Walls & Ceilings articles from March 2004

Walls & Ceilings archives from March 2004

Heal thyself.(Up Front)
March 1, 2004... The article, "Integrity Rules," by Robert Thomas in the February 2004 issue of Walls & Ceilings garnered much attention. According to Thomas, his article, about the Exterior Design Institute's EIFS insurance program has even prompted some...

Live long and prosper.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... Dear Nick, I want to thank you for the copy of my first article with Walls & Ceilings that you provided on the occasion of my retirement, as well as the article about me in your magazine. Looking back over a fairly long career, it is...

Spackle.
March 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Bankruptcy judge denies USG motion for recusal; company to seek review of decision.(Trade News)
March 1, 2004... In February, Judge Alfred Wolin, the district court judge who is presiding over the asbestos personal injury issues in the USG bankruptcy case, denied a motion by USG to remove him from the case. USG plans to seek review of the decision in the...

Triad holds exclusive rights to Alpine.(Trade News)
March 1, 2004... Triad reached a deal with Alpine Engineered Products of Pompano Beach, Fla., to have exclusive sales rights to Alpine's PF-90 Saw with AutoMark System. This deal allows Triad customer base to have access to cutting solutions in addition to its...

Georgia-Pacific launches interactive Web site.(Trade News)
March 1, 2004... Georgia-Pacific's Building Products division has launched an interactive Web site (www.gp.com/build) that provides information, automated tools and Ebusiness capabilities. The site enables the company's various customers to navigate and obtain...

Initiative on model green home building guidelines launched.(Trade News)
March 1, 2004... Green building guidelines that will provide a nationally recognized baseline for determining minimum thresholds for resource-efficient, cost-effective home building will be developed by NAHB and the NAHB Research Center, it was announced in...

Builder's Circle launches program for builders and remodelers.(Trade News)
March 1, 2004... The Builder's Circle announced it launched its national membership rewards program. The program rewards buyers with points (such as frequent flier miles) to remodelers and builders for purchases of building products. To accrue points, builders...

Gypsum Association supports UM FIRE Center.(Trade News)
March 1, 2004... The Gypsum Association announced it became the fourth Founding Member of the University of Maryland's FIRE Center. The center is a membership-based foundation established to provide financial support for the education of graduate and...

Sto raises warranty terms up to 15 years.(Trade News)
March 1, 2004... Sto Corp. announced longer warranty terms over and above current terms, offering coverage up to a maximum of 15 years for projects with Sto Optilink. With this program Classic NExT system will now come with a 12-year warranty and Premier NExT...

NAIMA sponsors SBIC seminar series on green building guidelines.(Trade News)
March 1, 2004... The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association announced it has agreed to sponsor Sustainable Buildings Industry Council's Green Building Seminars, a national seminar series developed for home builders and architects on green building...

Michael Newman, P.E.(People)
March 1, 2004... The National Fire Protection Association board of directors has appointed Michael Newman, P.E., to a three-year term to the association's Standards Council.

Kevin Day.(People)
March 1, 2004... DuROCK Alfacing International Ltd. announced the appointment of Kevin Day as technical and marketing director.

Bob Williams.(People)
March 1, 2004... Leica Geosystems announced the appointment of Bob Williams as president of the company's Surveying and Engineering Division for the Americas selling region.

Brian Seyer.(People)
March 1, 2004... Gorell Windows & Doors has named Brian Seyer its regional sales manager for Tennessee, Kentucky and parts of West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana.

Nucon Steel.(People)
March 1, 2004... Nucon Steel names four managers among its sales and technical staff. Bill Wren has been named national sales manager. Steve Smith joins the company as manager of technical services. Keith Lindemulder is the manager of the residential division...

Design load tables brochure.(Metal Framing)
March 1, 2004... Flex-Ability Concepts Flex-Ability Concepts has published a four-page brochure with design load and allowable heights tables for its Flex-C Trac system. Based on design load capacities according to stud depth and Trac thickness, the charts...

Reference tool guide.(Metal Framing)
March 1, 2004... Steel Framing Alliance The Steel Floor Guide is an easy-to-use reference tool for building and installing residential steel floor joists. This must-have guide features on-the-job installation instructions useful to both the novice and...

Drywall metal studs.(Metal Framing)
March 1, 2004... Clark Steel Framing Systems Drywall metal studs and accessories are intended to provide non-structural partition systems that can resist maximum lateral (traverse) loading of 10 pounds per square foot, a superimposed vertical load,...

Delivery system.(Metal Framing)
March 1, 2004... Dietrich Metal Framing Dietrich Clip Express offers various shipping options from standard ground to overnight express for a selection of deflection, bridging, rigid, general purpose and specialty clips and fasteners. Because of tight...

Steel manual.(Metal Framing)
March 1, 2004... Nucon Steel The Nucon Steel Technical Manual has 200 pages of information covering the company's suite of products. The manual is a resource for architects and engineers, builders, general contractors, and fabricators. The PDF is available...

Metal framing arch.(Metal Framing)
March 1, 2004... Easy-Arch The Adjustable Easy-Arch is made from preformed 20-gauge galvanized steel and can be adjusted to fit nearly any opening from 2 1/2 to 12 1/2 inches in depth. Created initially to address the problems of radius window framing in...

Surface finishes with a flourish.(Cover Story)
March 1, 2004... Although a stylish, modern surface finish in appearance, polished plaster dates back to classical times with its origins in Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. The composition and application of today's finishes are very similar to ancient stuccos...

Developing an employee handbook: an employee handbook can effectively communicate a company's goals, expectations and commitments to its employees.
March 1, 2004... There is a generally held belief that an enlightened business should have an employee handbook. If constructed properly, an employee handbook can be an extremely valuable tool in managing human resources. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Some...

WorkTrak software for specialty contractors from True Systems.(Software Roundup)
March 1, 2004... The WorkTrak business software application is written for any material based specialty contractor and includes the costing requirements of installing insulation whether the material used is fiberglass, cellulose, or foam. Contractors have the...

3-D designs from @Last Software.(Software Roundup)
March 1, 2004... The company's latest offering is its ninth release of its SketchUp software. The SketchUp 3.1 is a 3-D design tool for those who need to visualize and present ideas in three dimensions. Its list of features include the addition of thumbnail...

Multi-facet software from Wintac.(Software Roundup)
March 1, 2004... Wintac is a Windows-based, all-in-one program, which seamlessly integrates job management, marketing and accounting. Features include customer tracking, job scheduling, job costing, estimating, inventory, invoicing, check-writing, accounts...

Detailed estimates from On Center Software Inc.(Software Roundup)
March 1, 2004... Quick Bid is a powerful estimating program giving you the fastest way to provide a detailed estimate with the ability to review multiple cost scenarios on bid day. This program allows you to generate reports and bid proposals in record time! It...

Architectural and home design software from Alpine Engineered Products Inc.(Software Roundup)
March 1, 2004... Architectural VIEW is an integrated software program that enables architects and home designers to review critical structural framing components before project plans are completed. Roof and floor trusses and wall components are generated in a...

Strategy calculator from Acoustics by J.W. Mooney.(Software Roundup)
March 1, 2004... The StraTragedy program allows one to determine the best solution for tough decisions by incorporating game theory. A typical problem may be to determine the best way to bid a job. This program allows one to play "what if" with different...

Construction estimator software from Tally Systems Inc.(Software Roundup)
March 1, 2004... Since 1987, Tally Systems has specialized in developing software for construction estimators. QuickMeasure is Tally's simple to use takeoff product that generates count, length and area takeoffs in seconds. A seamless interface with Microsoft...

Mold beyond walls and ceilings: if a worker is infected with disease from over contamination to mold, be prepared and know how to handle the situation.
March 1, 2004... The ongoing research, litigation and debate concerning the health effects of mold exposure continue to occupy the laboratories, courtrooms and the press. The novelty of a new alarm in the trades is always intriguing and the controversy will...

Progression of tools.
March 1, 2004... "The drywall finishing trade is physically demanding work and poses significant risk for repetitive strain injuries to workers. The tasks are highly repetitive, require significant force and involve many awkward postures." --Midstate...

Profit projects.(Plaster Man)
March 1, 2004... I wanted to mention first of all that the interest in Venetian plaster just continues to increase week by week. I've had samples of several types of plasters that are truly amazing. It seems the possibilities are limitless when it comes to...

Water vapor and permeability and EIFS.(Finish Line)
March 1, 2004... I get a lot of consulting inquiries about moisture aspects of EIFS. They fall into two basic categories: bulk liquid water leaks and the presence of water somehow related to moisture entrapment due to permeability issues. The former almost...

Gypsum sheathing: keys for an acceptable installation.(All Things Gypsum)
March 1, 2004... Paper-faced gypsum sheathing is a gypsum board that is used as a substrate for exterior claddings. It has a noncombustible core, composed essentially of gypsum and is faced with water-repellant paper on its back, front and wrapped edges. It is...

LEED: leading the way--past, present and future (part 3).(The Green Thumb)
March 1, 2004... In part two, we examined the United States Green Building Council's LEED green building rating system's application and operation. In part one, we discussed the history and genesis of the program. This time, we'll conclude our examination of...

No limits?(All in Agreement)
March 1, 2004... Boom trucks, forklifts and cranes have greatly improved our ability to stock material into buildings. These wonderful machines strain their guts out doing what we need done and can be overloaded. Some of these machines have switches that limit...

Lessons while pacing impatiently.(Smart Business)
March 1, 2004... Few business rivalries are as spirited as that between FedEx and UPS for the hearts and minds of package delivery customers. Both are huge organizations, with UPS the larger one at $30 billion in annual revenues compared with FedEx's $22.5...

Traveling tales.(Adventures in Drywall)
March 1, 2004... Regular readers of Adventures in Drywall will remember it started as collaboration between my good friend, Bill Scannell, and me. Bill and I spent many hours together and found ourselves in more than one less-than-comforting situation. The...

Portable Heat Wave FES-Series.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Fostoria Industries Inc. Fostoria's "Heat Wave" Heater is becoming one of the top choices for construction companies throughout the USA. The Heat Wave can raise the temperature 40 degrees F in a building from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet at...

Texture line.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... 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...

EIFS and Stucco repair.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... 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...

New Web site.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Apla-Tech Inc. Apla-Tech Inc., manufacturers of pneumatic "air" drywall finishing tools, welcomes you to review our new Web site page www.apla-tech.com. You will find drywall finishing tools, drywall pumps and texture sprayers, tape-on...

Contractors stick with Plaster-Weld.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Larsen Products Corp. Plaster-Weld from Larsen Products Corp. is a high performance-bonding agent which prepares any structurally sound surface--including concrete, brick, block, glass, ceramic tile, wallboard and metals--to receive...

TRUCK RIGS.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... PSI Pumping Systems PSI's modular TRUCK RIGS give you the capability to spray multiple houses per day under any weather conditions (unlike the open, trailer mounted alternatives). It is its own self-contained environment with speed,...

The original drywall/wall repair patch.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Pro Patch Systems Inc. Save time and money with our five popular sizes of patches... 2 inch by 2 inch, 4 inch by 4 inch, 6 inch by 6 inch, 8 inch by 8 inch and 12 inch by 12 inch. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Made of aluminum, they...

"Defining the standard for steel and concrete fastening" since 1960.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Aerosmith Fastening Systems Aerosmith Fastening Systems: manufacturers of innovative and dependable tools, pins and systems, for light gauge steel and concrete fastening. Aerosmith introduced the VersaPIN System designed to fasten plywood,...

Prest-plate metal ceilings.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... aa-abbingdon affiliates inc. This brochure features a variety of tin panel ceilings available from the company. These products include metal lay-in and nail-up panels, moldings, cornices and details, center medallions and kitchen...

Acoustic panel systems.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Eckel Industries Inc., Acoustic Div. Eckel's high-performance Acoustic panel systems provide an efficient, effective method for quickly reducing noise and reverberation in commercial, retail, institutional, and industrial facilities. These...

New 10-Wire machine cuts rope columns.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Demand Hot Wire Systems Demand Hot Wire Systems offers a 10-Wire EPS Computerized Foam Cutter. This new machine will cut with one to 10 wires, cut standard architectural shapes plus rope columns, balusters, caps, bases and more. Visit...

New and improved channel bender.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Nathan Kimmel Co. A Nathan Kimmel Exclusive: The Channel Bender is the essential solution for creating custom contoured shapes at the job site. It handles 3/4- to 1 1/2-inch cornerbead and track to 3 5/8 inches, as well as Penn No. 15...

Al's taping tools & spray equipment.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... 1980 Prices Al's $1,800.00 Discount on set of tools PLUS FREE $200.00 Parts PLUS FREE Pump and Ex. Box Handle Call 1-800-458-7895 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Please Circle #361 On Reader Action Card

Plaster training.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Plaster Man Want to learn plastering? Now you can, with Plaster Man! He offers "hands-on" training--customized to what you want to learn--for individuals at his location or for your entire crew at your location. Training is done in the...

Abuse-resistant Drywall.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Lafarge North America Abuse resistance is an important design consideration for interior areas where a higher resistance to abrasion, indentation and impact penetration is required. This brochure provides technical information about...

Coatings, EIFS, stucco and more.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Master Wall Master Wall manufactures 100 percent acrylic-textured coatings, EIFS, one coat stucco and stucco product lines. Mold-X Surface Mold, Mildew and Stain Preventer will be featured in our product booth at future trade shows. Master...

Commercial coatings.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Quikspray Inc. Quikspray Inc. is celebrating 50 years of business in the commercial coatings industry. The company manufactures application equipment (The Carrousel Pump line) and mixing equipment (Quikstir Mixers) that is distributed...

Pavan decorative finish tools.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... 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...

Exotic plasters.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Firenze Enterprises We provide genuine Venetian plaster to the interior and exterior decorating trade. Imported from Italy, Rivesto-Marmorino.com is a plaster composed of real marble, slaked lime, water, and minerals. With the...

Pay less for more!(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Total Wall Inc. T-Wall Journeyman Acrylic Finish is a high quality trowel grade textured coating material. T-Wall Journeyman Acrylic Finish is pre-colored, pre-textured and ready to trowel on directly out of the pail. All T-Wall Journeyman...

Wall & Ceiling Products by Outwater.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Architectural Products by Outwater Outwater's FREE 2004 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)
March 1, 2004... Flex-Ability Concepts NEED A HEAVIER GAUGE? Flex-Ability Concepts introduces 16-gauge 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...

Quick dust control barrier.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... ZipWall ZipWall barrier system protects your customer's home or office from dust. Easy-to-use, the ZipWall system enables you to screen off your work area in minutes. No tape, no ladders and no marred ceiling. It is available in a 13-foot...

Bucket brake plus.(Product & Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Bucket Brake LLC Finally, stop the bucket from spinning as you mix! Bucket Brake Plus, a new 3-in-1 tool, not only stops the bucket from spinning but also safely cuts the tabs and opens lids 30-per-cent faster than by hand. No more back...

Tape measure.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Stanley The 16-Foot Micro FatMax Tape Rule, reinforced with patented BladeArmor coating that features a high impact ABS case, is 20 percent more compact than its predecessor. The coating is made from the same 3M material the military uses...

L bead.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Trim-Tex Inc. Flat Tear Away L Bead is designed for areas where drywall has been butted too close to slip the return leg behind the drywall. Its design also allows for strong finishing of drywall returns on arched windows, as well as...

Fine art images duplicated.(Products)
March 1, 2004... IPG Imaging Professionals The Giclee Ultra is an instrument used for the reproduction of fine art. The process begins with a Cruse scanner, which captures the precise details and subtle colors of the original artwork. The scanner can...

Measuring tape.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Ideal Industries Inc. The Mag-Tape 25-foot measuring tape features a magnetic tip that sticks to metal surfaces for fast measurements. Its tip acts as a second person, gripping tightly onto steel or iron. It has a thick rubber boot and...

Reciprocating blade.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Lenox The Lazer heavy-duty metal cutting reciprocating saw blade's patented tooth design increases blade life and improves cutting speed. It is 40 percent wider than standard blades, delivering increased strength, durability and straight...

Foam panels.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Centria Dimension Series Factory Foamed Panels, available with variable reveals and thicknesses and in a range of profile options, may be installed vertically or horizontally. They offer the durability of steel skins with a foamed in-place...

Metallic coating lines.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Crescent Bronze Powder Co. The company's product line features ready-mixed metallic coatings Chromatone, which is available in Silver, Pale Gold, Rich Gold, Roman Gold, Copper and Pearl Oyster, as well as the Cres-Lite line of primers,...

Particle board.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Fibo USA Sasmox panels are gypsum bonded wood particle board made of 83-percent gypsum and 15-percent wood fibers (and 2-percent water). In addition to its fire resistance, sound insulation, strength and working properties, the panels give...

Spiral saw.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Bosch The RotoZip product line includes four spiral saws, the RZ1, RZ5, RZ10 (pictured) and RZ20. Each has a universal three-jaw chuck that fits any size bit and eliminates the need for multiple tools, while a wrenchless bit change system...

Magnetic powered gloves.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Illinois Glove Co. The SilverBack Magnetic Powered Gloves consists of a half-finger glove with Zeta6 magnets mounted on the back of each hand. Small parts, fasteners and tools can be held on these strong magnets, ensuring that parts are...

Mold tool.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Steril-Aire Inc. The Steril Wand uses the company's multi-patented UVC technology to decontaminate surfaces infested with mold, bacteria or viruses. The user passes the hand-held device closely over the contaminated area, allowing the...

Foam sealant.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Dow Great Stuff Pro Window & Door is a low-pressure formulation foam designed to air seal the gap between a window or door and will not distort or bow window and door frames. It provides strong insulation barrier while remaining soft and...

Screws for windows and skylights.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Alloy Fasteners The company's tek screws are designed to be used with windows and skylights. These screws have painted heads to match exterior extrusions. Also, a UV factor in the paint prevents fading to ensure the screws provide the...

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2004... APRIL 12-17 -- AWCI's Construction Directions 2004, Las Vegas. (703) 534-8300. 21-24 -- The 48th Annual CSI Show and Convention, Chicago. (800) 689-2900. MAY 13-15 -- The Northwest Wall and Ceiling Industries Annual...