May 2017 Buzz Guide
The May 2016 Buzz Guide offers products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.
May 2017 Buzz Guide offers products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.
- Flexible Trim for Angled Corners - TRIM-TEX
- Axiom Transitions Trim Simplifies, Speeds Installations - ARMSTRONG CEILING SOLUTIONS
- Rubber Stucco Finish - STUC-O-FLEX
- Mobile Construction Software for Subcontractors - ESUB
- Pneumatic Driven Ballistic Hardened Pins - JAACO CORP.
- Our Mud. Improved with Your Input - CONTINENTAL BUILDING PRODUCTS
- TTG Keeps Your Job on Track - SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC.
- Golden Stainless Steel Plaster Trowel - KRAFT TOOL CO.
- Deflection Clip Line Expanded - FLEX-ABILITY CONCEPTS
- Strongcon Professional Grade Concrete Screws- INTERCORP
- Perimeter Trim - ROCKFON
- The Must Have Mobile App - QUIKRETE
- The Technology You Want. The Edge You Need. - ALLIED BUILDING PRODUCTS
- Metal Framing Products - MARINO\WARE
- A Simply Faster Solution for Corridors - CERTAINTEED CEILINGS
- Dust-Free Sanding System - FULL CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL
- Free 14-Day Trial of On-Screen Takeoff - ON CENTER SOFTWARE
Flexible Trim for Angled Corners
Trim-Tex
Angle Master is a 3¼ wide flexible trim engineered to fit any angled corner. The product is made up of a paperless vinyl material that won’t mold and holds its shape better for a superior finish. (No waves, no blisters, no fuzz.) The trim features the company’s patented Mud Lock Technology, which consists of microscopic hooks that increase the total surface area of the trim for the strongest possible bond to the drywall. Simply press Angle Master into place, clean excess compound and let dry before applying a skim coat and final sanding.
For more information,
visit www.trim-tex.com.
Axiom Transitions Trim Simplifies, Speeds Installations
Armstrong Ceiling Solutions
Axiom Transitions simplify and speed up the installation of transition trim between ceiling planes through modular solutions that eliminate vertical framing to structure and reduce trade coordination. Made from extruded aluminum, Axiom Transitions can accommodate acoustical-to-acoustical, acoustical to-drywall, drywall-to-acoustical, and drywall-to-drywall height transitions of 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 inches or flush in both straight and curved applications. The trim is compatible with all Armstrong acoustical and drywall suspension systems.
For more information,
Total Stop RA—Because We Don’t Let Moisture Get To Us
TOTAL WALL
Total Stop RA is a rubberized coating that cures to produce a permanent weather resistive barrier. This ready-to-use product can be trowel or roller applied. The product can be used with wood sheathing, exterior gypsum and most substrates.
For more information, email
customerservice@totalwall.com or
visit totalwall.com.
Rubber Stucco Finish
Stuc-O-Flex
This finish offers Extreme Crack Bridging abilities to enhance envelope integrity and help mitigate water penetration issues. Stuc-O-Flex International, Inc. created this “Breathable Elastomeric Acrylic Finish” back in 1986. This durable, color integrated protective membrane resists fading, dirt pick-up and lasts for decades. Over 10,000 colors in four distinct aggregate choices create a wide variety of texture opportunities from the heaviest southwest stucco to the most contemporary plaster finish. Nothing bridges cracks in stucco like Stuc-O-Flex.
For more information, visit stucoflex.com.
Mobile Construction Software for Subcontractors
eSUB
Increase profits and reduce your labor costs. eSUB’s mobile and cloud-based project management software has changed the way contractors do business. The company has been using over-complicated Excel spreadsheets for years until a computer will crash and all the data is lost. From the company’s personal experience, we knew we needed to switch to an affordable mobile and cloud-based solution. See a 10 minute demo at the company’s site today.
For more information,
visit http://go.esub.com/WC-Demo-Page.html.
Pneumatic Driven Ballistic Hardened Pins
JAACO Corp.
The Air Tool NPCN-4200 model can:
- Easily attach DensGlass, Securock, Gold Bond, etc., and any gypsum to steel framing up to 14 gauge steel
- Lightweight at only 5.6 pounds
- Dial-A-Depth adjustment for easy flush set
- No-Mar Nosepiece prevents damage to materials
- Easy View Nosepiece for precise pin placement
- Drives .100 shank and .145 pins
For more information,
visit jaaco.com.
Our Mud. Improved with Your Input
Continental Building Products
The company has expanded and improved its Rapid Coat joint compound line to make it just the way finishers like it. The new Lightweight is designed to have less pitting on the finish coats, for a smooth and durable finish. The reformulated All Purpose sands easier while maintaining excellent bond and adhesion. No matter what weight you choose, Rapid Coat’s comprehensive joint compound product line brings greater ease and speed to every project, from Start to Bison Finish.
For more information,
visit weheartmud.com.
TTG Keeps Your Job on Track
Specified Technologies Inc.
Speedflex Track Top Gasket delivers reliable fire, smoke and acoustical protection for both horizontal and vertical joint applications between gypsum walls and concrete. The cut to length dispenser rolls improve jobsite productivity and eliminate messy sealant. Its features include:
- Faster to install
- Easier to inspect
- Saves time and money
For more information,
visit stifirestop.com to discover more.
Golden Stainless Steel Plaster Trowel
Kraft Tool Co.
The Elite Series Golden Stainless Steel Plaster Trowel is designed and engineered for the professional finisher. The Stainless-Steel blade features a precision ground edge that is already “broken-in” and ready for immediate use. The blade undergoes a special heat treated process to keep the plasterers edge. A high-strength, lightweight aluminum mounting stands up to the rigors of tough work. Multiple sizes are available. Featuring the new Kraft Tool Cork Handle with natural moisture wicking properties and an ergonomic, fatigue reducing design that provides for a comfortable grip. The company has been manufacturing quality hand tools in the USA for 35 years.
For more information, contact
Sales@KraftTool.com or visit
KraftTool.com.
Deflection Clip Line Expanded
Flex-Ability Concepts
The company has announced that its line of deflection clips, the Three Legged Dog, has expanded to include the following sizes: 1⅝-, 2½-, 3⅝-, 6-, 8- and 10-inch. Installation is extremely simple as the clip easily slips over the end of a stud before it is raised into place. No dropped clips, and the installer’s hands are both free.
For more information,
visit flexabilityconcepts.com.
Strongcon Professional Grade Concrete Screws
INTERCORP
Attach wood or metal to concrete, brick, cement block and other types of masonry with confidence using Intercorp’s Strongcon concrete screws. Featuring a 500-hour coating for superior corrosion resistance, ACQ compatibility notched threads, hi-low thread pattern, and a diamond point design. Available in Hex Washer Head and Flat Head styles.
For more information,
visit us online at intercorpusa.com.
Perimeter Trim
Rockfon
Rockfon Infinity offers an attractive, smooth, distortion-free, labor-saving metal perimeter trim that integrates with standard ceiling suspension systems for acoustical and drywall construction. This gives a neat, clean edge for clouds, free-floating islands, projected accents, light coves and dramatic transitions between ceiling heights. Available in straight lengths or factory-curved, it may be specified in standard, razor, revealed and concealed edge designs. Paired bracket perimeter trim can be installed back-to-back for double-sided circles, ribbons and arcs.
Find more on Infinity under Products-Metal Ceilings at rockfon.com.
The Must Have Mobile App
Quikrete
The QUIKRETE mobile app is a must for building, repair and remodeling projects. With one touch, you can find product specifications and technical data, calculate product quantities, find where to buy and more. It’s an invaluable tool to get every job done right, every time. Download the QUIKRETE mobile app today or visit quikrete.com to learn more. Available on iPhone and Android devices.
Visit quikrete.com/App
for more information.
The Technology You Want. The Edge You Need.
Allied Building Products
AlliedEDGE is designed to make your business more efficient and profitable. AlliedEDGE brings together a collection of the best partners, services and programs in the industry, and is an invaluable resource for any walls and ceilings contractor. From marketing programs, to project management partners, to mobile order placement to online and mobile delivery tracking and bill payment, AlliedEDGE provides the answer to many needs.
Visit alliedbuilding.com/edge
for complete details.
Metal Framing Products
Marino\WARE
Marino\WARE helps build America. As a 100 percent wholly American-owned and operated steel framing manufacturer, Marino\WARE produces a complete line of steel construction products and services used in commercial building across the country. The company’s four large, self-sufficient mega-plants (South Plainfield, N.J.; Griffin, Ga.; East Chicago, Ind., and Pasadena, Texas) carry—ViperStud drywall framing, structural, StudRite, JoistRite, FrameRite Connectors, shaftwall, plastering and drywall finishing products—all under one roof. Quality and service count at Marino\WARE.
For more information,
visit marinoware.com.
A Simply Faster Solution for Corridors
CertainTeed Ceilings
With the longest spans in the industry, QuickSpan™ complete drywall grid system lets ceiling installers click into faster installs, saving time and labor costs. The locking system features solid cross tees that audibly click into place, eliminating screws and prevents rolls or deflection when attaching drywall. The convenient pre-measured tabs make layout a breeze, delivering faster installation with strength and stability.
For more information and to see why more installers are choosing QuickSpan, visit CertainTeed.com/QuickSpan.
Dust-Free Sanding System Full Circle International
Are you ready for OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule?
For drywall finishing, a recommended OSHA Table 1 Engineering and Work Practice Control Method is, “Use pole sander or hand sander equipped with a dust collection system.” The drywall sanding tools in the Full Circle Dust-Free Sanding System can be converted for use with either the provided pole or hand module. The complete Dust-Free Sanding System package includes the Radius360 Air Dust-Free Sanding Tool; the Flex Air Dust-Free Sanding Tool; a two-piece, aluminum pole; a 12-foot vacuum hose assembly; a 2-foot flexible hose assembly with damper control; a generous assortment of sanding abrasives; and, the necessary adapters and couplings to fit many commercial vacuums. For proper dust extraction, Full Circle recommends using a HEPA vacuum capable of providing a minimum 100 CFM of airflow.
For more information and video,
visit fullcircleinternational.com.
Free 14-Day Trial of On-Screen Takeoff
On Center Software
Test drive the drywall and ceiling industry’s most trusted takeoff software. Tens of thousands of construction professionals save time, greatly improve accuracy, bid and win more projects using On-Screen Takeoff. Graduate from old-school manual takeoff to blazing fast digital estimating. Highlight, measure, and record with the click and drag of a mouse. Send revised drawings and specs PDF to smartphones in the field.
For more information,
visit oncenter.com.