Product Buzz Guide

May 2026 Product Buzz Guide

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

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

A Step Above

Ames

Ames stilts deliver stability, comfort, and durability for demanding jobsites. Lightweight and fully adjustable, they help contractors move efficiently while reducing fatigue. Built for balance and long-term performance, they’re the trusted choice for professionals who need reliability every step of the way.

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See Blue? It's Sound Rated!

Trim-Tex Fire + Sound Solutions

Trim-Tex has color-coded its entire code compliance family for easier identification, with all sound rated Trim-Tex product now colored in blue. This blue color indicates that the product is compatible with sound rated systems, able to maintain STC performance without traditional acoustical sealant.

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Install Metal Track with HN120

MAX USA Corp.

Unlike powder actuated tools, the HN120 is faster, more efficient and doesn’t require a license or powder loads to operate. Backed by the power of a 500 PSI Powerlite compressor, the HN120 can easily drive pins through a multitude of materials including metal, steel, concrete and wood, with minimal recoil.

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Proven Performance. Faster Results with DAP^® Spackling

DAP Global Inc.

Achieve smooth, paint-ready walls in no time. DAP^® spackling products deliver fast, reliable repairs for walls and ceilings, helping you tackle every project with ease and confidence. DAP^® FAST DRY Spackling with DryDex^® Technology goes pink to white when paint-ready in just 15 minutes. Achieve smooth, durable, sink- and shrink-resistant results—fast. Low odor and easy clean-up help you finish repairs quickly, indoors or out, with no priming needed.

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The Next Generation of FRP

VALTO Engineered Materials

With more than 70 years of innovation, VALTO introduces GLASBOND self-adhered FRP panels, combining trusted GLASBORD® durability with a factory-applied pressure-sensitive adhesive. GLASBOND peel-and-stick panels install up to 60% faster, minimize mess and cleanup, and significantly reduce labor time and installation costs.

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Flexible Air Barrier Solutions

VaproShield

VaproLiqui-Shield is a fluid-applied WRB air barrier designed to give designers greater flexibility across a wide range of wall assemblies. It complements self-adhered membranes, enabling selection of the right air and water-resistive barrier based on substrate, cladding, and climate zone. One portfolio delivering options to solve complex building enclosure challenges.

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