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- Platinum Ultimate Wall and Roof Panels
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- Platinum Ultimate prefab wall and roof panels combine light-gauge steel framing with reinforced polyurethane for lightweight, fast installation and an R-value of 23.4 (3-5/8-inch walls) or 36.3 (5-5/8-inch walls). Uninsulated panels are available for interior walls. The panels feature 18- or 20-gauge steel studs 16 or 24 inches on center. Wall segments screw into a steel track anchored to the foundation; panels connect to each other with self-tapping screws and are sealed with polyurethane foam. Designed to withstand strong winds, the product has been approved under the Florida Product Approval process. 800-961-4880.
Metal Mettle: Innovations in Framing Systems and Tools Could Position Steel to Take Market Share From Wood- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/11/2008)
- Steel framing makes up only about 3 percent of the residential building market -- but builders and manufacturers expect that number to continue to climb as pros and consumers alike embrace the material's attributes and attention mounts amidst the surge of interest in green building.
- Daughter, Father Choose Icf Contruction
- The Santa Fe New Mexican (11/2/2008)
- Daughter, father choose ICF contructionA proud father called the Real Estate Guide to talk about his daughter. Their product of choice is BuildBlock, an insulating concrete form (ICF).
- PermaFlex Lite Mortar
- Journal of Light Construction (10/16/2008)
- The next time you have an attic-level tile job, keep ProSpec's PermaFlex Lite 525 in mind. Although it provides the same coverage as conventional thinset mortar, the product weighs half as much and offers better grab and a longer open time, says the manufacturer. It comes in gray and white; a 25-pound bag costs $25. 800/ 738-1621.
- QuietPad Floor Under-Layment
- Journal of Light Construction (10/16/2008)
- QuietPad 420 floor under-layment allows you to reduce sound transmission between stories in tall buildings without adding noticeably to floor heights. Suitable for use with tile and hardwood flooring, the padding is a mere 1/16 inch thick but earns an IIC (impact insulation class) rating of up to 61. It comes in 5-foot rolls from 300 to 1,200 feet long. A local dealer quoted me $1,400 for a 300-foot roll. Quiet Solution, 800/797-8159,
- Strong Frame Ordinary Moment Frame
- Journal of Light Construction (10/16/2008)
- Moment frames are most commonly used in areas subject to earthquakes or high winds and in homes with expansive window and door openings. Until recently they required a case-specific design and engineer's approval, but now there's a manufactured version: Simpson's Strong Frame Ordinary Moment Frame. Sized to fit in a 2x6 wall, the steel frame comes in sizes up to 19 feet tall and 16 feet wide. Prices range from $2,000 to $6,000. 800/999-5099.
- GreenT Hardwood Plywood Panels
- (9/25/2008)
- GreenT hardwood plywood panels contain no-added-urea formaldehyde and are available with several core options, including a veneer core, particleboard core, and MDF core made with 100% post-industrial recycled wood fiber. The line comes in more than 35 melamine and roll laminated wood-grains and color finishes. FSC and SFI certified. 800.547.9520.
- CollinsWood Lumber
- (9/25/2008)
- CollinsWood FSC-certified lumber includes hardwood and softwood lumber, hardwood veneer and veneer logs, and particleboard. Softwood species include ponderosa pine, white fir, sugar pine, and incense cedar and are available as specialty, pre-rip, rough-cut, and surface-sanded products. Hardwood species include oaks, poplar, maples, ash, basswood, and black cherry (shown) in rough and surfaced lumber and veneer logs. 800.329.1219.
- FSC-Certified Lumber
- (9/25/2008)
- The company's line of FSC-certified lumber includes 2x4 to 2x6 Douglas fir and larch dimensional framing lumber, 2x4 to 2x12 hem fir dimensional framing lumber, 2x4 to 2x6 SPF studs, 2x4 to 2x12 Southern yellow pine dimensional framing lumber, and red cedar decking, boards, and siding in a variety of widths, lengths, and depths. Certified plywood panels are also available. 509.835.1500.
- Thermastrand Roof Sheathing
- (9/25/2008)
- Thermastrand radiant barrier roof sheathing is available with the FSC Mixed Sources label, which indicates the wood comes from FSC-certified well-managed forests, company-controlled sources, and/or recycled material, the maker says. Energy Star-qualified Thermastrand blocks up to 97% of the sun's radiant heat and can provide energy savings of up to 20%, adds the firm. 877.661.3200.
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