INTERIOR EPS SHAPES NEED THERMAL BARRIEREditor: I read your recent article, “Shapely EPS,” in your December issue. Decorative shapes are not exempt from building code requirements. The IBC (International Building
A White Paper which gives home builders, contractors, architects, and homeowners the facts on the best moisture management solutions for residential wall systems is available from Benjamin Obdyke Inc., maker
Weather Tex, a hybrid weather-resistive barrier manufactured by Fortifiber, is a winner in the 2007 Builder News Best Products competition. Winners represent the most innovative and useful products introduced during
PrimeSource Building Products Inc., a full-service wholesale distributor of building materials and fasteners, has acquired 3-G’s Supply, a family-owned building materials wholesaler headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio. The transaction, which was
The Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association has developed a new website showcasing the plaster and concrete work performed by its members. http://www.opcmia.org
A new standard, “Prescriptive Design of Exterior Concrete Walls for One- and Two-Family Dwellings,” the first by the Portland Cement Association using an ANSI accredited process, is now available.The new
Parksite, Inc., a national building products distributor based in Batavia, Ill., has announced a new company structure that became effective on Jan. 1. The company was previously known as the
A blog site dedicated the business side of the construction industry was unveiled at the CONEXPO-CON/ AGG trade show in Las Vegas on March 11. The author of the blog
EIFS One Step Closer to Code ApprovalThe following press release was distributed March 4 by the EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) regarding preliminary approval for inclusion of EIFS in building
National Gypsum Co. has entered a joint venture with Panel Rey S.A. to produce PermaBase cement board in Mexico. The new joint venture company will be PermaBase de Americas. PermaBase
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