February 2018 Product Buzz Guide
The February Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.
February Buzz Guide
The February Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.
- Texture Sprayer - Benron Equipment & Supply Inc.
- Continuous Insulation Trim - Plastic Components
- Wall System - McCain Walls
- Enhanced Twin Trac 2.5 - Structa Wire Corp.
- Deflection Slide Clip - ClarkDietrich Building Products
- Extruded Aluminum Moldings - Stockton Products
- Drywall Framing System - ARMSTRONG CEILING SOLUTIONS
- Rubber Stucco Finish - Stuc-O-Flex
- Carrousel Pump and U-Blend Mixer - Quikspray
- Flood Damage Repair - Keene Building Products
- Deflection Clip Line Expanded - Flex-Ability Concepts
- Dust-Free Sanding System - Full Circle International
- Beautify & Protect (Almost) Anything With Tuff II - TOTAL WALL
- High Workability Base Coat - QUIKRETE Cos.
- One-stop-shop for Lath and Stucco Accessories - Phillips Manufacturing Co.
Rubber Stucco Finish - Stuc-O-Flex
The Rubber Stucco Finish offers Extreme Crack Bridging abilities to enhance envelope integrity and mitigate water penetration issues. This durable, color integrated protective membrane resists fading, dirt pick-up, mold growth, and lasts for decades. Stuc-O-Flex International, Inc. created this “Breathable Elastomeric Acrylic Finish” back in 1986. Unlimited colors in four distinct aggregate choices create a wide variety of texture opportunities from the heaviest southwest stucco to the most contemporary plaster finish.
For more information,
visit stucoflex.com.
Texture Sprayer - Benron Equipment & Supply Inc.
Benron’s newest texture sprayers, Rotortex 245E Pro and 245G Pro for interior and exterior finishes are ideal for the large residential and commercial contractor needing a powerful texture sprayer capable of handling a wide variety of materials: such as drywall textures, synthetic stuccos, deck coatings, stone paints, fireproofing and more. The Rotortex 245E Pro is configured to tackle interior and exterior jobs of all sizes with 120V power, with electric or gas power compressor.
For more information,
visit benron.com.
Flood Damage Repair - Keene Building Products
Driwall Hygric Buffer Mat 075-1 MC is a 0.75-inch, randomly oriented, geometric patterned drainage and ventilation mat. Driwall HBM is designed to eliminate moisture and moisture vapor in the rehab of brick construction. It was produced from an extruded polymer matrix of tangled monofilaments, which are heat-welded at the junctions to form a resilient structure that spaces closed cell spray polyurethane foam insulation from the brick interior. The result is high R-Values and low moisture content in a wall. The important characteristic of the Driwall HBM mat is that it is not vulnerable to the high temperatures generated as the closed cell spray foam cures.
For more information,
visit keenebuilding.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.
Dust-Free Sanding System - Full Circle International
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.
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.
High Workability Base Coat - QUIKRETE Cos.
QUIKRETE Base Coat Stucco – Pump Grade is a flowable, high workability plaster particularly designed for spray applications. It is a fiber reinforced Portland cement based stucco, designed to be used as the scratch and/or brown coat in a three-coat stucco application, or the first coat in a two-coat application. The high quality pre-blended stucco not only meets industry specifications, but is a more economical and consistent alternative to traditional field or concentrate mixed stucco products. In addition, spray-applying QUIKRETE Base Coat Stucco – Pump Grade in 3,000-pound bulk bags from a silo system enhances the productivity and reduces labor costs on jobsites.
For more information, visit quikrete.com.
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.
Continuous Insulation Trim - Plastic Components
Plastic Components has released one-piece continuous insulation trims for hard coat systems.
Here’s a weeped Trac for foam systems with built-in corner bead that saves installation time, improves job quality and delivers a better finish. These Warnock-Hersey certified, contractor-grade PVC trims are made for 1½-, 2- and 2½-inch foam, for applications that use 3/4- or 7/8-inch hard coat stucco. The patent is pending.
For more information,
visit plasticomponents.com.
Wall System - McCain Walls
The company’s reusable modular McCain Walls systems are designed to help construction professionals quickly install wall partitions without the mess and stress of traditional applications. Proudly made in the USA, the company’s quick and easy to install reconfigurable wall systems are prefabricated, eliminating the need for onsite sanding and painting, and landfill debris. McCain Walls are ideal for temporary and permanent use. The high-quality powder-coated finish protects it from rust and outdoor elements, as well as provides a graphics-ready surface for custom branding.
For more information,
visit mccainwalls.com.
Enhanced Twin Trac 2.5 - Structa Wire Corp.
Twin Trac 2.5 is a recognized alternative to 2.5 pounds per yard² diamond metal lath specified in ASTM C1063, Table 3. The tight wire grid ensures uniform stucco thickness while the twin trac feature provides easy attachment to wood and steel framing. Benefits include: time and material savings, improved stucco embedment and an 80 percent reduction in cracking. Structa Wire Corp. manufactures a family of products for walls, ceilings and corners.
Learn more by visiting structawire.com.
Deflection Slide Clip - ClarkDietrich Building Products
ClarkDietrich Drift FastClip Slide Clip is a deflection solution that also accommodates horizontal drift. It allows 2-inch vertical and lateral deflection, and works with FastClip screws for friction-free sliding. FastClip Deflection Screws are included with each clip for attachment to the wall studs. These fasteners eliminate drag, binding or resistance that can occur with common fasteners. Better still, with our Clip Express delivery service, clips can be delivered to the jobsite the next day.
For more information,
visit clarkdietrich.com.
Extruded Aluminum Moldings - Stockton Products
The company now offers a complete line of extruded aluminum moldings for use with 5/16-inch Fiber Cement Board panels and siding. Known for its versatility, durability and performance, construction using Fiber Cement Board is an excellent choice for all types of commercial projects. The company’s line of moldings gives you the ability to enhance the aesthetic look of any Fiber Cement Board project as well as provide a solution for a variety of conditions and details when using this type of construction.
To learn more, visit
StocktonProducts.com.
Drywall Framing System - ARMSTRONG CEILING SOLUTIONS
The ShortSpan Drywall Framing System from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions is the fastest and easiest way to frame flat drywall ceilings up to 17 feet wide. The easy-to-install pre-engineered solution is able to carry a single layer of 5/8 inch drywall up to 8 feet, 6 inches with no independent support or up to 17 feet with one support down the middle. A ScrewStop reverse hem prevents screw spin-off and provides safer handling while rotary stitching adds strength and stability.
For more information,
visit armstrongceilings.com/shortspan.
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.