Construction Materials

  • By CUSTOM HOME Staff
  • Source: CUSTOM HOME Magazine
  • Publication date: 2007-03-01
Curve Maker

The OSB sections of the Quick Qurve Plate link together to form site-customizable top and bottom plates for framing non-load-bearing curved walls, ceilings, soffits, or alcoves. The plate locks into place with nails or staples. Flex-Ability Concepts. 405.996.5343. www.flexabilityconcepts.com.

Radon Blocker

Formulated to create an impenetrable barrier against radon gas, Titebond Radon Sealant is applied to foundation cracks, joints, and penetrations. Franklin International. 800.669.4583. www.titebond.com.

Sealed Tight

With a 3/8-inch-thick foam pad to fill and seal the voids and irregularities between concrete foundations and sill plates, the Triple Guard Energy Sill Sealer eliminates water, air, and pest infiltration. The tape adheres to the foundation face and top and to the sill plate face. Protecto Wrap. 800.759.9727. www.protectowrap.com.

High Fluff

InsulSafe SP blowing wool insulation, made of unbonded fiberglass, provides high thermal and acoustical performance in attic applications, the company says. The formaldehyde-free material will not settle or allow mildew or fungal growth. Certainteed. 800.233.8990. www.certainteed.com.

Non-Slip Surface

Tri-Flex Xtreme synthetic roofing underlayment incorporates a proprietary coating that helps workers' boots grip the surface in wet conditions. It can be left exposed for up to six months without degrading. Grace Weather Barriers. 866.333.3726. www.graceathome.com.

Quiet Time

QuietRock 510 drywall panels offer a single-step sound-reduction system. The panels score, snap, hang, and finish like regular drywall. Quiet Solution. 800.797.8159. www.quietsolution.com.

Paper or Plastic?

By combining a polymeric housewrap with a building paper, WeatherTex hybrid housewrap offers a two-layer air and weather barrier. The paper layer provides tear resistance and the polymer layer delivers balanced moisture control, the company says. Fortifiber Building Systems. 800.773.4777. www.fortifiber.com.

Fast Flash

Made from high-grade polymers, Quickflash panels create an air, moisture, and insect barrier around plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and gas penetrations. The panels require no caulking. Quickflash Weatherproofing Products. 702.614.6100. www.quickflashproducts.com.