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- U.S. Lumber Production Falls 28% in 1Q09
- PROSALES Information Service (6/5/2009)
- Lumber production across the United States in the first quarter fell 28.3% from the year-earlier period to total 5.47 billion board feet, the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) reported. Meanwhile, production in Canada slid 24.9% in the same period to total 4.64 billion board feet.
- High Whole-Wall Efficiency SIPs
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
- Sandwiching expanded polystyrene between two layers of OSB, the maker says its SIPs offer a 55 percent higher whole-wall efficiency than traditional 2x6, R-19 construction. By creating a virtually airtight building envelope, the panels' energy efficiency can lower homeowners' expenses up to 60 percent and reduce necessary HVAC equipment size by as much as 40 percent, the maker says. 800-275-7086.
- Structural Insulated Panel System
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
- Consisting of solid one-piece pre-cut SIP units, the Insulspan Structural Insulated Panel System comes ready to assemble as wall, floor, or roof components, reducing construction time and improving efficiency, the company says. According to the firm, the system's roof and wall assemblies offer a 40 percent to 60 percent reduction in heat loss and significantly reduce air leakage. 800-726-3510.
- Peel and Seal
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
- Ideal for low-slope/low-pitch roofs, versatile Peel and Seal also solves waterproofing problems around chimneys, vents, ducts, skylights, and other irregular features. Composed of a patented laminate of aluminized foil, high-density polymer film, and a thick layer of rubberized asphalt, Peel and Seal is flexible, self-sealing, and energy efficient, and will not crack or dry out from exposure, the maker says. It is available in almond, granite gray, aluminum, or white. 740-622-2645.
- StructureWall, CurtainWall, and PineClad SIPS
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
- The company offers SIPs in three panel types: StructureWall, CurtainWall, and PineClad. StructureWall panels, which replace studs and rafters, are twice as strong as a 2x4 wall, according to the firm. CurtainWall panels, ideal for timber-frame or metal-frame buildings, include an interior skin of gypsum for finishing. PineClad panels offer the benefits of StructureWall but with an interior finish of tongue-and-groove pine. Foam cores are available in expanded polystyrene or polyisocyanurate. 802-254-3435.
- FrameGuard Coated SIPs
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/21/2009)
- R-Control FrameGuard Coated SIPs are treated with FrameGuard Coating--comprised of organic fungicides and a borate--that prevents mold, mildew, and termite damage to its wood components, says the firm. In addition, the expanded polystyrene core is treated with Perform Guard termite protection. 800-255-0176.
TechShield Radiant Barrier - BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/21/2009)
- TechShield radiant barrier can reduce monthly energy costs up to 17 percent by blocking 97 percent of radiant heat in the panel from entering the attic space, according to the company. The product reduces attic temperatures, creating less work for HVAC systems. It also minimizes radiant heat loss in cooler months. 888-820-0325.
- Arxx ICFs
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/21/2009)
- Lightweight and pre-assembled, Arxx ICFs save builders time and money by providing formwork, framing, insulation, a vapor barrier, and strapping all in one step. The completed walls have a thermal resistance of R-22, the maker says. The product provides an STC rating of up to 50 or higher, is wind resistant up to 150 mph, and has a two- to four-hour UL/ULC fire resistance rating. 800-293-3210.
- Shear Brace
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/21/2009)
- Shear Brace, part of the manufacturer's wall-bracing system, provides the strength and support necessary to resist forces such as high winds, hurricanes, and earthquakes, says the company. It is typically used in framing areas of the home where high lateral loads must be resisted. Made of TimberStrand LSL, the brace is optimized to accommodate larger loads and remain stiff, the maker says. 888-453-8358.
- Self-Tooling Caulking Tube
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/18/2009)
- Currently available on products from Permachink, Flame Tech, and Quikrete Cos., the maker's self-tooling caulking tube incorporates a triangle-shaped tip that acts as a guide for the bead. Simply lay the tip of the tube into a groove and apply the caulk bead directly and accurately. The feature means money and time savings for users who will apply less caulk with each pass and spend less time refining applications. 877-990-9917.
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