customer service is the cornerstone of our brand promise: excellence across...

TradeReady Spazzer 5400 spacer/bridging bar. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The TradeReady Spazzer 5400 spacer and bridging bar is recommended for steel stud walls and partitions that require bridging, such as exterior curtain wall framing, load-bearing walls and high interior partitions constructed of heavy-gauge...

Need more time for the things you want to do? (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Owners of drywall companies and drywall finishers alike have a daily challenge with productivity and the man-hours needed to accomplish it. If you could complete those tasks at a faster pace, realizing extra time each day, what would you do...

Creating beauty worldwide... (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Faux Effects Inc., with its international headquarters located in Vero Beach, Fla., is the leading manufacturer of unique faux and decorative paint and plaster products, as well as Italian stucco materials. The company is known for the creation...

New and unique LaserMark laser tools from CST/Berger. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... As the USA's largest, and one of the world's leading manufacturers of quality surveying and alignment tools for contractors, surveyors and engineers, CST/Berger continues to bring value, quality and affordability to the industry through the...

World's largest manufacturer of drywall and plastering spray equipment spray force. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Spray Force Manufacturing Inc. adds to its line of more than 30 industrial sprayers with the new Hurricane 170-XR1 Drywall Texture Rig. The hydraulically driven 2L4 rotor-stator pump affords the operator an infinite range of pumping speeds to...

Why architectural trims are an important part of the final look of a house or building. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... If you look at the majority of houses and commercial buildings within your community and take away the architectural trims whether they are stone, wood or EIFS, the buildings would look very similar. It is the choices and combinations of the...

Mayco's MG-30 pump delivers for even the biggest jobs. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Looking for a dependable, built-to-last workhorse that exceeds your plaster and fireproofing expectations? The MG-30 is the newest addition to the Mayco line of plaster and fireproofing pumps from Multiquip--a rugged, reliable and highly...

Spray Connection offers experience and service. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Since 1976, we at Spray Connection have been supplying and servicing quality spray equipment and automatic drywall finishing tools. During this time, we have supplied and/or serviced more than 900 drywall, stucco, fireproofing, plaster and...

StoMachine Technology revolutionizing EIFS application. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... StoSilo The StoSilo System was introduced in Europe in the mid-1990s. In that short time, it has redefined the application of EJES adhesives and basecoats. Now the StoMachine Technology program is bringing this unique technology to North...

Floating the brown coat. (Industry Voices).
June 1, 2002... Floating is the final procedure done to the second coat of the basecoat plaster known as the "brown coat." The brown coat is the coat that fills and levels the wall out. After the cement plaster has been applied, by hand or machine, it is...

Finishes (part 3): Take 10. (Plaster Man).
June 1, 2002... I think of all we've been covering lately, this topic is by far my personal favorite: what type of texture to put on a wall. One of the reasons I like plastering so much is the tremendous amount of variety it offers. After putting a wall or...