From AMICO, Stainless Steel T304 Trims are now available in addition to T304 and T316 Stainless Steel Lath. The products provide excellent corrosive resistance for specialty lath applications.

Al’s Taping Tools is running a Special on One Set of Tools.

The company’s access doors, floor doors and roof hatches are steel, stainless, aluminum, galvanized lath, glass fiber reinforced and fire rated. These have multiple uses and sizes, and can blend into surrounding drywall.

National Gypsum has introduced Gold Bond brand e2XP Tile Backer, a fiberglass-faced gypsum panel for interior tile applications in both wet and non-wet areas.

QUIKRETE Basecoat Stucco - Pump Grade is a fiber-reinforced, Portland cement-based stucco designed for use as the scratch and brown coat in three-coat and two-coat stucco applications.

New transition molding from Armstrong is a simple solution for clean transitions from a suspended ceiling-including mineral fiber, wood and metal-to a drywall surround.

You often hear the term “green building” as consumers seek to purchase homes that are often built using recycled materials or are low in energy usage. Both are important goals, but they must be pursued in a way that preserves a home’s ability to manage and repel moisture.

Residential re-roofing contractors are by definition working on a building that could have underlying problems, including improper ventilation, undiagnosed roof leaks and mold.

The RSMC has compiled a list of myths about mold. These four points will address builder and owner concerns as it relates to the “M” word.  

The best way to keep mold at bay is to control moisture. But even the most diligent homeowner or facility manager can’t plan for every situation. If a moisture issue does lead to mold growth and the need for remediation, testing can help ensure that the affected areas have been properly remediated.