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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.
Loctite Universal TAC Adhesive- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/13/2009)
- Flextec urethane silane crosslinking technology makes Loctite Universal TAC adhesive suitable for a range of projects in varying climate conditions and on multiple substrates, the maker says. Designed to create a high-strength bond, the adhesive is recommended for use on a variety of materials, including marble, wood, mirrors, ferrous and nonferrous metals, brick, glass, concrete, and PVC. 800-321-1733.
Building Products Top 100- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/8/2009)
- The need for product innovation doesn't stop in a down economy, and last year building product manufacturers continued to serve customers with plenty of new, valuable introductions for the home and the jobsite. And if Building Products' annual Top 100 list is any indication, contractors looking to differentiate and innovate welcomed that information.
Building Products Top 100- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/8/2009)
- The need for product innovation doesn't stop in a down economy, and last year building product manufacturers continued to serve customers with plenty of new, valuable introductions for the home and the jobsite. And if Building Products' annual Top 100 list is any indication, contractors looking to differentiate and innovate welcomed that information.
- LP SolidStart LSL Earns 1.75E Rating Approval
- ebuild (4/17/2009)
- For the first time ever, a Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL) product has earned a 1.75E grade from APA -- The Engineered Wood Association. The honor goes to LP SolidStart LSL from LP Building Products.
MASA Mudsill Anchor- ebuild (4/13/2009)
- An improved mudsill anchor design provides contractors with a replacement for 1/2- and 5/8-inch anchor bolts. Key areas of the MASA mudsill anchor have been reinforced, and fasteners have been added. This allows the anchor to be installed as wide as 6-feet-on-center, so users can achieve the same load capacity with fewer mudsill anchors. MASA mudsill anchors attach easily to concrete forms and lay flat on top of the form board, eliminating the need to finish around anchor bolts. No plate drilling is required, and the MASA also fulfills IRC and IBC requirements for 3-inch square plate washers. 800.999.5099.
Dynaflex 3.0 Advanced Sealant- REMODELING Magazine (3/30/2009)
- Dynaflex 3.0 Advanced Sealant offers Kwik Dry technology, allowing for exposure to water in just 3 hours. The permanently flexible materials can withstand temperature fluctuations without cracking, making it ideal for sealing windows, door frames, corner joists, siding, trim, baseboards, molding, gutters, pipes, ducts, and vents. Providing a permanently waterproof seal, Dynaflex 3.0 is also mold- and mildew-resistant, the maker says. Available in white or clear. 800.543.3840.
- Screen Tight New FASTtrack Aluminum Screen Porch Framing System Designed for Multiple Configurations
- ebuild (3/27/2009)
- Screen Tight introduces a new porch screening system that gives homebuilders the ability to create porch structure elements for easy installation and limitless project creativity. Designed for residential and commercial screen porches, the new Screen Tight FASTtrack Porch Screening Systems uses a 2-piece system of 1" x 2" self-mating channels and molded clips.
- New "Ledger" and "Corners" Styles Added to Outwater's FauxStone Panels Line
- (3/18/2009)
- In addition to its extensive line of high density polyurethane FauxStone Panels and associated accessories already offered, Outwater has expanded this innovative series with the addition of a complementary Ledger and Corners, intended to refine Outwater's FauxStone Panels while facilitating their installation. Whereby Outwater's FauxStone Ledger is offered in a single format, the FauxStone Corners, which are available in low and high profiled formats, hide the FauxStone Panels' edges while heightening their overall appearance. Outwater's FauxStone Ledger and Corners are offered in nine different colors to correspond with Outwater's FauxStone Panels.
Parex Introduces Stucco Level Coat - ebuild (3/9/2009)
- Stucco Level Coat Smooths Rough Surfaces and Reduces Cracking in Stucco Assemblies
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