Walls & Ceilings articles from September 2002

Walls & Ceilings archives from September 2002

Thermal improvements. (Up Front).(ASHRAE announces correction factors for heat loss from metal-framed walls)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... Metal framing's light weight, dimensional stability, and resistance to fire and decay are all advantages over wood. For illustrations of these benefits of metal framing, look no further than the contents of this issue of Walls & Ceilings. Aside...

Letters.
September 1, 2002... Proud to be an American Dear Mr. Campbell, I read your article "None Dare Call it Treason" (Walls & Ceilings, July 2002). I totally agree with what you think about what the United States should do with corporations that leave the...

Texas Appeals Court dismisses EIMA from product liability suit. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The Texas Court of Appeals (9th District), reversing a decision of the state trial court for Montgomery County, has dismissed EIMA from an EIFS product liability suit for lack of jurisdiction. In Larry & Alda Brunson et al vs. Life Forms...

Indoor air quality and mold experts see growing problem, according to new industry survey. (Other News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... Almost 80 percent of U.S. experts involved in indoor air quality management and mold remediation say the incidence of mold in homes and buildings has grown over the past three years, as reported by Icynene, of Mississauga, Ontario, a...

STAFDA announces new benefits to members. (Other News).(Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association has expanded its member benefits by adding four new services. The association has partnered with Enterprise Fleet Services to provide members with discounts on customized fleet...

Best Transit Mix and JG Concrete Inc. become licensed applicators of Hacker line. (Other News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Hacker Industries Inc. announced its newest licensed applicators, Alaska-based Best Transit Mix and Texas-based JG Concrete Inc. Both companies join the nationwide network of construction professionals trained and licensed to install Hacker...

The Texas lathing and plastering contractors association's 2002 design awards. (Trade News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Residential Stucco Project: Calendar Residence, Wichita Falls Architect/Designer: Tommy Isbell Applicator: Skipworth Construction Systems Materials: Lone Star Stucco Square Footage Installed: 3,000 Residential...

Stellar Ind. Inc. (People).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Stellar Ind. Inc. has promoted Randy Milhan to customer service representative. Mark Mullins as general sales manager. Dryvit has promoted George Belgrade to corporate colorist and Richard Pang has been promoted to senior development...

Powers Fasteners Inc. (People).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Powers Fasteners Inc. has promoted Mark Ziegler to director of engineering services. The company also names Alan Price as eastern regional engineer and Brian Damerell as inside sales engineer. The Bradbury Group announced that C B "Brownie"...

NFPA. (People).(promotes Arthur Cote to executive vice president)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Arthur Cote, P.E., has been promoted to executive vice president for the NFPA.

Chicago Metallic Corp. (People).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Bonnie Nieckula has been promoted to door product coordinator for the Chicago Metallic Corp. Doorframe Division. Thomas Smith has joined the company as the metal ceilings product manager.

Florida Walls & Ceiling Contractors Association convention. (People).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Walls & Ceilings was present at the Florida Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association Convention to hear the 2002 officials named: Leo Giovanni is named president; Dan Parmele is vice president; Chris Murphy is secretary; Tom Gibbons is treasurer;...

Textured spray. (Product Focus: Plaster and Stucco).
September 1, 2002... Red Tail The Red Tail T100 Texture Gun sprays from fine orange peel to heavy knockdown by adjusting the tip. The T100 is designed to spray texture with minimal effort, making it easy to texture anything from small patches to complete...

Product Binder. (Product Focus: Plaster and Stucco).
September 1, 2002... LaHabra Stucco The company releases the new Architectural Product Binder. Products include stucco base and color box systems, acrylic, one coat stucco, specialty products and Santa Barbara Mission Finish (SBMF) that provides a smooth...

Acrylic Coating. (Product Focus: Plaster and Stucco).
September 1, 2002... California Stucco The Elastomeric Acrylic Coatings includes Textureflex, Rollflex and Elastocote. It is prepared to go from the bucket onto the wall. These products are specifically formulated to cover cement-based products as they do not...

Repair system. (Product Focus: Plaster and Stucco).
September 1, 2002... Specification Chemicals Nu-Wal is a quick and efficient system for repairing damaged plaster substrates of walls and ceilings. It covers and reinforces the entire surface with a fine textured fiberglass mat embedded in an elastomeric...

Fiber additives. (Product Focus: Plaster and Stucco).
September 1, 2002... Nycon The ConTrol1000 fibers are engineered for high-performance, nonstructural, shotcrete and stucco applications. Nycon's total-quality fibers are effective in crack prevention and produce a tougher, more durable, low-maintenance masonry...

Finish lines. (Product Focus: Plaster and Stucco).
September 1, 2002... Perma Tone Inc. The company manufactures a full line of interior decorative finishes that includes traditional Venetian and polished plasters, textured and aggregated finishes and the unique "Craquelatto" finish. All products are fully...

Educational CD-ROM. (Product Focus: Plaster and Stucco).
September 1, 2002... Texas Lathing & Plastering Contractors Association The "Introduction to Portland Cement Plaster/Stucco" is the title of the Distant Learning educational program available in a CD-ROM. The hour-long presentation is an introduction to the...

Plaster and stucco pump. (Product Focus: Plaster and Stucco).
September 1, 2002... Multiquip The MG-30 is made for a wide range of applications including high-production placement of exterior stucco, sand/cement exterior basecoat, gypsum plaster and lightweight aggregate, interior basecoat plaster, pool plaster...

Steel rail blues: contractors in Toronto learn to utilize the benefits of light-gauge framing in new construction.
September 1, 2002... "Not bad, considering you stole the Cup from us." Rob Monti, president of Steel-Tech, of Woodbridge, Ontario, is pleased the Canadian construction industry--steel framing in particular--is a healthy market all along metropolitan Toronto. He...

Light-gauge truss proposals: as more companies enter the light-gauge truss market, there is increasing tendency toward incomplete, inaccurate and misleading truss quotations.
September 1, 2002... It is clear that the design versatility and performance features of factory-built steel trusses have won over many specification writers for commercial and institutional projects. Unfortunately a confusing development is occurring. As more...

Head and shoulders with codes: it is possible to achieve a cost-effective head-of-wall joint that meets code, is trade-friendly and code complaint?
September 1, 2002... Education and smart designs are the keys to success when it comes to cost-effective, code-compliant, head-of-wall construction joints. Consider the variety of building codes that apply to head-of-wall joints. The IBC 2000 was intended to...

What's ahead for steel frame construction: technology tells the story before it happens.
September 1, 2002... It was not long ago that grocery store attendants asked "paper or plastic?" as you checked out. It was an even shorter time before that when paper was the only option. Now, if you wish to have your groceries bagged in paper, you must request...

Tap into the insurance marketplace: if insurance companies better understood what you have to offer, would they beat a path to your door?
September 1, 2002... Creating new strategic partnerships with insurance companies can provide a new market for a business and create a huge growth opportunity Unlike most sectors of our economy, insurance companies don't pick and choose times to buy goods and...

The steal in steel: just as lewis and clark's journey in the early 19th century defined the way west for countless others to follow, so too has the steel industry been the pathfinder for the modern green movement.
September 1, 2002... Since the day in March of 1862 when the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac dueled to a draw the Civil War Battle of Hampton Roads, iron--and its derivative steel--have not only revolutionized warfare, they have been the backbone of the industrial...

Three years and some comments. (Plaster Man).(Column)
September 1, 2002... Yes, it's hard to believe that three years have gone by. It's gone fast and it seems that there are more and more things to discuss and talk about. I have always enjoyed the plastering trade. Ever since I was introduced to it back in 1982,...

Whose EIFS is it anyway? (Finish Line).(exterior insulating and finishing system)
September 1, 2002... I'll bet there are a lot of readers of The Finish Line who have run into the following situation: You get a phone call from an alleged customer who rants that their EIFS has problems. You can't recall the job, but in the spirit of being a Good...

Gypsum board vocabulary builder. (All Things Gypsum).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Gypsum board is often called by such terms as drywall, plasterboard, wallboard or gypboard. However, a more precise nomenclature exists to clearly specify and identify each of the different gypsum-based board and panel products. Knowledge...

Foreclosure fever. (All in Agreement).
September 1, 2002... Have you ever had the flu? One thing I hate about having the flu is the "chills." Feeling like you're freezing to death when you have a fever of 101 degrees F just doesn't make sense. The fever, chills, stomach and body ache that come with the...

Plan for profits. (Industry Voices).(light-gauge framing contractor)
September 1, 2002... As with any industry professional constantly beset by changes, the light-gauge framing contractor is continuously being challenged. The economics of today, the scope and number of projects available, and the potential for profit all mandate an...

It's the little things that count. (Smart Business).(consumer referral businesses)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Angie's List is a consumer organization that collects customer satisfaction ratings on local service companies in more than 250 categories--everything from plumbing to pet sitting to piano tuning. Formed in 1995, it is organized in 13 cities...

Sanitizing system. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Daimer Industries The KleenJet Steamer Pro is a high-quality and effective steam cleaner utilizing advanced "dry steam" technology to create a pressured flow of hot vapor containing only 6 percent water at temperatures up to 275 degrees F....

Marking measuring tape. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Levelution The Next T is a tape measure that features Unleaded Measuring T that allows the user with one hand--without a pencil--to mark wood, metal, drywall, aluminum, tile, slate, granite, plaster, sheet metal, stainless, glass, copper,...

Workcart/scaffold unit. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Warner Tool The Bull Dog Tool Wheeler changes from a handcart to a 4-foot-high scaffold. Pairing the step platforms together on the lower crossbar, turns the Tool Wheeler into a practical work cart. Pails, buckets, tools and other supplies...

Abuse-resistant drywall. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Lafarge North America The Protecta AR 100 consists of fiberglass-enhanced, high-density gypsum core that is non-combustible, with a reinforced heavy facing paper that guards against impact, indentation and surface abrasion. It is designed...

Compact cordless drill. (Products).
September 1, 2002... DeWALT The company introduces a line of compact drills/drivers that are suited for electricians, woodworkers, cabinet installers and other tradespeople who prefer smaller tools for tight spaces. The 18-volt DW929K-2 model produces from 0...

Polymer technology. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Sto Corp. Sto Optilink[TM] is a polymer technology development that improves the curing and film formation process. It works by forming intermolecular associations among all key ingredients such as polymer, fillers, biocide, aggregates and...

Truss system. (Products).
September 1, 2002... USA Frametek The Fastruss System is non-proprietary light-gauge steel components that are pre-cut, pre-marked and pre-bundled and ready-to-be assembled, engineered trusses and wall packages. With pre-cut and pre-bundled trusses, no...

Broad ripples of rain and snow. (Bench Test).(Interior Specialities Inc. uses shaftliner to protect shaftwall panels)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Because of potential mold and mildew problems, we've spent a lot of time priming shaftliner panels or spraying bleach on them to minimize the risk of mold growth. We've also spent a lot of time replacing wet and damaged panels. These delays...