Walls & Ceilings articles from May 2005

Walls & Ceilings archives from May 2005

We build homes.(up FRONT)
May 1, 2005... Next month the staff of W&C will take hammers in hand and be "construction pros" for at least a day or in Managing Editor John Wyatt's case, the whole week when the magazine and its parent company, BNP Media supports the Jimmy Carter Work...

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... MAY 19-21 AIA 2005 Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas. (800) 242-3837. 19-21 EIFS AND STUCCO LIVE SEMINAR TRAINING FOR APPLICATORS, INSPECTORS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, PRESENTED BY EXTERIOR DESIGN INSTITUTE,...

Plymouth Foam implements succession plan in wake of recent tragedy; board of directors names new President/COO and CFO.(INDUSTRY WIRE)
May 1, 2005... On February 4, a private plane crashed en route to a meeting in Ohio, killing Plymouth Foam President and co-owner Scott Roberts, Vice President of Development and Technical Services and co-owner Vance Roberts, and Vice President of Operations...

California rejects NFPA 5000.(TRADENEWS)
May 1, 2005... An 8 to 2 vote by the California Building Standards Commission on March 16 moved to rescind a prior decision by the administration of former Gov. Gray Davis to adopt the NFPA 5000 code, according to the California Building Industry Association...

ConExpo-CON/AGG 2005 and IFPE 2005.(ON THE ROAD, AGAIN ...)
May 1, 2005... More than 124,220 industry professionals from around the world attended ConExpo-CON/AGG 2005 and the co-located IFPE 2005 trade expositions in Las Vegas, March 15 to 19. The shows featured the latest equipment, product innovations and...

SFA Hotline expands hours and resources.(TRADENEWS)
May 1, 2005... The Steel Framing Alliance announces upgrades to the Steel Framing Hotline, resulting in expanded hours and enhanced access to technical and practical knowledge about the design and construction of cold-formed steel-framed structures. ...

Armstrong hosts Roundtable.(TRADENEWS)
May 1, 2005... Business leaders from across the country met recently at the headquarters of Armstrong Ceilings. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Assembled under the auspices of the North American Product Sustainability Roundtable, the participants learned...

Triangle Plastering receives top award for construction project.(TRADENEWS)
May 1, 2005... Triangle Plastering Systems Inc. received a top award from Associated Builders and Contractors for its construction work at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas. Triangle received first place in the "Exterior Finish" category in ABC's...

Hayward Lumber becomes exclusive distributor in central California for Crestline and Vetter.(TRADENEWS)
May 1, 2005... Hayward Lumber Co. announced that it begins offering Crestline Windows & Doors and Vetter Windows & Doors in central California under an exclusive distribution agreement.

Graco acquires Gusmer.(TRADENEWS)
May 1, 2005... Graco Inc. has acquired Gusmer Corp. The new Graco/Gusmer organization leverages several synergies by combining research and development, sales, marketing, and manufacturing.

NAHB Research Center's National Housing Quality program Certifies 100th Trade Contractor.(TRADENEWS)
May 1, 2005... The NAHB Research Center announced the successful certification of its 100th trade contractor through the National Housing Quality Certified Trade Contractor program. The NHQ certification program provides independent, third-party evaluations...

Flex-Ability Concepts expands; doubles size of production facility.(TRADENEWS)
May 1, 2005... Flex-Ability Concepts has relocated to a significantly expanded facility in Oklahoma City. The new 60,000 square foot headquarters incorporates manufacturing and distribution and doubles the combined size of previously separate operations. ...

TLPCA Association executive and meeting planner retires.(TRADENEWS)
May 1, 2005... Wayne James, CAE, executive director of the Texas Lathing and Plastering Contractors Association, in Arlington, retired March 15 after almost 48 years in the association management profession. In January, James completed 20 years as head of...

People.(TRADENEWS)
May 1, 2005... The Associated General Contractors of America announced its 2005-2006 officers. Samuel P. Hunter has been elected to serves as president. Harry L. Mashburn has been elected senior vice president. Steve L. Massie has been named vice president....

Plaster/EIFS spray pump.(Spray Machines)
May 1, 2005... MULTIQUIP The MG-30 is for a wide range of applications including high-production placement of exterior stucco, sand/cement exterior basecoat, gypsum plaster and lightweight aggregate, interior basecoat plaster, pool plaster Pebble-Tec and...

Drywall texture sprayer.(Spray Machines)
May 1, 2005... APLA-TECH The T-Series Pump is designed to spray all drywall textures. This drywall texture sprayer features a 15-gallon reservoir, standard lightweight 50-foot texture line, 35 gpm fluid rating (makes this spray pump almost as fast as the...

Gas-hydraulic airless sprayer.(Spray Machines)
May 1, 2005... GRACO The GH 200 Convertible features the Endurance piston pump, a fast hydraulic system, an O-ring sealed hydraulic fittings that protect against messy leaks and more. It can be converted without tools from gas to electric spraying. This...

Hydraulic mixer/pump.(Spray Machines)
May 1, 2005... STRONG MANUFACTURING The Multi-Mate is compact, lightweight hydraulic mixer/pump unit, is easy to move around job site. Its patented double-drum 2.5 cubic foot mixer is for fast, efficient mixing. It has a variable-speed progressive cavity...

Floor screeds.(Spray Machines)
May 1, 2005... HACKER INDUSTRIES INC. The company introduces two new floor screeds: True-Screed Cementitious Leveling Underlayment and Dyna-Screed Slu, setting a standard of quality for self-leveling underlayments. Providing optimum compressive...

Fibers.(Spray Machines)
May 1, 2005... NYCON The new line of high-accuracy Doser fiber dispensing systems produce consistent fibered-concrete mixes. They are available in various models to accommodate any size ready-mix or precast operation. Unlike volumetric and fluid-delivery...

Claymation: contractors comfortable with a hawk and trowel, and/or a knife and pan can offer their customers a finished decorative surface with a little schooling.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... American Clay, of Santa Fe, N.M., offers a plaster-like product that is a combination of natural clays, aggregates, and pigments that create colors and textures designed as a final, decorative wall surface. Available in 30 colors, one can match...

Ceiling fitness: water won't drown the newceiling at a total fitness center.
May 1, 2005... For Bally Total Fitness to provide its members fun, friendly, safe environments, its buildings must do the same. The fitness center powerhouse has tasked Chipman Adams Ltd. as its prototype architects to establish and maintain architectural...

Texas hold 'Em up: whether homeowners are battling jettisoned utility costs in the northeast or the south, one form of construction contractors are selling to communities is the cost-saving advantages of insulated concrete forms.
May 1, 2005... Though it could be said that ICF construction is still relatively new to builders, those that have used it swear by its ease of installation and its advantages on many levels. Randy Brock, of Canyon Homes, in Ft. Worth, Texas, is one such...

The merchant of Venice: here's how to get the magnificent look of Old World plaster.
May 1, 2005... Many names have been used to describe this Old World plaster finish: Venetian plaster, Italian finishes or faux finish plaster, just to name a few. No matter what you call it, the end result is still the same when the work is performed by a...

Canada's contractors confront crooked cretins: in the United States, we call them "trunk slammers" and "moonlighters" but our friend and neighbor to the north recognize them as a full underground economy.
May 1, 2005... The black-market economy or underground economy, as it is referred to in Canada, poses a serious problem to many sectors in the construction industry, and has a negative impact on federal and provincial government revenues. The province of...

Views and vision.(the PLASTER man)
May 1, 2005... This time around, I wanted to discuss a few projects I've been working on in the field and provide a few tips. Let's get right into it. Photo #1 shows a stairway--it's the spot where you come down from upstairs and people were clunking...

Terms and perms.(the FINISH LINE)
May 1, 2005... Old buildings tended to "leak" air more that new ones. In the old days, we used to simply calls these leaks "drafts" but now we're hipper and call it air infiltration (or exfiltration) depending on which way the air is moving to the indoors (or...

2004 Excellence in Gypsum Board Design and Construction Awards Program winners.(all things GYPSUM)
May 1, 2005... If the 2004 entries in the Gypsum Association Excellence in Gypsum Board Design and Construction Awards Program are any indication, the ability to use gypsum board in new and interesting ways continues to grow. It's amazing what smart...

Water-soluble boron compounds: (a second look, part three).(the GREEN thumb)
May 1, 2005... Last month, in part two, we took an in-depth look at the third class of wood preservatives: water-soluble salts. We examined the problems encountered whereby arsenic is the active ingredient in preservatives, such as chromated copper arsenic...

Lucky rulers.(all in AGREEMENT)
May 1, 2005... Someone you know of once said, "Lucky for the rulers that men do not think." Walls and Ceilings recently published a story in which I understood the writer to say "subcontractors should be more concerned about whom they work for rather than the...

Let's stop yakking ourselves to death.(smart BUSINESS)
May 1, 2005... Aw, c'mon, don't be such a killjoy. Let your drivers have a few belts while making job site runs. It would help their working days fly by faster! I'm kidding, of course. Nobody in his right mind would grant permission for employees to...

Drywall screw gun.(the TOOLBOX)
May 1, 2005... PAM FASTENING TECHNOLOGY A new autofeed screw gun tool for drywall and Densglass applications is now available. The lightweight, ergonomically designed FG-12 lets the worker finish large projects quickly and easily. Benefits include the...

Torque Impact Wrench.(the TOOLBOX)
May 1, 2005... JEEP The 12V MegaTorque Impact Wrench allows consumers to loosen and tighten lug nuts in seconds. It has an easy grip handle with rocker switch to loosen and tighten the lug and the patented clutch assembly eliminates backlash. Perfect for...

Construction lasers.(the TOOLBOX)
May 1, 2005... LEICA GEOSYSTEMS The Rugby 300 single-grade laser and Rugby 400 dual-grade laser are designed to be used in a wide range of applications, including building pads, parking lots and runways, precise depth control for sub base and fine grade...

Miter saw utility vehicle.(the TOOLBOX)
May 1, 2005... RIDGID The MS-UV is a miter saw support stand that easily collapses to form a two-wheel cart with 12-inch rubber wheels that provide traction and mobility over rough job site terrain and easy transport up and down stairs. The design allows...

Mast climber Series.(the TOOLBOX)
May 1, 2005... HYDRO-MOBILE The P-Series mast climber is a powerful and portable mast climbers on the market that complements timesaving and money, as workers can progress more quickly on a job site due to its flexibility and mobility. The P unit is the...

Reciprocating saw blades.(the TOOLBOX)
May 1, 2005... MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP. The Wrecker line of Sawzall reciprocating saw blades offer strong performance and cut through several materials, including wood, metal, plastic and composite material without having to change blade types. With...

Long lasting stilts.(the TOOLBOX)
May 1, 2005... WARNER TOOLS The EZ-Stride Drywall Stilts now have foot-pads 30 percent thicker to last longer before replacement. Included is a larger adjustable heel plate that is now wider for comfort. The stilts adjust in 2-inch height increments. The...

Scaffold line.(the TOOLBOX)
May 1, 2005... SONNY SCAFFOLDS The Model EG-6 interior mobile scaffold system (for indoor use only), features platform retention levers that secure the walkboard; steel lock bolt that secures truss and ladder attachment; drilled-through ladder legs for...