Walls & Ceilings articles from October 2004

Walls & Ceilings archives from October 2004

Let's do business!(Up Front)
October 1, 2004... As easy as it is to think of Walls & Ceilings as a construction magazine, I've always thought of it as at least as much a business magazine. Of course, we try to offer plenty of technical information but the success of a contractor depends...

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... OCTOBER 14-16 INSULATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Luxor Hotel, Las Vegas. (703) 739-0356. 20-22 METALCON Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. (800) 537-7765. NOVEMBER 8-9 WALLS & CEILINGS'...

Leed program at Metalcon.(Industry Wire)
October 1, 2004... In his session "How to Get LEED Certified," at the Metalcon International Show, Mike Burnett discusses how to budget sustainable building. Burnett is a senior preconstruction manager with Atlanta-based Holder Construction Co. and a LEED...

Chicago area residents to be protected by NFPA safety codes and standards.(TradeNews)
October 1, 2004... The North Maine Fire Protection District, serving approximately 30,000 residents in unincorporated Cook County in Maine Township (a suburban area northwest of Chicago) has adopted the 2003 editions of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code and NFPA 101,...

Sto recognized by Architecture magazine.(TradeNews)
October 1, 2004... Sto Corp. was named a winner in Architecture magazine's annual Architects Choice for Excellence Awards. Sto was chosen for the ACE for its product line and excellence in the building products industry. For the third year in a row,...

Spackle.(TradeNews)
October 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Wind-lock launches new Web site.(TradeNews)
October 1, 2004... Wind-lock, a leader in supplying advanced building solutions to the EIFS, ICF, stucco and drywall markets, launched its new customer interactive Web site, www.windlock.com. The Web site was created with the assistance of Addison Technologies...

MNLPB annual outing.(TradeNews)
October 1, 2004... The Minnesota Lath and Plaster Bureau held its annual Bruce Pottle Memorial golf tournament (outing), a non-competitive event that supports the lathing and plastering industry. This year, the bureau also placed emphasis on participation from...

Sourcebook corrections.(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2004... Chadsworth's 1.800.COLUMNS 277 N. Front Street Historic Wilmington, N.C. 28401 www.columns.com sales@columns.com

Plastering & Spray Fireproofing Contractors.(People)
October 1, 2004... Michael Patti (right), president of Plastering & Spray Fireproofing Contractors of Greater New York congratulates Vince Colletti, director of the P & SFC, upon his acceptance of the Centennial Award as one of the oldest trade associations in...

Mabbett & Associates Inc.(People)
October 1, 2004... Mabbett & Associates Inc. Environmental Consultants & Engineers announced Paul D. Steinberg has been promoted to director of operations.

Nana Wall Systems Inc.(People)
October 1, 2004... Nana Wall Systems Inc. has named Christine Koenig marketing manager.

Signamark.(People)
October 1, 2004... Signamark has named Victor Massey as product manager.

National Building Museum and Turner Construction Company.(People)
October 1, 2004... The National Building Museum and Turner Construction Company announced that Charles A. DeBenedittis, senior managing director for design and construction of Tishman Speyer, is the third recipient of the Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in...

Stephen Raley.(People)
October 1, 2004... Stephen Raley has been promoted to vice president, gypsum, with Temple-Inland.

International Firestop Council.(People)
October 1, 2004... The International Firestop Council has appointed Hubert T. Dudley as executive director.

Tape and float stucco.(Product Focus on EIFS and Stucco)
October 1, 2004... GLOBAL COATINGS Carrara is the first fiber-cement-board stucco that goes up like drywall and plaster. Use finishers to tape and float seams, and plasterers to apply a cement-free finish. It is designed as a smarter way to create the look...

Trowel grade mortar.(Product Focus on EIFS and Stucco)
October 1, 2004... STO CORP. The Sto Trowel Grade Repair Mortar (CR701CI) with integral corrosion inhibitor is now available. The product is an enhanced reformulation of CR701 and improves over the prior product. This formulation is designed to provide an...

Renovation system.(Product Focus on EIFS and Stucco)
October 1, 2004... KRATOS WALLS SYSTEMS The Kratos System incorporates a dual acting membrane applied directly to the existing subsurface inhibiting mold and fungus also protecting the surface from water intrusion while allowing vapor transmission from the...

Plaster finishes.(Product Focus on EIFS and Stucco)
October 1, 2004... MERLEX Vero is the U.S. sole distributor for Rialto authentic Italian plaster finishes for both interior and exterior, wall surfaces. Whether slaked lime or resin-based finishes is chosen, there are more than 400 colors to choose from or...

Polymer-modified commercial plaster.(Product Focus on EIFS and Stucco)
October 1, 2004... PAREX En-Rock polymer-modified, commercial plaster facilitates smooth, tough finishes in commercial plaster. En-Rock's higher PSI and flexural strength withstands hard wear without compromising your design and can be applied to any...

Venetian plaster and tools.(Product Focus on EIFS and Stucco)
October 1, 2004... OLEA SPECIALTY PRODUCTS The Pavan 824/I finishing trowel and Novacolor marble-based Venetian plaster help create decorative finishes. Pavan trowels feature a mirror polished stainless steel blade with rounded corners and cushioned rubber...

Plaster and fireproofing pump.(Product Focus on EIFS and Stucco)
October 1, 2004... MULTIQUIP The MG-30 is an addition to the Mayco line of plaster and fireproofing pumps. It is ideal for a wide range of applications including high-production placement of exterior stucco, sand/cement exterior basecoat, gypsum plaster and...

EIFS rainscreen.(Product Focus on EIFS and Stucco)
October 1, 2004... KORAX TECHNOLOGIES The Korax Rainscreen Stucco Panel is made of polystyrene board with vertical and horizontal grooves in the back that create a cavity. The panel is easily attached by mechanical fasteners to the wall. The vertical...

Steel's standing: a study of construction trends concludes steel is on the rise in the non-residential market.
October 1, 2004... The non-residential construction industry is building back after four years of declining fortune. A strengthening U.S. economy, living up to its forecasted growth of between 3 and 5 percent this year, is an important factor in this positive...

Snap it up: modern technology eases creative drywall ceiling installations.
October 1, 2004... Architects love to push the limits of design. Fortunately, today's building materials are keeping up from a functional and aesthetic standpoint. In my 27 years as a union carpenter--four years in residential and the last 23 in commercial and...

The building codes are changing: should anyone be worried? Building codes are used in communities throughout the United States to ensure that our buildings--and especially public buildings--meet some accepted minimum standard that will safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare.
October 1, 2004... Except for a few cities and states that have historically written their own building codes almost from scratch, most building codes are based on a model code that was developed through a lengthy and elaborate process. There used to be three...

Seal and deal.(Plaster Man)
October 1, 2004... I must say that I've received a record amount of e-mails from plasterers across the country. I just wanted to say I appreciate your comments and the questions that are being sent in. I wanted to talk this time around about two different...

Sudden impact.(The Finish Line)
October 1, 2004... In the early days of the North American EIFS industry, the subject of "impact" was a hot topic. Basically, the issues centered on EIFS' resistance to getting beat up or lack thereof. Many competing building wall industries were looking for an...

Application of gypsum panel products over existing interior walls and ceilings.(All Things Gypsum)
October 1, 2004... A trend in this series of articles has been to focus on new construction, and to address some of the more common--and in some cases less common--situations encountered by drywall contracting companies of medium to large size. Consequently,...

Let's get more familiar (part three).(The Green Thumb)
October 1, 2004... For the third installment in our series, familiarizing ourselves with the technical and environmental aspects of light gauge metal framing, we'll examine the process by which coils of sheet steel are transformed into LGMF shapes via the...

Leggo your ego.(All in Agreement)
October 1, 2004... Ever left a job site with a sense of doom or despair? You drive away angry with knots in the pit of your stomach, knowing you've lost control and there is nothing you can do to change your customer's attitude. While driving, you think of all...

Hooray for earning an honest living.(Smart Business)
October 1, 2004... Never mind Enron, WorldCom and all the other major league business scandals from several years ago. Big shots are going to jail, accounting reforms have been enacted and there's reason to believe big corporations are behaving better, if only...

Waterproofing and crack isolation membrane.(The Toolbox)
October 1, 2004... TEC HydraFlex Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Membrane is an easy-to-use mold- and mildew-resistant membrane. The product exceeds ANSI A118.10 Specifications for Waterproofing Membranes, rolls on easily and quickly to form a smooth,...

Heavy-duty wheelbarrow.(The Toolbox)
October 1, 2004... JEEP The Jeep Wheelbarrow Dualie with Flat-free Tires has a high-density polyethylene tub and can be safely used on a construction site. This model is designed with the wheels inside the handles, so it's stable in hauling large loads and...

Wall forms.(The Toolbox)
October 1, 2004... DURAND FORMS INC. The company's Classic Line of forms is commonly used for pouring concrete walls. Unlike wooden forming systems, the forms are made of aluminum, which requires less hardware and labor than wood forms, decreasing the amount...

Panel system.(The Toolbox)
October 1, 2004... BRICK-IT Brick-It is a patented thin brick panel system that has been installed for more than 20 years in residential and commercial applications. It utilizes 1/2 inch severe weather kiln-fired brick and offers contractors another...

Rack and pinion lifting system.(The Toolbox)
October 1, 2004... BETA MAX INC. The Max Climber 2000 Rack & Pinion Lifting System is designed to provide an easier and safer method of lifting general building materials. It features 5-foot, 95-pound galvanized mast sections and is easily installed with...

Multi-purpose tinting paste.(The Toolbox)
October 1, 2004... SEPP LEAF PRODUCTS Mixol is a binder-free multi-purpose tinting paste (not a ready paint). It cannot be used pure but can only be added or mixed into a ready paint. It forms no skin or lumps and will not dry out. It can be stored for...

Compact jigsaw.(The Toolbox)
October 1, 2004... DEWALT The DW317K jigsaw has an orbital action feature that provides the end user with optimal cut performance by allowing the blade angle to be altered into four different positions. The blade angle can be set straight up and down to...

Vapor retarder.(The Toolbox)
October 1, 2004... CERTAINTEED CORP. The company's Insulation Group has introduced a vapor retarder that breathes and allows excess moisture to escape from wall cavities. Called MemBrain, this patented new smart vapor retarder is a polyamide film that...

Hurricane-impact products.(The Toolbox)
October 1, 2004... PEACHTREE DOORS AND WINDOWS Part of the company's 700 Series, the company's glazing starts with a strong layer of .090- or .100-inch gauge polyvinyl butral (PVB) that is bonded between two panes of annealed laminated glass. The airspace...

Business advice literature.(The Toolbox)
October 1, 2004... CAMEO PUBLICATIONS LLC Laura Michaud's "From the Kitchen Table to the Conference Table" offers advice and useful strategies for creating a positive family work environment. In this book, she explains several communication techniques proven...

Cargo/commercial van.(The Toolbox)
October 1, 2004... DODGE Comprised of cargo vans, passenger vans and cab chassis, the 2005 Dodge Sprinter offers new features designed to enhance safety and performance: on-board diagnostics; identification lamps on the front of the cab chassis roof; and a...

Lightweight gypsum ceiling tiles.(The Toolbox)
October 1, 2004... INTERACT The 2-feet-by-2-feet lay-in gypsum ceiling tile is available in several different styles. The tiles are easily cut or drilled for installation of down lights, sprinklers and vents. The tiles can be used for residential,...

Chip Macdonald.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... Chip Macdonald attended Bowdoin College, after which he worked as a residential carpenter and later a draftsman, estimator and project manager. He then started Cambridge Builder's Service, expediting plans, specifications, bids and permits for...

Jim Olsztynski.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... Jim Olsztynski serves as editor of Supply House Times, editorial director of Plumbing & Mechanical, and consulting editor of PM Engineer, as well as editor-publisher of e-PHC Profit Report, an award-winning e-newsletter. He also writes a...

Ellen Rohr.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... Ellen Rohr nearly starved in her family's contracting business, until she learned how to make money. Ellen says, "The money won't just take care of itself. I can teach you how to keep track of the money, and make lots more of it!" Learn bare...

Nick Moretti.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... Nick Moretti is the Editor of Walls & Ceilings Magazine, and has worked on several other magazines with BNP Media since 1996. He brings years of journalism experience to the magazine, writing regular features and introduces each month's issue...

Millard Fuller.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... Millard Fuller is the founder and president of Habitat for Humanity International. His leadership has helped forge Habitat into a worldwide Christian housing ministry. He founded Habitat with his wife, Linda, in 1976. He travels and speaks...

Robert G. Thomas Jr.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... EIFS consultant Robert G. Thomas Jr. has 25 years continuous experience exclusively with EIFS. Author of Walls & Ceilings' "Finish Line" column, he is a specialist in the finish system and related materials; building defect investigations;...

William E. Rogers.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... Executive Director of Plasterers' and Cement Masons' Job Corps William E. Rogers, began working in the plastering industry during summer breaks with his foster father at the age of 14. In 1985, he was elected by his fellow union members as the...

J. Dick Hopkins.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... J. Dick Hopkins is president of J. Dick Hopkins & Associates Inc., a Building Envelope Consulting Services firm established in 1989. J. Dick Hopkins & Associates provides consultation during the design, bidding and construction phases of a...

Bryan Barnes.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... Bryan Barnes' law practice primarily involves construction, surety, and specialty litigation including defense of products liability, toxic torts, and class actions, both in court and in arbitration. He is a member of the Defense Research...

John A. D'Annunzio.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... John A. D'Annunzio, president of Paragon Roofing Technology Inc., Shelby Township, Mich., has nearly 20 years experience in roofing and waterproofing consulting. He has published three books about roofing and is a technical columnist for...

Michael Gardner.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... Michael Gardner is the executive director of the Gypsum Association, an international trade association representing gypsum board manufacturers in the United States and Canada. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Bill Pitt.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... Bill Pitt has been a licensed property and casualty insurance agent since 1995. In 1990 he graduated from the College of Charleston in SC. Bill began his career with AEtna Property & Casualty in Atlanta, GA in the Commercial Claims Dept. In...

Frank O'Sullivan.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... Frank O'Sullivan has worked in labor for 45 years. He worked for Hercules, Inc. for 33 years, and was Head of Corporate Labor Relations for 22 years. After retiring, Frank taught mutual gains negotiation for Cornell University, and facilitated...

Danny Bonnell, Sr.(Speaker Bios)
October 1, 2004... Danny Bonnell, Sr. is the owner of Commercial Systems in Myrtle Beach, SC. Previously from WV, Commercial Systems is a family business which Danny runs with his son, Danny Lee Bonnell. Danny is the largest contractor on The Grand Strand...