August 2017 Buzz Guide
August 2017's Buzz Guide offers products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.
Product Buzz Guide
The August Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.
- Integrity Ceiling System - ROCKFON
- Carrousel Pump and U-Blend Mixer - QUIKSPRAY
- Install LED Recessed Downlights at Grid Intersections Quickly and Easily - ARMSTRONG CEILING SOLUTIONS
- Dust-Free Sanding System - FULL CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL
- Complete Continuous Insulation Solution - INSULFOAM
- Compare ceiling products - CERTAINTEED CEILINGS
- The Technology You Want. The Edge You Need. - ALLIED BUILDING PRODUCTS
- Metal Framing Products - MARINO\WARE
- Deflection Clip Line Expanded - FLEX-ABILITY CONCEPTS
- Flexible Trim for Angled Corners - TRIM-TEX
- Tips, Tricks, How-to-advice and Templates - ON CENTER SOFTWARE
- Have Complete Confidence in your Weather Protection? - TYPAR
- TTG Keeps Your Job on Track - SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC.
- Fiber-reinforced Concrete - THE QUIKRETE COS.
- Beautify & Protect (Almost) Anything With Tuff II - TOTAL WALL
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Integrity Ceiling System
Rockfon
The new Rockfon Chicago Metallic Integrity 4200 double reveal ceiling system offers a premium look with the smooth, white surface of Rockfon acoustic stone wool panels. The system also delivers superior performance with all of the acoustic, fire safety, humidity resistance and light reflection attributes expected from Rockfon. With enhanced flexibility, easier installation and the recognized reliability of other Chicago Metallic suspension systems, the Integrity system also saves labor and time during installation.
For additional information,
visit rockfon.com.
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Carrousel Pump and U-Blend Mixer
Quikspray
The Carrousel Pump, U-Blend Mixers and related spray and mixing equipment manufactured by Quikspray, Inc. are capable of pumping epoxy grouts, heavily bodied materials, and re-grouting mortar joints and also spraying fireproofing, waterproofing, EIFS, artificial rock work, stucco, and other commercial coatings. Carrousel Pumps are known for being well-designed and constructed, time tested in the field, simple to clean, and offering ease of operation with low or no maintenance. This is available in electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic.
For more information and other products, visit quikspray.com.
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Install LED Recessed Downlights at Grid Intersections Quickly and Easily
ARMSTRONG CEILING SOLUTIONS
Contractors can now install LED recessed downlights at the intersections of acoustical ceiling grid systems quickly and easily thanks to a new Intersection Downlighting kit from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions. The kit includes a snap-in-place downlight suspension frame for light fixtures, a high-profile yoke, directional cross tees, and connection clips. Compatible with the USAI Lighting CONNECT family of fixtures, the pre-engineered kit elements replace the need for field-modified suspension systems, resulting in a fast and easy installation.
For more information,
visit armstrongceilings.com/lighting.
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Dust-Free Sanding System
Full Circle International
Are you ready for OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule? Compliance date is September 23, 2017!
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.
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Complete Continuous Insulation Solution
Insulfoam
Looking for higher R-value without losing space? Or perhaps better moisture management around your building envelope? Insulfoam Platinum with Neopor is a graphite polystyrene rigid insulation, which reflects radiant heat energy like a mirror. Extremely effective for exterior, EIFS systems, tilt-up, pre-cast, cavity and interior walls, as well as overall continuous insulation applications. All Platinum products come with a long-term, 20-year, 100 percent thermal warranty. See how Platinum compares to XPS insulation and request more information.
For more information,
visit insulfoam.com.
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Compare ceiling products
CertainTeed Ceilings
When you have good information, choosing the right product is simple. CertainTeed Ceilings puts that info at your fingertips with their online Product Comparison Tool. Browse products from Armstrong, USG and CertainTeed, compare side-by-side, find smart substitutions and choose what’s best for your project. This handy resource makes it easy.
To compare ceiling products, visit:
CertainTeed.com/CompareCeilingProducts
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Flexible Trim for Angled Corners
Trim-Tex
Angle Master is a 3¼ inch 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 trim-tex.com.
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Tips, Tricks, How-to-advice and Templates
On Center Software
Construction companies have developed their own processes for bidding and managing projects using a combination of specialized software and templates called the Construction Estimator’s Toolkit. We’ve gathered and tested popular lists, tips and templates to make winning the job easier. Using the decades of experience from fellow estimators, build and develop your estimating department’s processes with this free toolkit.
Download this toolkit at
oncenter.com/forms/estimators-tool-kit
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Have Complete Confidence in your Weather Protection?
TYPAR
As comprehensive as it is capable, the TYPAR Weather Protection System stands alone for superior performance. No other name delivers a more complete lineup of Building Wraps, Flashings and Tape and accessories or brings together exceptional air and water holdout, optimal breathability, plus industry-leading tear strength. Do you want the details on boosting your defense against the elements—and getting our lifetime limited warranty coverage? We’ve got them.
Find all the facts and more information
at typar.com.
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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.
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Fiber-reinforced Concrete
The QUIKRETE Cos.
A perfect combination of working time and strength gain. QUIKRETE Q•Max Pro Concrete Mix is a fiber reinforced, rapid hardening concrete formulated to provide a one-hour working time, a walk-on time of three hours and achieve a compressive strength of 6,500 PSI. The mix provides superior workability and finishing characteristics and resists drying shrinkage cracks. In addition, Q•Max Pro is air entrained for improved freeze-thaw durability.
Please visit quikrete.com
for more information.
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Beautify & Protect (Almost) Anything With Tuff II
TOTAL WALL
Need a fast and easy coating for rigid foam, ICF, concrete, brick, masonry blocks, drywall and more? Tuff II is pre-mixed in 5-gallon pails so you can pop the top and trowel or hopper spray it on without all that messy mixing. It’s an all-in-one acrylic coating tintable to a variety of beautifully textured colors that resist sun fade and mildew. Tuff II cures to a rock solid finish that protects against impact damage and will never chip or flake. Combine it with mesh for added durability and you’ve got the perfect solution for protecting and beautifying rigid foam and ICF walls.
For a free hands-on sample kit detailing this coating, visit totalwall.com.