Walls & Ceilings articles from November 2006

Walls & Ceilings archives from November 2006

Time for a Tiger.(up FRONT)
November 1, 2006... As I write this column, the Detroit Tigers will be going to the World Series! As the American League Champions, the team will be playing either the New York Mets or St. Louis Cardinals who are playing for the National League Championship. Of...

Calendar.(TRADENEWS)(Calendar)
November 1, 2006... NOVEMBER 13-15 STAFDA Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas www.stafda.org 15-17 USGBC'S GREENBUILD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXPO Colorado Convention Center Denver www.greenbuildexpo.org JANUARY 22-26...

PCA forecasts residential housing boom over.(INDUSTRY WIRE)
November 1, 2006... Although many regional markets throughout the U.S. experienced strong cement consumption growth earlier this year, a new forecast from the Economic Research Department at the Portland Cement Association expects the remains of the year to be...

National Gypsum plant recognized as top facility.(TRADENEWS)
November 1, 2006... Industry Week magazine has selected National Gypsum's wallboard production plant in Wilmington, N.C., as one of the "10 Best Plants in North America." The company's Wilmington plant was one of nearly 200 facilities nominated for the award....

Naima offers brochure on rock and slag wool insulation.(TRADENEWS)
November 1, 2006... The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association announced the addition of its "Rock and Slag Wool Insulation" brochure to its library of free resources. This brochure provides detailed information on how rock and slag wool...

Fortifiber acquires Firstline.(TRADENEWS)
November 1, 2006... Fortifiber Corp. announced that it has completed its purchase of the operations and assets of Firstline Corporation's Valdosta, Ga., facility. The plant represents a strategic addition to Fortifiber's manufacturing locations, expanding the...

ASTM manufactured stone and masonry veneer subcommittee provides guidance for building industry.(TRADENEWS)
November 1, 2006... ASTM International Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units has created a new subcommittee, C15.11 on Adhered Manufactured Stone Masonry Veneer. The purpose of C15.11 is to develop and maintain product specifications and installation...

Panasonic launches home and environment company.(TRADENEWS)
November 1, 2006... Panasonic recently announced the formation of the Panasonic Home and Environment Co., a newly independent group that focuses on green technology dedicated to helping improve the energy efficacy of homes and the health of homeowners in the...

SCS launches certification program for building products.(TRADENEWS)
November 1, 2006... Scientific Certification Systems announces its SCS Sustainable Choice, a certification program that recognizes sustainability achievements and offers manufacturers a path of continuous improvement in environmental, social and product...

The M.K. Morse Co.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2006... The M.K. Morse Co. has named Kent Hughes as national sales manager of Industrial Products. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Steel Framing Alliance.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2006... The Steel Framing Alliance announced the appointment of Ernie Casados as a technical field representative in the Gulf Coast region.

Hyde Tools Inc.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2006... Patrick R. Cruz has joined Hyde Tools Inc. as merchandising manager. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

BASF Corp.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2006... BASF Corp. announced that it has appointed Tom Chizmadia vice president of corporate communications.

Decoplast Inc.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2006... Decoplast Inc. announced Thomas Tabone as manager of architectural sales.

Scaffold Industry Association.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2006... In September, 15th President of the Scaffold Industry Association Harold Forbes died. He was a devoted family man, a decorated military officer, a promoter of scaffold and access safety, a teacher of boating safety and knighted twice by both...

Letters.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... Dear John, We appreciated Jeff Syken's Green Thumb column "Cover Story--Part Five" (September, Walls & Ceilings) about the benefits of USG's Fiberock Brand Aqua-Tough Sheathing products. As he accurately points out, these products were...

Spackle.(Cartoon)
November 1, 2006... THINGS YOU NEED FOR YOUR PROJECT THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED UNTIL YOU WERE HALFWAY THROUGH YOUR PROJECT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Classic tin-style backsplash: ACP--Acoustic Ceiling Products.(product FOCUS on Ceilings)
November 1, 2006... The company has introduced a new decorative thermoplastic backsplash panel system for use in kitchens and bathrooms that provides the classic look of traditional tin backsplash for about half the cost. The panels feature fast and easy...

Wood ceiling tiles: Illbruck Acoustic Inc.(product FOCUS on Ceilings)
November 1, 2006... The new line of wood ceiling tiles called Bioline is environmentally friendly, made from renewable, recycled material. The tiles are available in solid-finish (with or without a perforated pattern) and in organic-texture. The solid-finish tiles...

Integrated ceiling system: Armstrong World Ind. Inc.(product FOCUS on Ceilings)
November 1, 2006... TechZone Ceiling System is a ceiling system that organizes lighting fixtures, air diffusers and sprinkler heads in a linear 6-inch-wide technical "zone" to create a cleaner, more monolithic ceiling visual. The totally integrated acoustical...

Curved panels: USG Interiors Inc.(product FOCUS on Ceilings)
November 1, 2006... The new Wireworks Forms Open-Cell Ceiling System adds an innovative and visually intriguing high-tech look to open-cell ceiling designs. Each of the 2-foot-by-2-foot lay-in panels features a design manufactured from 3/16-inch-thick robotically...

Environmentally friendly ceiling tile: Empire West Inc.(product FOCUS on Ceilings)
November 1, 2006... Ceilume is a drop-ceiling tile that meets the Greenguard Environmental Institute's indoor air quality standards for low-emitting materials. The product's feather-light vinyl construction and nesting design uses 75 percent less raw material than...

Healthier walls through rainscreen and ventilation: put some space between your building and the elements.
November 1, 2006... Fundamental theory in cladding integrity prevents liquid water from penetrating vertical walls, ideally through appropriate materials selection, architectural detailing and professional installation consistent with specifications and...

LEED time: seek out known organizations that can accurately determine a product's green value.
November 1, 2006... When it comes to implementing new technologies and designs, colleges and universities are often recognized as trendsetters. This includes building products and materials, which are put to the test on campuses across the country and if they...

Flashing and integration (or lack thereof) of windows with weather-resistive barriers: poorly designed window flashing systems can sometimes be to blame for water leakage or premature deterioration of wall components. Understanding common mistakes can help designers and builders achieve successful integration of cladding and window systems.
November 1, 2006... Lack of integration between windows and the building weather-resistive barrier is a systemic problem in many buildings that often leads to leakage within a wall system. Consequences of improper integration typically include leakage, damage to...

Gyp to be square: glass-mat gypsum sheathing provides a long-term performance solution.
November 1, 2006... Because glass-reinforced gypsum has been such a familiar item for more than two decades, not a lot of education about it goes on anymore. Consequently, many people who have come into the building industry recently don't understand exactly how...

Polishing the jewel: using an innovative product to ensure the longevity of an oceanfront project.
November 1, 2006... Years ago, it was referred to as the "Jewel of the Jersey Shore." First developed in the 1870s, Asbury Park, N.J., had become a firmly established resort in the early 20th century. Yet, as it has happened with so many other coastal, tourist...

There's no dog in WUFI: University of Minnesota building physics and Foundation Research Program issues water vapor transport report on stucco.
November 1, 2006... WUFI is an acronym for "Warme und Feuchte Instationar." What's that? In English it means "transient heat and moisture transport." Does that make more sense? How about this: WUFI is a two-dimensional transient wall system hygrothermal simulation...

Damaged plaster--a closer look.(the PLASTER man)
November 1, 2006... I wanted to talk about a few of the projects I've worked on this fall. I'm going to point out some details on how to approach fixing these areas that might prove helpful, both technically and on the profit side of things, as well. This...

Katrina one year after.(the FINISH LINE)
November 1, 2006... It's been a year since Katrina clobbered New Orleans and surrounding areas. I've been down there to work on some of the EIFS buildings. I thought you'd be curious about what did happen to the EIFS buildings and what is not happening to them...

Cover story (part seven).(the GREEN thumb)
November 1, 2006... For the last three installments in this continuing series (parts four through six), we discussed gypsum-based sheathing. Prior to that, we discussed wood-based sheathing and the uses, purpose and environmental characteristics of sheathing...

Information subcontractors receive.(all in AGREEMENT)
November 1, 2006... As contractors, we gather a huge amount of information each day. Some of the information is helpful and some is not. Some of the information is accurate and some is not. As we receive information, we filter it through our minds to determine its...

Hiring and retaining good employees.(smart BUSINESS)
November 1, 2006... Year after year, company after company, industry after industry, I keep hearing business owners tell me the biggest problem they have is finding good employees. I don't have any magical solutions to offer but a little common sense might clarify...

Why you should learn Spanish.(success with HISPANICS)
November 1, 2006... I know that Latinos should learn English. I know and believe this as much as anyone, so let's just get this point out of the way. Perhaps someday I'll write an article in Spanish about the subject so you can hand it to your Hispanic employees...

Vapor barrier products: Grace Construction Products.(the TOOLBOX)
November 1, 2006... Perm-A-Barrier VP is a fluid-applied, acrylic air barrier membrane that provides continuous air tightness and water protection throughout the wall assembly, while allowing condensation-causing water vapor to escape. It is designed for use in...

Anti-theft truck box: Delta Consolidated Ind.(the TOOLBOX)
November 1, 2006... The JOBOX High-Security Crossovers and Innerside is a secure, weather-resistant and durable truck box. The box, which mounts across the bed of a truck and on top of truck bedside walls respectively, offer exceptional anti-theft features without...