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Focus on Insulation: Polymeric weather-resistive barrier

April 1, 2006
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WeatherSmart is a housewrap that was developed out of new innovations in polymer technology and building science. As a polymeric weather-resistive barrier, it employs a high-strength nonwoven substrate and a monolithic non-perforated coating of smart polymers.
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Focus on Insulation: Head-of-wall assembly insulation

April 1, 2006
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The TopStop Head-of-Wall Insulation is specifically engineered to provide fire barrier protection at the top of wall assemblies and formed to fit the contour of roof decks or floor/ceiling corrugations. Edges are angled at 108° so that compression of the batt is equalized and the void is uniformly filled.
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Focus on Insulation: Foam insulation block

April 1, 2006
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The EnergyBlock is a simple, inexpensive block of foam insulation, specifically molded to fit perfectly around standard electrical boxes. It seals around and behind every electrical box that essentially eliminates air infiltration in both directions.
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Focus on Insulation: Spray foam insulation

April 1, 2006
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ThermalStop and InsulBloc are closed-cell, spray-applied foam insulations that can be applied to any design shape. Affording higher R-values per unit thickness than can be achieved with other types of commercially available insulation, these products also provide a highly efficient air barrier and vapor diffusion retarder.
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Focus on Insulation: Rain screen barrier

April 1, 2006
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The Home Slicker Plus Typar is a rain screen weather-resistant barrier that complements the Home Slicker product line. It is a cost-effective, labor saving, moisture eliminating rain screen and weather resistant barrier.
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Focus on Insulation: Filler foams

April 1, 2006
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Compliant with ASTM C 1620-05, the CF 812 and CF 810 Filler Foams offer an alternative to traditional sealing methods. Both products are ideal for restricting air, sound, dirt and water infiltration in a variety of applications.
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Focus on Fasteners and Fastening Tools: Hurricane and earthquake battling nail

March 1, 2006
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Two independent laboratory tests concluded that HurriQuake withstands uplift forces of more than 271 pounds per square foot (depending on nail pattern and shank diameter).
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Focus on Fasteners and Fastening Tools: Gas-powered nailer

March 1, 2006
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The Powers Trak-It W3-21FRH model has plastic collated 20º to 22º full round head nails for speed and efficiency in wood-to-wood high volume framing.
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Focus on Fasteners and Fastening Tools: Finish nailer

March 1, 2006
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Duo-FastThe SureShot 764 16-gauge 2-inch finish nailer is a light-weight, compact tool designed for high-volume, industrial applications such as cabinetmaking, woodworking and millwork. The tool is smaller and lighter than
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Focus on Fasteners and Fastening Tools: Eight-contact-point screw

March 1, 2006
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The LOX screw design features eight contact points, twice as many as the four points of traditional Phillips or square recess.
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