Walls & Ceilings articles from May 2003

Walls & Ceilings archives from May 2003

Second star to the right. (Up Front).
May 1, 2003... In a conversation held at a recent tradeshow between myself and several manufacturer representatives, much outrage erupted over the injustice regarding certain thorns in the construction industry--such as insurance denied to honest contractors...

Utah adopts key NFPA code and standards. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Utah adopted the latest editions of five National Fire Protection Association safety documents. The 2002 editions of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers; NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems; NFPA 13D,...

Marino/WARE to open new facilities. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Marino/WARE plans to add new facilities over the next several years. The first will be located near Atlanta, with a scheduled opening date of July 1, 2003. The 120,000-square-foot facility will consist of 12 production lines, and the company's...

G-P offers warranty package with new product. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Georgia-Pacific Gypsum has added a written limited warranty to its lines of DensArmor Plus Interior Guard and DensArmor Plus Fireguard. The limited warranty covers three months warranty against in-place exposure damage and three years...

Performance Contracting Group Inc. (People).
May 1, 2003... Performance Contracting Group Inc. has named Craig Davis president and CEO.

Chicago Metallic. (People).
May 1, 2003... Chicago Metallic has appointed Richard McClain president and CEO.

EIMA 2003 project winners. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Winners of the "Excellence in EIFS Construction" awards included a perennial winner, Commercial Systems Inc., of Myrtle Beach, S.C., which received two awards for the Grande Dunes Bridge and Lands Inn Resort, both in Myrtle Beach. Circle Supply...

Wallboard material handling unloader. (Product Focus on Scaffolding and Safety).
May 1, 2003... Garden State Engine & Equipment Co. Inc. The Cormach 60000 WB130 lifts a full draft of wallboard approximately 142 feet. The entire truck/crane is less than 40 feet total length in the travel position, and is equipped with top seat...

Mini-scaffold extension kit. (Product Focus on Scaffolding and Safety).
May 1, 2003... Falcon Ladder & Scaffold The 4 Foot Workman Mini-Scaffold can erect into a 6-foot tall workman. The extension outriggers give the traditional fold-up scaffold an untraditionally stable, solid foundation. This stable foundation is achieved...

Fast installation scaffolding unit. (Product Focus on Scaffolding and Safety).
May 1, 2003... Patent Construction Systems Sprint's modular design has fewer pieces for fast installation. No bracing on inside wall surfaces provides wide open access to work areas. Built-in, fold-down ladders means all climbing between levels is within...

Utility scaffold. (Product Focus on Scaffolding and Safety).
May 1, 2003... Bil-Jax Inc. The Pro-Jax Utility Scaffold product line comes with numerous safety features. A push and turn of the patented Saf-T-Lok ensures the platform adjustment pins remain fully engaged. Platforms are adjustable in 2-inch increments...

Modular scaffold system. (Product Focus on Scaffolding and Safety).
May 1, 2003... Aluma Systems Sure Lock is a modular scaffold system that requires no bolts or screws to erect. All components fit precisely into the Sure Lock rosette, then lock securely by hammering a captive wedge into place. Since it is designed as a...

Work platform. (Product Focus on Scaffolding and Safety).
May 1, 2003... Intervect USA Inc. HEK's mast climbing work platforms transport both personnel and materials to the required working height at the job site. The HEK MSHF work platform easily adapts to any facade even if anchoring is difficult or...

Scaffold safety. (Product Focus on Scaffolding and Safety).
May 1, 2003... Sonny Scaffolds Inc. The company now provides an automatic lock-pin safety called GravityLock. Often, the common threaded washer safety is not used. This might be due to the threads being damaged or lack of user knowledge. The Gravity-Lock...

Miniature mast climber. (Product Focus on Scaffolding and Safety).
May 1, 2003... American/Safi The Mini Mast Climber is a lightweight unit that is easy to handle but has a load capacity of 1,760 pounds at 58 feet long. It is easily installed by two or three men, and when combined with advantages of productivity,...

O Brotherhood, here art thou.
May 1, 2003... THE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS RECENTLY BUILT AN INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTER TO "TRAIN THE TRAINER," REINFORCING THE UNION'S DEDICATION TO CONTRIBUTING TO A SKILLED WORKFORCE. Amidst the dry desert and in view of the not-so-distant...

Face to face Macon Lowe: Walls & Ceilings managed to corner Macon Lowe at this year's EIMA conference in St. Petersburg to get some last-minute sage wisdom before his retirement.
May 1, 2003... Walls & Ceilings: During your 10 years, there were pretty significant challenges facing the industry. What do you feel have been your most significant accomplishments through that time? Macon Lowe: I think the most amazing statement I could...

The mark on the wall: architecture that inspires imagination for children and adults is found inside Southeastern Michigan's latest library.
May 1, 2003... "This is a building that belongs in Disney Land," says Ed Hustoles, a planning commissioner who argued that the proposed construction of the new Southfield Public Library was too excessive in its cost, size and design for the city to afford....

Omega Products International: Omega Products International, the professionals choice. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Omega Products International, Inc., is the largest manufacturer of stucco and related finish products in the United States. For over 28 years, Omega has led the industry with its quality products and exceptional standards of customer service....

Armstrong World Industries: Armstrong drywall grid systems; fast, reliable and cost-effective. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Armstrong Drywall Grid Systems continue to be a popular alternative to traditional framing and installation systems. The reason: they offer numerous cost, performance and structural benefits compared to traditional systems. Armstrong...

Dietrich Metal Framing: TradeReady Innovation expands Light-Gauge applications. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Steel is the basis of everything Dietrich Metal Framing does, but what they do with it goes well beyond the basics. This Pittsburgh-based company is expanding well beyond the commodity status of steel studs, and is developing new systems and...

No-coat: Refined Technology leads to unprecedented warranty. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... What would you say if a company was to actually guarantee its products with a real warranty? Not some inadequate warranty in which companies agree to replace its product but not the cost of labor. Better yet, what would you say if this real...

Hunter Douglas: an elegant ceiling that won't break the budget. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... The company that revolutionized the window coverings industry and pioneered metal-suspended ceilings worldwide announces a breakthrough in suspended acoustical ceilings. Techstyle[R] Acoustical Ceilings by Hunter Douglas are unlike any other...

Plastic components. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Innovative products * Confirmed Quality * Proven Performance. Plastic Components' PVC accessories for stucco, EIFS, IDEFS, and other applications deliver superior field performance, and full compliance with ASTM standards. The entire line...

Pro-twist/primesource: Pro-twist, premium grade fasteners; logical construction. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... High standards require tighter specs When you think about it, a fastener is really the only thing that holds a job together, so isn't it only logical to use premium-grade fasteners? Engineered for professional-grade use in commercial,...

Faux Effects International Inc.: presents 25 New Lusterstone [TM] Colors. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Designed To Create Beautiful Architectural Surfaces. Dazzle your clients with these rich old world hues. Use individually or layer different colors to create custom finishes of great depth. We're sure that you will love our new...

Apla-tech: A wife's perspective. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... How does a husband's business affect him and his family? Jody Renner, wife and office manager for Renner's Drywall & Custom Texture, in Louisburg, Kan., has seen what effect tools can have on their personal and professional lives. "Since...

Stuc-O-Flex International Inc.: Europlast & Euroseal. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... EUROPLAST Description: Europlast is a pre-colored, wet-mix 100 percent Acrylic polymer based interior and exterior coating system that transforms vertical walls into a classic example of old world Venetian style plaster. This...

Leica Geosystems: new products for 2003 from Leica Geosystems. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... The Ultimate Automatic Laser Leica Geosystems has introduced the new RUGBY 200 horizontal and vertical dual-axis laser for interior and general construction jobs. Fully automatic in both the horizontal and vertical position, the RUGBY 200...

Lafarge North America: introduces Protecta[TM] AR 100, A new abuse resistant drywall. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Lafarge North America Inc., the largest diversified supplier of construction materials in the United States and Canada, introduces a new abuse resistant drywall product, Protecta[TM] AR 100. Consisting of a fiberglass-enhanced, high-density...

Topcon positioning systems: the world's best-featured lasers are also the best value. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... First with beam scanning, first with high-visibility GreenBeam[R], first with SmartScan[R] laser line drawing, first with automatic beam alignment, first with automatic beam slope, and always first in providing the very latest technology at an...

Super Stud Building Products Inc. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(US)
May 1, 2003... Since 1973, Super Stud Building Products Inc. has been a proud manufacturer of the industry's most diverse offering of steel framing components and accessories for use in the construction of commercial, institutional and residential structures....

Agatec construction lasers: New Agatec Laser features electronic calibration. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Have you ever waited impatiently while a service center took its good-natured time calibrating your laser? Or tried to do it yourself, tweaking those tiny calibration potentiometers with a jeweler's screwdriver? Now, if you can use a...

United Brotherhood of Carpenters. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(US)
May 1, 2003... Amidst the constant changing of materials, tools and techniques, one thing remains constant: the importance of productivity for the bottom line. Today's UBC knows that employers need a steady source of reliable, productive workers, craftsmen of...

BPB: Celotex[TM] Brand School Board, ceiling panels; reach top of the class. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(UK)
May 1, 2003... BPB, manufacturer and marketer of interior wall and ceiling products, announced that recent test results show a further performance increase for the company's recently enhanced Celotex[TM] Brand School Board ceiling panels. School Board's...

Marino\WARE Industries. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Marino\WARE Industries is a full service metal framing company formed when Ware Industries purchased Marino in 1993. The company has grown rapidly on its reputation for supreme service and convenience. The company prides itself by answering...

Painters & Allied Trades LMCI: what is the P&AT LMCI? (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Painters and Allied Trades Labor Management Cooperation Initiative )
May 1, 2003... Painters & Allied Trades LMCI The Painters and Allied Trades Labor Management Cooperation Initiative is a joint labor management fund representing more than 160,000 workers and 6,500 contractors in the finishing industries. Its mission is...

NUCONSTEEL[TM]: A whole NU way to build. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(US)
May 1, 2003... A NU Force has emerged in the building industry today Presenting NUCONSTEEL[TM]--a Nucor Co. A dynamic new company wholly owned by Nucor, America's largest steel producer and a Fortune 500 corporation, NUCONSTEEL[TM] is pioneering a...

Trim-Tex. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Drywallers want more efficient and profitable ways to do their job better... Trim-Tex provides the answer! Trim-Tex's extensive job site/field testing has led to the development of many new products and improved existing ones, making...

Sto corporation: StoMachine Technology revolutionizing EIFS application. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... StoSilo The StoSilo System was introduced in Europe in the mid-1990s. In that short time, it has redefined the application of EIFS adhesives and basecoats. Now, the StoMachine Technology program is bringing this unique technology to North...

Total steel solutions: we don't need no stinking screws. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Snap Trak does not require any screws or attachments to achieve positive, mechanical attachment that still allows for vertical movement, In addition, Snap Trak eliminates the labor intensive installation and removal of temporary screws used in...

National Gypsum company: Innovation Critical to future growth. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(US)
May 1, 2003... Last summer, National Gypsum opened its new Technology Innovation Center in a 30,000-square-foot building located a half-mile from the company's headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. The facility has complete analytical capability for wet and dry...

Acoustic Ceiling Products: high humidity ceiling solutions. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Acoustic Ceiling Products, creates the products that meet the needs of architects, contractors, facility managers and business owners. By utilizing 50 years of contracting experience, ACP, who manufactures today's most innovative ceiling...

CurveCoater: column finishing made easy. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(new trowel)
May 1, 2003... From the city that believes any conceptual design is not only possible but consistently proves it, another tool has been produced to meet the special challenges presented by the minds of those that dream. CurveCoater, from Las Vegas, has added...

Aegis Metal Framing. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(US)
May 1, 2003... Aegis Metal Framing, headquartered in Chesterfield, Mo., is a joint venture of Dietrich Industries, the world's largest producer of metal framing products, and MiTek Industries, the world's leading supplier of products, software, and...

Flannery Inc.: Mold Guard allows water to drain out of the cavity while allowing air to enter to begin the drying process. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Mold, The very mention of the word has sent architects scrambling back to the drawing board for new designs, general contractors undergoing an intensive search for new materials and building techniques, homeowners running to their attorney's...

Radius Track: Radius Track is now fabricating structural ribs for trusses and domes. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... When Radius Track Corp. began developing machines for curving heavy-gauge steel stud and track members, our objective was to provide the industry with the most accurate curved metal components possible, while maintaining complete design...

Spray Force Manufacturing Inc.: the world's largest manufacturer of plastering and drywall spray equipment again breaks new ground. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Contractors today are very sensitive to the skyrocketing cost from insurance, safety and labor concerns. Since 1968, Spray Force Manufacturing has proven itself as "the" industry's leading spray pump equipment manufacturer. Through...

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... OMNOVA vinyl wallcovering products feature DiversiWall brand surface covering products for prefinished gypsum walls. This family of products was designed to outperform traditional site-installed paint and vinyl wallcoverings in specialized...

Parex: Parex--gives you a choice. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... PAREX Inc. is a leading Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems, stucco and architectural coatings manufacturer with products designed for commercial, institutional and residential buildings, and new construction or retrofit. Parex has an...

Temple Inland: Temple introduces abuse- and impact-resistant Gypsum Wallboard Products. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... In response to the high cost of maintaining public areas in schools, stores, offices and other public facilities, Temple has introduced two gypsum wallboard products: Damage Guard[TM] AR and Damage Guard[TM] IR. Damage Guard AR (abuse...

Useifs: outstanding products, reliable services and a training facility that's first class. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... A few years back, realizing an increasing need in the future growth of the EIFS industry, USeifs took it upon themselves to dedicate 10,000 square feet of its manufacturing plant to teach plastering and coating techniques needed for the proper...

Blue Line Drywall Tools LLC: the best tools come with the best warranty! (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Blue Line Drywall Tools LLC is comprised of a team of dedicated professionals that have been in the drywall tool industry for many years. This team is dedicated to providing the highest quality available, backed by customer service that is...

TOTAL WALL. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(US)
May 1, 2003... With roots in the EIFS industry back to 1979 and years of actual hands-on manufacturing and application experience, TOTAL WALL operates and distributes coast to coast from its modern 35,000-square-feet manufacturing and distributing facility in...

Spray King Manufacturing Inc. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Spray King Manufacturing Inc., after 36 years in business, continues to improve its products. Always with the consumer in mind, we strive to keep our prices low and still produce a high-quality product. We manufacture a large amount of our own...

Clark Western Lath & Steel Framing Systems. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Clark Western Lath & Steel Framing Systems is one of only two national manufacturers of steel framing, lath and accessory products in the United States. Comprised of Western Metal Lath in the west and Clark Steel Framing in the east, Clark...

ArcusStone: A limestone plaster that looks like Quarried Stone. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... 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...

Perry Manufacturing Inc. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(scaffolding)
May 1, 2003... Perry Manufacturing Inc., headquartered in Indianapolis, was founded in 1966 with a better scaffold product than the construction industry had ever seen. The Perry Scaffold was designed to be mobile and to roll through standard-size doorways...

Spray Connection: Spray Connection offers experience and service. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... 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...

Adapa Inc.: Clamp down on the job ... eliminate damage! (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... The Adapa adjustable Window Clamp, like many tools of the trade, came as a result of someone trying to find a better way to deliver residential drywall to a job. Bob Lindberg of Chicago Area Building Specialties, a 30-year veteran of the...

Nathan Kimmel Co.: your complete source for tarps, parts, equipment and supplies. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... For more than 40 years, Nathan Kimmel Co. has served the wall and ceiling industry's needs in terms of equipment, parts, supplies and product development. Now with a bigger facility, Internet technology and Tarps Direct, our tarp division, we...

USG Corp.: U.S. Gypsum Company's New Gypsum Panel line is designed to Resist Moisture and Mold. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(HUMITEK )
May 1, 2003... Construction professionals facing one of the building industry's most difficult issues--moisture build-up that can lead to costly problems--now have a valuable new product offering from United States Gypsum Company, a subsidiary of USG...

USG Corp.: USG programs and products keep working for you. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... You work hard every day facing challenges and making it all come together. But these challenges don't stand a chance against your know-how and USG's innovative products and systems. Here are some of the ways in which USG is working for you....

MoistureFree Warranty: setting the standard for EIFS Inspection and repair. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).(Moisture Warranty Corp.)
May 1, 2003... MoistureFree Warranty was introduced in 2001 to offer stucco homeowners and Realtors a long-term solution for dealing with the moisture-related issues surrounding stucco homes. As the only moisture warranty available nationwide, the...

DensGlass Gold[R] from G-P Gypsum: it's not just for commercial buildings anymore. (Manufacturer's Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Since its introduction in 1985, DensGlass Gold[R] Exterior Guard from G-P Gypsum has set the industry standard in commercial sheathing products--a panel so weather-resistant that six months of exposure to the elements during construction won't...

Surface-applied sealant strips: if SASS is used to seal from a window frame or flashing to EIFS, care must be taken to make sure it bonds well to the adjacent non-EIFS material. (Finish Line).(exterior insulation and finish system)
May 1, 2003... Anyone who has repaired sealant joints on EIFS walls knows that it can be a real project. Unlike robust materials such as stone and metal, EIFS does not lend itself well to R.ambo-type techniques for removing the old sealant. This makes...

Make a commitment to personal protective equipment: safety clothing should meet test standards and the particular needs of the potential occupational hazard and it should fit properly. (All Things Gypsum).
May 1, 2003... The installation of gypsum board depends upon individual workers. Given the possibility of injuries caused by workplace accidents involving the eyes, ears, hands, feet and head, the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment should be a focal...

Do you have Super Vision? If something goes wrong and the building leaks, sags or fades, we will most likely be involved in some sort of lawsuit. (All in Agreement).
May 1, 2003... Wayne Smith is a builder and general contractor. Last year, he successfully completed and sold 57 new homes. His customers, bankers, accountants, developer, suppliers, subcontractors and insurance companies are very happy with him. Years ago,...

Four "S" words: I still remember the day I looked down from my perch atop a 6-foot frame and instantly knew this would be the day I would climb down the ladder bars instead of jumping. (Adventures in Drywall).
May 1, 2003... Scaffold: Like it or not, this "S" word is a large part of most of our lives. Safety: Sadly, this "5" word is many times taken for granted until someone gets hurt. Set up: The importance of this "5" word must never be ignored. ...

Monster Mayhem: many larger and some smaller landfills have recycling programs in-place and welcome scrap gypsum board, solid or powder, with open arms. (The Green Thumb).(Gyp Monster grinder)
May 1, 2003... Loch Ness has Nessie, Sesame Street has the Cookie Monster and now the construction industry has a monster of its very own--the Gyp Monster. Necessity being the mother of invention, it was inevitable that someone somewhere would invent a...