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  • AmDeck System is unmatched in the industry.Amvic Launches the NEW AmDeck Floor and Roof System
  • ebuild (1/16/2007)
  • Amvic Building System recently launched the innovative NEW AmDeck System that is unmatched in the industry. The system is perfectly suited for use with Insulated concrete Form (ICF) construction, but can be used independently with other wall systems. AmDeckTM implements full 10 inch deep lightweight steel joists to support construction AmDeck loads. As a result, the shoring requirements are minimized and can be placed up to 20 feet on center. This is 4 times less than the shoring required for competing products which results in significant cost savings.
  • Closed-Cell Structural Polyurethane Faux Stone and Brick Accent Panels, Columns, and Fireplace Surrounds
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/16/2007)
  • Architectural Composite Technologies. Constructed of closed-cell structural polyurethane, faux stone and brick accent panels, columns, and fireplace surrounds for interior and exterior applications are designed to replicate natural materials without mortar, masonry, or the installation costs of real stone and brick. The impact-resistant, waterproof products are protected against UV degradation, the manufacturer says. A variety of colors are available. 800-664-7241.
  • Sonoma Pergola Constructed of Chinese Cedar
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/16/2007)
  • Fire Stone Home Products. Constructed of Chinese cedar and stained with a fade-resistant coating, the Sonoma pergola is ideal for creating an outdoor great room. The high-arched top measures 9 feet tall, and the pergola encompasses a 14-square-foot area. Cedar privacy panels can be added on up to three sides, and lattice roof panels can be added to the top to create a more enclosed room. A coordinating Sonoma fireplace, gas grill, two gas lanterns, and wicker furniture complete the package. 866-303-4028.
  • New Arrivals: Forward Thinking
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/11/2007)
  • The best new products, hand-picked by Building Products Magazine staff. Part of the Elements line of bathroom fittings for the home, the Sereno suite achieves a timeless minimalist look to complement today's modern bathroom, according to the manufacturer. The Sereno single-lever lavatory faucet features ceramic control components, aerator, single-hole mount, and metal construction. It is available in polished chrome, Radiance satin nickel, or Radiance polished brass, and operates at 2.2 gallons per minute.
  • AzarNew Arrival: Dry-Stacking, Mortarless Block System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/9/2007)
  • The dry-stacking, mortarless block system requires minimal masonry skill, so contractors can build walls and foundations in less time than with traditional masonry systems, the maker says. The concrete blocks require a concrete fill once stacked and have vertical channels on the face to direct water down and prevent penetration. 519-948-9189.
  • Expansion Joint, Sealing Brick Can Cause Trouble
  • Augusta Chronicle, The (1/5/2007)
  • Q: I need a new concrete basement floor poured, but I don't want to have to move everything out.My contractor suggested doing it one half at a time by moving everything to one half, pouring the floor on that side, and then moving everything back to the other finished half before pouring that side.A: A basement floor is subject to hydrostatic pressures, which is the force that pushes water up and against the floor.
  • Dry-Stacking, Mortarless Block System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/4/2007)
  • Azar. The dry-stacking, mortarless block system requires minimal masonry skill, so contractors can build walls and foundations in less time than with traditional masonry systems, the maker says. The concrete blocks require a concrete fill once stacked and have vertical channels on the face to direct water down and prevent penetration. 519-948-9189.
  • Easier, Cheaper SIPS Construction Now Available
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/1/2007)
  • It's now much easier for builders and architects to specify structural insulated panels (SIPs) for walls, thanks to a new set of prescriptive methods for the building system. A joint effort between the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) and the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), the prescriptive methods allow users simply to consult the performance standard when building exterior walls with SIPs.

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