The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association sends a reminder that it provides free educational resources on fiberglass and mineral wool insulation for workers through its Health and Safety Partnership Program, a voluntary program designed in cooperation with OSHA to assure greater worker protection.
Sto Guard, a spray-on waterproofing, air barrier, has received ICC Code recognition as a weather-resistive barrier. The code recognition permits the use of the product beneath most claddings.
USG Corp. has joined the Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments, a group of international companies that has been working to educate the marketplace and top management on the benefits of reducing the overall impact facilities have on the natural environment and on building occupants.
To assist engineers, architects, contractors and others to gain a better understanding of code requirements, Portland Cement Association has combined "PCA Notes on ACI 318-05 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete with Design Applications" and the "ACI 318-05 Building Code" on one searchable CD.
have a homeowner I am working for that insists on having three-coat plastering over wood lath done in five rooms and a stairway. I believe I can do the work but would like your opinion and ideas on this type of project.
National Gypsum Co. announced plans to build a state-of-the-art wallboard plant near Phoenix. The plant will be capable of producing one billion square feet of wallboard.
Demand Products announced the appointment of Craig Barnaby as vice president to head up its EIFS division. He is the co-founder of CLAPCA and is a AIA CLU credited presenter.