August 2021 Product/Technology Buzz Guide
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Advanced Drywall Finishing Solutions
Advanced Drywall Finishing Solutions
Now manufactured in San Antonio, TX by Façade Xi. Available in many more markets with shorter lead times. The most advanced drywall finishing products in decades. Abuse resistant, cost effective, acrylic finishes. Including Armourfill high build, spray applied, level 5 surfacer. Reduce sanding and silica dust with ArmourJoint acrylic joint compound.
Ceilume
Ceilume
EZ-On™ Grid Covers are the easiest, fastest way to make old ceiling grid look new. • Slide-in and click into place without tools, cleaning, or adhesives. • Unique tabs cover grid intersections. • White, black, and popular colors. • Just two parts: one for 1 inch (15/16 inch) tees, another for wall angles.
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The Original Concrete Bonding Agent
Weld-Crete® chemical concrete bonding agent incorporates polyvinyl acetate homopolymer in a patented formulation. For exterior and interior use, Weld-Crete® will bond new concrete, Portland cement plaster, and cementitious mixes to structurally sound concrete floors, walls, columns, beams, steps and ramps. Your trusted source since 1952 Larsen Products Corp. 800-633-6668.
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Plastic LATH Meets FL Bldg Code
Ultra-Lath Plus®, Plastic Components’ rustproof alternative to metal, now complies with 2020 FL Building Code and Metro Dade Co. HVHZ requirements for Impact and Cyclic performance (TAS 201, 202, 203). Available in sheets, rolls, strips, it’s 1/4" self-furred, moisture/chemical resistant and compliant with ASTM, IAPMO #UEL-5046 and NFPA 285 (fire).
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Carrousel® Pump and U-Blend™ Mixer
The Carrousel® Pump, U-Blend™ Mixers, and related spray and mixing equipment manufactured by Quikspray®, Inc. are capable of pumping epoxy grouts, heavily bodied materials, and re-grouting mortar joints and also spraying fireproofing, waterproofing, EIFS, artificial rock work, stucco, and other commercial coatings. Carrousel® Pumps are known for being well-designed and constructed, time tested in the field, simple to clean, and offering ease of operation with low or no maintenance. Available in electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic. The U-Blend™ Mixers have a new lid to help reduce dust. With the new silica dust concerns, this lid will help minimize contaminates in sensitive environments.
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Code Changes Mandate Rainscreen
The 2021 ICC and IBC codes have made important changes to section 2510 Lathing and Furring for Stucco. Changes apply to stucco installed over wood-based sheathings in moist and marine climate zones. The mandate requires a drainage material minimum of 3/16 inch (4 millimeter) in depth, applied to the exterior side of the water-resistive barrier.
For more information, visit stucoflex.com
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TamlynWrap® Drainable Wrap - When Doing It Right Matters
Drainage pattern is omnidirectional so can be installed in any direction. Non-woven structure is light weight, flexible and easy to handle or integrate with other wall components. The roll size is safer to handle at elevated levels. Backed by a 15yr product or 25yr product and labor limited warranty
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Fast Edge®: Go Farther Faster
Fast Edge could be Trim-Tex’s most advanced 90-degree corner bead in its 52-year history. Made of laminated paper over a vinyl core, Fast Edge gives you a quicker finish, while using the least amount of joint compound, over any other solution on the market.
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NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH
For more information, visit www.VaproShield.com
VaproShield introduces BlockFlashing™, a self-adhered, non-asphaltic, durable, air, water, and vapor barrier flashing with an aggressive pressure-sensitive adhesive that does not require primer and is easily applied to most construction substrates. BlockFlashing can be installed in below freezing conditions and withstands 12 months of UV and weather exposure.
For more information, visit www.VaproShield.com