The August Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.
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.
ClarkDietrich’s new partial wall framing connection helps eliminate on-site fabrication and load-size guesswork. ClarkDietrich Pony Wall is designed to support out-of-plane loading of cantilevered short-wall systems that are unsupported at the top track. Out-of-plane loads are transferred to the floor system through the baseplate, which is welded to the Pony Wall stud member. And, it’s just one of the newest additions to the vast Clip Express lineup of clips, connectors and accessories.
For more information, visit clarkdietrich.com/products/ foundation-connectors/pony-wall.
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.
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.
Mortar Net Solutions’ LathNet drainage plane and metal lath system is available for use with thin brick, stone, stucco and other types of adhered masonry. The system provides a faster, easier installation method than installing lath and drainage mesh separately. LathNet features include a factory-assembled combination of self-furring, 2.5-pound G-60 galvanized expanded steel metal lath and 90 percent open weave polyester drainage mesh. LathNet is available in nominal 27-inch-wide by 97-inch-long panels that cover approximately 17.3-square-feet.
For more information, visit mortarnet.com/lathnet.
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.
Pro-Twist Fasteners are held to stringent manufacturing standards to meet the professional demands of the construction industry. They are tested three times to ensure hardness, strength, correct dimensions and lightning-fast penetration. Pro-Twist engineers are dedicated to ensuring that every fastener, in every box, performs to the highest expectations.
Drywall, Woodworking, Wood Framing, Steel Framing, Fiber Cement, Metal Panels, Acoustical, Roofing and Trim.
To become a stocking dealer, visit pro-twist.com or call the company.
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.
Saint-Gobain ADFORS FibaLath is an innovative fiberglass lath for use in stucco applications and exterior/interior manufactured stone and brick facades. The unique patented three dimensional profile is self-furring and attaches the same way as metal lath. FibaLath is lightweight and pliable making it easier and safer to cut and carry compared to metal lath. It also meets both the International Building Code and International Residential Code and comes in 150-feet roll lengths (30 pounds).
For more information, visit fibalath.com.
The company has made some exciting changes. In order to expand our metal forming capabilities, we’ve made a significant investment in state-of-the-art equipment and experienced personnel to accomplish this goal. Established as “Stockton Custom Fabrication,” this new division will permit us to greatly expand our product line and market reach and give us the ability to offer all types of custom fabricated metal items as well as expand our current line of stock metal items through innovation and cost saving economies.
For more information, visit StocktonCustomFabrication.com.
The NPCN-8350 Coil Roofing Tool can drive 2½-, 3- and 3½-inch coil roofing nails. Its typical roofing nail applications include:
Meets Georgia-Pacific codes for 2 Hour Firewalls or Party Walls; 1½- to 2-inch Fire Rated Rigid Insulation & Gypsum for Walls and Roofs.
EIFS Rigid Insulation panels to wood framing
The same tool drives wire coil framing nails. Just simply load a coil of 2 to 3½ inch X .120 or .131 shank nails into the tool.
For more information, visit jaaco.com.
General contractors and architects are buzzing about Firm-Fill SCM—the only brand of sound control mats color-coded by thickness for quality control. Made from virgin polypropylene for code-driven performance, these sound mats are proven to meet current IBC approvals through third-party technical product evaluations by organizations such as ICC–ES and IAPMO. Exclusively installed by trained, licensed applicators, Firm-Fill SCM works as a packaged system with Firm-Fill Gypsum Concrete Underlayments to limit impact and airborne sound transmission between units. The Firm-Fill product line offers acoustical solutions for any multifamily, hospitality or commercial project.
For more information, visit HackerIndustries.com.
The V-shaped truss design is a radical improvement over conventional soffit reinforcements. The engineered V-shaped Ribs are made of wire and are open so that plaster flows through to create a uniform thickness of stucco. The punched kraft paper held in place with backing wires floats to the back of the lath when the mud is applied to form an even thickness of stucco and that means less cracking. The wire grid pattern provides excellent keying and less stucco fallout. One contractor reported that “V Truss Ceiling Lath performs better than ‘rib lath’ for our overhead work – it is the only product we use for soffits.”
For more information, visit structawire.com
Stop moisture in its tracks the fast and easy way with the Total Stop RA. Pre-mixed in 5 gallon pails, Total Stop RA is specially formulated for easy roller, brush, trowel, or spray application over a wide variety of substrates. When wet, the coating is designed to flow into cracks and crevices where it dries quickly to a highly water resistant rubberized finish that retains flexibility to help bridge gaps and cracks in substrates that can occur over time. Quickly and easily create a vapor permeable elastic water barrier over plywood, OSB, concrete, gypsum, brick, masonry block and more. Total Stop RA meets all VOC and VOS requirements, is highly mold and mildew resistant and does not require the use of a primer.
For additional information and a free sample, visit totalwall.com.
The company’s prefabricated aluminum systems are designed to be built without the mess and stress of traditional applications. Quick and easy to install, demount and relocate, the patented-design can effortlessly be reconfigured to meet project specs. Ideal for multi-phase projects and long-term use, McCain Walls’ line of modular solutions—wall partitions, architectural panels and small buildings—are reusable, sustainable and recyclable. A commercial-grade powder coat finish provides a contemporary, modern premium look are perfect for branding and advertising revenue opportunities.
For more information, visit mccainwalls.com/products.
Demilec APX 2.0 is the newest addition to the open cell spray foam offering and meets the requirements for AC377 Appendix X. Without the need for an ignition barrier, APX 2.0 can also be installed in attics and crawl spaces. Demilec APX 2.0 provides an air barrier, insulates and seals in one application, all while offering superior performance and value. It also offers an R-value of 3.6 at 1 inch and a density of 1/2 lb/ft3.
For more information, visit demilec.com/Products/Open-Cell.
An inside look at the reimagined $145 million Target Center in Minneapolis. Contractor Twin City Acoustics and manufacturer Hunter Douglas Ceiling & Wall Products (now part of CertainTeed Ceilings portfolio) discuss the custom design and installation experience behind the transformation of this state-of-the-art arena.
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For more information, visit CTSpecialtyCeilings.com.
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.
EZ-On Grid Covers are the easiest, fastest way to make old ceiling grid look new.
For more information, visit www.ceilume.com.
WaterWay - Rainscreen Drainage & Ventilation Mats create space for drainage and promote air circulation by convection. WaterWay consists of a polypropylene core of entangled filaments in thicknesses from a nominal 1/8 to 3/4 inch, depending on the desired cavity space and cladding selection. The core is bonded to a moisture resistive filter fabric that functions like an additional layer of weather resistant barrier. WaterWay Rainscreens are designed for stucco, EIFS, manufactured and natural stone, fiber cement, brick, lap and cedar sidings and other wall cladding systems.
For more information, visit stucoflex.com.
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.