Walls & Ceilings articles from October 2002

Walls & Ceilings archives from October 2002

More than an itch. (Up Front).
October 1, 2002... As part of Walls & Ceilings' increasing vigilance on readers' needs, much of this issue focuses on insulation, a topic addressed in these pages before but not to this extent. Many interior construction trades inevitably must deal with proper...

Letters.
October 1, 2002... Back in the day Plaster Man, Would you happen to know where, if anywhere, I could find the old-style plasterers' wedge-shaped featheredge? Not the extrusion-shaped magnesium style but this one was about 4 to 6 inches wide and 1-inch...

New home sales reach record level. (Trade News).
October 1, 2002... Sales of both new and previously owned homes posted solid gains in July as low mortgage rates motivated buyers to lock in good deals, as reported by the Associated Press. New-home sales shot up by 6.7 percent last month to a seasonally...

G-P to divest oriented strand board facility in Maine; add plywood facilities in Louisiana and Texas. (Other News).(Georgia-Pacific)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Georgia-Pacific has reached a definitive agreement to acquire four Louisiana-Pacific Corp. plywood manufacturing facilities and one medium density fiberboard facility located in Louisiana and Texas. G-P will divest to L-P oriented strand board...

Texas court upholds ruling exempting EIMA from Texas jurisdiction. (Trade News).(Exterior Insulation Members Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Texas Court of Appeals (9th District) has overruled a Motion for Reconsideration in Brunson vs. Life Forms Homes, preserving its earlier ruling that EIMA is not subject to jurisdiction in Texas. The motion was filed by Life Forms Homes,...

GA calls for submissions to awards program. (Trade News).(Gypsum Association )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Gypsum Association announced an industry design and construction awards program, "Excellence in Gypsum Board Design and Construction," that will honor project teams who incorporate innovative gypsum board applications in residential and...

ICC, NSSA to develop standard for storm shelters. (Trade News).(International Code Council and National Storm Shelter Association )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The International Code Council and National Storm Shelter Association will create a joint standard for the design and construction of storm shelters. The ICC/NSSA Standard on Design, Construction and Performance of Storm Shleters will regulate...

E Z Trowel change name to CurveCoater. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... E Z Trowel, of Las Vegas, has changed its name to CurveCoater. In an effort to identify the product with its name, the company changed the patent approved product in June 2002. "Basically, the name change better describes the tool's...

Plymouth Foam establishes new master brand and corporate division. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Plymouth Foam Inc. has established DuraSpec Building Products, a new brand and corporate division for its building and construction insulation products. The new business unit provides an identity for Plymouth Foam's building products portfolio...

CC Corp. expands distribution. (Trade News).
October 1, 2002... CC Corp. officials recently announced the company's full line of drywall trims and accessories is now available nationwide.

Senergy. (People).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Senergy has announced several changes to its management team. Doug Brown has been promoted to director of sales. Peter Daechsel has been promoted to executive director of marketing. Randy Donovan has been promoted to national sales manager for...

CSI. (People).(Construction Specifications Institute)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... CSI announced that Executive Director Greg Balestrero will leave the organization in early November to become executive director of the Project Management Institute. The board anticipates appointing a new executive director to lead CSI's staff...

Multiquip Inc. (People).(Bill Schienker appointment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Bill Schienker is named international manager for Latin America and Europe at Multiquip Inc.

Contemporary Construction Services Inc. (People).(Steve Brady appointment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Steve Brady has been appointed estimator at Contemporary Construction Services Inc.

Stellar Industries Inc. (People).(David Schwichtenberg appointment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Stellar Industries Inc. has appointed David Schwichtenberg to the position of customer service manager.

The Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association. (People).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association and the Technical Services and Information Bureau have hired Bob Campbell as technical representative.

Architectural Studio of Jova/Daniels/Busby. (People).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Patricia Sewell has joined the Architectural Studio of Jova/Daniels/Busby as construction administrator.

Skilled in the USA. (Trade News).(training collaboration between USG Corp. and SkillsUSA)
October 1, 2002... For its second year as an operating service to regional teachers throughout the United States, USG Corp. and SkillsUSA have collaborated on the program "Train-The-Trainer." Flying in building instructors for high school students from as far...

Cordless rotary laser. (Product Focus on Lasers).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... DeWALT The DW077 fully automatic self-leveling cordless rotary laser is accurate to 1/8 inch per 100 feet. An out-of-level shut-off feature ensures reliable level and plumb referencing. The tool features an easy-to-use control panel, fully...

Rotating laser. (Product Focus on Lasers).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Hilti The company's PR 16 IF Rotating Laser includes enhanced features for interior finishing such as Class IIIa brighter laser beam that can cover a working area of 1,300 feet. It can be used for leveling, vertical alignment, single and...

Palm laser. (Product Focus on Lasers).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Pacific Laser Systems The PLS2 Palm Laser is a plumb, level and square handheld laser line tool. The laser is designed to save contractors time and money when laying out acoustical ceilings, drywall, electrical and plumbing fixtures, and...

Easy set-up laser. (Product Focus on Lasers).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... CST/Berger The LaserMark MP5 offers five independent self-leveled 650nm highly focused laser beams, providing accuracy of 1/4-inch at 100 feet. Plumb, level and square instantly. With no bubbles to level, just turn it on and go to work....

Low cost laser. (Product Focus on Lasers).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Topcon The RL-VH3D is a full-featured, completely self-leveling laser that is very economically priced. It includes high-end Topcon features like patented SmartScan laser line drawing, horizontal and vertical self-leveling, electronic beam...

New product line. (Product Focus on Lasers).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Toolz The Optics product line consists of five instruments including an automatic level, a manual level, level transit and a hand sight level. The Automatic Level is available in both 22x and 26x magnification and self-levels within +/-...

National Insulation training program. (Insulation Industry News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The National Insulation Association (NIA), with significant support from the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, has completed development of the National Insulation Training Program (NITP). This program is designed to help...

Knauf opens new facility. (Insulation Industry News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Knauf Fiber Glass hosted more than 100 government and community leaders earlier this year at its new Shasta Lake, Calif., insulation manufacturing facility The event marked the formal dedication of the plant, which will produce primarily...

CertainTeed plant honored. (Insulation Industry News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... CertainTeed Corp.'s Insulation Group's Kansas City manufacturing facility has received a "Diamond" award for outstanding safety from parent company Saint-Gobain. CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest industrial...

Manville receives award. (Insulation Industry News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company that specializes in the manufacture of building products and formaldehyde-free fiberglass building insulation, announces that it has been selected by Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse as its Supplier...

Pollution prevention awarded. (Insulation Industry News).
October 1, 2002... Owens Corning's Delmar, N.Y., facility is one of eight recipients of the 2002 New York Governor's Award for Pollution Prevention. Gov. George Pataki presented the fiberglass insulation manufacturer with the award earlier this year for...

An end to exfiltration: at University of Marylands's new IT/E building, the foam sheathing/metal framing wall system is designed to eliminate air exfiltration and condensation, and maintain energy efficiency. (Insulation Section).
October 1, 2002... With energy-efficient R-10 extruded polystyrene insulation, and an air and water barrier installed outboard of the steel studs and sheathing, the new Information Technology/Engineering Building on the University of Maryland's Baltimore County...

Moisture management in exterior wall assemblies. (Insulation Section).
October 1, 2002... While much of the attention has focused on problems affecting EIFS-clad homes, any exterior cladding represents potential trouble if the right steps are not taken to create a weather-tight barrier to moisture intrusion in exterior wall...

In praise of openness. (Industry Voices).
October 1, 2002... In conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Insulation Contractors Association of America, in October, many insulation contractors will journey to the nation's capital for the annual ICAA convention and trade show. As president of ICAA and...

Blown away. (Insulation Section: Bench Test).
October 1, 2002... Until recently, builders have had few alternatives to industry standard insulation applications such as fiberglass batts and blown-in cellulose. Recently, the number of insulation options has increased. Icynene foam is one of the options that I...

Insulation contractors show resiliency: three insulation contractors share their strategy for continued success. (Insulation Section).
October 1, 2002... The world is a different place than it was just a couple years ago -- deal with it. That seems to be the message we get from insulation contractors these days. It's not a doom-and-gloom resignation being conveyed in self-pity. It's "These are...

How the West will win.
October 1, 2002... WINNERS OF THE NORTHWEST WALL AND CEILING BUREAU'S 2002 OUTSTANDING PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARDS WERE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED AT THE GROUP'S ANNUAL CONVENTION, HOSTED IN VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, IN MAY. THE AWARDS WERE GIVEN TO RECOGNIZE THE...

Eye on columns: when Macky Hill, design cooridinator, was building his own house, he wanted a traditional design on the outside, but an open floor plan on the inside--and columns--were the only way to achieve it.
October 1, 2002... The I'On Community was developed and planned through the careful study of traditional neighborhoods and vernacular architecture in neighboring Charleston, Beaufort and Savannah. It features traditional homes with a classic architectural style...

The letter "R": it's not just for recycling anymore.(Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Restore)
October 1, 2002... Just as the three Rs-reading, writing and writhmatic--are education fundamentals, so too are the four R's of steel recycling: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Restore, fundamental to all aspects of environmental conservation. Last month, in Part...

Winner of the "Redo Your Crew" announced.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Walls & Ceilings and WearGuard, sponsors of the "Redo Your Crew" contest, are pleased to announce Cook Construction of Iowa Inc. as the winner. Cook Construction soon will be sporting $2,000 worth of the latest in job site apparel, after...

Letters and more. (Plaster Man).(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2002... This month, I wanted to start out with some thoughts from people who are having a great time in the plastering trade. I've enjoyed many letters from plasterers and finishers from around the world, and a few in particular are memorable and worth...

Manufacturer requirements: follow them! (Finish Line).
October 1, 2002... There are quite a number of reasons why EIFS manufacturers get specific about the conditions under which their product is to be installed. This month's column will give you some tidbits of information so that you can respond to architects, GCs...

Stay ahead of the curve. (All Things Gypsum).
October 1, 2002... I recently had a new home constructed. One of the most striking design elements visible from the entryway is the curved archways that separate the foyer from the living room. It is one of those striking features that helps to distinguish the...

Just say no! (All in Agreement).(subcontractors' quality standards)
October 1, 2002... What are two of the most powerful two- and three-letter words you know? A couple of two and three letter words that can make all the difference in our lives and business. As parents, many of us have invested a lot of time teaching our kids...

When no one's watching. (Smart Business).
October 1, 2002... Please indulge me while I tell you of my proudest moment on the golf course. I promise not to bore with bragging of great shots or a low round. Quite the contrary, it concerns a lousy shot that may have cost me a tournament match. My drive...

All in one. (Bench Test).(Donny Beicker sparays insulation for Dripping Springs elementary school in Texas)
October 1, 2002... Donny Beicker stood in a half-finished room in the Dripping Springs elementary school near Austin, Texas, admiring the still-exposed insulation he had sprayed just the day before, the last of 32,000 square feet of wall space he had covered in...

Butt joint tool. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Trim-Tex Inc. The EZ-Backer splicer allows one to get a perfectly strong, flat finish of seams between joists by attaching only to drywall. The tool pulls back the edges of cut ends of wallboard creating a tapered area. Edges can then be...

Work shirt. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Duluth Trading Co. The Duluth Work Shirt is cut and shaped to move with the body for twists, bends, stoops and turns. This shirt features a bi-swing back and underarm gussets for complete up, down and lateral freedom of movement that keeps...

Italian plaster. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Vero As the only distributor of Rialto Authentic Italian Plaster Finishes in the U.S., Vero offers interior and exterior wall finishes made of seasoned slaked lime, natural resins and pigments, marble, granite, quartz and colored earth....

Remover tool. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Trelawny The long reach Python pneumatic scaler is designed to remove tile, carpet, glues, resins and other similar materials. It features an ergonomic design that provides an optimum angle of approach to the floor surfaces and eases back...

Drawer systems. (Products).
October 1, 2002... American Eagle The company is releasing a new line of drawer systems. These systems are constructed of 300-pound-capacity slides to ensure a solid, durable platform to carry tools and components. The drawers are made with galveneal steel...

Fire vents. (Products).
October 1, 2002... JL Industries The UVF and FFV Double Leaf Fire Ventures are FM approved and aid firefighters in controlling smoke, heat and gasses from inside buildings. They are equipped with an UL-listed 165 degrees F fusible link for automatic...

Paint tools. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Marshalltown Trowel Co. The company offers two different sets of paint tools for both professionals and the do-it-yourself markets. Both sets of tools have blades made of high carbon steel, tempered then polished to a mirror finish. One of...

Women's footwear. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Georgia Boot The company has developed a work boot for women that not only performs on the job but offers comfort and style. The Classic features the company's proprietary Hammer out-sole with performance in abrasion, chemical resistance,...

Latex cap. (Products).
October 1, 2002... C.A.P. Products L.L.C. The Little Red Cap replaces rusted nails or screws that are used to reseal caulk tubes. The flexible red latex caps will replace lost or broken caps to prevent spilled products on workbenches or toolkits. It rolls on...

Drywall equipment and tools. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Nathan Kimmel Co. Nathan Kimmel Co. carries tools by many manufacturers including Tool Pro, Kraft and others that can custom make tools especially for companies. Drywall supplies and needs are available at discount prices. In addition to...

Quality shear. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Bradbury Co. Inc. The Patriot Shear provides servo accelerated punching, notching and shearing for variable-width panel sections while material is running, which results in greater net output of finished product. The shear is designed to...

Mold spray machine. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Smooth-On The EZ~Spray Machine is a fast and economical way to produce sprayed rubber molds and sprayed plastic support shells (mother molds). It can be used to make large molds or a number of small production molds quickly. Finished molds...

Ceiling panels. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Ceilings Plus Elements is a new way to fill 2x2 openings in suspended grid ceilings. Ideal for food service (NSF approved), healthcare, schools, laboratories, transportation, retail, clean rooms, residential and more. The thermoset...

Contractor tool kit. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. The 5-Pack 18-Volt Cordless Combination Kit features the new Cordless Sawzall, the Hatchet and the Job Site Radio. The combination kit also includes the 61.2-inch Circular Saw (model 6310-20), 1/2-inch...

Architectural finishes. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Prescient Coating Technologies The Fractalis Touching Color Collection are 13 fully tintable, waterborne finishes easy to apply and environmentally compliant. The standard finishes deliver visual textures that create the perception of...

Bonding tape. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Saint-Gobain This closed-cell urethane foam is .090 inches thick and has the company's acrylic adhesive on both sides. The company is offering new thickness in response to demands for a bonding tape for large-gap joining that will provide...

Portable mixer. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Multiquip The portable Mix-N-Go mixer is for a variety of job applications, including small footings and bases, binding block and concrete patching. It is small enough to be easily transported in the trunk of a car yet sturdy enough to mix...

Ceiling tile film. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Creative Environments Illusion Flex is manufactured in two forms: vinyl and polycarbonate. The film is available in 21 colors and up to four patterns. Some colors give the illusion of water flowing, ice melting or fire burning. Illusion...

Blowing and spraying machines. (Products).
October 1, 2002... Wm. W. Meyer & Sons Inc. Powerful enough for open blow, precise enough for sidewall fill, and versatile enough for wall spray netted cavity or stabilized applications, the Series 700 insulation blower is the next generation in blowing...

Noise-reducing insulation. (Products).
October 1, 2002... CertainTeed Corp. The company is launching NoiseReducer, a 31.2-inch-thick fiberglass acoustical batt specifically for wood stud construction. It is kraft-faced with tabs for easier attachment in interior walls. The product's facing is...

Equipment tracking software. (Literature).
October 1, 2002... Waterwheel Software Tracker Lite includes the Construction Starter's most commonly-used features and options. The software supports up to 195 tools (more can be added for $1 each). Stationary barcoding is the only optional module available...

Tools and equipment catalog. (Literature).
October 1, 2002... HSS RentX The catalog "Everything it Takes" is a free, 200-page catalog that features specifications for more than 850 models and coincides with the company's first anniversary within the HSS global network. In addition to the catalog, the...

Calendar.
October 1, 2002... 2002 OCTOBER 03-05--The National One Coat Stucco Association Annual Meeting, Albuquerque. (817) 461-3351. 10-12--ICAA 24th Annual Convention & Trade Show, Washington, D.C. (703) 739-0356. 10-12--Restoration & Renovation...