Fire-rated Wall Mount

CEMCO

The company’s Super Seal-X is a fire rated wall mount deflection bead that provides 1- and 2-hour fire-ratings for both dynamic and static per UL-2079 5th edition (for both standard walls and shaft walls). Its features include:

• Provides BOTH 1- and 2-hour fire ratings in ONE profile
• Provides an L-rating less than 1 CFM/linear feet for ambient and 400 degrees Fahrenheit
• Is installed fully cured, is not affected by water
• Ideal for vertical tie-ins to dissimilar material or substrates
• Will stay flexible for the life of the assembly

For more information, visit cemcosteel.com.

Sheathing-to-CFS Screw

Simpson Strong-Tie

The Strong-Drive PPHD Sheathing-to-CFS screw is a multi-purpose, self-drilling, pilot point screw suitable for attaching drywall and sheathing to cold-formed steel framing. An update to the existing PPSD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, the PPHD features a larger #5 pilot point with a longer flute and comes in popular #8 sizes. Plus, the fastener has buttress threads and a new dog-eared point for improved drilling performance through sheathing and metal. The screws can be purchased in bulk quantities for hand-drive applications or collated for auto-feed driving with the Quik Drive PRO300SG2, PRO250G2 and PRO200SG2 auto-feed screw driving systems. For more information, visit strongtie.com.

Impact Resistant Panel

PABCO Gypsum

PABCO Impact Resistant does it all—protecting against abrasion, indentation, impact, fire, mold, and moisture. The panel is ideal for high traffic areas such as schools and hospitals where interior walls require higher durability. It also incorporates MOLD CURB Plus technology for mold and moisture resistance. The panel is manufactured with a proprietary high-density, Type X core incorporating embedded fiberglass mesh to further enhance impact resistance. The core is encased in 100-percent recycled heavy mold and moisture-resistant facing and backing paper. It installs just like regular drywall in both new and retrofit construction. For more information, visit pabcogypsum.com.

Firecode Panels

USG

Sheetrock Brand AR Firecode X Panels (UL Type AR) are 5/8-inch panels designed and tested to offer greater resistance to surface abrasion. These abuse-resistant panels feature a noncombustible gypsum core that is encased in 100 percent recycled, heavy duty face and back papers that form a high strength composite design. The face paper is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and the ends are cut square and even. The long edges of the panels are tapered, allowing joints to be reinforced and concealed with joint treatment systems. The panels are UL Classified for fire resistance and can be used in any UL Design in which Type AR panels are listed. On the face, along the long edge of each panel, the UL Type Designation is printed for easy identification by building inspectors. For more information, visit usg.com.

Expanded Soffit Drywall Framing System

Armstrong World Ind.

The SimpleSoffit system is a pre-fabricated bend-and-click framing solution designed to increase productivity of soffit installation. Four new standard items have been added for a total of eight quick ship SimpleSoffit main beam options available for some of the most common soffit conditions. For custom SimpleSoffit orders, expanded manufacturing capabilities include an increased dimensional range—such as reducing the minimum notch location from 6 to 3 5/8 inches—a common dimension for stud framed transitions. SimpleSoffit main beams can also be spliced together allowing further flexibility by using standard items to create custom lengths. Learn more at armstrongceilings.com/simplesoffit.

Levels of Finish Compounds

National Gypsum Co.

Finishing a building, room or wall with the desired aesthetic appearance is important. Lighting conditions, final decoration and use of space are a few of the factors taken into consideration when selecting the ideal level of finish. ProForm Finishing Products has created a series of tools and resources to help users select which of the five levels of finish for gypsum boards is needed to achieve their desired outcome. Located at proformfinishing.com/fivelevels, a new video, infographic and comprehensive usage guide will help the user determine the correct process and fully understand the requirements to achieve their ideal results. For more information, visit nationalgypsum.com.

Straight-edge Beads

ClarkDietrich Building Systems

The company creates clean, straight edges, twice as fast beads, and uses half the compound compared to tear-off bead. The tape features a diamond-punched pattern for a superior bond, faster drying, with no rippling or blistering. The 100-foot roll can be installed without seams and is easily transported and stored. Use Edge-Tape around window returns, skylights, fiberglass tubs, and commercial top-out applications where concrete decking meets the drywall. It installs with all-purpose compound without the need for spray adhesive or fasteners. Finishers can apply compound, install the product and apply the fill coat in a single trip to the wall. For more information, visit clarkdietrich.com.