May 2018 Buzz Guide
The May Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.
May Product Buzz Guide
The May Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry, including selections from the following:
- Make the Smart Choice - Ceilume Thermoformed Ceilings
- QUIKRETE Lightweight Fiberglass Reinforced Stucco (FRS) - The QUIKRETE Cos.
- Fiber Cement Panel Moldings - Stockton Products
- WaterWay Rainscreen & Ventilation Mats - Stuc-O-Flex
- Drywall Grid Saves Time, Reduces Material and Labor Costs - Armstrong Ceiling Solutions
- Slide Clip - ClarkDietrich Building Products
- Continuous Insulation Trims for Hard Coat Systems - Plastic Components
- The Original Concrete & Plaster Bonding Agents - Larsen Products Corp.
- Quality Drywall Knives - Kraft Tool Co.
- Deflection Clip Line Expanded - Flex-Ability Concepts
- Beautify & Protect (Almost) Anything With Tuff II - TOTAL WALL
- Seven Steps to Selecting the Right Software - On Center Software
- Dust-Free Sanding System - Full Circle International
- Structa Mega Lath—More Strength, Less Metal - Structa Wire CORP
- Wall System - McCain Walls
- Expand Design and Shrink Install Time with Linear Metal Ceilings - Hunter Douglas Architectural
- The Best at Sealing Homes and Buildings - Poly Wall Building Solutions
Ceilume Thermoformed Ceilings
Make the Smart Choice.
CEILUME THERMOFORMED CEILINGS
Mineral fiber ...
... heavier.
... breaks easily.
... needs careful trimming.
... fibrous and dusty.
... stains and mold. Ceilume ...
... water damage & sags. ... lightweight.
... strong and flexible.
... zips with snips.
... fiber-free, dust-free.
... stain & mold resistant.
... waterproof, washable.
For more information, visit ceilume.com/pro.
QUIKRETE Lightweight Fiberglass Reinforced Stucco (FRS)
QUIKRETE Lightweight Fiberglass Reinforced Stucco (FRS)
The QUIKRETE Cos.
A Portland cement-based plaster blended with recycled, coated Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) beads, uniformly graded sand, and alkali-resistant glass fibers, QUIKRETE Lightweight FRS is 35 percent lighter than traditional pre-blended stuccos making it easier and faster to transport, stage, mix, pump, place and finish. In addition, QUIKRETE Lightweight FRS is one-hour fire rated and contributes to U.S. Green Building Council LEED credits. One 50-pound bag yields the equivalent coverage area of a traditional 80-pound bag of pre-blended stucco.
For more information, visit QUIKRETE.com.
Stockton Products' Fiber Cement Panel Moldings
Fiber Cement Panel Moldings
Stockton Products
The Company now offers an expanded line of extruded aluminum moldings for use with 5/16-inch Fiber Cement Panels and siding. Known for its versatility, durability and performance, construction using Fiber Cement Panels 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 Panel project.
To learn more, visit StocktonProducts.com.
Stuc-O-Flex WaterWay Rainscreen & Ventilation Mats
WaterWay Rainscreen & Ventilation Mats
Stuc-O-Flex
Stuc-O-Flex International Inc. manufactures a complete line of rainscreen products. Extensive selection of profile thicknesses, sizes, geometries, recycled content, with or without filter fabrics, even fabrics that function like a layer of WRB. Whether you need a specially designed product or standard configurations to meet that specification, nobody offers a more diverse line of rainscreen options. Cutting edge computerized technology in America’s only west-coast factory assures immediate availability at extremely competitive prices.
For more information, visit stucoflex.com/rainscreen_drainage_mats.html.
Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Drywall Grid
Drywall Grid Saves Time, Reduces Material and Labor Costs
Armstrong Ceiling Solutions
By getting contractors on and off the job faster, Drywall Grid Systems from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions improve job-site production and construction efficiencies compared to traditional installation methods. The highly versatile, pre-engineered suspension systems install three times faster than track and channel framing and can be installed in a variety of applications, ranging from flat and curved drywall ceilings to drywall soffits, pockets, light coves, and bulkheads.
For more information, visit armstrongceilings.com/dgs.
Slide Clip by ClarkDietrich Building Products
Slide Clip
ClarkDietrich Building Products
For a deflection solution that allows vertical building movement of up to 3 inches (1½ inches up and down), turn to ClarkDietrich. The company’s FastClip Slide Clip with Anchor Holes is used to attach exterior curtain-wall studs to a building’s concrete while providing movement independent of the cold-formed steel framing. FastClip Deflection Screws come with each clip to ensure friction-free sliding. Better still, a wide variety of clips are available overnight with our Clip ExpressSM delivery service.
For more information, visit clarkdietrich.com.
Continuous Insulation Trims for Hard Coat Systems Plastic Components
Continuous Insulation Trims for Hard Coat Systems
Plastic Components
Save on labor with Plastic Components’ one-piece continuous insulation trims for foam systems. This weeped TRAC has a built-in corner bead that saves installation time, improves job quality and delivers a better finish. Warnock-Hersey certified, these contractor-grade PVC trims are made for 1½, 2 and 2½ inch foam, with 3/4- or 7/8-inch stucco finishes. This product is patent pending.
For more information, visit plasticomponents.com.
Larsen Products Corp.'s Concrete & Plaster Bonding Agents
The Original Concrete & Plaster Bonding Agents
Larsen Products Corp.
Weld-Crete chemical concrete bonding agent incorporates polyvinyl acetate homopolymer in a patented formulation. For exterior and interior use, Weld-Crete will bond new concrete, Portland cement plaster, and cementitious mixes to structurally sound concrete floors, walls, columns, beams, steps and ramps.
Plaster-Weld plaster bonding agent is a patented formulation incorporating polyvinyl acetate homopolymer. Designed for interior use only. High performance bonding of one-coat finish plaster and/or two and three coat work to concrete ceilings, walls, columns, beams and other structurally sound surfaces.
For more information, visit larsenproducts.com.
Quality Drywall Knives by Kraft Tool Co.
Quality Drywall Knives
Kraft Tool Co.
Our most popular, durable, one-piece non-rust stainless steel drywall knives, ideal for scraping, painting, and finishing projects. There are eight sizes available from 1-1/2” to 10”. Choose from a standard or flexible blade. New contoured handle is easy to grasp. Available with metal or sure grip handles.
Visit our website at krafttool.com.
Deflection Clip Line Expanded by Flex-Ability Concepts
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.
Tuff II by TOTAL WALL
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.
Seven Steps to Selecting the Right Software by On Center Software
Seven Steps to Selecting the Right Software
On Center Software
Labor-intensive guesstimates can be risky—even for experienced estimators. If you’re ready to improve accuracy and increase bid volume, On Center Software can help you assess and select the right tool. Download our free, step-by-step eBook to put your estimating in overdrive. When the bid is on the line, never let incomplete drawings and the wrong tools let you down again. Download an “Estimator’s Guide: Assessing & Picking the Right Software.”
For more information, visit oncenter.com.
Dust-Free Sanding System by Full Circle International
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.
Structa Mega Lath by Structa Wire CORP.
Structa Mega Lath—More Strength, Less Metal
Structa Wire CORP.
Mega Lath comes in easy to handle rolls and is designed to provide a heavy duty reinforcing for both stucco and veneer finishes. Tested and approved as an alternative to 3.4 pounds/yd2 diamond lath, Mega Lath is engineered to improve the performance of stucco—our contractors report that production is faster, stress cracking is greatly reduced, and end lap cracking is eliminated entirely.
For information, visit structawire.com.
Wall System by McCain Walls
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.
Linear Metal Ceilings by Hunter Douglas Architectural
Expand Design and Shrink Install Time with Linear Metal Ceilings
Hunter Douglas Architectural
Fifty years ago, we launched the metal ceilings specialty with a versatile system that fits nearly any specification. Available in 2, 4, 6 and 8 inch widths; 5/8, 1 and 1½ inch depths; lengths up to 16 feet; and metal, painted and wood finishes. Universal carriers ensure easy installation.
For more information, visit www.HDArchitectural.com.
Flashing Tapes by Poly Wall Building Solutions
The Best at Sealing Homes and Buildings
Poly Wall Building Solutions
Poly Wall WindowSeal Window Flashing Tapes are perfect for flashing window frames, door frames, and other seams. This self-adhering, self-sealing tape consists of rubberized asphalt waterproofing coating, laminated to polyethylene film. Poly Wall is a product of Polyguard.
For more information go to poly-wall.com.