Walls & Ceilings articles from November 2008

Walls & Ceilings archives from November 2008

The shame of the CYA: we all have to be careful and CYA. Everyone knows what CYA is an acronym for. Sometimes, people can go too far and lose sight of what is really important. The following is a true story that shows how CYA can hurt innocent people.(up FRONT)
November 1, 2008... A condominium permitted in 1995 by a building department did not meet the code for egress. The builder altered the building during construction and city inspectors failed to catch the alterations. After 15 years the new owners discover leaks...

Calendar.(TRADE NEWS)(Calendar)
November 1, 2008... NOVEMBER 9-11 STAFDA Colorado Convention Center Denver www.stafda.org 19-21 USGBC'S GREENBUILD Boston www.greenbuildexpo.com 20-23 EDI CERTIFIED INSPECTOR ...

Nowak named interim president at SFA.(TRADE NEWS)
November 1, 2008... The Steel Framing Alliance announced that Mark Nowak will serve as the association's acting president while its Board of Directors continues a formal search for a permanent replacement. Nowak, who has worked closely with the alliance for...

EIMA reports ICC accepts EIFS.(TRADE NEWS)
November 1, 2008... EIFS has been approved for inclusion in the 2009 International Building Code and International Residential Code, EIMA announced. The final adoption occurred in mid-September at the 2008 International Code Council's Annual Conference & Final...

The official report on the Monte Carlo fire.(TRADE NEWS)
November 1, 2008... The Clark County Building department hired Hughes & Associates to investigate the cause and resultant damage of the fire that occurred on January 25 on the upper floor of the Monte Carlo Hotel/Casino. The fire was caused by a welder on the roof...

ICC new standard for hurricane, high wind areas.(TRADE NEWS)
November 1, 2008... New construction guidelines developed by the International Code Council will increase public safety in hurricane prone areas and other high-wind regions. The Standard for Residential Construction in High Wind Regions (ICC-600) provides...

Primesource purchases assets of compass.(TRADE NEWS)
November 1, 2008... PrimeSource Building Products Inc. is purchasing the assets of Com- pass International Inc., supplier of the Marker and Darts line of fasteners. Compass's Marker family includes drywall, sheet metal, wood, cement, and multipurpose screws, as...

TLPCA Moves.(TRADE NEWS)
November 1, 2008... The Texas Lathing & Plastering Contractors Associations has relocated. Its new address is: 320 Westway Place Suite 501 Arlington, TX 76018

GA relocates.(TRADENEWS)
November 1, 2008... The Gypsum Association has announced that it has moved out of its Washington, D.C.-based office into Maryland. The following address became effective October 6. 6525 Belcrest Road Suite 480 Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301)...

Shiriey Wodynski.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... After 11 years with CISCA, and eight years as CISCA's executive director, Bonny Luck has retired. Shiriey Wodynski succeeds Luck in this position. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Jackie Heinrichs.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... The Wagner Companies announced that Jackie Heinrichs has returned to their company as the manager of production control.

Fred Serpico.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... Craco Metal Manufacturing has named Fred Serpico as its chief marketing officer.

Powers Fasteners Inc.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... Powers Fasteners Inc. has expanded its sales capabilities by promoting Rob Moe to the newly created position of assistant vice president of sales. Denis J. Folz has been named senior creative director of the company.

Bill Roberts.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... Triad has announced that Billoberts, and his staff at Bill Roberts Sales Co., of Dallas, have signed on to represent the Triad line of wall panel equipment for wood framing, as well as Triad stair manufacturing equipment in Texas and Oklahoma.

Don Plueard.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... Quail Run Building Materials announced the appointment of Don Plueard as the company's president and chief operating officer.

Wayne MacDonald.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... JLG Industries announced that Wayne MacDonald, senior vice president of engineering, retired September 30, after more than 30 years with the company. Tim Hatch succeeds MacDonald in this role. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION...

Spackle.(Cartoon)
November 1, 2008... WE'VE MOVED! VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION!! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Acoustical ceiling panel.(Ceilings)
November 1, 2008... CERTAINTEED CORP The Adagio ceiling panel combines the sound absorption of high-density fiberglass with the sound containment qualities of mineral fiber. This hybrid design eliminates the need for full height wall partitions. It is rated a...

Programmable skylight.(Ceilings)
November 1, 2008... Sky Factory The programmable SkyCeiling is a virtual skylight that recreates and simulates the rising and setting of the sun and allows an increase and decrease in light intensity and color. It features a small, computerized control-device...

Ceiling medallions.(Ceilings)
November 1, 2008... ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS BY OUTWATER This newly expanded collection of ceiling medallions encompasses a vast selection of historical and contemporary inspired motifs, patterns and sizes for a variety of decorative applications. They can be...

Ceiling access panels.(Ceilings)
November 1, 2008... Wind-lock Corp Designed to blend seamlessly into a drywall ceiling, these glass fiber reinforced gypsum ceiling access panels are an aesthetically pleasing alternative to metal access doors. These stealth panels are designed so that...

Acoustical ceiling system.(Ceilings)
November 1, 2008... HUNTER DOUGLAS CONTRACT CEILING The new Integrated Solutions system for Techstyle Acoustical Ceilings organizes the ceiling, placing light fixtures and diffusers into neat, 6-inch strips that fit between the large panels and flush with the...

Faux wood ceiling panels.(Ceilings)
November 1, 2008... USG These new wood-look ceiling panels and planks provide realistic wood images and a consistent wood look in a wide range of sizes. The Panz lay-in style panel solution and the grid-concealing snap-up Celebration panel lines are made of...

Tin ceiling design.(Ceilings)
November 1, 2008... CHELSEA DECORATIVE METAL CO. Pressed tin ceiling designs are made of tin-plated steel which is ideal for paint retention, according to the manufacturer The patterns come in 3-, 6-, 12- or 24-inch repeat patterns. Cornice is also available....

Curved metal ceiling kits.(Ceilings)
November 1, 2008... ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES Serpentina Waves, a curved, pre-engineered metal ceiling system that features large-scale panels and no visible grid, is now available in ready-to-install kits. The new ceiling system creates the appearance of a...

Bamboo ceiling tiles.(Ceilings)
November 1, 2008... PINTA ACOUSTIC INC. Part of the Bioline Wood Ceiling Tile line, the bamboo tiles are environmentally friendly, sustainable, durable, and impact resistant to tolerate varied job site conditions and applications. The tiles feature no added...

High-performance ceiling panels.(Ceilings)
November 1, 2008... CHICAGO METALLIC CORP. The BarrierSystem grid and ceiling panels are a complete ceiling solution for controlled environment facilities. The system combines BarrierGrid suspension grid and assemblies and BarrierPan ceiling panels. The...

2008 tool & equipment guide.(Buyers guide)
November 1, 2008... ABC SUPPLY CO. INC. One ABC Parkway Beloit, WI 53511 608-362-7777; Fax: 608-362-2062 www.abcsupply.com ABC Supply offers a wide assortment of exterior building products, including windows, siding and gutters, as well as...

What can thermal imaging do for you? Thermal imaging is one of the latest technology contractors are utilizing to determine a building envelope's state.
November 1, 2008... Thermal imaging can unlock secrets inside the wall, ceiling, roof and floor structures of your buildings. It is a fast, easy and noninvasive way to determine and define building construction deficiencies. It will help contractors define the...

Gone with the wind: attempting to define different forces that affect the performance of Portland cement can be a challenge.
November 1, 2008... Structural engineers and plaster bureaus that have tried to define the forces that impact the performance of Portland cement have had challenges, particularly when investigating why the cement stucco has developed cracks. This article is a...

Eventually, time heals all wounds: do contractors that apply EIFS receive the same treatment as any other trade?
November 1, 2008... In my office lies a copy of the Declaration of Independence. Maybe it's the upcoming election and all the accompanying hype but 1 find myself contemplating our good fortune of living in a country that allows us rights of equality and freedom....

Wouldn't it be nice: a family achieves community on the Long Beach Peninsula in three units with Vella plaster and sustainable results.
November 1, 2008... Three units on four lots of land on the beach--all designated for family. That is what Ed Arnold, owner and president of Arnold & Associates, will have once he finalizes his new family compound in Long Beach's Peninsula area. The retired Los...

Green? Is your product: does your company's product meet what is truly "green" standards?
November 1, 2008... In the continuing evolvement of today's green society, which has caused sweeping changes into the use of ecologically-benign building products and practices, the mere fact that a product may be considered green in its final application is no...

The "corridor lid" rule.(all things GYPSUM)
November 1, 2008... One of the most basic principles of fire-rated assembly application is addressed in the Fire Resistance Design Manual (GA-600) with a simple phrase: "systems tested vertically shall not be permitted to be arbitrarily used in horizontal...

Inspecting: existing EIFS structures.(the FINISH LINE)
November 1, 2008... The term inspection has different meanings to different people. To some it means an assessment of the condition of an existing building. To others it means an l-depth probe for possible problems on existing buildings. Some think of inspection...

Bend the rules.(all in AGREEMENT)
November 1, 2008... Place a wooden pencil between two points and apply downward pressure until it breaks. Now move the two support points closer so that the span is lessened and then apply pressure until it breaks. Repeat this process until you can't break the...

Welcome back my friends to: the show that never ends.(TROWEL talk)
November 1, 2008... Have you ever been to an industry trade show? I usually attend several each year; the INTEX Expo, World of Concrete, and this year I had the opportunity to attend the Remodeling Show sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders at the...

Certified wood.(straight GREEN)
November 1, 2008... Until recently, the Forest Stewardship Council has had a lock on what has been generally recognized, in the United States at least, as the only legitimate sustainably harvested wood products label organization. All that is coming to a rather...