February 2016 Buzz Guide
Walls & Ceilings presents a selection of products for the February Product Buzz Guide.
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Welcome to the February 2016 Product Buzz Guide
The February 2016 Buzz Guide offers products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.
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FutureFlash—The Perfect Waterproofing System
MFM Building Products
Manufactured in the USA, FutureFlash is a prefabricated waterproofing membrane designed for use around windows, doors, under stucco and other exterior wall systems. The FutureFlash system seals effectively, yet will not trap or promote moisture buildup inside the wall cavity.
For more information, visit mfmbp.com or by call (800) 882-7663.
Driving Into Even Tighter Spaces
Grabber Construction Products
SuperDrive N7 is a lightweight, easy-to-use collated fastening tool designed for reaching into even tighter spaces than ever before! Its small head design allows it to fit into constricted spaces and its rounded tip won’t damage drywall or other sheathing. N7 is ideal for hanging drywall or sheathing to wood and light to heavy gauge metal. N7 can be easily adjusted to handle fastener lengths from 1 to 2 inches with just the click of a button. Fine depth control adjustment is made using N7’s SureLock fine depth control feature. N7 is easy to operate and accommodates screw diameters from 6 to 12 gauge.
For more information, visit grabberman.com.
Protect Your Home from Damaging Moisture with CertainTeed’s SMARTBATT
CertainTeed Insulation
Moisture in a home is unavoidable. But now there’s a revolutionary way to manage it.
New SMARTBATT Insulation with MoistureSense Technology features an integrated smart vapor retarder that blocks moisture in wall cavities when humidity is low and provides enhanced drying, allowing moisture to escape when humidity is high. Learn how SMARTBATT can help reduce the risk of mold and mildew within the wall cavity, contributing to a healthier home and happier occupants.
Visit certainteed.com/smartbatt for more information.
Deflection Clip Line Expanded
Flex-Ability Concepts
The company has announced that its line of deflection clips, the Three Legged Dog, has expanded to include the following sizes: 1⅝-, 2½-, 3⅝-, 6-, 8- and 10-inch. Installation is extremely simple as the clip easily slips over the end of a stud before it is raised into place. No dropped clips, and the installer’s hands are both free.
For more information, visit flexabilityconcepts.com.
Integrated Pocket and Shading System for Building Perimeters
Armstrong Ceilings
Armstrong Ceilings has collaborated with Lutron Electronics to introduce a new integrated pocket and shading system for building perimeters. The new pre-engineered solution provides seamless integration between the ceiling and shade pockets, reducing time, material, and labor. Engineered specifically for Lutron Sivoia QS 100/150/300 Roller Shades, new Armstrong Axiom Building Perimeter Shade Pockets integrate with both drywall and acoustical suspension systems for fit and finish and a seamless visual.
For more information, visit Armstrong.com/lutron.
Dustless Sanding System
Full Circle International
Full Circle International, known for its innovative, award winning drywall sanding tools (the Radius 360, the Flex Edge, and the Trigon180) introduces the Full Circle Dustless Sanding System.
The complete dustless sanding package will include the Radius360 Air Dustless Sanding Tool; the Flex Air Dustless Sanding Tool; a two-piece, light-weight, aluminum Pole Assembly; a 12-foot Hose Assembly; and, the necessary adapters and couplings to fit most shop vacuums.
The patented innovative orbital pole pivot provides a 360 degree movement of the hose intake to keep the vacuum hose out of the way, with the hose naturally rotating down and away from the active sanding area. The new Dustless Sanding System will be available in drywall supply and paint stores within the first quarter of 2016.
Visit fullcircleinternational.com to view a short video.
EZSubmittal, Your Mobile Friendly Submittal Builder
Phillips Manufacturing Co.
The Phillips EZSubmittal application is a registration free and mobile friendly application that enables you to access all the Phillips products you need on the go. Designed to optimize your efficiency in any environment—at the office, in the airport or in your truck—you can now have a finished, ready-to-go submittal in seconds.
Go to EZSubmittal.PHILLIPSmfg.com (don’t forget to bookmark it) to get your submittal PDF package.
Driwall Rainscreen
Keene Building Products
Driwall Rainscreen is a drainage mat for exterior wall systems. The product eliminates incidental moisture problems in most exterior veneer applications. The full-wall entangled net product rolls over the weather-resistant barrier to separate it from the exterior veneer. The airspace that Driwall Rainscreen creates increases airflow through the wall cavity, allowing the wall to breathe and stay dry.
For more information, visit keenebuilding.com.
Total Stop RA—Because We Don’t Let Moisture Get To Us
TOTAL WALL
Total Stop RA is a rubberized coating that cures to produce a permanent weather resistive barrier. This ready-to-use product can be trowel or roller applied. The product can be used with wood sheathing, exterior gypsum and most substrates.
For more information, email customerservice@totalwall.com or visit totalwall.com.
Concrete & Masonry Waterproofing Sealer
QUIKRETE
Concrete & Masonry Waterproofing Sealer is a water-based, highly water resistant, silicone formulation designed to waterproof and seal without changing the surface appearance. It is ideal for concrete, pavers and stucco and leaves a natural-looking finish. This product is ready to use and can be applied with a roller, water sprayer or brush. If needed, a second coat can be applied 10 to 15 minutes after the first coat, while the first coat is still wet.
For more information, visit QUIKRETE.com.
Drywall Redefined With Habito
CertainTeed redefines drywall with Habito™
Habito is an entirely new concept in wallboard. A high-density gypsum formulation makes Habito stronger than standard drywall, improves sound insulation and provides unprecedented holding power.
An ordinary #10 wood screw fastened directly into Habito can support 30 lbs. No stud finders, predrilling or threaded wall anchors required. And no gaping holes when it's time to redecorate. Habito isn't just another specialty drywall. It's walls, reimagined.
Coming this spring.
For more information, visit http://www.certainteed.com/gypsum/habito.
High Quality Bonding Agent for Plaster
Larsen Products
Plaster-Weld is a high-quality bonding agent that bonds new plaster to any clean, structurally sound, interior surface. Larsen Products produces its patented formulation incorporating polyvinyl acetate homopolymer to result in a revolutionary bonding agent, designed exclusively for interior use. Plaster-Weld prepares the surface to allow you to plaster directly to concrete over electric radiant heat cable and to bond cement mortar beds to smooth concrete for installation of rigid foam insulation.
For more information, visit larsenproducts.com.
Drywall Grid for Ceilings
CertainTeed Ceilings
Heavy duty strength meets streamlined installation in the new CertainTeed Ceilings Drywall Grid. The 1 1/2-inch wide face is knurled and uncapped to allow for easy screw installation while avoiding screw spin off. And the improved cross tee clip design installs with less effort and an audible click, so you get it done fast and know it’s done right. When speed, strength and quality count, CertainTeed Ceilings Drywall Grid has your back.
For more information, visit certainteed.com/suspension-systems.
ToughTek Pump Brings Innovation to Stucco and EIFS Projects
Graco
Compact and portable, the ToughTek S340e Stucco Pump uses piston pump technology to deliver materials with a smooth, steady flow.
ToughTek S340e handles the stucco and EIFS materials required for the job, allowing contractors to use one pump from start to finish. It’s easy to use, lightweight, and plugs into a standard wall outlet. It’s easily lifted by two people and fits in the back of a pickup truck.
Visit graco.com/buzz1 or email toughtek@graco.com.