This Buzz Guide is updated every few months to reflect the current products.

The February Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry, including selections from the following:

Strip Lath reinforces stress points

Plastic Components, Inc.

Plastic Components' STRIP-LATH® – 96” x 3”, 4”, 6” or 8” wide STRIPS of PLASTIC lath reinforce stress points around window and door openings. And form a bridge between dissimilar materials.

¼” self-furred for improved keying of stucco, heavy duty Strip-Lath saves time and delivers the NON-RUSTING alternative to metal lath.

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FRAMEALL DRYWALL GRID – MADE IN THE USA

Armstrong World Industries

TOUGH STUFF. You know what it takes. Up early, long hours, hard-working ingenuity day-in, day-out. That beastly in-born work ethic called the American way. FrameAII™ Drywall Grid is built out of the same “do the job right” stuff. Proudly made in the USA.

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Trim-Tex in Student Housing

Trim-Tex

With thousands of distinct interior spaces to build within this ambitious student housing project, these contractors knew they'd need lots of trim, from ordinary to decorative to code compliant. By partnering up with Trim-Tex for a wide range of beads and accessories, they got all that and more.

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Spray Foam Simplified

DAP Global Inc.

Wall & Cavity Foam with Wide Spray Applicator is transforming spray foam insulation applications by simplifying the process, and helping both professionals and DIYers increase energy efficiency and comfort in homes. The single canister solution eliminates the need for complex setup procedures and is always on ratio, ensuring consistent results.

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Reducing Capital Investment

VaproShield

By using VaproShield’s air and vapor retarder roofing membrane – SlopeShield Plus SA – the Newark reroof project was able to keep the terminal open, reuse existing roofing materials, and allow heavy machinery on the roof to accelerate PVC roof installation. These benefits reduced overall project costs for owners and contractors.

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