ICC-ESR #1968 Verifies MASON BOND Code-Compliant

Rockland, MA (November 26, 2007): The International Code Council has evaluated MASON BOND masonry adhesive, a patent pending product from ITW TACC. ICC-ES ESR#-1968 verifies MASON BOND is IBC and IRC code-compliant. ITW TACC developed MASON BOND for bonding concrete masonry units and other structural materials.

MASON BOND is the only adhesive to receive an Evaluation Services Report under ICC's AC362, Acceptance Criteria for Adhesives for Masonry Construction and could significantly change masonry building practices. Comparative testing at an ICC-accredited laboratory concluded that block walls built with MASON BOND are stronger, more durable, and reduce water penetration by over 80% compared to walls built with mortar. A series of masonry construction projects using MASON BOND were completed in half the time of mortar construction.

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"ICC issuing an ESR for MASON BOND underscores ITW TACC's commitment to developing innovative code-compliant solutions for the construction industry. MASON BOND enables builders to build faster, stronger and more water-resistant masonry structures," said MASON BOND Business Manager Tim Walsh. "Also, it gives the masonry industry the opportunity to regain a competitive advantage over poured-in-place and tilt-up concrete construction."

MASON BOND is applied from several convenient application systems. The product is also Greenguard Children & Schools Certified®, making it helpful in earning LEED® green building credits.

ITW TACC, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., manufactures a wide variety of construction and industrial adhesives. For more information, contact ITW TACC at 1-800-503-6991 or visit www.itwtacc.com.

Illinois Tool Works or ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 500 company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. It employs nearly 55,000 people in 750 business units, and is based in Glenview, Illinois, with operations in 49 countries.

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