Walls & Ceilings articles from June 2006

Walls & Ceilings archives from June 2006

Old friends, new faces.(up FRONT)
June 1, 2006... I have just returned from four very hot days in Rancho Mirage, Calif., where I attended the Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau's Annual Convention. The NWCB's staff--Bob, Mark, Tiina and Angela--really put on a great show in terms of scheduling...

Calendar.(TRADENEWS)(Calendar)
June 1, 2006... JUNE 8-10 AIA 2006 NATIONAL CONVENTION AND DESIGN EXPO Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles www.aia.org 14-17 TEXAS LATHING AND PLASTERING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION Marriott Horseshoe Bay Resort Horseshoe,...

Wallboard shipment volume announced for first quarter of 2006.(INDUSTRY WIRE)
June 1, 2006... According to statistics compiled by the Gypsum Association, the United States gypsum board industry shipped a total of 9.499 billion square feet of material during the first calendar quarter (January through March) of this year. During the...

National Gypsum announces plans for Arizona plant.(TRADENEWS)
June 1, 2006... National Gypsum Co. announced plans to build a state-of-the-art wallboard plant near Phoenix. The plant will be capable of producing one billion square feet of wallboard. "We are excited about expanding in the West and growing with those...

Sto product receives ICC Code evaluation approval.(TRADENEWS)
June 1, 2006... Sto Guard, a spray-on waterproofing, air barrier, has received ICC Code recognition as a weather-resistive barrier. The code recognition permits the use of the product beneath most claddings. The report "ESR-1233" is available at...

USG joins ASBE/facility recognized for wildlife habitat enhancement.(TRADENEWS)
June 1, 2006... USG Corp. has joined the Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments, a group of international companies that has been working to educate the marketplace and top management on the benefits of reducing the overall impact facilities have on the...

Midwest Tool aviation snips awarded two U.S. patents.(TRADENEWS)
June 1, 2006... Midwest Tool and Cutlery Co. announces it has been awarded two U.S. design patents for the company's proprietary Upright Snips aviation snips. Uprights Snips, introduced in the fall of 2004, are a compound leverage aviation snip that helps...

Building codes and notes available on CD.(TRADENEWS)
June 1, 2006... To assist engineers, architects, contractors and others to gain a better understanding of code requirements, Portland Cement Association has combined "PCA Notes on ACI 318-05 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete with Design...

Plaster Man's Q & A.(TRADENEWS)
June 1, 2006... I have a homeowner I am working for that insists on having three-coat plastering over wood lath done in five rooms and a stairway. I believe I can do the work but would like your opinion and ideas on this type of project.--David David, ...

Demand Products.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... Demand Products announced the appointment of Craig Barnaby as vice president to head up its EIFS division. He is the co-founder of CLAPCA and is a AIA CLU credited presenter. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Arxx Walls & Foundations.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... Mike Kennaw has been promoted to vice president of sales in North America for Arxx Walls & Foundations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Weather Shield Mfg. Inc.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... Weather Shield Mfg. Inc. has named Barbara Knight as a communications project specialist.

PPG Performance Glazings.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... PPG Performance Glazings has appointed Darijo Babic, Bill Myers and Leonard Skelton as national architectural managers.

Spackle.(Cartoon)
June 1, 2006... LOOKS LIKE THEY'RE PUTTING UP AN ADDITION... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Scaffold moving system: Crawler Products.(product FOCUS on Scaffolding and Hoists)
June 1, 2006... The Crawler is a universal scaffold moving device powered by a cordless drill and is OSHA compliant. It is designed to fit any "Baker style" scaffold. It is also telescopic to adapt to various heights of scaffolds and allowing it to fit through...

Passenger hoist: Beta Max.(product FOCUS on Scaffolding and Hoists)
June 1, 2006... The Max Climber 4400P Passenger Hoist is for projects requiring the lifting of personnel and material in industries, such as masonry, scaffolding, drywall, glazing, and restoration and renovation. It is able to minimize waiting time and...

Adjustable work platform: Telpro Inc.(product FOCUS on Scaffolding and Hoists)
June 1, 2006... The Tele-Tower Model 1101 is a safe, portable and compact adjustable work platform. Made from all steel construction, it can withstand tough working conditions. The assembled unit with safety rails folded can roll through a 32-foot-by-80-foot...

The task at hand: new ways of achieving a Level 5 finish are surfacing.
June 1, 2006... "I was surprised how well that thing ran," says Sandor Szilagyi, Troy Metal Concept's main finisher, remarking on the management of last year's Habitat for Humanity project in Detroit. Most of the area drywall contractors in southeast Michigan...

Ceilings elections: a review of options for a building's ceiling is key to an optimal system.
June 1, 2006... Building owners have more choices, option and selections for ceilings than ever before. The Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau has been assisting designers, contractors and code officials for more than 50 years with ceiling selection and proper...

Quest for quality: residential drywall contractor reveals secrets to growing fast and furiously without losing control.
June 1, 2006... Scott Koeppen bursts onto the job site. The ninth floor of the old Chicago Playboy Building is being turned into condominiums. There, a drywall finishing crew and foreman have completed their work and await Koeppen's inspection. It's a...

Exaktime: The JobClock. The contractor's timeclock.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... The JobClock System was designed and invented by Steve Simmonds, a contractor who found it impossible to accurately manage the time and attendance of his employees using handwritten timecards. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] His workers were...

Radius Track Corp.: curved framing experts.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Radius Track makes it easy to frame any curve quickly and accurately. You can create the bends yourself on the job site with our Track Bender and Ready Products. Or Radius Track can make the curved framing members for you and ship them to the...

Trim-Tex: Magic Corner requested by contractors ... designed by Trim-Tex.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... As your partner in drywall finishing solutions, Trim-Tex takes pride in listening and attending to your needs. Magic Corner is a perfect example of how we transform your challenges by analyzing distinctive problems and exceeding your...

Apla-Tech Inc.: innovative drywall tools--now three systems to choose from!(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... The innovator of the pneumatic and continuous drywall finishing tools, Apla-Tech Inc., has become the fastest growing drywall tool manufacturer on the market today. Apla-Tech provides you with the ability to go from paper taping to coating to...

PrimeSource Building Products Inc.: Pro-Twist, a fastener for every building need!(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... As the world's largest purveyor of fasteners and manufacturer of Pro-Twist Construction Fasteners, PrimeSource Building Products Inc. offers fasteners engineered for professional-grade use in commercial, industrial and residential applications....

Magnum Products: Phoenix hospital demands perfect drywall. Contractor opts for unique polymer-based primer to achieve results.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... When Phoenix's St. Joseph Hospital decided that it wanted walls with no drywall joint flashing in its new addition, it became one of the world's largest contracts to be completed with a new spray-on polymer-based primer. With 690,000 square...

Vinyl Corp.: vinyl solutions at work.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Vinyl Corp., a wall and ceiling accessory manufacturer, is a 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 designs,...

Degussa Wall Systems Inc.: Degussa introduces AnticoGlaze for EIFS, stucco and textured acrylic surfacing systems.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Degussa has added a new product to its growing line of specialty finishes. AnticoGlaze is an acrylic stain or glaze that is used to create a greater sense of depth over an interior or exterior wall. It yields a beautiful mottled "Old World"...

Marino\WARE: Shaftwall and Area Separation Wall Systems with Marino\WARE's new CT-Stud and H-Stud Systems, the sky is the limit.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... As a leading manufacturer of steel framing products, Marino\WARE has provided industry professionals with top-quality building materials and engineering capabilities for more than 70 years. With a focus on reliability, versatility and...

Spray Force MFG Inc.: clearly the leader.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... THE FINEST CRAFTED PLASTER AND DRYWALL SPRAY EQUIPMENT ON EARTH Spray Force, with four decades of proven experience as the industry's premier manufacturer of plaster, fireproofing, drywall and finishing equipment, is often imitated but...

USG: new seismic Web site and shadow molding.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... LAUNCH OF THE USG SEISMIC CEILING RESOURCE CENTER AT WWW.SEISMIC-CEILINGS.COM HELPS BUILDING PROS GET ANSWERS TO SEISMIC QUESTIONS Need to meet code in one of the nation's earthquake zones? Wondering what ceiling products to use and...

Sealants and Coatings Technologies Inc.: Psst ... Palladium, the best kept secret in Textured Coating--since 1986.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... ADVANCED RESEARCH AND TESTING HAVE PROVEN THIS UNIQUE SYSTEM PREFERRED BY ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND APPLICATORS. Sealants and Coatings Technologies Inc. is the sister company of Weather-all Co. Inc. who developed the Palladium Textured...

All-Span Inc.: continuing to perform.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... When the new, $13.8 million East Tennessee State Veterans Home opens in West Knox County, in October 2006, it will serve to meet the growing demand for extended nursing care for Tennessee veterans. The carefully integrated site and building...

Brady Construction Innovations Inc.: metal framing technology at its best, one piece, pre-engineered headers.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)(Interview)
June 1, 2006... WHY IS THE PRO X HEADER SUPERIOR TO MULTI PIECE (BUILT-UP) BOX HEADERS? This new technology is going to radically improve your production! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I have been in the metal stud framing and drywall industry for more...

Sonny Scaffolds: the American Standard for Strength and Security for 20 Years.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... When Charlotte J. Bell Cosgrove and Jeffrey Cosgrove completed their purchase of Sonny Scaffolds Inc., from Sonny Perry in October 2004, they injected energy and resources to optimize the company's potential. Now, during the company's 20th...

National Gypsum: National Gypsum continues investment, expansion.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Over the past decade, National Gypsum has made significant investments to establish its commitment to the industry. When the company went private in late 1995, skeptics may have thought National Gypsum's new owners would lever it up and take...

Fire Trak Corp.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Fire Trak is an all-inclusive deflection and firestopping system that has passed current fire and cycle tests at U.L. without fire caulk or spray. This unique, patented innovation is what allows the Fire Trak System to deflect a full 100...

J. Glover Manufacturing: the original professional grade drywall texture spray equipment manufacturer.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... J. Glover Mfg. Inc. was founded in 1953 and has been manufacturing spray equipment and providing uninterrupted excellent service to the contracting industry for more than half a century. Glover Manufacturing Inc. is the industry's leading...

Clark Western Lath & Steel Framing: providing building solutions coast to coast.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Clark Western has grown to meet the needs of our customers. We have grown from our locations in Middletown, Ohio, and Riverside, Calif., to 15 locations nationally that includes manufacturing facilities, warehouses, processing facilities,...

IRWIN Industrial Tools; High tech materials harder to score: Bi-Metal to the rescue.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Building materials have increasingly gotten more sophisticated. In the case of wall and backer board, these newer high tech materials can be harder to score with the recommended method. IRWIN Industrial Tools has developed a solution for this...

Constru-Flex; U-Flex: one product for both curves and arches.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Unique patented design characteristics make U-Flex the only framing product on the market that can frame both curves and arches. No need to buy or stock a variety of curve framing products; U-Flex is your solution for true flexibility. ...

G-P Gypsum: DensArmor Plus interior wallboard from G-P Gypsum finishes like regular wallboard while resisting moisture and mold growth.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... DensArmor Plus moisture- and mold-resistant interior wallboard from G-P Gypsum has proven its worth to contractors across North America. Enhanced DensArmor Plus panels, with their premium glass mat facings, not only install like paper-faced...

Strait-Flex International Inc.: new concept drywall products.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... As a homebuilder in St. Louis for 21 years, John S. Conboy, founder of Strait-Flex International Inc. (formerly Con-Form International Inc.), saw the problems encountered during the drywall phase of home building. Quality was compromised...

Vella products: turn any wall into a masterpiece!(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Years ago, Dan and Ken Kirkland began training others to apply Venetian plasters--during the infancy of its use in the United States. Through several evolutions, they have developed the product that is the piece de resistance of the many...

Telling Industries: the new standard in metal framing.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... With three strategic locations, Telling Industries is positioned to conveniently service distributors east and west of the Mississippi. Our state-of-the-art, computer-controlled facilities in Cambridge, Ohio and Charlotte, N.C., will soon be...

Topcon Positioning Systems.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)(Company overview)
June 1, 2006... SMART LASERS, SMART USE OF TIME: RL-VH3 SERIES The RL-VH3G features GreenBeam for extra visibility and SmartFocus which adjusts beam brightness to maintain clarity at any distance, providing more advanced technologies than any other laser...

Lafarge North America: defend against mold and mildew with Lafarge's Mold Defense products.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Due to the focus on mold- and mildew-related problems in today's construction industry, controlling moisture has become an important design consideration for interior areas. To combat this issue, Lafarge introduces a select line of drywall...

Dietrich Metal Framing: UltraSTEEL framing is transforming interior framing industry and the installers are singing it's praises.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Dietrich Metal Framing is aggressively moving forward with its strategy to transform the interior framing industry with its new breakthrough technology, UltraSTEEL metal framing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dietrich, the leading...

Timely steel door frames: flexibility to go wherever your imagination takes you.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Timely prefinished steel door frames have the flexibility to go wherever your imagination takes you in color coordination and interior design. Choose from six in-stock or 29 custom colors of durable baked-on polyester coatings plus prime EG....

Super Stud Building Products Inc.: why use Super Stud deflection struts?(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... PROJECT CONDITIONS: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Curtain wall studs position far from mainframe * Curtain wall distance from mainframe varies * Structural steel not even or straight * Access limited to curtain wall connection...

Pla-Cor Inc.: introducing the inside series.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Inside cornerbead has been circulating the industry for several years. However, until now, there have been no accessories available to aid in the installation process. PLA-COR has recognized the growing needs of the industry and skillfully...

Perfect Wall Inc.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Subsequent to Hurricane Charley, which devastated Florida's western coast, our company Perfect Wall Inc. began researching wall panel systems and framing techniques that could withstand hurricane force winds. We have invented and patented a...

Metal-Lite Inc.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... "The System," by Metal-Lite Inc., was invented and patented to fill the many gaps that other products could not and still cannot fill. The two main differences in "The System" by Metal-Lite, and all other products are: [ILLUSTRATION...

Painters and Allied Trades: Labor Management Cooperation Initiative.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... The LMCI is a Taft-Hartley Fund representing 140,000 members of the IUPAT and 10,000 employers signatory to collective bargaining agreements with the IUPAT. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LMCI PROGRAMS EDUCATION The LMCI sponsors...

Flex-Ability Concepts: expanded product offering.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Flex-Ability Concepts pioneered the development of flexible track products. Patented Flex-C Trac was the first framing product that could be curved by hand right on the job site and has become the brand by which all others are measured. Its...

Icynene Inc.; Your business: walls & ceilings.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... DELIVERING THE PERFECT FIT FOR YOUR FUTURE GROWTH [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As a successful contractor involved in today's wall and ceiling market, it's difficult to weed through the vast majority of product offerings and decide which...

Fortifiber Building Systems Group: Jumbo Tex remains the professional's choice in weather-resistive barriers.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... It's no accident that the Jumbo Tex name has become practically synonymous with Grade "D" building paper. With decades of use on more than five million homes and commercial buildings, Jumbo Tex's time-tested performance has made it a favorite...

Total Steel Solutions: the new Redi Klip--easier, cheaper deflection clip.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Total Steel Solutions is pleased to introduce the Redi Klip--a simple, inexpensive head-of-wall deflection clip that provides positive attachment while allowing unencumbered movement of the roof or floor deck above. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

ArcusStone: a limestone plaster that looks like quarried stone.(MUNUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... 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...

Full Circle International Inc.: Full Circle International's innovative sanding system. Change your tool. Change your mind.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Full Circle International Inc. has presented the paint and drywall industries with an innovative sanding system. The products are created with the professional tradesman in mind, with a focus on durability, efficiency and superior finish...

Brady Construction Innovations Inc. SlipTrack Systems: SLP-TRK Brand Slotted steel tracks for interior and exterior, non-load bearing wall systems.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Brady Construction Innovations is pleased to announce that it has received its New ICC Evaluation Report, ICC ESR-1042, "SLP-TRK Slotted Steel Tracks for Interior and Exterior, Non-Load Bearing Wall Systems." The New report replaces our old...

Spray Force MFG Inc.: clearly the leader.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... THE FINEST CRAFTED PLASTER AND DRYWALL SPRAY EQUIPMENT ON EARTH The powerful SPRAY FORCE EXCALIBUR HYDRA meets every demand of today's toughest pumping challenges with high volume, minimal maintenance, and the highest safety standard in the...

Symmetry Products Group: SPG consolidation and 25 years in business mark manufacturing commitment to the free world.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Ever since its inception in 1981, Symmetry Products Group has continued to show great progress in meeting the needs of the building industry. More than 150 valued employees inhouse are testimony to our commitment to continue producing high...

Structus Building Technologies.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Structus Building Technologies provides innovative solutions for the building industry with superior quality and performance. Pioneering building solutions with imagination, superior engineering and cutting edge technology, Structus is...

Sto Corp.: protect first. Think NExT.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... NEW EXTERIOR TECHNOLOGY LEADS THE WAY IN CLADDING ADVANCES Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in cladding, coating and restoration systems, is leading a resurgence of a new family of cladding technology for today's building marketplace...

Ames Taping Tool Systems Inc.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... THE AMES TOOL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM was created to meet the professional development needs of the drywall industry. Increasingly, builders and general contractors are requiring finishers to maintain professional certifications as part of their...

Faux Effects International Inc.: award-winning AquaBond.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Amazing, awesome AquaBond is a uniquely formulated, fast drying, high performance product that was created specifically as the basecoat for all decorative finishing work with Faux Effects products. A surface that's sealed with AquaBond provides...

The Steel Network Inc.: engineered connections, innovative solutions.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... The Steel Network, a widely recognized leader in developing engineered products that provide installation efficiency and liability protection, firmly believes the construction team is the foremost priority. To that end, TSN offers the tools...

Spray Connection: Spray Connection offers experience and service.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... 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...

BPB: GlasRoc Brand high performance sheathing--not your father's sheathing.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... So what exactly is GlasRoc High-Per-formance Sheathing? BPB, the world's leading gypsum board manufacturer, offers GlasRoc Brand Sheathing, a paperless gypsum board designed for high-performance exterior sheathing applications. It's an...

Nathan Kimmel Co.: your complete source for tarps, machinery, parts and supplies.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... The Nathan Kimmel Co. has served the wall and ceiling industry for 50 years as a complete source of tarps, machinery, parts, and supplies. Our expanded and modernized production facility enables us to provide you with factory direct pricing,...

Stuc-O-Flex International: concerned about water intrusion? "Waterway" by Stuc-O-Flex International Inc. Drainage Mats & weather barriers.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... A fundamental issue in cladding integrity requires keeping liquid water from penetrating exterior walls. Generally through the use of appropriate sealant, flashing, architectural details, and professional installation of materials compliant...

Thompson Building Materials.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... For more than 40 years, homeowners and contractors have counted on Thompson Building Materials for selection and service at competitive prices. At Thompson Building Materials we offer a wide variety of brick, natural and manufactured stone,...

Spray King Mfg. Inc.: the King of spray machines.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... We specialize in the following machines: * Spray Acoustic * Texture * Fireproofing * Spray Exterior Dash * Cool Deck * Pool Finish * Waterproofing Our company has its roots in the ideas and designs of one...

Accu-Arc: the shape of things to come.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Accu-Arc's curved wall track, arched track and curved angle track are designed and fabricated to help you build perfect curved walls while substantially reducing field labor costs. Our prefabricated components allow you to frame curved walls...

Xlent Equipment LLC: "don't be fooled by the price, we ell direct!!!".(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Xlent Equipment has proudly introduced our Viper all Hydraulic Mixing and Drywall Sprayers to the construction industry starting in October 2003. Since 1989, Xlent Equipment has focused primarily in the stucco, plaster, EIFS and fire-proofing...

Murco Wall Products Inc.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... MURCO WALL PRODUCTS INC. manufactures a family of products that are destined to make your wall and ceiling job easier. Here are some of the 100-plus products offered by our family-owned company. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M-1700 PREMIUM...

Omega Products International Inc.: Valentino Venetian Plaster.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Since Omega Products International introduced its products and service to the building industry some 30 years ago, the company has grown to become the nation's leading manufacturer of stucco and related plaster products worldwide. Omega...

Armstrong ceiling systems: new Mesa ceilings, ShortSpan Drywall--Grid System popular with contractors.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... Armstrong continues to introduce new products, new systems and new services that get contractors on and off the job... faster, easier, better. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mesa ceilings, for example, set a new standard for ceiling value...

Total Wall.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... The Total Wall Web site has recently undergone a complete redesign aimed at providing customers with easier access to updated wall cladding information. Tailored towards architects, contractors, distributors and homeowners, www.total-wall.com...

All Wall Inc.: new 2006 drywall tools source book from All Wall.(MANUFACTURERS SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2006... If you haven't seen All-Wall's brand new 2006 Full-Line Catalog, you haven't seen the world of drywall tools. All-Wall is your portal to all the major brands in drywall, at contractor direct, value pricing. Their selection is massive, their...

High Art: the renovation and restoration of the National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum.(TROWEL talk)
June 1, 2006... "Who am I? Why am I here?" The words uttered by Ross Perot's running mate Admiral James Stockdale, in his opening statements of the 1992 Vice Presidential debate. These words seem appropriate to use for my first column. Allow me to introduce...

EIFS installation checklist.(the FINISHLINE)
June 1, 2006... I get a lot of calls people that are not actually in the construction industry but involved with buildings, such as homeowners and realtors. They are looking for basic information about how EIFS is installed. My first response is to make sure...

Endless potential.(all things GYPSUM)
June 1, 2006... Gypsum wallboard or "drywall" has become the preferred surface material used in the construction of interior walls and partitions. In residential construction, gypsum wallboard is also the preferred material for interior ceiling surfaces. Now...