Walls & Ceilings articles from June 2003

Walls & Ceilings archives from June 2003

Beam up! (Up Front).(Editorial)
June 1, 2003... At last, 'tis June, and what better way to celebrate than with a laser roundup? Who doesn't love roundups? It gives one a chance to see how various makes and models of something stack up against each other in terms of price, features and...

Letters.(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... I am compelled to defend my statements from dubious claims made by Catherine M. Wilson, Western Regional Manager, DuPont Tyvek, in a recent letter to the editor ("Not just a fad, 'cause it's been going on so long," Walls & Ceilings, February...

March housing starts unexpectedly rise 8.3 percent. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Housing starts rebounded strongly in March from a big drop in February, the Commerce Department reported. The reports show that groundbreaking for new homes climbed 8.3 percent-the largest rise since September--to a seasonally adjusted...

La Habra announces licensing agreement with TXI Operations. (Trade News).(La Habra Products Inc.)(stucco product line)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... La Habra Products Inc. announced in April an exclusive licensing agreement with TXI Operations LP for the Lone Star Stucco product line. The companies have also entered into a manufacturing contract for TXI to blend and package the Lone Star...

Gypsum Association executive director announces retirement. (Trade News).(Jerry Walker)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... PABCO Building Products LLC President and current Chairman of the Board of the Gypsum Association Alfred Mueller has announced that Jerry Walker, executive director of the GA, plans to retire effective Dec. 31, 2003. Walker has served as...

SFPE receives grant from FEMA for learning program on fire protection systems. (Trade News).(Society of Fire Protection Engineers)(Federal Emergency Management Agency)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The Society of Fire Protection Engineers has received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support the conversion of the four day long Principles of Fire Protection Engineers class, authored by Professors John Bryan, FSFPE...

MoldREPORT testing procedure to enter mainstream curriculum. (Trade News).(Inspection Training Associates)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... American Home Laboratories Inc. announced that home inspection educators, Inspection Training Associates, will incorporate its MoldREPORT testing procedures into its home inspection curriculum at its licensed inspection schools throughout the...

New gypsum-related Web site launched. (Trade News).(www.gypsumtoday.com)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... GypsumToday, at www.gypsumtoday.com, is a portal Web site designed for manufacturers, distributors, contractors, builders and architects. It lists all current information in the industry plus industry links, information on tools, promotional...

MCAA signs agreement to co-locate its annual trade show at Construct America with CSI Show. (Trade News).(Mason Contractors Association of America )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The Mason Contractors Association of America signed a three-year agreement with the Construction Specifications Institute to co-locate its trade show; the Masonry Showcase, at Construct America starting in 2005. Construct America, which debuted...

ASTM establishes new student membership category. (Trade News).(American Society for Testing and Materials)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... ASTM International announced that it has established a new membership category for undergraduate and graduate-level students. The Student Membership category is available and is free of charge. "Today's college students are tomorrow's...

ASID launches new green design Web resource. (Trade News).(American Society of Interior Designers )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The American Society of Interior Designers has added a new section to its Web site dedicated to sustainable or "green" design. Sponsored by Interface, the URL for the "Sustainable Design Information Center" is www.asid.orgfgreen.asp. The launch...

Lafarge North America. (People).(appointment)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Lafarge North America announced the appointment of Sid Spear to vice president, sales and marketing for the company's Gypsum Division.

The Fire Protection Research Foundation. (People).(new trustees)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The Fire Protection Research Foundation has appointed three new trustees to join its governing body The trustees are Raymond Grill, senior vice president and engineering manager at Rolf Jensen & Associates Inc.; Steven Wydeveld, chief building...

Garfield Traub. (People).(Ken Portnoy joins company)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Ken Portnoy joins Garfield Traub as senior vice president.

Leica Geosystems. (People).(appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Leica Geosystems announced the appointment of Jim Naismith as vice president of sales for the South Central region and Rod Eckels as vice president of sales for the Southwest region. W&G

Flexible molding. (Product Focus on Plaster and Ornamentation).
June 1, 2003... Style Solutions The Flexible Moulding pieces can be manipulated to fit almost any curve or bend, making it easier for builders and remodelers to add molding accents to the interior and exterior of residential and commercial projects. The...

Venetian plaster. (Product Focus on Plaster and Ornamentation).
June 1, 2003... Sepp Leaf Products Inc. Kolcaustico Venetian Plaster is an elegant, tintable wall finishing material that offers unlimited opportunities to create distinctly different surfaces. It is easily applied and worked with a blade to form a...

Plaster molding. (Product Focus on Plaster and Ornamentation).
June 1, 2003... Balmer The company manufactures fine quality ornamental plaster molding in glass fiber reinforced gypsum. Elegant plaster cornice molding, ceiling centers and domes, ceiling tiles and ornament, classical columns, pilasters and capitals,...

Fiberglass-acrylic system. (Product Focus on Plaster and Ornamentation).
June 1, 2003... Specification Chemicals Nu-Wal Restoration System is a fiberglass-acrylic plaster restoration system for interior or exterior walls or ceilings. As simple as applying wallpaper, it projects an original plaster appearance. It can be used to...

Plaster series. (Product Focus on Plaster and Ornamentation).
June 1, 2003... J.P. Weaver The company is known for finely designed large custom staff crown moldings of European design. Each original design has been created by the staff's own designers and sculptors. The Signature Plaster Series includes ceiling...

Crown moldings. (Product Focus on Plaster and Ornamentation).
June 1, 2003... Hyde Park Fine Art of Mouldings Inc. In both classical and contemporary settings, the company's crown moldings complement the architecture of a room. Crown moldings, like cove moldings, are used when the ceiling meets the wall; however,...

Campiello polished plaster. (Product Focus on Plaster and Ornamentation).
June 1, 2003... Venetian Art Inc. Traditional Campiello Venetian Stucco is a paste stucco for interior applications that delivers a highly decorative finish. The beauty and preciousness of Renaissance stucco finishes are incorporated into a modern yet...

ICF 101: here is an introduction to insulating concrete forms for contractors seeking the basics of this construction application.
June 1, 2003... In the past decade, scientists have claimed that rising temperatures and warmer-than-average winters are proof that North America is feeling the effects of global warming. Just don't tell that to the millions of North Americans who experienced...

Band of gypsum.
June 1, 2003... Plans for the 2003 "Excellence in Gypsum Board Design and Construction" awards program sponsored by the Gypsum Association and its member companies are in place following the successful completion of the judging process for the 2003 awards...

W&C Roundup.(laser tools)
June 1, 2003... LASERS MORE THAN $1,000 W&C ROUNDUP Welcome to the first in a series of Walls & Ceilings tool roundups, designed to give construction professionals a quick and convenient guide to the tools of their trade. Manufacturer ...

Steel framing. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Nucon NUCONSTEEL[TM], a subsidiary of Nucor--America's largest steel producer--manufactures and markets integrated steel structural solutions for the light-gauge, load-bearing, steel framing industry. Based on its proprietary NUSOLUTIONSSM...

Fire stopping system. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Fire Trak Fire Trak has developed a high-performance deflection track and fire stopping system for metal stud partitions. It is currently the only head-of-wall joint UL tested and listed for 1 to 3 inches of movement in both compression...

Takeoff software. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... On Center Software Since 1988, On Center Software has proved itself as a leading provider of easy-to-use construction software products. With On-Screen Takeoff, you can quantify lengths, areas, volumes, and perform counts right on your...

OmegaFlex. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Omega Products International OmegaFlex 100 percent Acrylic Finishes are manufactured with high-grade quality aggregates and proprietary additives that produce a superior, user friendly, low maintenance product. OmegaFlex finishes come in...

Quick dust control barrier. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Zip Wall ZipWall[R] barrier system protects your customer's home or office from dust. Easy to use, the ZipWall[R] system enables you to screen off your work area in minutes. No tape, no ladders, no marred ceiling. The system comes in a...

Fireproofing pump. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Quikspray offers the Carrousel Pump (40 models available). It is used worldwide throughout more than 60 countries because of its ease of operation, low/no maintenance, simplicity and versatility. The Carrousel spray-applies cement...

Acoustical ceilings. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Hunter Douglas Hunter Douglas introduces Techstyle Acoustical Ceilings. This suspended ceiling product offers durability, outstanding acoustical performance, and complete access to the plenum, all with the near-monolithic appearance of...

Spray machine specials. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Al's Taping Tools & Spray Equipment Al's Taping Tools & Spray Equipment is running a Special this month on our 200-, 300- and 450-gallon Spray Machines. Call for Special Pricing. We are also running a Special of $1,800 off a Set of Taping...

Company Web site. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... All-Wall www.all-wall.com is the drywall online superstore. You can now purchase your drywall tools and supplies in our All-Wall Equipment Virtual Superstore. Taping tools, texture equipment, benches, stilts and our complete catalog are...

Perimeter Trims. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Pittcon Industries Pittcon Industries offers the PT-8 and PT-4 Perimeter Trims for acoustical ceilings, as well as custom Column Covers with Light Sconces. Drywall and Plaster trims are also available. Large inventory, multiple facilities...

Training opportunity. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... The Plasterers & Cement Masons Job Cops Training Program Helping disadvantaged youth develop self-esteem, confidence, respect for others, and pride in themselves through the quality and value of their work. Our goal is to enable our...

Wall & Ceiling Products by Outwater. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Architectural Products by Out water Outwater's FREE 2003 Master Catalog features 40,000+ standard and innovative Wall and Ceiling decorative products including Architectural Moulding & Millwork, Decorative Metal & Polyurethane Ceiling...

Need a heavier gauge? (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Flex-Ability Concepts NEED A HEAVIER GAUGE? Flex-Ability Concepts introduces 16gauge 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...

Pressed tin for walls and ceilings. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Chelsea Decorative Metal Co. Pressed tin for walls and ceilings. Sheets come in 2-feet-by-4-feet sheets with either a 3-, 6-, 12- or 24-inch repeat pattern. Styles range from Art Deco to Victorian. Our newest addition to our line is great...

Radius surface trowel. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Curve Coater/E-Z Trowel Stop bending your expensive knives and try the only patented radius surface trowel ever made, It enables tradesmen to finish any radius surface or column. It does away with most sanding because it holds a true...

Lafarge Abuse Resistant Drywall. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Lafarge North America Lafarge North America introduces Protecta[TM] AR 100, an abuse-resistant drywall that guards against impact, indentation and surface abrasion. Protecta[TM] AR 100 is designed for use in interior areas such as schools,...

Wallboard material handling unloader. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Garden State Engine & Equipment Co. Inc. GSE&E wallboard unloaders are designed to deliver stacked building material--specifically wallboard--directly into building windows. This allows for supplies to be placed exactly where they are...

Drywall Grid System reference tool. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Armstrong World Industries "Commercial Ceilings Solutions Guide," a free 176-page problem-solving reference tool for Armstrong Drywall Grid Systems is now available to help contractors complete jobs faster. Ideal for use by installers,...

The scoop. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... R&S Sales LLC Perfect Scoop for all types of material: Acrylic finishes, plaster, stucco, and drywall mud. * Patented shape cleans bucket sides--getting all the material out. * Big handle for comfortable use: One scoop fills a...

Texture line. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Spraytex Inc. Spraytex Inc. is proud to announce the release of its expanded texture line, now including a water-based quick drying Industrial Orangepeel, Acoustic Plus with proprietary particles, Interior Sand Finish, and Exterior...

Ride the white wave. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Plaster Man Plaster Man is now offering individual and crew training in: * One- and two-coat veneer plaster resurfacing for cracked surfaces * Restoration of historic walls and ceilings * Plaster repair techniques *...

Channel Bender. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Nathan Kimmel Co. A Kimmel Exclusive. The Perfect Tool for Bending Channel Iron! The Channel Bender is the essential fast solution to making custom contour shapes on the job. Handles 3/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch and track to 3 5/8 inch, as well...

ProForm[R] BRAND Surfacer/Primer. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... National Gypsum With new ProForm BRAND Surfacer/Primer, contractors achieve a Level 5 finish quicker and less expensively than ever before. Since it requires only one spray application for skim coat and primer coat, installers save...

Fan Spray Texturing Tip. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Apla-Tech Inc. Why have to purchase two pumps for drywall finishing tools and texturing. Apla-Tech's three pumps have the ability to fill all finishing tools and spray textures. Plus, Apla-Tech has added the new Fan Spray Texturing Tip....

Slp-Trk[R], slotted track. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Dietrich Metal Framing Dietrich Metal Framing has announced that it has signed a marketing agreement with Brady Sliptrack Systems of Sacramento, Calif. This exclusive marketing agreement combines the nations largest metal framing...

Trim nailer for steel framing. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... ET&F Fastening Systems ET&F Fastening Systems, the world's leading supplier of pneumatic fastening systems for steel framing, has released its Model 110 Trimfast System for attaching wood trim to steel, 14 gauge and lighter. Trimfast...

Pavan decorative finish tools. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Olea Specialty Products The Pavan 824/I finishing trowel and 501/IS spatula are a perfect duo for the application of marble based decorative plaster and gypsum veneer plaster. Both trowel and spatula feature a mirror polished stainless...

Foam shape needs. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Hotwire Direct Take control of your foam shape needs. Program and cut your own designs in the quantities you need, when you need them. Servo motors, dynamic wire temperature and multiple wires for high speed production. Lathe, arch and...

Steel framing tools. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... ITW Buildex ITW Buildex announces the launch of two new products for 2003 to reduce the cost of attaching exterior sheathing to light gauge steel framing. The Gyp-Fast Cordless system is a gas powered tool which drives a patented bugle...

Spray guns and accessories. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Gusmer Equipment Gusmer's NEW HV-20/35 is a hydraulically operated plural-component spray machine for SPF insulation, roofing and polyurea coatings. The H-20/35 has a powerful new heat system that maintains high accuracy and delta T...

EIFS and Stucco repair. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... 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...

Exterior Wall and Coating Systems. (Product & Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Total Wall Total Wall offers a full line of high quality Exterior Wall and Coating Systems. The SL Gold PM, Total Stop MD, Total Barrier PB, Tough Wall PM, Total Brickface PB, Total One Coat Stucco, Total Aggregate PM and Total Wrap MD...

Market recovery. (All in Agreement).(union dues support contractors' bids)(related article: Quality Control Responsibilities, Supervisors/Foremen)
June 1, 2003... In our area, labor unions have developed a program called market recovery. To my understanding, the purpose of market recovery is to recover work the unions have lost to nonunion contractors. The market recovery program has been in...

Resurfacing (Part 1). (Plaster Man).(Column)
June 1, 2003... I want to give a brief summary of my visit to St. Louis, in February, then we'll get straight into a letter that has been sent. The Home Builders Association put on the Spring Home Show that took up the entire convention center and the St....

EIFS drainage test. (Finish Line).(exterior insulation and finish system)
June 1, 2003... When EIFS with drainage first appeared on the market in the '90s, all sorts of ways of providing the drainage capability were initially tried. Some were pretty straightforward and are still used, while others were unusual and quickly fell into...

Do the right thing. (The Bridge).(ethical practice and the estimating process)(Column)
June 1, 2003... In past columns, I discussed in depth and detail many of the technical aspects of the estimating process, such as referencing techniques, making mistakes, etc. This month, we'll take a slight detour away from the technical topics and discuss...

Crack the code. (Off the Wall).(building code selection)(California Building Standards Commission)(Editorial)
June 1, 2003... The solidarity of building officials nationwide is being put to its biggest test this summer as the nation's highest profile code selection process gets underway in Sacramento, Calif. Next month, the California Building Standards Commission...

The pros and cons of going into business for yourself (Parts 2 & 3). (Smart Business).(Column)
June 1, 2003... (This article is the second and final combined of the three-part series. To read Part 1, visit www.wconline.com.) If you're a sports fan, you may have noticed that great athletes don't necessarily make the best coaches. A person blessed...

Black mold solution. (Products).
June 1, 2003... Sealmark Corp. Protect Coating is a safe, water-based polymer blend that will waterproof and prevent the growth of mold on a variety of building materials. The coating has been tested as per the ASTM Standard D 3273-94. It is a proprietary...

Ladder leveling tool. (Products).
June 1, 2003... Pro Vision Tools Inc. The PiViT replaces more than $200 worth of accessories, most notably metal ladder leveling legs that must be bolted to the ladder. Because it doesn't attach to the ladder, (it's portable) it can be used with multiple...

Scaffold. (Products).
June 1, 2003... Falcon Ladder & Scaffold Please Circle #309 On Reader Action Card The Eaglerock Premium Quality Scaffold features a polished smooth red and white powdercoat finish to its non-marking casters. The C-shaped handle of the Eaglerock truss...

Hand-curveable steel framing. (Products).
June 1, 2003... Radius Track Corp. The Ready-Angle and Ready-Arch both come in straight sections of common 20 and 25 gauge standard sizes of angle and track. Both products can be formed by hand into almost any circular or elliptical shape needed, right on...

Tape measure. (Products).
June 1, 2003... R&S Sales LLC The Tip Grip is a high-quality tape measure featuring a patented Non-Slip Tip Grip cutting and marking guide. * Drywallers: measure and cut in one easy step * EIFS: score and cut EPS in one easy step *...

Carpenter pencils. (Products).
June 1, 2003... Keson Industries Inc. The CP26 Combination Pack contains six carpenter pencils and one pencil sharpener. The patented sharpener eliminates the need for knives in order to produce flat, square tips. The two-sided CP2 works by sliding a...

Materials support system. (Products).
June 1, 2003... FastCap The new 3rd Hand Heavy Duty, which extends from 5 to 12 feet, is a system for supporting drywall, crown molding, plastic barriers, or as a load jack in the back of a truck. It features a thicker main shaft and extension rod, a...

Thermo-hygrometer. (Products).
June 1, 2003... Delmhorst The HT-3000 is a thermo-hygrometer that provides temperature, RH, Dew point and grains per pound. This meter is for IAQ/Mold remediation specialists, restoration contractors, home inspectors, general contractors, flooring...

Miter saw stand. (Products).
June 1, 2003... IOWA Manufacturing Inc. The StableMate plus 100 features a wide A-frame stance for incomparable stability; patented universal miter saw mounting clamps for easy on/off; quick, positive-lock work support adjustment to control correct stock;...