May 2020 Buzz Guide
The May Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.
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Continuous Insulation Trims for Insulated Stucco: PLASTIC COMPONENTS
Save on labor with Plastic Components’ one-piece continuous insulation trims for insulated stucco. 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, 3/4- or 7/8-inch stucco assemblies. The trims are Patent Pending.
For more information, visit plasticomponents.com/product/ci-trim-hard-coat-systems.
Fast Transitions: ARMSTRONG CEILINGS
Create crisp edge detailing for the transitions between ceiling planes—whether it’s an elevation change, flush, straight, curved, acoustical or drywall application. Minimize trade coordination with 40 percent faster installation time. Eliminate stud framing to structure. Save time and labor on your next project. Get on and off the job faster, easier, and better with our Transitions portfolio.
For more information, visit armstrongceilings.com/transitions.
New DURASPIN DS230 Attachment Series: SENCO
Turn your screw gun into the ultimate auto-feed screw system with SENCO’s new DuraSpin DS230 attachment series. The series is compatible with select SENCO, DeWalt and Makita screw drivers. It drives 1- to 2-inch screws for drywall (into wood or steel studs), metal framing, sheathing, and cement board applications. The new attachments come loaded with features, including SENCO’s patented corner-fit feed system, feed-on-return screw advancement, tool-free adjustable nose piece, and adjustable depth of drive.
For more information, visit senco.com.
“RAINSCREEN” Superior Performance – See Why: STUC-O-FLEX®
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 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 Rainscreen’s are designed for Stucco, EIFS, Manufactured & Natural Stone, Fiber-Cement, Brick, Lap and Cedar Sidings and other Wall Cladding Systems.
For more information, visit http://stucoflex.com/rainscreen_drainage_mats.html
New! Best Grid Covers Ever: CEILUME
EZ-On™ Grid Covers are the easiest, fastest way to make old ceiling grid look new.
Slide-in and click into place without tools, cleaning, or adhesives.
Unique tabs cover grid intersections.
White, black, and popular colors.
Just two parts: one for 1 inch (15/16 inch) tees, another for wall angles.
FibaFuse® MAX Reinforced Paperless Drywall Tape: Our Strongest Drywall Tape Yet!: ADFORS SAINT-GOBAIN
FibaFuse® MAX is an innovative, reinforced paperless drywall tape designed for professional renovators and remodelers. The porous design allows compound to flow through the tape for a stronger bond, eliminating bubbles and blisters. The blue reinforcement layer features a tri-directional construction that provides crack resistance in multiple directions and prevents accidental tearing of the tape on inside corners. FibaFuse MAX can be used in automatic taping tools or by hand.
For more information, visit www.FibaFuse.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.
Introducing SuperDrive N7: GRABBER CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
The SuperDrive N7 attachment snaps on to a screw gun right out of the box, with no coupler or adapter required. Designed for both corded and cordless models, the N7 slides into place in a matter of seconds transforming a standard screw gun into a powerful dual-purpose tool.
For more information, visit grabberpro.com/superdrive-n7.mp4.
Architectural Interior Walls Systems: MCCAIN WALLS
No need to sacrifice the environment over style and beauty. McCain Walls® sustainable Architectural Interior Panel systems instantly transform any space in a matter of minutes.
Our patented rail-hanging system simplifies the installation process, eliminates exposure to dangerous VOCs and silica dust, and offers:
- Accelerated Project Timelines
- Reconfigurable and Interchangeable Walls
- Strong, Durable Finishes
- Enhanced Support on LEED Point Efforts
Join us as we disrupt the 100-year-old drywall industry, saving the planet one wall at a time with our sustainable modular walls solutions.
For more information, visit mccainwalls.com/architectural-interior-panels.
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.
Extreme Durability, All Climate Construction: VAPROSHIELD WRB/AIR BARRIER SOLUTIONS
VaproShield’s weather resistive air barrier membranes have been proven durable in the most extreme conditions—hurricanes, arctic blasts, and frigid northern temperatures. RevealShield SA Self-Adhered is breathable—allowing vapor to pass through—and blocks air for energy savings.
Experience the RevealShield SA difference:
- Excellent water holdout
- Highly vapor permeable
- Exceptional UV stability
- 12 months exposure to weather elements
- No primer, zero VOCs
- Multiple substrate/cladding compatibility
- 20 year warranty
Visit https://vaproshield.com/products/wall-wrb-ab/revealshield-sa for a spec review, samples and submittal package.
Stockton Products™ Custom Slotted-Drift Track: STOCKTON PRODUCTS
The company’s Slotted Drift track is fully customizable and available in steel thickness from 20 gauge to 10 gauge. Web widths range from 1 5/8 to 14 inches wide. The Track Leg lengths are from 2½ to 5 inches long. The Vertical slots come in sizes from 1½ to 4 inches long. The Drift slots are offered up to 12 inches long. Need Custom Fabrication? Bring it to Stockton!
For more information, visit StocktonCustomFabrication.com.
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.
ClarkDietrich Strait-Flex® Gold: CLARKDIETRICH BUILDING SYSTEMS
Introducing a flexible corner bead that makes it easy to produce fast, strong and straight corners. ClarkDietrich Strait-Flex Gold combines composite technology with high-performance paper to deliver exceptional results on every job. Its features include:
- • Memory-free hinge produces perfect inside, outside, 90° and off-angle corners.
- • Composite structural backing provides strength and a superior bond to the drywall surface.
- • The diamond-punched paper edging provides maximum adhesion.
- • Uses half the compound vs. standard corner bead.
For more information, visit clarkdietrich.com/strait-flex-gold.