Walls & Ceilings articles from October 2005

Walls & Ceilings archives from October 2005

Gas, fire and steel.(up FRONT)
October 1, 2005... Feeling the sting of gas prices? Eighteen cents per gallon is federal tax, 20 cents in Texas. How will this affect how contractors do business? Higher prices? Less travel? Different work vehicles? To get an idea of what our industry is driving...

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 1, 2005... OCTOBER 4-6 METALCON, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill. www.metalcon.com. 13-15 THE REMODELING SHOW, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. (800) 681-6970. www.remodelersshow.com. NOVEMBER 6-8...

Management team purchases Waco Scaffolding.(INDUSTRY WIRE)
October 1, 2005... Waco International announced the sale of Waco Scaffolding & Equipment to a company management team led by President and C.E.O. Marty Coughlin, CFO Larry Napolitan and Vice President of Branch Operations, Rached Karanouh. The transaction makes...

NAIMA applauds Bush's signing of the energy bill.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2005... The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association supports the signing of H.R. 6 The Energy Policy Act of 2005 by President Bush, in Albuquerque, N.M., in August. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is proposed to help Americans deal with...

AGC economist says construction still on upswing.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2005... Ken Simonson, chief economist of The Associated General Contractors of America, said construction activity through July showed widespread improvement compared to the first seven months of 2004 but the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina...

AISI releases new Code of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2005... The American Iron and Steel Institute announces the release of a new Code of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing. Developed by the AISI Committee on Framing Standards, reviewed by several peer committees within the...

International Firestop Council launches enhanced Web site.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2005... The International Firestop Council has unveiled its new Web site, www.firestop.org. The site features online training modules and comprehensive industry information, such as updates on codes and inspection, and installation guidelines. The...

Multiquip adds dealers in Chile, South Africa.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2005... Multiquip has added Santiago-based AMECO Chile and Rockcrete Equipment in Alberton, South Africa, to its worldwide dealer network. The company now supplies products to dealers on six continents and in more than 60 countries. AMECO Chile, a...

Graco contractor Spray Technology Tour continues.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2005... Graco has announced the Authorized Spray Technology Tour dates in the U.S. this year. In partnership with 3M, Graco will be bringing this for-contractors-only event to southern California. In September, the company was in Orlando meeting with...

New-home sales hit record high in July.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2005... Sales of new homes shot up to a record high in July, the Commerce Department reported in August. New-home sales in July soared to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.41 million units. That represented a 6.5 percent increase from June's...

Spackle.(Cartoon)
October 1, 2005... HOLD ON... THE SCAFFOLDING GOES ON THE HIGH-RISE NEXT DOOR... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

ASTM International Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2005... ASTM International Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants has given the 2005 Sealants Hall of Fame Award to Lawrence D. Carbary, associate industry scientist/construction industry, for Dow Corning Corp. in Midland, Mich., where he also...

Earlex Inc.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2005... Frank Petersen has been named national sales manager for the Earlex Inc. floor care and decorating power tool product division in Charlotte, N.C. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Degussa Wall Systems.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2005... Degussa Wall Systems has promoted Richard Griffin to the position of district sales manager for the mid-Central district, which includes Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and western Pennsylvania. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Victorian-style spires.(product FOCUS on Plaster and Ornamentation)
October 1, 2005... FYPON Inspired by classic church-top steeple designs, the new collection of spires is available in four styles. These are made of durable urethane mill-work that resists splintering, decaying, insect infestation and all forms of moisture....

Custom mosaic designs.(product FOCUS on Plaster and Ornamentation)
October 1, 2005... MIXED-UP MOSAICS Mixed-Up Mosaics specializes in stained glass mosaics that are custom designed to enhance commercial or residential space. The creations are hand made and can be used for walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, tabletops,...

Wood, metal and fiberglass radial ceilings.(product FOCUS on Plaster and Ornamentation)
October 1, 2005... ARMSTRONG WORLD IND. Offered in the company's MetalWorks, WoodWorks and Optima product lines, these custom ceiling capabilities were created to offer a design enhancement for layouts that call for something other than square or rectangular...

Surface applications.(product FOCUS on Plaster and Ornamentation)
October 1, 2005... KINON The product Kinon is a stylish material with multiple surface applications, including panels, furniture, decorative walls, flooring, cabinetry, ceilings and door surfaces. More specifically, it is a hand-cast, 100-percent solid resin...

Coating treatment for aged look.(product FOCUS on Plaster and Ornamentation)
October 1, 2005... STO CORP. The StoTique is a coating treatment that creates the illusion of aging through creation of patina surfaces while enhancing the aesthetics and performance of the coating system. It is an exterior and interior coating that can be...

Alternative to wood crown moldings.(product FOCUS on Plaster and Ornamentation)
October 1, 2005... WIND-LOCK Trimroc Interior Crown Moulding consists of interior acrylic modified gypsum-plaster moldings extruded over an expanded polystyrene base that is ideal for residential and commercial applications. The standard profiles range from...

A tale of fire & steel: four years later, W & C discusses the collapse of the WTC with several industry experts.(Cover Story)
October 1, 2005... "We have a long history of successful steel construction in this country and, in fact, the world," says Jonathan Barnett, professor of fire engineering," on the PBS NOVA documentary, "Why the Towers Fell." "And one of the great successes is...

Pre-cured silicone valley: while wet sealants have been used successfully for many years in the industry, pre-cured joint sealants are becoming more popular due to their inherent advantages over wet sealants.
October 1, 2005... Many different types of liquid-applied sealants have been used over the years in the construction industry. These sealants, which will be referred to as "wet sealants," include acrylic, polyurethane, polysulfide, silicone, modified silicone,...

Code red: in the blaze of summer, BNP Media's market research division, with assistance from Walls & Ceilings, conducted a fire protection survey. Here are some of the contents.
October 1, 2005... The Fire Protection Study survey was mailed to 1,500 active, qualified W & C subscribers who are fireproofing/firestop contractors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The purpose of the study was to primarily obtain information on fire protection...

Firestop head-of-wall joints: proper installation of a firestopping system into a head-of-wall joint is essential to life safety of the occupants of buildings.
October 1, 2005... A head-of-wall joint is the linear gap between the top of a wall assembly and bottom of a floor or roof assembly. U.S. model building codes require head-of-wall fire resistive joint systems in voids between the top of fire rated wall assemblies...

Classic literature: most steel framing contractors and suppliers know that most of their work is specified in Division 5, but some may not realize that this designation is based on MasterFormat, a publication of the Construction Specifications Institute and its sister organization, Construction Specifications Canada.
October 1, 2005... Over the past 40 years, MasterFormat has gained recognition as the industry-wide format for organizing construction information. A new edition, published in 2004, continues to serve this role but offers a few new and important innovations. ...

Trips out east (Part two) Hildene.(the PLASTER man)
October 1, 2005... This past summer, I was able to make two trips out east. I talked about the trip to New York last month. This time around, I wanted to highlight the second part of the trip, to Manchester Center, Vt. Of course, I am always on the look out...

Embedded trim.(the FINISH LINE)
October 1, 2005... There is embedded trim and then there is flashing. What's the difference? Flashing is not bonded into the EIFS coatings but may be in loose contact with the coatings. Embedded trim is bonded into the EIFS coatings. Flashings are separate...

Work to code with gypsum board.(all things GYPSUM)
October 1, 2005... "Build it to code"--a phrase that every contractor or building owner has probably heard at least once in their career. But what does it mean for a drywall contractor? And how does gypsum board interface with the building and residential codes...

LEED update (Part two).(the GREEN thumb)
October 1, 2005... Last month in part one, we began to take a look back at what's been happening concerning the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED green building rating/certification program. We saw how the statement made at the November 2004 Greenbuild...

The 2005 Finishing Industries Forum.
October 1, 2005... Bally's Hotel in Las Vegas * November 7-10, 2005 WHERE LABOR AND MANAGEMENT MEET FOR SUCCESS Sponsored by The Painters and Allied Trades Labor Management Cooperation Initiative THE PREMIER EVENT FOR UNION AND INDUSTRY LEADERS TO...

Random tips to run a better business.(smart BUSINESS)
October 1, 2005... In no particular order, here are some simple things you can do to smooth out rough spots in day-to-day activities. Make it a point to spend a little time training employees in customer service. Most business owners pay lip service to...

Fourth annual dry T-shirt contest.(adventures in DRYWALL)
October 1, 2005... The response to this year's contest was phenomenal. I must state up front, we planned space for this contest off of last year's results. We could have filled an entire issue with entries. That being said, we only have room for eight pictures...

Angle grinder.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2005... METABO CORP. The company has introduced a variable speed grinder with a wider speed range than similar grinders. The WE14-125 VS 5-inch Angle Grinder is ideal for both grinding and cutting stone when on full speed, and can also be dialed...

Project management documentation.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2005... CONSTRUCTWARE FOR THE SUBCONTRACTOR The company's software is a project documentation solution that increases productivity and improves processes and accountability for all specialty contractors. Clients use the software and services to...

Abuse resistant drywall.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2005... LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA INC. An improved abuse resistant drywall product Protecta AR 100 with Mold Defense is designed for use in interior, high traffic areas where higher resistance to abrasion and indentation is required. It now also...

Cordless screwdriver.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2005... SKIL The Skil iXO cordless drill/driver is a palm-sized powerhouse that holds its battery charge even after 18 months of non-use. And while the size is small, the tool is powerful enough to tackle most home improvement projects, from...

Air barrier system.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2005... BASF The WallTite Insulating Air Barrier System helps increase building durability and energy-efficiency, as well as occupant comfort, health and safety. Using polyurethane chemistry, the system combines strong insulation R-value with...

Extensive company catalog.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2005... SPIDER The company has compiled detailed information for its three primary product lines: temporary access products, safety solutions, and permanent installation equipment. In-depth content, including key features, specifications,...

Job time tracking system.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2005... EXAKTIME INC. The Jobclock System eliminates inaccurate, handwritten timecards and helps contractors manage their business more efficiently. Designed to resist dust, grime, vibration and spray, the battery-operated system locks down...

Hand formable arch framing.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2005... FLEX-ABILITY CONCEPTS The Flex-C Arch allows one to frame arches in a fraction of the time required by traditional methods. Based on the patented technology of the Flex-C Trac system. Flex-C Arch is extremely sturdy and accommodates nearly...

Spray system.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2005... EARLEX INC. The Earlex Spray Station 3000 (HV3000) is for frequent decorators and DIYer enthusiasts. The tool replaces electric spray guns (Buzz guns as they are commonly referred to by customers) and offers benefits, such as versatility...