Walls & Ceilings articles from March 2003

Walls & Ceilings archives from March 2003

O beloved reader! (Up Front).(Editorial)
March 1, 2003... One of the most fascinating mechanisms of nature is the "group effort" of a species to attain that Darwinian goal of success and propagation. The birds do it, the bees do it and of course, the construction industry does it! In that group...

Letters.
March 1, 2003... Look but don't touch? Dear Nick, I do drywall and had myself certified in a couple of brands of EIFS because it looked like I needed to in order to bid drywall on some projects. I love the look of EIFS, especially how they put build...

Plymouth Foam purchases Pacemaker Plastics. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Plymouth Foam Inc. has purchased Pacemaker Plastics Co. Inc. Pacemaker Plastics' product lines and market segments are highly compatible with those of Plymouth Foam and the purchase will expand Plymouth Foam's manufacturing capabilities to...

U.S. federal agency updates to newer NFPA life safety code. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Medicare & Medicaid Service has updated its fire and life safety requirements for facilities receiving Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements by adopting the 2000 edition of NFPA 101,...

Hacker floor underlayments list in 82 UL-rated floor assemblies. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Hacker Industries Inc. announced an increase from 66 to 86 Underwriters Laboratories listings for its line of floor underlayments sold under the brand names of Firm-Fill Gypsum Concretes and Gyp-Span Radiant. These 82 UL listings detail floor...

Premium Drywall Tool changes name. (Trade News).(to Blue Line Drywall Tools LLC )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Premium Drywall Tool Co. LLC has changed its name to Blue Line Drywall Tools LLC. For more information contact the company at: 1250 South Wilson Way Suite B-10, Stockton, Calif. 95205; Phone (209) 942-1351 or Fax (209) 942-2817.

U.S. factory-built housing component shipments to grow more than 5 percent through 2006. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Shipments of factory-built housing components from U.S. manufacturers are forecast to rise 5.2 percent per annum to $16.6 billion in 2006, reported from a study by the Freedonia Group Inc. Advances in component demand will be bolstered by...

Sto Corp. announces David Boivin as new chief executive officer. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Sto Corp has announced the appointment of David Boivin as its new chief executive officer. He is succeeding the retiring Macon Lowe, who has been at the helm of Sto since 1993. Boivin joins the company from CertainTeed Corp., where he was vice...

The Winroc Corp. (People).
March 1, 2003... The Winroc Corp. announced the appointment of Colin Ramsden as sales manager for the British Columbia region.

Multiquip Inc. (People).
March 1, 2003... Irv Levine, chairman of Multiquip Inc., retired nearly 30 years after founding the company. In other company news, Chris Priest was named national field sales manager at Sanders Saws & Blades.

Georgia-Pacific Corp. (People).
March 1, 2003... Georgia-Pacific Corp. has announced that John Rasor, executive vice president, wood procurement, gypsum and industrial wood products, retired Jan. 1, after a 40-year career with the company.

Steel Ceilings. (People).
March 1, 2003... Steel Ceilings announced several new positions. James "Jim" W. Tzynik has been named general manager. Thomas Wilp has been hired as product manager, Specialties. Kevin Konecky will assume the role as product manager, Security Lou Heil will...

Construction Specifications Institute. (People).
March 1, 2003... Construction Specifications Institute announced that it has selected Karl F. Borgstrom, Ph.D., as the organization's new executive director.

Grabber Construction Products. (People).
March 1, 2003... Grabber Construction Products announced the promotion of Douglas Holmberg to national marketing and product manager.

National Association of Home Builders. (People).
March 1, 2003... Michael Luzier has been named president of the National Association of Home Builders.

Gypsum Association. (People).
March 1, 2003... Michael Gardner has been named director of promotion and code services for the Gypsum Association.

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers. (People).
March 1, 2003... The Society of Fire Protection Engineers announces William Koffel Jr. president of the society for 2003.

Dietrich Industries. (People).
March 1, 2003... Congratulations to Brian Kutchma with Dietrich Industries, and his wife, Diane, on the birth of their triplets Abigail (Abby), Aidan, and Gabrielle (Gabby).

Niles Building Products Co. (People).
March 1, 2003... Niles Building Products Co. announced the death of Joseph Gurley, who died Jan. 9, at his home in Youngstown, Ohio, and survived by his wife of 54 years Elizabeth. He assisted Niles with its sales design and catalogs, among his multiple roles...

2003 apprentice plasterers contest. (Trade News).
March 1, 2003... On Feb. 4 and 5, 2003, at the World of Concrete Trade Show, in Las Vegas, the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association hosted an international competition of 85 apprentice plasterers and cement masons from all across the...

Steel framing fastener. (Product Focus on Fasteners).
March 1, 2003... ITW Buildex The Gyp-Fast Cordless system is a gas-powered tool that drives a patented bugle head, knurled nail through gypsum, wood, wood-fiber and cement sheathings into 20- to 12-gauge steel framing. The system provides the user with...

Construction fasteners. (Product Focus on Fasteners).
March 1, 2003... Compass International Industry professionals have used Marker & Darts brand construction fasteners for more than 25 years. These screws are quality tested to ensure they meet the demands of professional contractors, such as faster...

Commercial and residential fasteners. (Product Focus on Fasteners).
March 1, 2003... PrimeSource Building Products Inc. PrimeGuard Plus is a line of exterior commercial and residential construction fasteners that are designed to resist corrosion and prevent discoloration and staining. Nails and screws are available in BTM...

Finish nailer. (Product Focus on Fasteners).
March 1, 2003... Paslode The company offers a complete line of cordless tools with the introduction of the TrimMaster 18 Cordless Finish Nailer. The tool is suited for a variety of fastening applications including lattice strip and cove molding, shoe and...

Cordless drill. (Product Focus on Fasteners).
March 1, 2003... Senco Part of the DuraSpin line, the DS200-14V is a cordless drill used by remodelers, handymen, drywallers, carpenters and others. In a study by R.S. Means, it has shown to increase the productivity of drywallers by up to 30 percent vs....

Cordless impact drivers. (Product Focus on Fasteners).
March 1, 2003... DeWALT The new cordless impact drivers DW050K-2, DW052K-2 and DW054K-2 are designed for professionals on the job site and in the shop including HVAC installers, garage door installers, sprinkler fitters, general contractors, elevator...

Sheathing fastener. (Product Focus on Fasteners).
March 1, 2003... Stanley-Bostitch The Sheather Plus collated framing nail features technology that offers 100 percent more uplift capacity and up to 50 percent more shear energy capacity. The patent pending Oversize Nail Head gives the nail 30 percent more...

Self-drilling fasteners. (Product Focus on Fasteners).
March 1, 2003... Triangle Fastener Corp. The Blazer Ultra consists of specially designed self-drilling fasteners that improve installation. The #10 Hi-Hex has a 30 percent higher hex height than standard #10 drill screws. The #12 Pilot, with a 20 percent...

Autofeed screw gun. (Product Focus on Fasteners).
March 1, 2003... PAM Fastening Technology The P13 Series incorporates versatility with autofeed screw systems that can fasten screws from 1- to 3-inch screws with one magazine. The product line includes the P13KUE, with dedicated extension and the P13KUE,...

Bit and recess technology. (Product Focus on Fasteners).
March 1, 2003... Grabber Construction Products The LOX bit and recess technology is a system that eliminates the "cam out," waste, and wobble common in Phillips drive screws. The recess and bit create a "stick fit," (no screw drop off, no screw flop over,...

Lead by example: can waste gypsum really be recycled? One Canadian company proves it every day.
March 1, 2003... In the world's competitive gypsum wallboard market, where pricing power is almost non-existent, profits are under intense pressure and competing wall systems threaten to take away marketshare recycling waste gypsum wallboard can cut...

Anything but conventional: here's how to drywall the biggest building in Washington.(Washington Convention Center)
March 1, 2003... The Washington Convention Center, when completed, will be one of the largest convention centers in the United States. With requirements of up to 8 million square feet of wallboard, the project demanded precise coordination and intense...

Ready for anything: separate business and personal assets to ready your finances for any challenge.(Column)
March 1, 2003... In the current economic environment, a business's worst-case scenario might include the bankruptcy of a major customer or supplier; a banker's decision to trim your credit line; the cancellation or postponement of plans for an initial public...

AWCI's Construction Directions 2003. (Convention Companion 2003).
March 1, 2003... MARCH 25-30, ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER, NEW ORLEANS Come find out what all that "Construction Jazz" is about at AWCI's Expo: Construction Directions, the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries International's 86th Annual...

CSI/TFM 2003. (Convention Companion 2003).
March 1, 2003... APRIL 9-11, MCCORMICK PLACE, CHICAGO Attendees at The CSI Show will encounter both the familiar and the different April 9-11, 2003, at McCormick Place, in Chicago. The familiar includes the benefits that have made this 46-year-old...

AIA. (Convention Companion 2003).
March 1, 2003... MAY 8-10, SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER, SAN DIEGO The AIA National Convention and Expo is the building and design industry's mainstay for education, information, inspiration, and innovation. This year's convention continues that tradition...

Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau 2003 Annual Convention and Trade Show. (Convention Companion 2003).
March 1, 2003... MAY 8-10, LOEWS VENTANA CANYON RESORT, TUCSON, AR1Z. This year's convention site is exceptional in its rugged high-desert beauty and its vast offering of activities and recreation. The convention golf tournament will be played at the...

PCBC 2003, The Western Building Show. (Convention Companion 2003).
March 1, 2003... JUNE 17-20, MOSCONE CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO California homebuilding had a booming year in 2002 but with the economy still in flux, experts can't agree on what 2003 will hold. There's never been a more important time to come to PCBC, The...

ICAA. (Convention Companion 2003).
March 1, 2003... OCT. 23-25, DISNEY WORLD'S CONTEMPORARY RESORT, ORLANDO, FLA. The Insulation Contractors Association of America will hold its 25th Annual Convention and Trade Show from October 23 to 25, 2003, at Disney World's Contemporary Resort, in...

METALCON. (Convention Companion 2003).
March 1, 2003... OCT. 28-30, TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER, TAMPA, FLA. METALCON International, the annual tradeshow and conference for the metal construction industry heading into its thirteenth year, continues to gain stride. Sponsored by the Metal...

STAFDA. (Convention Companion 2003).
March 1, 2003... NOVEMBER 2-4, GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER, ATLANTA The Specialty Tool & Fasteners Distributors Association 27th Annual Convention & Trade Show will be held Nov. 2-4, 2003, at the Georgia World Congress Center, in Atlanta. The Georgia...

Regional associations. (Convention Companion 2003).
March 1, 2003... REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS PLAN CONVENTIONS THIS SUMMER. Several regional associations host trade shows each summer to increasing attendance, thanks to more exhibitors and quality programs. Texas Lathing and Plastering Contractors...

CISCA 2004. (Convention Companion 2003).
March 1, 2003... FEB. 11-15, WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL, ORLANDO, FLA. The Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association recently completed its 53rd Annual Convention and Inter Con Trade Show at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Before...

W&C 2003 Trade Show Directory. (A-Z).
March 1, 2003... A/D Fire Protection Systems 420 Tapscott Rd., Scarborough, ON M1B 1Y4 CANADA (416) 292-2361 (800) 263-4087 Fax: (416) 298-5887 mail@adfire.com www.adfire.com Passive fire protection products-decorative thin-film...

Board's always greener on the other side: model home in North Carolina uses all the latest and greatest products for residential construction.
March 1, 2003... It could be assumed that a typical day in any job grates on the mind and festers the soul, given the schedule is monotonous and without variation; change can be a welcome concept. The collective ensemble of workers for the Azia Project...

One man under crown.(Trimroc molding from Wind-lock Interiors used in hotel renovation)
March 1, 2003... In recent years, a growing number of high-quality alternatives to wood-based trim and molding products have become well established. Options for builders, general contractors, subcontractors, remodelers, preservationists, conservationists and...

The "write" way to enhance business: whether writing a business proposal, a letter to a client or customer, or a company handbook, strong writing skills are essential to instill confidence in a business.
March 1, 2003... In today's business world, writing skills have taken a backseat to other seemingly more important corporate development activities. Most business executives would rather attend a seminar on negotiation strategies or marketing tactics rather...

Plaster, the union and you (Part 1). (Plaster Man).(William Rogers talks about the plastering trade and the AWCI)(Interview)(Column)
March 1, 2003... "Job Corps gives youth who are at the crossroads of life positive role models, a work ethic and an attainable goal to be self sufficient, to take pride in what they produce and a real chance to one day live the American Dream of home ownership...

Ways to obtain insurance for EIFs. (Finish Line).(Column)
March 1, 2003... One contractor who is searching for insurance does not nearly spark the interest of a big insurance company to the same extent as a large group of potential policy holders offering millions of dollars in premiums. My Web site gets numerous...

Common myths about gypsum board. (All Things Gypsum).(Column)
March 1, 2003... Building relationships sends a message to elected officials that ordinary citizens, as well as representatives and owners of businesses, understand the importance of issues that affect the district or community in which they live and work. ...

What makes it green? (Part 1). (The Green Thumb).(environmentally friendly building products)
March 1, 2003... Pursuant to the U.S. Government's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, the critical determinant for what makes a product "green" is the recycled content of a building product. Just as the color green has many hues and shades, all open to...

Money divided by time: if GCs are allowed to cram the subcontractors' work into a shorter duration than what is needed, you will suffer in terms of liability and maximizing profits. (All in Agreement).
March 1, 2003... The money lending business has been in existence for thousands of years. Lending money is a proven business opportunity and if done correctly, yields excellent returns. Subcontractors in effect lend money to their customers in the form of...

Do you really need a Web site? It's rapidly developing into a business necessity, just like a fax. (Smart Business).(Column)
March 1, 2003... The question also could be asked, do you really need a fax machine? Technically, the answer would be no. Rarely can you trace any business gain to your fax. It's just something everyone feels they need to be in business nowadays. Hard to...

To hose or not to hose: who hasn't cut down an old 6-inch knife to the shape needed to finish the top of a pointed cathedral? (Adventures in Drywall).
March 1, 2003... All of you on the east coast can stop ding now. This month's article deals with texture. Not the type of texture that is preferred in your choice of toilet paper or baby blankets, but the type that is applied to walls and ceilings. I...

The drywall finish process during the cold weather: without heat, the quality of our product goes down in the winter months. (Industry Voices).
March 1, 2003... This article was written to try and define the work conditions of the drywall business during the colder time of year. In my experience, many builders don't realize that drywall finishing products cannot perform the same way in the winter...

Rotary saw. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Bosch The new 1639 Rotary Saw has 43 percent more power with a 5-amp motor. It allows for various cutting applications ranging from drywall to solid surface materials, such as ceramic wall tile, cement board, particle board, plaster, lath,...

Sales and training CDs. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Apla-Tech Inc. The company announces new sales and training CDs for those finishers who have PC or laptop capabilities. On the sales CD, one can view the company's complete tool line, plus unedited job site footage of the tools in...

Construction lasers. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Leica Geosystems The Rugby 100LR is an automatic long-range self-leveling general construction laser for exterior jobs of any size. It has a working range of up to 2,500 feet, an automatic elevation alert function and a manual grade up to...

Finger protection. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Tangico Inc. The Thumb Buddy is a soft neoprene covering designed for protecting the thumb or fingers from the stress of everyday activities such as holding a trowel, paint can or any tool that involves repetitive motion. It can be used to...

Plasterboard cutter. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Bleispitz GmbH The T-Cutter can be used for the exact parallel and circular cut of gypsum boards. On the other side it can be used for marking any other material (e.g. wood, sheet material, plastic). A pin on the reverse side makes it...

Backerboard. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Bonsal American ProTEC is a lightweight, concrete backerboard designed to provide a permanent base for a wide variety of both interior and exterior construction applications. Made of Portland cement, alkaline-resistant fiberglass mesh and...

Various ceiling patterns. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Hall's Creative Surfaces Inc. Creative Ceilings are made of self-extinguishing expanded polystyrene and are easy to install using mastic adhesive. Some patterns are finished with overlapping edges to hide gaps. High-quality patterns based...

Cut-off machine. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. The new 6185-20 14-inch Hand-Held Cut-Off Machine with an 18-amp, 4.8 max horsepower Milwaukee-built motor is for metal and concrete cutting applications. The downward cutting rotation pulls the tool through...

Dryer vent box. (Products).
March 1, 2003... In-O-Vote Technologies The Dryerbox is a recessed dryer vent box that saves space in the laundry room, allows the clothes dryer to operate more efficiently and reduces a common household fire hazard. The product allows the storage and...

Adjustable wall brace. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Vinco Manufacturing After spacing the Plumb-Jacks every 8 feet along the walls, the Plumb-Jacks are attached to the face of the stud on the wall and to a floor joist with screws, or if used on a concrete slab, with Tapcon fasteners. With a...

Interior wall coating. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Med Imports An all-natural interior wall coating made from a combination of clay, sand, and cellulose, Terramed is available in 12 colors. The colors are derived naturally from clays found throughout the Mediterranean Plate of Europe. It...

Sound-absorbing CMU. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Proud foot Co. The Sound Cell sound-absorbing concrete masonry units are architectural masonry that use a skewed internal construction to focus and redirect reflected sound into a sound-absorbing cavity, resulting in diminished room...

Drywall repair accessory. (Products).
March 1, 2003... DiGate Design The DiGate Drywall Repair Clips were developed as an alternative method of repairing holes and access holes. An access panel of any size or shape can be cut out of the drywall using a drywall knife. The portion of drywall...

Duct insulation. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Certain Teed Corp. The FlameChek 2 Duct Insulation is a non-ceramic, high-temperature insulation blanket that offers a two-hour fire rating in a single-layer application. It is designed for use in many commercial and industrial passive...

Stain-kill paint. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Porter Paints STA-KIL Primer/Sealer No. 164 is a premium quality alkyd based product used for new construction, commercial work, renovations and fire restorations. The STA-KIL Ultra Low Odor Primer/Sealer No. 174 is a synthetic alkyd. Its...

Decorative wood ceilings. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Hardwood Interiors Inc. The Wood Coffered Ceiling System is based on a nominal 24-inch-by-24-inch and is constructed by using spring U-clips for a quick and simple installation. No special tools are needed for installation, including no...

Abuse-, damage-resistant wallboard. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Temple Gypsum The Damage Guard AR (abuse resistant) was designed with an extradurable face paper to withstand scuffs and abrasions in high-traffic areas of facilities such as schools and day care centers. The Damage Guard IR (impact...

Maverick drywallers in the heartland: perhaps the hardest thing for the tapers is getting used to being attached to a hose.(Renegade Tools' Mudbuggy)
March 1, 2003... There are several tools that we are using on jobs that have saved us time and labor. We have had the best results so far with the inside angle and outside corner tools. Franklin Drywall installs and finishes drywall on large multi-family...