November 2017 Buzz Guide
November 2017's Buzz Guide offers products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.
Product Buzz Guide
The November Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.
- Foam Solutions- Star-R-Foam
- Double Product with ToughTek - Graco
- CI Trims for Hard Coat Systems - Plastic Components
- Dust-Free Sanding System - Full Circle International
- Indirect Field Light Coves - Armstrong Ceiling Solutions
- Buildman Scaffold— Tough and Safe - Metaltech
- Carrousel Pump and U-Blend Mixer - Quikspray
- Flat Access Panels - Trim-Tex
- Beautify & Protect (Almost) Anything With Tuff II - TOTAL WALL
- Oasis Fieldcenter - On Center Software
- The Technology You Want. The Edge You Need. - Allied Building Products
- Deflection Clip Line Expanded - Flex-Ability Concepts
- Fiber-reinforced Concrete - The QUIKRETE Cos.
- Tree Cart - adapa USA
- One-stop-shop for Lath and Stucco Accessories - Phillips Manufacturing Co.
- Plenum Barrier Board - Rockfon
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Foam Solutions
Star-R-Foam
Star-R-Gard is manufactured to be a suitable replacement and valued alternative to XPS – Extruded Polystyrene. Star-R-Gard meets and/or exceeds ASTM C578. Star-R-Gard has:
- More stability in long term R-Values
- Proven performance
- Environmentally friendly—no color dyes added
- Higher Moisture resistance
- Cost-effective
- Code approvals
- User friendly
- Durable
- Increased R-values
- UL Approved/Energy Star approved
- No CFC, HCFC, HFC, or formaldehyde
- Termite protection available
For more information, visit StarRFoam.com.
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Double Product with ToughTek
Graco
Graco’s ToughTek S340e piston pump addresses some of the logistical challenges of larger pumping systems, such as portability and power. The S340e not only plugs into a standard 120-volt outlet, but can be transported to a job site via pickup truck, lifted by two people and transported closer to the placement location. For EIFS netting applications, a general rule of thumb is one roll of netting (450 square feet) per day, per crew person. When using the ToughTek S340e pump, however, this production rate easily doubles.
Learn more at graco.com/toughtek.
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CI Trims for Hard Coat Systems
Plastic Components
Save on labor costs with Plastic Components’ one-piece continuous insulation trims. They combine a weeped foam TRAC with a cornerbead, improving job quality and delivering a better finish. These contractor-grade PVC continuous insulation trims are perfect for 1½, 2 and 2½ inch foam, with 3/4- or 7/8-inch stucco finishes. The trims are patent pending.
For more information, visit plasticomponents.com or write pc_sales@plasticomponents.com.
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Dust-Free Sanding System
Full Circle International
Are you ready for OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule? Compliance date was 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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Indirect Field Light Coves
Armstrong Ceiling Solutions
Armstrong Ceiling Solutions has introduced Axiom Indirect Field Light Coves, pre-engineered, extruded aluminum coves that integrate with a vertical drywall upturn to provide perfect integration with all Armstrong suspension systems. The adjustable drywall leg eliminates the vertical break form leg on standard Axiom Indirect Light Coves and allows for field modification if unexpected field conditions arise. The new light coves can also be cut to desired length in the field.
For more information, visit armstrongceilings.com/fieldcoves.
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Buildman Scaffold—Tough and Safe
Metaltech
This Metaltech BuildMan 6-foot Drywall Baker Scaffolding is a 1,500 pound capacity, utility scaffold that meets the demanding needs of contractors.
The BuildMan 6-foot Drywall Baker includes one 5/8-inch anti-slip platform, two end frames, two side rail frames, four non-marking casters, and four locking pins.
Now the Buildman comes standard with a trap door platform. This allows you to stay in the center of the unit.
This ease of access is another great safety feature on this already best in class product.
For more information, visit metaltech.co.
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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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Flat Access Panels
Trim-Tex
Easily textured, resistant to mold and fungus growth, and made of glass fiber reinforced gypsum containing 70 percent post-consumer recycled material. Flat Access Door Panels are ideal for applications requiring frequent or regular access. The access panels that look as beautiful as the rest of your drywall. The panels are available as drop-in or hinged in many standard sizes for both residential and commercial applications.
For more information, visit trim-tex.com.
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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.
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Oasis Fieldcenter
On Center Software
Connect the field and the office with Oasis Fieldcenter. The entire team can collaborate inside a project by sending notes, photos, markups, and punch list items. This cloud-based app keeps plans in sync across laptops, tablets, and even smartphones. Eliminate costly errors with improved communication on a single set of plans with this powerful app.
Schedule your demo at oncenter.com/oasis-platform/schedule-oasis-fieldcenter-demo
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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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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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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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Tree Cart
adapa USA
The Tree Cart helps keep a floor uncluttered, a compliance for safety. The Tree Cart makes the moving of multiple long and narrow construction materials a snap; a feature useful for both the warehouse and jobsite settings. Reduce or eliminate time consuming trips for materials. Reset the “branches” 90 degrees and the Tree Cart can carry sheet-like pieces. Its telescoping assembly will accommodate a variety of lengths.
Visit adapausa.com for more information and see our complete line of products.
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One-stop-shop for Lath and Stucco Accessories
Phillips Manufacturing Co.
Phillips Manufacturing produces metal lath in a broad selection of styles and weights—from standard flat mesh diamond lath, high rib lath to our selection of self-furring paper back lath. The company complements its lath line with a wide variety of stucco, veneer and plaster accessories, including: metal cornerbeads, expansion joints, casing beads and weep screeds.
Learn more about Phillips’ lath and stucco accessory products or request samples at phillipsmfg.com/lathandstucco. Ask about our zinc accessories.
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Plenum Barrier Board
Rockfon
The Rockfon Plenum Barrier Board helps modern buildings comply with more stringent sound absorption and sound isolation requirements in acoustic standards. By combining Rockfon Plenum Barrier Board with the proven performance of Rockfon ceiling systems, high sound isolation – tested up to STC 52 – can be achieved between adjacent rooms without needing to build bulkheads above the ceiling or extend the walls to full height.
For more information visit Rockfon.com.