There are a number of different metal lath materials available on the market today, each with their own pros and cons.

Construction starts are once again increasing after a slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2021. But labor shortages continue, and after a brief decline, materials prices are again climbing, caused partially by the war in Ukraine. 

Introducing Quikspray’s new 1.50” Carrousel Grout Plant. This compact unit consists of a standard 1.50” Carrousel Pump and 31” U-Blend Mixer mounted onto a skid frame—making it one complete unit. 

While the original commercial passenger terminal was constructed in 1952, it wasn’t until the 1990s—when commuter airlines became more prevalent—that Alpena’s civilian air travel expanded enough to qualify for Federal Airport Improvement funds. By 2018, county and airport officials were ready to update operations by replacing the long-standing terminal with a more expansive and updated facility. 

Stucco is a very versatile material that can be applied to just about any structure, with just about any sheathing, and can accommodate flat or curved surfaces either externally or internally.

In the past, when French lace textures or heavy grit sand finishes were popular, preparing the brown coat was a matter of rodding a wall, knocking off the clinkers and curing the heck out of the plaster.

The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program is pleased to announce they raised more than $1.740 million in gross revenue at its annual auction, held in conjunction with World of Concrete.

Ultra-Lath Plus, PC’s non-rusting PLASTIC lath, complies with Florida Building Code/Metro Dade County’s HVHZ requirements for Impact and Cyclic performance.

According to the Associated Builders and Contractors Confidence Index, that is the reality construction company owners face today.

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