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GreenGuard Product Line Adds DC4 Drainage Board (ebuild)

Placing secondary weather barriers behind exterior cladding maximizes a home's protection against moisture and mold damage. Pactiv Corporation's building products division is revolutionizing the weather resistive barrier market by introducing GreenGuard DC14 Drainage Board--a secondary weather barrier with no water absorption and practically unrestricted drainage.

Building Products Top 100: Deck Water Diversion System (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Dek Drain. Constructed from a pliable commercial rubber membrane in black or white, this water diversion system captures rain water that drips through the deck surface and directs it toward the gutter system for drainage. Top-side products are used for new construction, while the Dek Drain Underside system is designed for existing decks and is installed on the bottom of the deck joists. 866-335-3724.

Shockwave Crush-Resistant Drainage Board (REMODELING Magazine)

Mar-flex. Designed to protect walls during backfill operations, Shockwave crush-resistant drainage board acts as a powerful shock absorber when compressed. Closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene foam construction absorbs pressure and bounces back to its original configuration after an impact, maintaining the ability to effectively drain water. Shockwave reduces the load factor on below-grade walls and is specially engineered for flexibility, so it expands and contracts during freeze-thaw cycles. Available in 3-foot-by-4-foot sheets. 800.498.1411.

Protecto Triple Guard Energy Sill Sealer (ebuild)

Protecto Wrap Company, manufacturer of premier waterproofing and energy saving building products, has introduced Triple Guard, the world's strongest foundation sill sealer. Concrete shrinks as it cures, creating a rough and uneven surface on the top of the foundation wall. The irregularities between the top of the concrete foundation and sill plates leak, causing a serious loss of energy as well as water infiltration in residential and commercial construction.

Shockwave Crush-Resistant Drainage Board (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Mar-flex. Shockwave is a crush-resistant drainage board that serves as a shock absorber to protect walls during backfill. The board is made from closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene foam that absorbs pressure and bounces back to its original shape, the company says. It comes in 3-by-4-foot sheets and in thicknesses of 1/2, 1, and 2 inches. 800-498-1411.

Proactive Waterproofing (CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE)

Waterproofing below-grade foundations is straightforward in principle but difficulties can come up during application. This article focuses on issues related to waterproofing foundations in below-water-table construction that is close to the property line, although most of the principles apply equally to other below-grade structures.

Product Review: Construction Products (PROSALES Magazine)

Year after year, the diversity of our Editors' Choice winners continues to reflect the many ways in which the pro supply industry changes and evolves. We hope many of these products will strike your fancy and reveal themselves to you as valuable tools–not just more items to sell–as you progress through 2007.

Protecto Sill Drainage System (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Protecto Wrap. The patent-pending Protecto Sill Drainage System combines the maker's peel-and-stick adhesive with sloped, closed-cell foam that ensures any water or condensation found inside window openings will be directed to the outside weather plane of the structure. Accommodating either 2x4 or 2x6 framing, the system also features a mold-resistant wicking material to absorb and transfer moisture to the outside of the window opening. It also features a 1/2-inch back dam for additional drainage and protection. 800-759-9727

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