Walls & Ceilings articles from September 2008

Walls & Ceilings archives from September 2008

Happy birthday you're 70.(up FRONT)
September 1, 2008... I just wish I could look this good when I reach 70. For me, the magazine and this 70th year anniversary issue have a special meaning. I grew up in the industry and remember the magazine around the house when I was only in grade school. Walls &...

Calendar.(Calendar)
September 1, 2008... SEPTEMBER 10-12 THE REMODELING SHOW Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore www.theremodelingshow.com 25-27 ICAA Denver www.insulate.org 29-10/1 ICFA...

Williams resigns as SFA President.(TRADENEWS)
September 1, 2008... Steel Framing Alliance's President Larry Williams has resigned and will leave the organization on September 1. He will be leaving to join the International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI) in Brussels, Belgium, as general manager, market...

Bil-Jax acquired by the Haulotte Group, SA.(TRADENEWS)
September 1, 2008... Scaffolding and access producer Bil-Jax has announced that effective July 24, 2008 it has been acquired by the U.S. subsidiary of Haulotte Group, SA. Haulotte, a French manufacturer of rough terrain forklifts and aerial work platforms, has made...

Mirant to supply synthetic gypsum to Lafarge.(TRADENEWS)
September 1, 2008... U.S.-based competitive energy company Mirant Corp. has signed a longterm agreement with Lafarge to supply synthetic gypsum to the manufacturer's gypsum drywall manufacturing facility in Buchanan, N.Y., beginning in 2010. Lafarge will...

ICFA prepares for September show.(TRADENEWS)(Conference news)
September 1, 2008... The Insulating Concrete Form Association will hold its annual conference at the Doubletree, Lloyd Center in Portland, Ore. The show, held Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, will be four days of sessions and seminars. Among its guest speakers this year...

CEMCO and Marino\WARE enter new agreement.(TRADENEWS)
September 1, 2008... California Expanded Metal Products Co. has entered into a formal agreement with Marino\WARE for the latter to manufacture and sell Sure-Board in the eastern U.S. This agreement will make Sure-Board, a panel that combines shear and...

GE Money and CertainTeed construct finance program.(TRADENEWS)
September 1, 2008... GE Money has announced that it has entered a multi-year agreement with CertainTeed to provide consumer financing through select contractors nationwide. Managed by GE Money's Sales Finance unit, the program includes two financing options: a...

Army Specialist chosen by Metalcon for steel-framed home.(TRADENEWS)
September 1, 2008... For the third consecutive year, Taunton, Mass-based Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) will be the recipient of the Metalcon 2008 structure. This non-profit non-partisan 501(c) (3) organization assists injured service men and women and their families...

Eric Van Steenlandt.(PEOPLE)
September 1, 2008... Jergens announced the appointment of Eric Van Steenlandt as director of sales and marketing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Steve Raith.(PEOPLE)
September 1, 2008... Putzmeister America Inc. has added Steve Raith as quality assurance manager for its quality department.

Brad Allmand.(PEOPLE)
September 1, 2008... Allmand Bros. Inc. has appointed Brad Allmand to the position of chief executive officer and Matt Allmand to president. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Clay Calloway.(PEOPLE)
September 1, 2008... Clay Calloway has joined Vella Venetian Plaster Systems. He will be involved in all aspects of business operations with a main focus on developing a strategy for new business development at a national level. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Tom Danisch.(PEOPLE)
September 1, 2008... Tom Danisch has joined Simonton Windows as the company's vice president of national sales.

Spackle.(Cartoon)
September 1, 2008... YOU SHOULDN'T Be embarrassed... MOST ACCIDENTS HAPPEN IN THE HOME. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Correction.(Correction notice)
September 1, 2008... In Walls & Ceilings' July issue, our Blue Book listing under Distributors/Dealers for PDQuipment alluded that the company was only available to customers in Oregon. PDQuipment is a national and international company that can service customers...

Polystyrene insulated concrete forms.(ICFs/SIPs)
September 1, 2008... LOGIX INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS These ICFs contain Neopor, an expandable polystyrene material that contains tiny graphite particles that reflect heat radiation and give the material its silver-gray shine. The infrared absorbers and...

Textured acrylic surfacing systems for ICFs.(ICFs/SIPs)
September 1, 2008... BASF WALL SYSTEMS These surfacing systems are designed as a complement to insulated concrete forms. Using the same basecoats, mesh and finishes that work over EPS boards, these systems provide the look of stucco in a wide variety of colors...

Structural insulated panels.(ICFs/SIPs)
September 1, 2008... PREMIER BUILDING SYSTEMS Used for the entire building envelope to construct roofs, walls and floors, these SIPs are composed of one layer of expanded polystyrene insulation sandwiched between two layers of OSB. They help reduce...

Insulating concrete form.(ICFs/SIPs)
September 1, 2008... AMVIC BUILDING SYSTEMS The T-Block is designed for applications where two walls intersect and is available in two configurations. One model has a short leg (bottom of the T) and one has a long leg allowing the forms to be alternated to...

ICF assemblies.(ICFs/SIPs)
September 1, 2008... STALA INTEGRATED ASSEMBLIES, LLC The company has released two advanced options for commercial ICF openings. Radius window framing and door assemblies with finished glazing and mullions are now available. Systems To Assemble, Link and Align...

Insulating concrete forms.(ICFS/SIPS)
September 1, 2008... NUDURA CORP. These ICFs can be used in commercial applications such as office buildings, schools, hospitals and apartments. They can reduce energy bills by up to 75 percent and allow structures to be built 25 to 50 percent faster, cutting...

ICF system.(ICFs/SIPs)
September 1, 2008... ECO-BLOCK LLC This is a versatile, simple to install and technologically advanced ICF system available for both commercial and residential construction. The use of the company's ICF technology is designed to create super-insulated,...

Concrete bonding agent.(ICFs/SIPs)
September 1, 2008... NATIONAL WALL SYSTEMS INC. KonCote is an architectural, chemical-concrete bonding agent with a 7,000 psi plus compressive strength. It can be applied over concrete, ICFs, foam, steel, stucco and aggregate surfaces, and can be used for...

Bracing system.(ICFs/SIPs)
September 1, 2008... COMMERCIAL BLOCK This bracing system is designed to allow users to build tall walls without the need for intermediate floors in ICF building. It creates a solid monolithic concrete wall that has a 4-hour fire rating. Incorporated into the...

Foam cutting tool.(ICFs/SIPs)
September 1, 2008... WIND-LOCK Used with ICFs and SIPs, the Super Groover is designed to cut foam in one clean pass, free of mess, with no beads or dust. Using a variety of available blades and attachments, the tool can be used to make consistent grooves, cut...

Time on our hands: this month, we visit with pioneers in the industry to talk about their roles and times spent in the field and how the magazine helped document this.
September 1, 2008... We did it and it's been no small feat--we're 70 and we shout this loud and proud. From its first publication, under the name North-west Plastering Industries in 1938, the magazine has always strived to be the resource for the walls and ceilings...

Walls & ceilings 70th Anniversary timeline.
September 1, 2008... the 1930s 1938 - The very first issue. Acoustical plaster starts making its way into the industry. 1938 Prices * Average Income--$1, 731.00 * New House--$3,900.00 * Loaf of Bread--$.09 * Gallon of Gas--$.10 ...

IT comes in threes: a new three-and-one system dares to make contractors' jobs easier while reducing labor costs.
September 1, 2008... Michigan contractors may be facing more-than-difficult hardships with a slowing housing situation but seeking out building solutions with new products has given some of these builders an edge. Case in point, Birmingham, Mich.-based general...

Full foam force: top off ICF construction: with spray polyurethane foam.
September 1, 2008... Insulating concrete forms have been taking the construction market by storm. Various figures estimate ICF construction processes are used in anywhere from 7 to 13 percent of all new construction, whereas ten years ago, it was used in less than...

Junction function: high-design ceilings create a signature look without compromising function.(FULL FOAM FORCE)
September 1, 2008... Architects and designers keep exploring materials and finishes and are finding new ways to use traditional ceilings to create "high design" looks. They are a relatively small portion of all ceiling installations, but an area in which exciting...

Young minds, old values; a 19th century ceiling gets class a restoration using old techniques and modern materials.
September 1, 2008... The Alpha Chi Sigma fraternity faced a catastrophe when an original decorative plaster ceiling was destroyed by a leaky bathtub. This unit, on the second floor of the fraternity house in Ann Arbor, Mich., lacked a 35-cent washer. ...

Resisting mold: a new generation of products helps prevent spores when moisture intrudes.
September 1, 2008... Moisture damage and mold growth are widespread problems that continue to plague builders, contractors and homeowners. Incorporating good moisture control practices into the design and construction of a building is the most important part of an...

Your Ticket to METALCON 2008.
September 1, 2008... Welcome to the official METALCON 2008 "Ticket to the Show"! This year's event will be held in Baltimore October 1-3 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The "Ticket to the Show" guide is a collaborative effort of three BNP Media...

The premier showcase for Metal in construction.(METALCON2008)
September 1, 2008... From humble beginnings in 1991 to its establishment as an internationally renowned world-class event, METALCON has earned the reputation as the preeminent leader in educating professionals about the use of metal in construction worldwide. Again...

Metalcon 2008.
September 1, 2008... Exhibitor list Company Booth # ABIS Consulting Corp 2353 Action Fasteners Pty Ltd 1223 ADVANCED Architectural Sheet...

Schedule of events.(Calendar)
September 1, 2008... Wednesday, Oct. 1 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. WE01-Understanding Metal Roofing: Part I WE02-Metal Roof and Wall Systems: What You Need to Know WE03-An Overview of AISI's Construction Technical Program WE04-Ex-Im 101: The...

Penetrating fire-rated gypsum board ceiling systems.(all things GYPSUM)
September 1, 2008... With some exceptions, making a penetration in a gypsum board ceiling when it is not used to maintain a fire-resistance rating poses few problems. Unless the system is being used as a sound or smoke barrier, or as part of a seismic--or...

All about rust.(the FINISH LINE)
September 1, 2008... Rust streaks: it's surprising how one teeny tiny granule of iron--the size of a pin head--can ruin an entire EIFS facade. Large rust stain streaks can be created by an almost invisibly small piece of iron, located in the EIFS finish. They can...

Sounds ugly.(AGREEMENT)
September 1, 2008... Summer run Steelhead fishing in Washington State is a new hobby I picked up. It's an unbelievable rush to have a 10 or 15 pound Steelie on in fast water. Our boat is drifting slowly in the current and I cast upriver allowing my bait to sink,...

Where everybody knows your name.(TROWEL talk)
September 1, 2008... Online Blogs, Chat Rooms, and Community Forums; these cyber communities have become the modern version of the neighborhood bar, the office water cooler, and the campus coffee shop where people share information, gossip, tell jokes, discuss...

Dealing with difficult employees.(smart BUSINESS)
September 1, 2008... Most of you know your way around a toolbox very well. If you didn't, you'd be doing something else for a living. At some point, though, you are likely to find yourself in a predicament they don't teach in trade schools and apprenticeship...

Green specifications.(straight GREEN)
September 1, 2008... The popularity of sustainable design has spawned a number of "green" things within the industry; green materials, green building consultants, green roofs, green wash, and yes, even green specifications. What are green specifications, anyway?...

web showcase.
September 1, 2008... Apla-Tech www.apla-tech.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Armstrong www.armstrong.com/ [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] contractorsonly Carefree Corners www.carefreecorners.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Architectural...

Single-use disposable caulk.(the TOOLBOX)
September 1, 2008... MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS INC. GE Caulk Singles are engineered to dispense effortlessly with one hand, require no tools, and leave essentially no waste in the package. The new packaging allows an even dispension of the caulk despite...

Dust collection system.(the TOOLBOX)
September 1, 2008... ONEIDA AIR SYSTEMS The Gorilla Vac is powered by dual 110-volt motors and equipped with HEPA filtration. It is a cyclonic system which means there is no loss of suction and it eliminates clogging. Waste can be collected into a plastic bag,...

Curved wood-framing plate.(the TOOLBOX)
September 1, 2008... FLEX-ABILITY CONCEPTS The Quick Qurve Plate is a flexible OSB wood-framing product that allows builders to quickly and easily frame curves. Now available in 2x4 and 2x6 treated, and 2x6 untreated, the products are designed to be secured...

Heated hose system.(the TOOLBOX)
September 1, 2008... FOMO PRODUCTS INC. The Magnum Heated Hose System was designed to ensure consistent, ideal temperatures when dispensing polyurethane insulating foam. The system features a heated hose designed to carry foam from the tank to the site of...

Trim router.(the TOOLBOX)
September 1, 2008... FESTOOL The MFK 700 is designed to trim laminate and edge banding or rout grooves easily. With its modular design, it can transform from a vertical to a horizontal position with a few steps. The V-shaped cutout of the base and sensor...

Heavy-duty anchor.(the TOOLBOX)
September 1, 2008... POWERS FASTENERS INC. The Wedge-Bolt + is an anchor designed to handle any wedge, sleeve or concrete screw anchoring application in almost any base material. The re-designed highstrength, vibration-resistant anchor is made of a proprietary...

Eco-friendly wall covering.(the TOOLBOX)
September 1, 2008... JAPANESE WALL Composed of diatomite earth, sand, clay and straw, Wabi is part of the company's Zen Collection. Used as an alternative to paint and wallpaper, these wall coverings are free from VOC, contain no formaldehyde, and are designed...

Heavy-duty stringer cart.(the TOOLBOX)
September 1, 2008... TRIAD The new Stringer Cart is designed to be utilized in any size stair shop. It assists with easy handling of stringer material between the Stair Router and the Staircase Assembly Clamp. The cart can also be used to stage material to be...

EIFS system.(the TOOLBOX)
September 1, 2008... OMEGA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL AkroFlex Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) offer high quality PB barrier and water managed systems, offering additional energy efficiency, design versatility, weatherablity, and durability. The usage...

Material theft deterrent system.(the TOOLBOX)
September 1, 2008... MIKE SPARLIN DRYWALL INC. The Sheet Material Locking System (Shmatlock) is a lightweight and compact system used to secure and deter the theft of drywall, plywood and other types of sheet materials left unattended at the jobsite. The...

Rotary hammer.(the TOOLBOX)
September 1, 2008... MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION The Compact SDS Rotary Hammer is designed to provide contractors power and versatility in a compact, lightweight package. With three modes of operation--rotary hammer, drill only and chipping--contractors...