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  • MASON BONDICC-ESR #1968 Verifies MASON BOND Code-Compliant
  • ebuild (11/28/2007)
  • The International Code Council has evaluated MASON BOND masonry adhesive, a patent pending product from ITW TACC. ICC-ES ESR#-1968 verifies MASON BOND is IBC and IRC code-compliant. ITW TACC developed MASON BOND for bonding concrete masonry units and other structural materials.
  • LOCK-DOWN Epoxy-Bonding PrimerNew LOCK-DOWN Epoxy-Bonding Primer Increases Topcoat Adhesion by 50 Percent
  • ebuild (11/28/2007)
  • Convenience Products, maker of SEAL-KRETE brand products, introduces new LOCK-DOWN Epoxy Bonding Primer. LOCK-DOWN is a resin-rich, self-cross-linking epoxy bonding primer designed specifically for concrete surfaces. Ultra-fine nanoparticles in LOCK-DOWN penetrate deeply into concrete, binding chalk and providing a clean, sound substrate for paint or decorative topcoats.
  • Tortoise Bamboo PanelingCali Bamboo Adds Paneling, Wainscoting to Green Product Line
  • ebuild (11/27/2007)
  • Cali Bamboo, the company dedicated to saving the planet one customer at a time, has added paneling and wainscoting to its extensive line of environmentally friendly bamboo products for the home and garden. Also new from Cali Bamboo are marbled flooring and plywood and all-natural bamboo candles.
  • Timber Products CompanyTwo Timber Products Hardwood Plywood Mills Earn FSC Certification
  • ebuild (11/27/2007)
  • Further establishing its environmental leadership position, Timber Products Company announced that its Grants Pass, Ore., and Corinth, Miss., hardwood plywood mills have been granted Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. The two mills earned FSC Mixed Sources Chain of Custody certification, which means Timber Products can manufacture its GreenT hardwood plywood panels using FSC-certified wood, and then sell those panels under the organization's authorization stamp.
  • UX8012 Hot Melt AdhesiveUnique UX8012 Hot Melt Adhesive from PAM Fastening
  • ebuild (11/27/2007)
  • A unique hot melt adhesive that applies a strong, clear finish bond to a variety of materials and substrates is now available from PAM Fastening Technology, Inc. Designed for use on finished or unfinished leather, the UX8012 acrylic hot melt adhesive from PAM Fastening has a superior non-visible bond that sets in only 60 seconds. According to PAM Fastening, its performance is similar to a more costly permanent pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive.
  • econoKORE MDF Bending PanelsTwo-Ply econoKORE MDF Bending Panels
  • ebuild (11/19/2007)
  • The Kerfkore Company now offers econoKORE, this USA bendable substrate manufacturing pioneer's two-ply answer to single ply kerfed and plain kerfed MDF panels. It offers far greater stability with its smooth surface and two vs. one ply and enables the user to form curves with less labor and at a lower cost. econoKORE's unique 2-ply construction offers a more stable and balanced panel that is calibrated for consistent size and thickness.
  • New Rain Screen SystemCEP Panels Introduces New Rain Screen System
  • ebuild (11/13/2007)
  • The Rain Screen principle is a superior method for wall construction, to prevent water leakage, and provide a weather resistant exterior design. The exterior wall panel is still intended to deflect most of the water that contacts the wall. However, a one inch cavity is provided behind the wall panels. If water does penetrate the facade, it reaches the cavity and cannot move further into the wall assembly.
  • Organic Polymer Coating
  • REMODELING Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • Engineered to resist the corrosive properties of chemicals in pressure-treated wood, Gold Coat is an organic polymer coating applied to the maker's connection products. Rather than adding galvanization, the Gold Coat layer prevents the electrochemical reaction between copper and zinc that causes corrosion in steel fasteners. 800.328.5934.
  • FlexGreenThe Kerfkore Company Introduces Environmentally Friendly Flexgreen for Radius Applications
  • ebuild (11/7/2007)
  • The Kerfkore Company, a manufacturer of patented bendable substrates and panel products, just introduced FlexGreen, an environmentally friendly product that can be used for radius applications as vast as one's imagination. It offers designers, specifiers, and manufacturers a quality bendable product that is better for the environment and one's health.
  • Hip/Jack Hanger
  • BUILDER Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • The THJU hip/jack hanger offers flexibility because its configuration allows it to handle both right- and left-hand hips. It can be ordered to fit a range of hip skews up to 65 degrees, as well as various single- and two-ply hip/jack combinations. The product can be installed either before or after the hip and jack are in place. 800-999-5099.

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