May 2016 Buzz Guide
Walls & Ceilings presents a selection of products for the May Product Buzz Guide.
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Expansion Joint Covers - CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES
Recognized as the leading commercial expansion joint cover designer and manufacturer, CS has utilized its knowledge of thermal, wind-sway, settlement and seismic building movement to design a complete line of expansion joint cover systems including floor, wall, ceiling, exterior, parking, and stadium covers. By getting involved in projects early, we can provide advanced solutions for today’s contractors, facility owners, engineers, architects, and designers.
Visit c-sgroup.com for more information.
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.
Quality Metal Framing Products - MARINO\WARE
Marino\WARE helps build America. As a 100 percent wholly American owned and operated steel framing manufacturer, Marino\WARE produces a complete line of steel construction products and services used in commercial building across the country. The company’s four large, self-sufficient mega-plants (South Plainfield, N.J.; Griffin, Ga.; East Chicago, Ind., and Pasadena, Texas) carry: ViperStud drywall framing, structural, StudRite, JoistRite, FrameRite Connectors, shaftwall, plastering and drywall finishing products—all under one roof.
For more information,
visit marinoware.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/ceilings.
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.
Strongcon Professional Grade Concrete Screws - INTERCORP
Attach wood or metal to concrete, brick, cement block and other types of masonry with confidence using Intercorp’s Strongcon concrete screws. Featuring a 500-hour coating for superior corrosion resistance, ACQ compatibility notched threads, hi-low thread pattern, and a diamond point design. Available in Hex Washer Head and Flat Head styles.
For more information,
visit us online at intercorpusa.com.
Dustless Sanding System - FULL CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL
The company introduces the Full Circle Dustless Sanding System. The patented pole pivot and 360 degree rotating hand hub enable unrestricted motion on walls or ceiling. The system is a complete dustless sanding package including the Radius360 Air and Flex Air Dustless Sanding Tools, a two-piece aluminum Pole Assembly, 12-inch Hose Assembly, and adapters to fit shop vacuums. The FCI Dustless Sanding System is available in drywall supply and paint stores worldwide.
For more information,
visit fullcircleinternational.com.
Stucco Pump: Try It, FREE Promotion - GRACO
Whether it’s stucco or EIFS, the ToughTek S340e Portable Stucco Pump easily handles heavy, abrasive materials. Save time, speed up the process and increase your profits by spraying instead of hand troweling. Try the ToughTek S340e on your next job for free for 30 days. If you’re not totally satisfied, we’ll take it back.
Visit graco.com/buzz3 or
email toughtek@graco.com.
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 DriwalI Rainscreen creates increases airflow through the wall cavity, allowing the wall to breathe and stay dry.
For more information,
visit keenebuilding.com.
Elite Series Five Star Xtreme Flex Finishing Trowel - KRAFT TOOL
The new Elite Series Xtreme Flex Finishing Trowel is made of special premium stainless steel alloy to create the lightest trowel blade available. An ideal tool for plaster finishers looking for a flexible blade. Available in four unique handle styles: ProForm soft grip, wood, leather and patent pending cork. Blade sizes range from 12-, 14- and 16-inch.
For further information,
visit krafttool.com.
Finish Smooth with kwikSTIK Paper Faced Beads and Trims - PHILLIPS MANUFACTURING CO.
Finish smooth with Phillips’ kwikSTIK paper faced products. With 25 different paper faced options, there is a perfect fit for every job. Phillips’ solutions offer proprietary, high strength, durable paper for a smooth, consistent finish once sanded. Superior bonds between steel and paper, quality tested in extreme cold, heat and wet conditions, eliminates edge cracking and nail pops.
For more information,
visit phillipsmfg.com/paper-faced.
Tree Cart - ADAPA USA
The Tree Cart helps keep a floor uncluttered, a compliance for safety. The Tree Cart makes the moving of multiple long and narrow construction materials a snap; a feature useful for both the warehouse and jobsite settings. Reduce or eliminate time consuming trips for materials. Reset the “branches” 90 degrees and the Tree Cart can carry sheet-like pieces. Its telescoping assembly will accommodate a variety of lengths.
Visit adapausa.com
for more information and see our
complete line of products.
Introducing SuperDrive N7 - GRABBER CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
The SuperDrive N7 attachment snaps on to a screw gun right out of the box, with no coupler or adapter required. Designed for both corded and cordless models, the N7 slides into place in a matter of seconds transforming a standard screw gun into a powerful dual-purpose tool.
For more info,
visit grabberman.com.
High-performance Ceiling Panels - CERTAINTEED CEILINGS
CertainTeed makes ceiling installation faster and easier with its new high performance acoustic ceiling panels. Sereno Fine Fissured High NRC/CAC requires up to 20 percent fewer knife passes per cut than competitors’ standard boards—each cut resulting in a smoother, cleaner finish with minimal dust. With a rating of .75 NRC/40+ CAC, Sereno Fine Fissured out-performs comparable ceiling products in Noise Reduction Coefficient and Ceiling Attenuation Class and exceeds recommended acoustic ratings for classroom use.
For more information,
visit certainteed.com/ceilings.
Free Bon Safety T-shirt - BON TOOL
Bon’s 2016 Master Catalog has a new look with hundreds of new products for the wall and ceiling professional. This includes items like our Gun and Hopper, it is one piece, die cast aluminum body including an air regulator valve. The hopper holds up to two gallons and includes three nozzle sizes. Receive a FREE Bon T-Shirt on an order of $50.00 or more.
Promo Code FREET2016, must redeem
by May 27, 2016. To place an order,
call 800-444-7060 or bontool.com.
New From Stockton Products - STOCKTON PRODUCTS
The company has released its plastic nose version of the PopOutAid. The product is used to form decorative pop outs around windows and doors as well as other ornamental trim details. Unique wire pattern and shape provides excellent keying of the stucco to the welded wire when forming and finishing the pop out. The plastic nose provides a depth guide that assures proper embedment of the wire in the brown coat and extra confidence in harsh climates and environments.
For more information,
visit stocktonproducts.com.
Easily Manage Mold and Help Prevent it - CERTAINTEED INSULATION
Mold is dangerous to your building, it’s occupants, and your reputation. Thankfully, now there’s a revolutionary solution to help: CertainTeed’s MemBrain Continuous Air Barrier & Smart Vapor Retarder. Unlike Poly, which can trap moisture inside, MemBrain intelligently adapts permeability to the humidity battles your walls face—keeping your walls dry year round while still maintaining air tightness. Learn how MemBrain helps you meet code while contributing to healthier indoor spaces.
For more information,
visit certainteed.com/insulation.
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WaterWay Drainage & Ventilation Mats - STUC-O-FLEX INTERNATIONAL INC.
Stuc-O-Flex International Inc. manufactures a complete line of rainscreen products. Extensive selection of profile thicknesses, sizes, geometries, recycled content, with or without filter fabrics, even fabrics that function like a layer of WRB. Whether you need a specially designed product or standard configurations to meet that specification, nobody offers a more diverse line of rainscreen options. Cutting edge computerized technology in America’s only west-coast factory assures immediate availability at extremely competitive prices.
For additional information,
visit stucoflex.com.
Foundation Weep Screeds Now Available in Dark Brown - PLASTIC COMPONENTS
Our customers asked for a new color. We delivered. Plastic Components’ Foundation Weep Screeds are available in dark brown! Now we have four colors: dark brown, gray, tan and white.
Designed for framing applications, our 632 series Foundation Weep Screeds have a 3-1/2 back flange for easy attachment to the substrate. Weep holes move water out and away from the stone veneer cladding. Ground sizes include: 1/2-, 5/8-, 3/4-, 7/8- and 1-inch.
For more information,
visit plasticomponents.com/product/
colored-foundation-weep-screed.
LathNet: The Drainage You Need - MORTAR NET
Mortar Net Solutions’ LathNet drainage plane and metal lath system is available for use with thin brick, stone, stucco and other types of adhered masonry. The system provides a faster, easier installation method than installing lath and drainage mesh separately. LathNet features include a factory-assembled combination of self-furring, 2.5-pound G-60 galvanized expanded steel metal lath and 90 percent open weave polyester drainage mesh. LathNet is available in nominal 27-inch-wide by 97-inch-long panels that cover approximately 17.3-square-feet.
For more information,
visit mortarnet.com/products/lathnet.
Platinum GPS Up With R-value, Down With Costs - INSULFOAM
Insulfoam Platinum graphite polystyrene insulation is a new class of insulation made with BASF’s Neopor, a rigid foam that integrates high-purity graphite into expanded polystyrene. The result is an award-winning insulation with:
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R-values that increase as the temperature decreases
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Ten to 25 percent material cost savings compared to XPS.
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Stable long-term R-values
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Exceptional vapor permeability, making it a breathable insulation
For more information, visit insulfoam.com.
The Fastest Level 5 Finish in the Industry - CONTINENTAL BUILDING PRODUCTS
With the only factory-applied Level 5 finish in North America, Continental Building Products’ Rapid Deco Level 5 system installs the same as a Level 4 finish, saving countless hours of preparation and skim coating. Composed of Continental’s Bison Board drywall and professional grade joint compound, Rapid Deco ensures the highest-quality finish when lighting is critical and elegance is essential. Build Bison Strong.
For more information,
visit continental-bp.com.
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.