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- Styrofoam Structural Insulated Sheathing
- ebuild (8/20/2009)
- Styrofoam Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS) provides structural bracing, water resistance, and thermal insulation in one, helping minimize heating and cooling lost to air infiltration. "You don't have cold spots on the wall that radiate cold in the wintertime or radiate heat in the summer," said Mark Buschman of Buschman Homes in Gurnee, Ill., in a written statement. Indeed, Dow boasts that Styrofoam SIS can save homeowners between $200 and $500 a year on their energy bills. The product also meets code for a water-resistant barrier, eliminating the need for housewrap. "This is an excellent tool to cope with more aggressive R-value code requirements being adopted," one judge noted. Cost: $15 to $17 per 1/2-inch board. 866-583-2583.
- XJ 85 Engineered I-Joists
- ebuild (8/13/2009)
- Delivered in pre-fabricated lengths and with pre-cut holes, XJ 85 engineered I-joists save contractors materials and time. Available in a 16-inch depth and in standard lengths from 6 to 26 feet, the joist can support roof loads over long spans and high ceilings.
- ZIP System Wall Sheathing and Tape Prove Too Tight for Air Barrier Test
- ebuild (8/12/2009)
- Huber Engineered Woods LLC, leading manufacturer of innovative building solutions, recently reaffirmed its ZIP System wall sheathing and ZIP System tape as the premier air barrier assembly for builders seeking green certification by passing the rigorous ASTM E 2357 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies.
- Liner Panels
- ebuild (8/11/2009)
- Ideal for elevator shafts and area separation walls in multifamily projects and townhomes, GreenGlass liner panel protects against mold, moisture, fire, and unwanted noise. It features a mold-protected gypsum core and a mold- and moisture-resistant fiberglass mat. Cost: 10 percent more than standard liner panels. Temple-Inland. 800-231-6060.
- SIPs
- ebuild (8/10/2009)
- The company's SIPs consist of OSB sandwiching EPS foam; FSC-certified OSB and zero-VOC mastic are available for the panels. The manufacturer claims the panels will save 40% to 60% on heating and cooling costs over traditional framing methods. The SIPs are 100% recyclable; the EPS foam includes recycled content and does not have CFCs, HCFCs, or formaldehyde. 800.275.7086.
- Cofair Introduces Door Threshold Sealer
- ebuild (8/10/2009)
- Doors and windows are the most obvious areas of concern when it comes to home energy conservation. Cofair has introduced a new and simple method of creating an actual gasket under the door threshold to keep out air and moisture. The new product eliminates the need for caulk, and adheres to wood, concrete and metal.
- Screen Tight Introduces MINITrack Aluminum Screen Porch Framing System
- ebuild (8/5/2009)
- Screen Tight has expanded its line of extruded aluminum porch screening systems with the addition of an ultra low profile system that's perfect for second floor or higher porch applications. The versatile MINItrack system is ideal for any housing style and blends in without any visible obstructions to create a clean, rich seamless look.
- Structural PVC Adhesive
- ebuild (7/30/2009)
- New Dual Cartridge Fill n' Fasten structural PVC adhesive fills gaps up to 3/8 inch without sagging, exceeds 2009 VOC and CARB regulations, and achieves adhesion two to three times stronger than the bonded substrates, the maker says. It withstands peel forces and maintains its flexibility in temperatures between -65 and 250 degrees F; however, it should be applied in temperatures no lower than 45 degrees. 724-857-1111.
- Socket Systems Manufactures a Steel Coupling System Called Lumber Link
- ebuild (7/29/2009)
- This 1/4 inch plate steel joins 6 x 6 timbers to create a clear span building up to 30 feet wide and 60 feet wide using 6 x 8 timbers. Frames are assembled on the ground with your choice of gable or gambrel roof and raised into place using the foot locking system. No cranes of lifting equipment is needed.
The 2009 MVP Awards- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/27/2009)
- Each year, the editors of Building Products receive hundreds of new product announcements. But none capture our attention more than the annual collection of entries in the Most Valuable Product Awards. The slate is always packed with interesting wares designed to bring value to contractors while catching clients' eyes.
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