February 2021 Buzz Guide
Plastic Components
Plastic ULTRA-LATH meets FL code
Ultra-Lath Plus®, Plastic Components’ rustproof alternative to metal, now complies with 2020 FL Building Code and Metro Dade Co. HVHZ requirements for Impact and Cyclic performance (TAS 201, 202, 203). Available in sheets, rolls, strips, it’s 1/4" self-furred, moisture/chemical resistant and compliant with ASTM, IAPMO #UEL-5046 and NFPA 285 (fire).
VaproShield
All-Weather Installation
VaproShield’s air barrier and weather resistive membranes have been proven durable in the most extreme conditions—driving rain and frigid temperatures. The proprietary pressure-sensitive adhesive was designed for all-weather application including below freezing temperatures, allowing air barrier installation even in the tough winter months.
Stuc-O-Flex
Code Changes Mandate Rainscreen
The 2021 ICC and IBC codes have made important changes to section 2510 Lathing and Furring for Stucco. Changes apply to stucco installed over wood-based sheathings in moist and marine climate zones. The mandate requires a drainage material minimum of 3/16 inch (4 millimeter) in depth, applied to the exterior side of the water-resistive barrier.
Armstrong World Ind.
On and Off the Job: Faster. SAFER. Better.
Armstrong pre-engineered solutions reduce the number of man-hours required by providing simple solutions to the common conditions you face on every project. The result? Fewer people on the jobsite, making it easier to distance workers. And faster, better installations vs. traditional methods. Look to us for pre-engineered solutions, such as indirect field light coves, that make a difference.
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