Walls & Ceilings March 2011

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20 Rough Stuff What’s at fault with a bad rough window opening?

24 (High) Glass Mat Finishing A strong product, such as glass mat sheathing, still requires some TLC when finishing.

26 The Continuous Interest Walls & Ceilings’ recent Webinar from January on continuous insulation generated several questions during its production. The presenters revisit these inquiries in a post-script follow up.

28 Rock Recycling Revolution Clean coal technology makes recycled wall board for LEED building in Charlotte.

31 Waterproof Work Out The reconstruction of shower areas by using waterproofing and vaportight applications in a college residence.

34 Annual Trade Show Directory

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Then and Now Have you been around long enough to see the changes in construction? Remember when general contractors actually knew how to organize and schedule a project to actually run efficiently and not just a lot of talk about production? Today, it seems to be about bodies— just throw more bodies at the project. I was at a friend’s home being remodeled in an exclusive area of Pasadena, Calif. Plasterers, drywall hangers and finishers were everywhere. It was a sight to behold, and what a mess. My friend noticed I was annoyed and asked me what was wrong. “Nothing and everything,” I said. L ater at d i n ner, a f ter b ei ng pressed by family and friends, I said the lack of supervision, lack of construction knowledge and the waste of time and money is all too common in construction. My first question was, why are all these people working on a Sunday? I explained that everything on site was being done with no sequence, structure or organization and was simply poor planning. W hether from a lack of knowledge or purposeful, there was no efficiency. I explained it is also hard to be efficient when you are working on top of each other with no clear direction. “Wouldn’t this cost me extra money?” the owner asked. Yes and no, I answered. “T hese g uys a re l i kely piece workers, and only get paid for what is completed.” She was relieved and then asked why would they work like this, and wouldn’t they want to be more efficient? I replied they probably don’t know any other way or they have no choice. She asked what would be different in the days when I was working in the field. I thought it was a good question and answered thoughtfully. A subcontractor with skilled and

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efficient tradesmen would walk the job and hold his ground. He notifies the general contractor of any areas not ready for production and will not send crews until it is ready with enough work lined out to keep a crew productive and efficient. When the job is ready, they would send only the hangers (two skilled hangers would be able to hang a home in a single day). The tapers follow the next day, even if the journeymen cost more per hour, the production and efficiency would more than make up for the loss in production. In addition, skilled workers unimpeded by obstacles and stoppages produce better quality and have fewer injuries. That is what professionals do. “Why is it not like that today?” she asked. I explained too many general contractors do not really know or appreciate construction as a trade. They have a schedule to keep. They force subcontractors to sign their rights away and shift the risk. The general knows computer programs and schedule charts, not construction. The all-too-common answer to this lack of planning and knowledge is throwing more bodies at the problem. We call it “trade stacking.” This is the big drawback to having work done on the lowest piece-work rate, the developers get lazy and construction efficiency just gets worse and worse over time. Subcontractors who are knowledgeable about production and efficiency are often forced to sign a contract that forces them to “man” the job or else. I lived this transformation from being appreciated as a subcontractor for his knowledge

and supervisory skills to becoming nothing more than a basic labor broker. I am not alone: I know there are many talented trade supervisors out there who are pushed into similar situations where they have no input or no one listens to them. Poor supervisors do not care about facts such as, “the doors are not in,” “ductwork is missing,” “production will be nil,” or “just give me more bodies.” To prove the point that skilled tradespeople are not more expensive in the long run, consider tract homes in southern California that were done in the mid-1970s, when plastering production was king. The workforce was 90 percent union and well paid. Today, that same worker is low paid and often gets no benefits; this would lead one to believe installed prices must be significantly lower today. But are they? Are tract homes in Southern California today cheaper than they were in the ’70s? W hy a re wage s , even t a k i ng into account inflation, much less today? Loss of productivity and efficiency are very key reasons. It does not happen overnight but it does happen. The bad news is that even with highly skilled productive workers on a poorly run job site, it will not result in lower installed costs. The supervisory culture from general contractors will have to change, too. I doubt that the days of skilled and efficient tradesman being honored on the site will return in my lifetime but we should try at least to keep our industry from sliding deeper into the abyss of “the reality show” type mentality. I am concerned the skilled tradesman and knowledgeable subcontractor will hold no value. W&C If you read this article, please circle number 381.

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SFIA ANNOUNCES PROGRAM, ANNUAL MEETING

MarinoWare and California Expanded Metals Company have announced that Telling Industries has signed an agreement to manufacture the ViperStud Drywall Framing System under license. “ViperStud is widely recognized as the quality choice by contractors,” MarinoWare’s President and CEO Chip Gardner said. “The expanded footprint will make it even easier for contractors and distributors to access the ViperStud Drywall Framing System.” “Telling Industries is very excited to be part of the ViperStud Team,” said Edward Slish, president of Telling Industries. The company will begin converting its drywall framing production lines over to The ViperStud in the next few weeks. Telling Industries is based in Mentor, Ohio and has manufacturing locations in Ohio, Arkansas and Arizona. The drywall framing system is l i s t e d w i t h I n t e r t e k / Wa r n o c k Hersey, Underwriters Laboratories as well as verified code compliant by ICC-ES ESR #2620 and ATI-ES CCRR-0154. Telling Industries will be added to these listings as soon as possible.

The Steel Framing Industry Association will hold a code compliance program open to all businesses in rollforming drywall and structural framing during this year’s AWCI Annual Convention and INTEX Expo starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday April 5 in the Chablis Room at the Paris Las Vegas hotel. The program is based on the IBC 2009 building code and is formatted in a way that is easy to follow, allinclusive and affordable. Membership in the SFIA is not required for participation in the program but all steel framing roll-formers are encouraged to join. There are membership categories within the association including steel mills, coil coaters, processors, roll-formers, fabricators, engineers, material distributors as well as the end users— framing contractors. “The SFIA is the first and only all-inclusive association focused on promotion, advocacy, education and innovation for the steel framing industry,” said Bill Courtney, the association’s interim president. “The primary goal is to unify the industry to expand the market for coldformed steel framing.” For more information about this program and membership information, send an e-mail to the SFIA at [email protected].

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The Scaffold Industry Association has relaunched its new Web site, at www.scaffold.org. Designed and developed by Networx Communications, the new site is a massive step forward in functionality and content display. The site is part of a wider SIA media platform including social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Blogger and YouTube. During the year, the site receives upwards of 140,000 page impressions from more than 25,000 visitors. The Web site will spearhead a platform for training classes plus media and publicity programming over the next few years as it seeks out additional ways to innovate its already substantial presence.

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STEEL INDUSTRY READY TO MEET OBAMA’S CALL FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY President Barack Obama put out the word to American businesses to be more energy efficient and the American steel industry has stepped forward with a laundry list of ways that steel can save money, last longer and be greener than people might think. The president called on businesses to make their commercial buildings more energy-efficient in an address at Penn State.

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TRADENEWS PEOPLE Bryan Gillette has been named HR vice president for Topcon America Corporation with responsibilities for Topcon Positioning Systems headquartered in California and Topcon Medical Services, headquartered in New Jersey. Gillette

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has appointed Adam Burnett to the position of business development manager, Acoustics for the company’s innovative Green Glue Noiseproofing technologies.

“[Obama] has laid out an aggressive plan for retrofitting commercial buildings with energy-efficient upgrades,” Lawrence W. Kavanagh, president of the Steel Market Development Institute said. “We can help businesses meet this challenge with steel technologies and products that are durable, cost-effective, provide long-term energy savings, and are available now. “Steel offers energy-saving solutions for many building components,” he continued. “An example is cool metal roofing and wall products that help reduce building energy consumption by lowering cooling loads.

Reflective metal roofs can save up to 40 percent in building cooling energy costs and are excellent options for commercial retrofit applications.” Kavanagh said metal roofing can be efficiently installed with above sheathing ventilation in retrofit applications, which allows heat to dissipate through the ridge vent in hot weather while acting as an insulating layer when it is cold. In addition to these direct energy-saving benefits, steel roofing and wall cladding contribute to an overall reduction in environmental impact. Steel construction materials in retrofit applications typically generate

credits in green building certification programs and reduce the building’s carbon footprint. Steel cladding is durable, offering long-term resistance to weather, including wind, hail, ice, and snow. Commercial metal roofs have been in service for more than 30 years, and painted metal roofs can be relied on for at least that long. Steel is produced using recycled materials and is fully recyclable at the end of its useful life. Reflective metal roofs can help reduce urban heat island effect. As an added benefit, steel roofing is lightweight, so a retrofit steel system can often be installed over an existing roof covering, reducing landfill waste. “Wall and roof cladding products using steel can play a key role in achieving (President Obama’s) energy objectives by providing an attractive, durable retrofit alternative for the commercial building market that also reduces overall environmental impact,” Kavanagh said.

DRYVIT STUDY SUPPORTS CLASS III VAPOR RETARDER AS SUITABLE FOR EIFS A study for architects, specifiers and engineers found that in three diverse climates, EIFS with a vapor permeable Class III retarder, kept interior wall cavities warm even in the coldest months, thus preventing the possibility of condensation in the exterior sheathing. Conducted in partnership with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the study measured the moisture performance of four EIFS wall configurations: EIFS with either 2-inch or 4-inch of EPS insulation board and a 4-millimeter polyethylene vapor retarder and EIFS with either 2-inch or 4-inch of EPS insulation board without the polyethylene vapor retarder. Researchers reached their conclusions after evaluating framed walls clad with EIFS without stud cavity insulation in three diverse climates (Boston, Seattle and Minneapolis). The study’s methodology, approach and observations are outlined in a white paper entitled, “Evaluation of the Moisture Performance of EIFS Walls Without Interior Vapor Barriers” published by Dryvit Systems Inc. To read the white paper, visit http://tinyurl.com/4q88639. Researchers discovered that for the assemblies and climates tested,

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Product: Ecophon® Master™ Solo S Free Hanging Units Project: Sly Fox Brewhouse & Eatery, Phoenixville, PA Contractor: Benner & White Construction, Inc., Harleysville, PA

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“The Ecophon® Master™ Solo S system was easy to assemble and install, which simplified this process. It’s a good system and it worked out really well for us.” –Tyrone Deschler, ceilings superintendent for Benner & White Construction, Inc.

“With Ecophon® Master™ Solo S, we were able to solve our acoustical problem while not interfering with the big, open look that we wanted in our ceilings. The new ceiling looks dynamite.” –Pete Giannopoulos, owner of Sly Fox Brewhouse & Eatery

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TRADENEWS EIFS’ monolithic exterior insulation properties eliminated the need for a polyethylene vapor retarder to prevent water condensation in a wall cavity. For the three climates investigated, results of the hygrothermal analysis indicate that use of a vapor permeable (IBC and IRC Class III) retarder on the outside face of the exterior sheathing outperforms the use of polyethylene (IBC and IRC Class I) retarder for diffusion control. “The results show that the EIFS walls with the Class III vapor retarder and without the 4-mil polyethylene vapor retarder dried faster and maintain balanced conditions throughout the year,” said Bill Preston, Dryvit’s senior engineer/code specialist. “It is also clear that a vapor retarder is not required to prevent water condensation in the wall cavity for the assemblies and climates tested.”

PCC TO USE SIPS AS PART OF NET-ZERO DESIGN This fall, Portland Community College is scheduled to open a new, energy-efficient educational facility in Newberg, Ore., built with structural insulated panels from Premier Building Systems. The SIPs will contribute to a tight, well-insulated building envelope—a factor that the project architects report is critical for the building’s net-zero energy design. In addition to 7¼-inch core SIP walls and 11¼-inch core SIP roof, the building plans call for 7,000-square

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feet of rooftop solar panels for electricity, radiant concrete floors for heating and cooling, and systems to take advantage of natural ventilation and daylight. All of these are designed to work together to enable the building to generate as much energy onsite as it uses throughout the year. “The first and maybe most critical step in getting a building to netzero energy use is to reduce its energy consumption,” said Doug Reimer, AIA, senior project architect with Hennebery Eddy Architects. “The SIPs are intended to super insulate and reduce air leaks to stabilize the interior environment. Then, fewer photovoltaic panels are required to generate energy to achieve net-zero.” The 12,000-square foot Newberg Center will include several class-

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rooms, a conference room, reception area and administrative space. It will serve community college students in suburban Portland, Oregon.

MBA Building Supplies Inc, a Libertyville, Ill.-based steel framing manufacturer and Southeastern Stud & Components Inc. a Montgomery, Ala.-based steel framing manufacturer, have entered into agreements to manufacture and distribute ProSTUD Drywall Framing products. The product was co-developed by ClarkWestern Building Systems and Dietrich Metal Framing and launched in 2009. The addition of MBA and Southeastern brings the ProSTUD production capability to four manufacturers and 27 manufacturing facilities servicing the entire United States. All licensed manufacturers of the drywall framing system will produce products to exacting standards and submit to third party inspections administered by Architectural Testing, Inc. to assure the integrity of the product is maintained. Branding licenses are available through DMFCWBS, LLC the joint venture between ClarkWestern and Dietrich Metal Framing. Go to www.prostud. com for more information. “Recent industry developments and a clear message from the contracting trade have created an

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TRADENEWS opportunity for product standardization in drywall framing systems. We believe the ProSTUD Drywall Framing System is the answer and the addition of MBA and Southeastern moves us closer to that conclusion,” said John Roberts, president of Dietrich Metal Framing. “ProSTUD was field tested extensively before the product launch to assure we included the voice of the customer in making a product that meets the needs of the customer. Licensing the brand to MBA and Southeastern provides that same customer with unequaled access to the best-selling brand in the industry,” said Bill Courtney, president and CEO of ClarkWestern Building Systems.

TOOLS FOR TRADE CLOSES Tools for Trade, wholesale distributor of drywall and other building supplies, has officially closed for business. The Georgia-based supplier announced its closure on Friday, January 21. No other information is available at this time. W&C Please Circle #217 On Reader Action Card

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Curved corner baseboard FULCRUM COMPOSITES INC. The Curve was created to simplify trim work on curved corners. The product is offered in preshaped, laminated wood corner trim sections. The trim is 5/8 inch thick with an internal radius to match the panels and a rounded top. One can specify the height from 2- to 12-inches. The product can be installed with baseboard adhesive, prime and paint. The product offers less work than using traditional square corners because there are no miters to cut. For a seamless match, the company can supply the trim as blanks to rout to the exact baseboard profile.

Sanding tool FULL CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL INC. The new Radius 360 Adapter Tool features the same control and fi nish as the original model but with more options. Simply detach the center hub to switch out the adapter that works best for one’s sanding application. There are three adapters to choose from: the Pro-handle adapter for up-close detail sanding; Trigon 180 adapter with a unique replaceable pad featuring a protective bumper and foam pad all-in-one, and; a round Radius 360 adapter, which provides the same finish quality and control the Radius 360 is known for. If you read this article, please circle number 314.

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L-trim archway bead PHILLIPS MANUFACTURING The GripStik Max-Flex L-Trim archway is designed for maximum flexibility, conforming to almost any radius. This product features “Y” shaped slits on the notched flange for superior flexibility without kinking. The entire product is specially textured to enhance paint and mud adhesion. This product works to provide a clean edge at door, window, ceiling and other terminations. The bead is available in 1/2- and 5/8-inch sizes. The GripStik vinyl products are also available for interior veneer applications.

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The company’s expanded line of Pro-Lite professional drywall carts is now available in 16 different models. The carts come in varying widths (20, 24 and 28 inch), made in steel or “EZ-Glide” decks, has three bumper styles, and are equipped with high-performance swivel casters for enhanced maneuverability over all types of surfaces.

The Drywall Repair Tool is a flexible plastic template with a random knockdown pattern that enables the user to replicate the knockdown texture on the rest of the wall after a drywall repair has been made. The process is clean and fast because there is no overspray and no need to tape off the area to protect the surrounding surfaces. The benefit to drywall professionals is that they can make multiple repairs more quickly after contractors have completed their work. The tool can be re-used on multiple projects, making it extremely cost-effective for those who perform frequent drywall repairs.

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Drywall board-milling machine MAGACON TECHNOLOGIES The Magaform 3000 is a transportable digital board-milling machine capable of milling gypsum, cement board, wood products and aluminum. Beyond its advanced cutting and shaping capabilities, the machine’s milling features are combined with a proprietary adhesive process. Together, the system allows a contractor to form and shape a variety of panel materials into layered, dimensional shapes including beveled edges, corners, even radiuses to form perfectly rounded columns. The machine cuts a clean edge through panels, then layer paper-faced boards back upon themselves, adhering multiple layers. The precision-engineered cuts align to form highly finished edges without the need for taping, mudding or other labor-intensive processes. The machine is distributed by Grabber Construction Products. If you read this article, please circle number 316.

Paper-faced plastic corner bead USG CORP. Sheetrock paper-faced plastic bead is made with a strong paper tape laminated to a durable composite plastic that creates crack- and chip-resistant corners. The product is rust-proof and is backed by a limited lifetime 30-year warranty. The highly engineered paper tape ensures excellent adhesion of joint compound, textures and paints for a strong, smooth finish for flawless corners. No screws, nails or other fasteners are required with the tape-on styles, making installation and precision corner alignment efficient while eliminating nail pops. The durable plastic also provides greater impact and abuse resistance, helping to reduce damage during transit and at the job site. The plastic bead is also 25 percent lighter than metal bead, making it easier to handle and more flexible to maneuver, especially in tight places like hallways and stairwells. Its light weight makes it easier to transport and helps save freight costs. If you read this article, please circle number 317.

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eaking windows are one of the most frequent callback issues in the building industry. They leave many contractors feeling like the old sailor in “ The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” when he cried, “Water, water everywhere!” When wind and water leaks into the interior living space from the perimeter of a window, it’s all too easy to blame the window for the problem. However, the odds are great that it isn’t a faulty window but rather a faulty window rough opening that’s responsible for those leaks and drafts. We need to focus our attention on the window rough opening and the wall system itself to overcome these air and moisture infiltration issues. The areas where two or more different construction products, details and systems intersect are always places of potential risk. Incompatibility of products or designs and poor communication between the various people involved (architects, contractors, tradesmen) are some of the more common scenarios that

The areas where two or more different construction products, details and systems intersect are always places of potential risk.

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What’s at fault with a bad rough window opening? By John Koester

result in failures. In many cases, the solution to the “leaky, drafty window” problem is to focus on the materials and methods used around the window rough opening.

DETAIL FAILURES Exterior building envelope construction systems (roofs and walls) often fail in the detailing of openings, projections and transitions. The detailing process is complicated because it involves more than a single individual or discipline. The challenge is uniting the various disciplines using a wide range of materials into a cohesive unit. The need for holistic building is imperative. Each party involved needs to know how their work and materials are used to complete that task and how they impact the final result. The first and most important task of moisture management, as it relates to construction products and

Rough opening moisture management.

details, is keeping moisture off of them. If water can’t get to the detail, it can’t damage it. The second task is to isolate as many details as possible, identify risk zones and design details, and concentrate on their intrinsic weaknesses. Once these are identified, then create a moisture solution. When a potential problem isn’t addressed in one area, it often leads to failure in another. A poorly prepared rough opening develops leaks that then get blamed on the window. In reality, had the window detail been properly addressed in the first place, a failure in an adjacent detail may not have happened. Many wall failures, both structural and veneer-related, are a result of a moisture management failure on a window installation (specifically, problems with preparation of the rough opening).

RISK ZONES OF A WINDOW

Moisture should also be diverted away from construction details with drainage products as quickly as possible to minimize risk.

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details resulting in one of the most common failure scenarios in the construction industry. Cover the construction details that you don’t want to get wet with moisture-proof or moisture-resistant materials. Moisture should also be diverted away from construction details with drainage products as quickly as possible to minimize risk. The combination of a well-designed drainage system and a moisture-resistant or waterproofing system is the ultimate detail to manage moisture.

Moisture risk at the top of a window detail can come from a number of sources, such as: • Condensation or frost accumulation from warm, moist air coming in contact with dew point temperature in the air or on surfaces of the interior of the window rough opening and on the surfaces of the window unit. • Openings or voids in the waterproofing material at the top of the window (installation flange and flashings). • Moisture that may have entered the wall system above the window and moved from the high point of the entrance down to the top of the window detail in an open waterproofing system. When there are voids or chases in construction details of the exterior building envelope, the air that is in these voids or that can move into them must be controlled or conditioned. The control mechanism is usually some kind of vapor retarder membrane placed on the warm side of the detail and made as airtight as possible. When warm, moist air can’t meet a dew point temperature, there is no condensation and therefore, no frosting. These voids also need to be filled with some sort of insulation to interrupt temperature transfer—no dew point temperature, no condensation problem. To a lesser degree, the voids at the sides of the window rough opening have the same condensation concerns as the top and bottom because the surfaces are vertical rather than horizontal. However, they are dependent on the top of the window being properly treated to manage moisture correctly so that it doesn’t allow moisture to move down into the voids at the side. The bottom of the window area is of greater concern. It can be compared to the bottom of a bucket; everything runs downward. Any and all liquid that gets into the window’s rough opening will accumulate at the bottom of the window rough opening. The accumulation of moisture at a low point in a window rough opening leads to absorption and migration into the surrounding

HISTORICAL BASIS FOR MOISTURE DIVERSION

A thin veneer with a predictable rain screen drainage plane affords an opportunity to apply moisture diverter technology on the inside of the void of the rainscreen drainage plane rather than by adding architectural details on the outside.

Diverting water away from window details is not a new idea nor is it a new technology. Designing a pattern in the veneer immediately above a window has a long and successful history. What is not commonly known or understood in today’s construction and design industry is that most of the patterns in older historical building veneers were there to manage moisture and to move it off of—and away from— sensitive details such as windows and doors. This historical idea of diverting moisture away from sensitive details with architectural details can be applied today, but with a twist. A thin veneer with a predictable rain screen drainage plane affords an opportunity to apply this moisture diverter technology on the inside of the void of the rainscreen drainage plane rather than by adding architectural details on the outside. Here are two examples of this moisture diversion practice of creating a detail above the window to move moisture away from the top and out and around the sides, one from the past and MTI’s “inside the envelope” solution.

ROUGH OPENING MOISTURE MANAGEMENT The bottoms of chases in framed construction window rough openings should be addressed with the following details and materials: Figure A Detail • The construction materials that make up the bottom of this detail must be covered with a water-

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proofing material that turns up the sides of the window rough opening a minimum of 8 inches. • The top surface of the bottom of the window rough opening must be sloped to drain to the exterior of the building. • The back edge of the bottom of the window rough opening must have an elevation change that is higher and creates a back dam. Figure B Detail • A pathway must be provided for moisture to move out of and off this detail. This needs to be done for moisture that may enter at the sides as well as at the bottom. • A pathway must be provided for moisture to exit the wall detail once it has drained out of the window rough opening. Figure C Detail The next step involves moving water away from the top. Remember that moisture moves downward. If we follow the examples from history that created external details away from the top of windows and doors, much of the moisture problem can be eliminated from the window rough opening. The only difference is that the moisture diverting mechanism is inside the building envelope.

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Figure E

• A moisture diver ter is placed above the window rough opening. It should slope 1/4 inch per 1 foot and should extend at least 4 inches past the side of the rough opening. • Apply flashing tape to the top edge of the moisture diverter. The layers of construction paper should overlap the top of the moisture diverter and extend down into the trough. Incorporating these practices into rough opening design gets moisture away from, off of and out of the window construction detail as quickly as possible. These practices constitute a well-designed rough opening. The voids at the top, sides, and bottom need to have predictable pathways to drain moisture that may enter these voids or condense in them. The voids also need to be insulated because they can allow air infiltration with negative results. The idea that moisture can’t get in, or that if the voids are filled with insulation there isn’t enough room for moisture, is just wishful thinking. The moisture diverter provides drainage at the top of the window (see Figu re C). To provide drainage on the side, install cavity strips on the sides of the rough

opening (see Figure C) and on the sides of the window frame. It is critical that these strips are centered on the sides of the roug h opening and the sides of the win-

The bottom should be insulated with fiberglass batt insulation cut to size; the addition of the insulation will seal off the bottom of the detail while still allowing drainage (see photos 3 and 4).

Most of us parrot the words “best construction,” “sustainable design” and “green building,” but do we truly try to attain them? dow frame, and that the edges of the strips are at least 3/4 inch in from each edge of the rough opening. (see Figure D). Insulate the top and sides of the rough opening with foam (see photos 1 and 2). The strips will provide the drainage required for the side voids of the rough opening; the diverter will provide drainage for the top. The foam insulation will seal off the sides and top of the detail. Use a window drainage plane for drainage at the bottom of the rough opening (see Figure E). The plane will also provide a pathway for moisture to enter the rainscreen drainage plane system.

CONCLUSION Placing blame is always easier than working for perfection. Most of us parrot the words “best construction,” “sustainable design” and “green building,” but do we truly try to attain them? If we honestly want to employ these practices, we need to use what works even though it may seem to infringe on our long-held beliefs about correct building methods. W&C John Koester is CEO of Masonry Technology Inc. He can be reached at (800) 879-3348. If you read this article, please circle number 383.

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(high) glass mat

finishing Photo courtesy of CertainTeed Gypsum

“GLASS MAT” products have proven over the years to be a superior exterior sheathing product. Building on that success and responding to the demands from the architectural community to provide an interior gypsum product that is impervious to the effects of moisture, mold and mildew, glass mat products have now been developed for interior use. Although these products perform very well when subjected to limited amounts of moisture, they present certain challenges when it comes to finishing. One of the challenges seems to be in achieving a smooth transition from areas that have received joint compound to that of the glass mat facing material. On standard paper-faced drywall products, sanding the joint compound to create a smooth transition is relatively straightforward; in fact, most manufacturers caution against over-sanding. This appears to be just the opposite when it comes to glass mat products. Even though the manufacturer’s literature states that the glass mat products can be finished similar to paper-faced drywall, they stress the fact that these products must be “adequately sanded” to produce a smooth transition. SMOOTH TRANSITIONS Due to the extraordinarily sturdy nature of the fiberglass mat, cou-

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A strong product, such as glass mat sheathing, still requires some TLC when finishing. By Terry Kastner pled with its rough texture, it is difficult to achieve that smooth transition. This fact becomes most apparent when the specifications have called for a Level 4 finish. Even under non-critical lighting conditions and when using flat- or lowsheen paints, the transition between compound and facing material is more discernable than on paper faced products. T his leads to the question of whether or not a Level 4 finish is appropriate or should glass mat products be specified to receive a Level 5 finish only? The Northwe st Wa l l a nd C ei l i ng B u re au believes that a satisfactory finish can only be achieved by application of a Level 5 finish. This raises a question on which method is most appropriate for achieving an acceptable Level 5 finish. In general, the manufacturer’s literature states that these products should be “finished in accordance with the most current version of GA-214,” which recommends either a skim coat of joint compound or proprietary products specifically designed to achieve a Level 5 finish. Although the proprietary products perform very well on paper-faced wallboard, they were not specifically designed for use on non-paper faced materials. Under critical lighting conditions and with high sheen or dark colored paints, the areas that have received joint compound have a tendency to flash or telegraph as if only a Level 4 finish had been applied. To prevent th is teleg raph ing, the N WCB recommends and the manufacturer’s technical literature

recommends the best method for achieving a Level 5 is by “skim coating the gypsum board surfaces.” The skim coat method has the advantage of using joint compound to fill small imperfections and, when sanded, the light-fill provided by the joint compound results in a non-discernable transition and an acceptable Level 5 finish. Regardless of the specified level of finish or whether the drywall is a glass mat or paper-faced drywall product, the N WCB recommends constructing a mock-up in a sample space room, demonstrating the specified surface appearance (level of finish and paint decoration) subjected to occupied lighting conditions. The punch list process can often times become contentious. Having an approved mock-up for comparison to the actual finished product will showcase the materials in their native environment. W&C Terry Kastner is the technical consultant at the Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau. He can be reached at (206) 524-4243. If you read this article, please circle number 384.

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The Continuous

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n January 26, hundreds of interested parties from around the nation called in to hear the presenters of the Webinar “Continuous Insulation: Plaster & the Energy Code” speak about the increased use of continuous insulation and how to make cement plaster (stucco) work with the upcoming energy code requirements. Listeners could submit questions live to the speakers but several may have been disappointed that their questions were not asked. The event generated more than 150 questions in less than 20 minutes and with only 15 minutes to answer on air; it was not possible to answer everything. We have selected the most commonly asked questions and tried to answer the most relevant ones. Since 16 -inch on-center framing is preferred for stucco, with new advanced framing techniques, 24-inch

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Walls & Ceilings’ recent Webinar on continuous insulation in January had several questions during the presentation. The speakers revisit these inquiries in a post-script follow up. By Bryan Stanley and Frank Nunes

on-center will likely be the norm. How do you intend to handle this? The reason the plaster industry has always shied away from recommending 24-inch on-center framing (which is code legal) for cement plaster cladding is because of the cracking. Experience has taught most plasterers that 16-inch onc enter f ra m i ng prov ided fewer cracking problems. However, there is some good news, the lamina option (which is a polymer enriched cement with a fiberglass mesh over the brown coat) greatly reduces the likelihood of cracks. This lamina should be

used over all cement basecoats when framing is engineered to be 24-inch on-center. Isn’t this going to make stucco systems too costly to install? When the energy code required the window industry to use lowe coatings on all windows a few years back, the uproar could be heard across the nation from the window industry. Today, low-e coatings provide superior energy efficient windows, so much so that the retrofit market went nuts. Shouldn’t we look at it the same way?

Imagine the tens of thousands of homes that could benefit from exterior continuous insulation, like EIFS. Plasterers will be busy for years to come, all to help lower energy costs (for customers). If you’re a commercial plastering contractor and think it won’t help you, it might. All those residential guys taking your work now will be too busy with the retrofits. After all, low-e coatings and window replacements cost money but people are doing it and most are happy about it. Ha s anyone thought about the weight of stucco and the cantilevering of this heavy cladding with 2 inches of foam? Actually, there has been much discussion, testing and empirical proof that three coat stucco over rigid foam is not a problem. The Portland Cement Association said cement plaster bonds “tenuously” to most rigid foam. This bond helps mitigate the cantilever issue. In addition, the Foam Sheathing Coalition (www. foamsheathing.org) has an engineering technical paper with data to verify that claddings weighing 11 psf (three coat stucco) can be attached successfully over rigid foam up to four inches thick. The Western Conference prefers designers and contractors to limit the foam to 2 inches thick maximum for cement stucco cladding. When thicker foam applications are desired, EIFS is strongly recommended as a better choice. Shouldn’t the water resistant barrier be over the foam for extra protection? Cement stucco over rigid foam is not new. In fact, the one coat stucco market has been doing it for more than 30 years. The plaster industry has learned a thing or two about the WRB and rigid foam. W hile we do not prohibit WRB over the foam, the bond of the cement to the foam improves performance. Flashing, windows and other penetrations are simpler and in a more direct plane to help incidental moisture prevent ponding and facilitate drainage. Most rigid foams (EPS and XPS) are not affected by water and need no protection from incidental con-

tact with moisture. Moisture-sensitive foam sheathing or foam with facings which come into direct contact with plaster may need to have the W R B placed over the foam. Placing the WRB over rigid foam is difficult to install without tearing larger holes in the W RB. Generally, the plaster bureaus prefer the rigid foam placed over the W RB that is integrated with flashings and a weep screed. How do you attach corner aid or cornerbead with 2-inch foam? Your question probably implies t hat put ti ng up a st raig ht corner trim and attaching it through thick foam is difficult at best and you are correct. Corner trims (the Western Conference prefers corner aid) can be wire tied to the lath. This is common practice with lath attached to masonry substrates, so lath over the rigid foam would be no different. Don’t the fasteners used to attach the lath negate the thermal break of the continuous insulation? The Western Conference would agree with you but all claddings have to be attached. The energy code has deleted the fasteners as part of the equation. Remember, the CI requirement is cladding neutral and the energy code folks had to make some concessions. For example, brick ties would technically defeat the thermal beak, but they received a pass as masonry veneer cannot be done without them. Adhesively applied EIFS has no fasteners and would provide the ultimate in thermal break. Your PWA 106 assembly uses metal Z furring, wouldn’t that negate the thermal break? The Western Conference would agree with this too but we have had designers and contractors who really want the ex tra stoutness afforded with the Z furring. This is why we recommend two layers of gypsum sheathing on each side of the Z furring and a foam break tape. For those who are wondering what PWA 106 is, please go to www.tsib.org and click on the “The Energy Code and Plaster Assem-

blies” link—the brochure is a free download. The California Energy Commission has approved a very large project with this exact system. A committee has toured the building for a year after completion and was very pleased with the results. So, we do not expect the state to alter their current position of acceptance. I thought the U factor is just the reciprocal of the R value. I am not sure I agree with your definition. The Western Conference is an expert at lath and plaster—not the energy code or defining what the R value or U factor is. We simply used established definitions by ASHRAE and the state energy code. Questions like this are probably better answered by those experts and we ask they leave the stucco questions to us. #

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There were many more questions that were specific to the energy code, a particular state or how the national code is implemented. The Western Conference feels it is more appropriate to find those answers at the state level. Almost all states have an energy code, an energy department which will typically provide these answers on their respective websites. What they do not have is an explanation of how to make cement plaster work over rigid foam. That is where the Western Conference of Wall and Ceiling Institutes feels a duty to provide answers. The various plaster bureaus on the west coast have years of experience with cement plaster over foam and feel we can help make this revolutionary change to stucco a more palatable and successful option for all parties. Please note that EIFS and one coat stucco systems are proprietary systems and provide codeapproved CI solutions that are time tested. They should not be overlooked as an option. The Webinar “Continuous Insulation: Plaster & the Energy Code” is archived at www.wconline.com/ Articles/Webinars. W&C If you read this article, please circle number 385.

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f the heart of the environmental movement is conservation and recycling, recent projects undertaken by Duke Energy and its partners should have green activists thrilled to their core. The utility provider has used the byproducts of its low-pollution power generating operation to cut down on the amount of resources used to construct their Duke Energy Center in Charlotte, N.C. It’s a 48-floor skyscraper that not only has locallysourced construction materials but also some construction materials that are the byproducts of the company’s coal-fired power plants. It is the second-tallest building in Charlotte and the city’s largest building in terms of square footage.

Clean coal technology makes recycled wall board for LEED building in Charlotte. By Alex Lundberg

wall board is created when scrubbers remove sulfur oxides from the flue gas when coal burns. Pulverized coal is mixed with air and, when burned, it heats a boiler that produces steam which turns a turbine and electricity is generated. When that coal and air burns, as hot as 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit, sulfur dioxide is released. Sulfur dioxide, or SO ², is harmful to the environment and a component of acid rain. The boiler channels the sulfur dioxide and the other flue gases through a system of scrubbers which use sorbent particles, mainly limestone, which removes the sulfur and

THE DUKE OF LEED The Duke Energy Full Circle Gypsum Recycling project recycles calcium sulfate hydrate, a byproduct of clean coal technology, to make gypsum wall board. The board is then used as construction materials for projects at the company’s own facilities. The project is so well managed that 100 percent of the gypsum used at the Duke Headquarters LEED project originated from the company’s own power plants. Du ke Energ y supplies energ y for approximately 4 million customers from both traditional and clean coal processes. The calcium sulfate hydrate used to create the

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PROJECT NOTES • • • • • • • • • •

Project: Duke Energy Center Status: LEED Platinum Location: Charlotte, N.C. Square Feet: 1.5 million Start Date: February 2006 End Date: January 2010 Cost: $880 million Owner: Wells Fargo Designer: Perkins+Will Structural Engineer: TRC Worldwide Engineering Inc. • Builder: Batson-Cook Co. • Drywall Subcontractor (partial work): Environamics • Drywall Supplier: National Gypsum Co.

allows the plant’s smokestacks to release mostly steam. To make this kind of project go off successfully, the company has had to inspect its own operations closely. Duke has had to look at the byproducts of their own projects to see what materials can be turned into construction materials. They also have had to shepherd their materials from the point where they originated (the coal processing plants, for instance) through the process that turns them into construction materials, on to the end where they are installed in their facilities. That means covering a lot of bases. First, the project specifications for construction require that all wall board used in the buildings has to be made from recycled gypsum from Duke’s own power plants. Specifically, all of the wall board used in the project comes from the National Gypsum Company and, more specifically, from that company’s Mt. Holly gypsum plant number 029 in Mt. Holly, N.C. All of the pieces of wall board were stamped with the number “029” to ensure that the right boards were used at all times. A further control, Duke Energy got written assurances from the contractors and manufacturers that the chain of custody would be strictly observed.

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ROCK lu RECYCLIN Revo tion G Management at Mt. Holly sees the partnership as part of a chain t of initiatives. o “This is just another chapter to the t green/sustainability story at the Mt. M Holly plant and we are proud to t be a small part of Duke Energy’s efforts to ensure a sustainable g ffuture for generations to come,” ssays National Gypsum’s CEO Tom Nelson. “Through our partnership N with Duke Energy, we purchase w byproduct gypsum from nearby b Duke coal-fired plants and use it D to t produce wall board. We combine Duke’s byproduct gypsum with b paper we produce from recycled p materials and the result is a totally m ggreen building product.” National Gypsum Director of Marketing John Mixon says the M company worked closely with Duke c Energy on the project. E “I personally met with Duke Energy’s sustainability team to disE cuss the important role gypsum c board can play in their LEED cerb tification efforts and to highlight t the t uniqueness of our partnership,” he h says. “We also took the project’s management team on a tour of our m Mt. M Holly plant to help them understand the significant role National s Gypsum and Duke Energy play in G creating a valuable recycled buildc ing i material.”

FFULL STEAM AHEAD T The Mt. Holly plant’s exclusive ag reement with Du ke Energ y sstates that all of the gypsum materrial com i ng i n t he door comes ffrom the utility’s plants only. The plants involved are the Marshall p SSteam Station, the Cliffside Steam SStation, the Belews Creek Steam SStation and the Allen Steam Stattion— all of which are less than 100 miles from the LEED project 1 ssite. Throughout the entire projeect, more than 40 percent of all of the materials used came from o nearby sources. n Keeping track of where everything ccame from and where it all went tturned out to be a challenge. “For a project of this size, the most difficult demands often relate m to t providing the necessar y supp o r t i n g do c u m e nt at ion ,” s ay s Mixon. “In 2010, National GypM

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sum launched the Green Product Score to provide a quick and simple way for project teams to quickly access the necessary productrelated documentation. In a short amount of time, the GPS has demonstrated its value on thousands of projects nationwide.” Several million feet of National Gypsum’s drywall (5/8-inch Fire Shield board, purple XP mold resistant board as well as Hi-Impact and Hi-Abuse board) were used throughout the building. Construction crews also used the company’s ProForm ready mix. The building is a green showcase; one that Mixon says enhances National Gypsu m’s relationsh ip w it h Du ke a nd ra ises t he company’s profile. Lights on the inside of the building adjust to the amount of sunlight on any given day and motion sensors turn them off when no one is around to benefit from them. While the building was under construction, 93 percent of the waste from the project was recycled, right down to the truckloads of stone removed from the site which were used by a nearby quarry for the construction of road beds. It has its own water treatment plant which can process more than a million and a half gallons of stormwater every year and uses that water to nourish two small parks in the area. One of those gardens is on top of the building itself and contributes to the cooling of the building. By cutting cooling costs, the garden will have paid for its own installation in just 11 years; the garden itself is expected to last about 40 years. The physical site where the building sits was once home to a gas station that had a leaking storage tank, facilitating the removal and replacement of 75,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil. The building is festooned with multicolored programmable LED lights that not only use a fraction of the energy of traditional lights but also provide a nightly light show for tens of thousands of Charlotte residents and guests. W&C If you read this article, please circle number 386.

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Th reconstruction The t ti off shower h areas b by using i waterprooft f ing and vaportight applications in a college residence.

howers in group settings, such as fitness clubs and college residences, are subject to much more demanding conditions than a typical residential shower. These conditions must be understood and accounted for when the shower area is being built. It is essential to create a waterproof and vaportight area that will prevent moisture damage and mold growth. It is also important to build a space that can be effectively maintained while minimizing downtime

when the showers are not available for use. This article follows the reconstruction of a number of showers in a residence dorm at McDaniel College in Westminster, Md. The work was completed last summer, while the residence was empty for

the summer break. The objective was to create an attractive and functional space that would eliminate the ongoing maintenance and progressive damage that was taking place in the existing shower areas. The work was not scheduled to start until part way through the summer so there

Moisture damage was evident in the unsightly discoloration on the white carrara slabs in the old showers.

The first step in reconstruction was to frame the partition walls and install the grid for the new dropped ceiling.

Spot-bonding the panels to the block walls allows them to be set with straight and precisely aligned corners.

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was also a need to complete the job shell for the new space. The next in less time than would normally be step was to install tracks for a the case. dropped ceiling. The installed tracks The original design was typical of served as the upper border for the many multi-shower areas. It featured new white subway tiles that were to white carrara slabs on the walls and be installed on the walls. 1-inch-by-1-inch mosaic tiles on the Local contractor Charles Eckfloor. The water management system ard decided to install a waterproof was a traditional water-in/water-out building panel system on the walls design. The floor tiles were set on sloped mortar beds which had been installed over copper pan liners for waterproofing. The drains were traditional clamping ring drains with weep holes at the bottom to allow moisture to flow out of the mortar bed at the bottom of the assembly. The shower areas were attractive in their day but had started to leak badly and were in desperate need of structural improvement and refreshing. There are a total of five floors in the residence and the shower area on each floor is immediately above the one below. The floors were leaking to the extent that it was necessary to fix the plaster ceilings in the shower areas each year. Moisture was also wicking up the marble walls creating an environment for mold growth PVC trim profiles in the corners accommodate expansion and and making them unattractive contraction of the tiles in these critical transition areas. and dirty looking. as part of the overall waterproofing system for the showers. The wall STRIP DOWN panels would be tied in with a sheetTo start the project, the walls were applied waterproofing membrane stripped down to the concrete block, on the floor and integrated bonding the mortar beds and copper pans flange drains to create an environwere removed from the floors, and ment that was completely waterproof the plaster coating and steel stringand vaportight before the tiles were ers were removed from the ceilings. installed. In the past, when he needAll of the concrete block walls were ed to build a waterproof wall over left intact and partition walls were concrete block, Eckard would spot framed with 2x4s to complete the

mount concrete board to the block walls, fill the gaps and seams in the concrete board and then cover the concrete board with a sheet-applied bonded waterproof membrane. By using the new building panel system he would eliminate an entire step from the previous method. T he pa nels he used have a n extruded polystyrene foam core with a factory applied reinforcing layer and fleece webbing on both sides. The panels are available in a variety of thicknesses—Eckard spot-bonded 3/8inch thick panels to the block walls and fastened 1/2-inch thick panels to the wood framing. The spot-bonding was done by putting dabs of thin-set mortar in one-foot intervals on the boards. Each board was then pressed onto the block wall and plumbed using a level. It took a bit of practice to get the spots just right but the lightweight panels were very easy to handle and maneuver. The panels were attached to the wood framed walls using screws and washers, placed at 12 inch intervals. All of the panel seams and fastener penetrations were covered with a thin strip of waterproof membrane to ensure that there were no locations where moisture could penetrate the wall. The sheet-applied waterproof membrane was bonded onto the top of the floor and to the bonding flange on the drain using thin-set mortar. The wall-to-floor intersections were also waterproofed using a 5-inch strip of the membrane. The result is a completely waterproof and vaportight room where all moisture will either be

The waterproofing membrane is set over a seam where two building panels meet so no moisture can penetrate the surface.

The outside edge of the tiled shower wall is protected using a metal trim profile that is anchored behind the building panel on the wall.

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channeled down the drains or will evaporate back into the air—nothing will penetrate into the structure where it can cause mold growth or long-term damage.

BENEFITS Eckard recommends using the largest panels possible (most are available in 4-feet-by-8-feet sheets) to minimize the number of seams. The primary benefits of using the building panel system were eliminating the need to waterproof the wall, and the overall ease and speed of installation because of the light weight of the panels. Using the larger panels allows the crew to maximize these benefits. Hygiene is also an important consideration in any shower and the needs are even greater in higher traffic areas like dorm showers. To make the shower areas easier to clean and to reduce maintenance, trim profiles were installed at wall-to-wall intersections and at wall-to-floor transitions instead of using sealant. The profiles provide an easy-to-clean, low maintenance surface. They also help protect tiles and grout by accommodating expansion and contraction of the tile at these transitions. One particular challenge arose because only the shower area was being renovated. There was a glazed block wall near the vanities in the room that was in good condition so it was not touched during the demolition. The new tiled wall in the shower area was thicker than the existing glazed block wall, so a solution was needed for the seam where the two walls meet. T he

crew installed a metal transition profile behind the building panels and tiles to create a clean, smooth finish on the outside edge of the tiled shower wall. In the end, the goals of the project were achieved, and in less time than this type of project would normally require. The new showers are clean, attractive and will be very easy to maintain. The tiles provide a durable, hygienic, and decorative covering that makes the room look great. But it’s the structure underneath that will make these showers long-lasting and economical to maintain. W&C Sean Gerolimatos is the technical services manager for Schluter Systems L.P., USA. He has served as a member of the TCNA Handbook Membrane Subcommittee, written articles for trade publications, and presented seminars at

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ASSOCIATIONS Acoustical Society of America 2 Huntington Quadrangle, Ste. # 1, Melville, NY 11747-4502 (516) 576-2360 Fax: (516) 576-2377 [email protected] www.acousticalsociety.org

American Architectural Manufacturers Association 1827 Walden Office Sq., Ste. 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 303-5664 Fax: (847) 303-5774 [email protected] www.aamanet.org American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) is the source of performance standards, product certification, and educational programs for the fenestration industry.

American Institute of Architects (AIA) 1735 New York Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20006 (800) AIA-3837; (202) 626-7300 Fax: (202) 626-7547 [email protected] www.aia.org TRADE SHOW: AIA

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) One E. Wacker Dr., Ste. 3100, Chicago, IL 60601-2001 (312) 670-2400 Fax: (312) 670-5403 [email protected] www.aisc.org

American Iron Steel Institute 1140 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Ste. 705, Washington, DC 20036-4710 (202) 452-7100 Fax: (202) 463-6573 [email protected] www.steel.org

The Associated General Contractors of America 2300 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 400, Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 548-3118 Fax: (703) 548-3119 [email protected] www.agc.org

Association of the Wall & Ceiling Industry Int’l, (AWCI) 513 W. Broad St., Ste. 210, Falls Church, VA 22046 (703) 538-1600 Fax: (703) 534-8307 [email protected] www.awci.org TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

British Columbia Wall & Ceiling Association 112 - 18663 52 Ave., Surrey, BC V3S 8E5 CANADA (604) 575-0511 Fax: (604) 575-0544 [email protected] www.bcwca.org TRADE SHOW: NWCB

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Carolinas Lathing and Plastering Contractors Assoc. (CLAPCA) P.O. Box 410010, Charlotte, NC 28241 (336) 760-0081 Fax: (336) 760-0343 [email protected] www.clapca.org TRADE SHOW: CLAPCA

Carpenters JATC, Sylmar Training Center 533 S. Fremont Ave., Ste. 401, Los Angeles, CA 900719 (866) 441-5282 [email protected] www.swctf.org

The EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) is a national non-profit technical trade association comprised of leading manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and applicators involved in the exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) industry. EIMA and its influential membership advance EIFS through sponsorship of cutting-edge research and by representation at hearings of the major code and standard development organizations. EIMA members proudly adhere to a code of ethical conduct that provides specific mandatory standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct. TRADE SHOW: EIMA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

Exterior Design Institute Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Assoc. (CISCA) 405 Illinois Ave., Unit 2B, St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 584-1919 Fax: (630) 584-2003 [email protected] www.cisca.org CISCA is the only association dedicated to serving the specialty ceilings and interior systems industry. We are specialty contractors, distributors, manufacturers and independent manufacturer reps. CISCA promotes and supports the industry by providing a forum for members to network, by publishing internationally-specified construction guidelines, and by providing industry information to members. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

1531 Early St., Norfolk, VA 23502 (800) 742-5516; (757) 855-9097 Fax: (757) 855-9368 [email protected] www.exterior-design-inst.com EIFS inspector and applicator certification training offered via seminars and online. Sponsor of the EDI Integrity Program including quality control, code of ethics, binding arbitration, all model codes, ICC Legacy and inspector E&O insurance. Manufacturers, applicators and inspectors work together to ensure superior workmanship and proper installation. Applicator CGL insurance available underwritten by Lloyd’s of London for new construction. Insurance is issued by Beitler Services, Inc. This is not an offer or solicitation of insurance.

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

Florida Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association (FWCCA)

110 S. Union St., Ste. 100, Alexandria, VA 22314-3351 (800) 689-2900 Fax: (703) 684-8436 [email protected] www.csinet.org TRADE SHOW: Construct /TFM

P.O. Box 180458, Casselberry, FL 32718-0458 (407) 260-1313 Fax: (407) 260-5732 [email protected] www.fwcca.org TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, FWCCA

Door & Hardware Inst./Bldrs. Hardware Mfrs. Assoc.

Gypsum Association

14150 Newbrook Dr., Ste. 200, Chantilly, VA 20151 (703) 222-2010 Fax: (703) 222-2410 [email protected] www.dhi.org

Drywall Information Trust 2051 Junction Ave., #200, San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 518-8187 Fax: (408) 518-8193 [email protected] www.drywallca.com

6525 Belcrest Rd., Ste. 480, Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 277-8686 Fax: (301) 277-8747 [email protected] www.gypsum.org The Gypsum Association offers publications, video tapes, and DVDs that discuss the many uses of gypsum board and gypsum board systems. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

Hollow Metal Manufacturers Assoc. Div. of NAAMM 800 Roosevelt Rd., Bldg. C, Ste. 312, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 942-6591 Fax: (630) 790-3095 [email protected] www.naamm.org/hmma

EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) 513 W. Broad St., Ste. 210, Falls Church, VA 22046 (800) 294-3462 Fax: (703) 538-1736 [email protected] www.eima.com

Insulating Concrete Form Association, (ICFA) 1299 Cronson Blvd., Ste. 201, Crofton, MD 21114-2035 (888) 864-4232 Fax: (410) 451-8343 [email protected] www.forms.org

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ICFA is the business association representing over 500 international firms through ICF promotion, codes and standards, research, partnering and education. TRADE SHOW: USGBC’s Greenbuild, World of Concrete 2012

Insulation Contractors Association of America, (ICAA) 1321 Duke St., Ste. 303, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 739-0356 Fax: (703) 739-0412 [email protected] www.insulate.org TRADE SHOW: ICAA

International Institute for Lath & Plaster

National Association of Architectural Metal Mfrs. 800 Roosevelt Rd., Bldg. C, Ste. 312, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 942-6591 Fax: (630) 790-3095 www.naamm.org

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 1201 15th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20005 (800) 368-5242; (202) 266-8200 Fax: (202) 266-8400 www.nahb.org TRADE SHOW: IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show)

P.O. Box 1053, 1043 Stuart St., Ste. 150, Lafayette, CA 94549 (925) 283-5160 Fax: (925) 283-5161 [email protected] www.iilp.org Members of the IILP promote the industry by providing technical support to architects, specifiers, building code organizations and governmental agencies.

200 N. Glebe Rd., Ste. 800, Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 243-5463 Fax: (703) 243-5489 www.buildinglime.org Hydrated lime for stucco or plaster in contemporary and historic applications. ASTM specifications C206 (Finishing Lime) and C207 (Masonry Lime).

International Masonry Institute

National One Coat Stucco Assoc. (NOCSA)

42 East St., The James Brice House, Annapolis, MD 21401 (800) 803-0295 Fax: (301) 261-2855 [email protected] www.imiweb.org

1615 W. Abram, Ste. L, Arlington, TX 76013 (817) 461-3351; (888) 461-3352 [email protected] www.nocsa.org Promoting the manufacturing and installation of quality one-coat stucco.

Light Gauge Steel Engineering Group Inc. P.O. Box 980, 301 S. Tubb St., Ste. F2, Oakland, FL 34760-0980 (407) 654-3030; (321) 299-6006 Fax: (407) 654-4388 [email protected] www.lgseg.com Light Gauge Steel Engineering Group, Inc., located in Orlando, is a firm that specializes in accommodating the engineering needs of specialty contractors providing wall, roof and ceiling systems. With staff professional registration in more than 40 states, our services include: (1) Curtainwall Design, (2) structural design for low, mid and highrise structures, (3) panelization design for walls including layout, materials, handling and EIFS design drawings and (4) cee stud truss design including accurate materials take-offs. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, FWCCA, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), METALCON International, NWCB

METALCON International 10 Midland Ave., Newton, MA 02458 (617) 965-0055 Fax: (617) 928-1670 [email protected] www.metalcon.com The annual trade show and conference for the metal construction industry. TRADE SHOW: METALCON International

Minnesota Lath & Plaster Bureau (MNLPB) 10600 University Ave., N.W., Ste. 1-B, Coon Rapids, MN 55448 (763) 757-6572 Fax: (763) 757-4991 [email protected] www.mnlath-plaster.com Promotion of the crafts of lathing and plastering through representation to the architectural community, building officials, contractors and the public.

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National Lime Association, Building Lime Group

North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, (NAIMA) 44 Canal Center Plaza, Ste. 310, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 684-0084 Fax: (703) 684-0427 [email protected] www.naima.org

Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau (NWCB) 1032-A N.E. 65th St., Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 524-4243 Fax: (206) 524-4136 [email protected] www.nwcb.org NWCB is a non-profit trade association for the wall and ceiling industry with membership throughout the USA and western Canada. TRADE SHOW: NWCB

Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) 1215 K St., Ste. 1200, Sacramento, CA 95814 (800) 956-7469; (916)325-9300 Fax: (916) 325-9399 [email protected] www.pcbc.com

Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) 1801 Park 270 Dr., Ste. 220, Saint Louis, MO 63146 (800) 332-PDCA (7322); (314) 514-7322 Fax: (314) 514-9417 www.pdca.org

Plastering Information Bureau 21243 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 115, Woodland Hills, CA 91364-2100 (818) 340-6767 Fax: (818) 340-7637

Portland Cement Association 5420 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, IL 60077-1083 (847) 966-6200 Fax: (847) 966-9781 [email protected] www.cement.org

Portland Cement Association provides printed and electronic information on concrete, mortar and stucco from our Construction Technology Center at www.cement.org. TRADE SHOW: AIA, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), USGBC’s Greenbuild, World of Concrete 2012

Powder Actuated Tool Mfg. Institute (PATMI) 136 S. Main St., Ste. 2-E, St. Charles, MO 63301 (314) 889-7117 Fax: (314) 725-6592 [email protected] www.patmi.org

Responsible Solutions to Mold Coalition, (RSMC) 2340 N. Lincoln Park W., Ste. 202, Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 755-1700; (773) 755-1788 [email protected] www.responsiblemoldsolutions.org

Sacramento Valley Bureau for Lath & Plaster 716 10th St., Ste. 100, Sacramento, CA 95814-1807 (916) 444-2397 Fax: (916) 444-6635 [email protected] www.clpcabureau.org We consult with architects, general contractors and builders and plastering contractors on the proper procedures for installation of any type of plaster. TRADE SHOW: AIA, EIMA

Scaffold Industry Association 400 Admiral Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106 (816) 595-4860 Fax: (816) 472-7765 [email protected] www.scaffold.org TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Remodeling Show, SIA Convention, World of Concrete 2012

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) 40 24th St., 6th Fl., Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4656 (412) 281-2331; (877) 281-7772 Fax: (412) 281-9992 www.sspc.org

Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) P.O. Box 44, 500 Elm Grove Rd., #210, Elm Grove, WI 53122 (262) 784-4774; (800) 352-2981 Fax: (262) 784-5059 [email protected] www.stafda.org STAFDA is an international educational trade association comprised of distributors, manufacturers, and rep agents, and affiliates (trade press) serving the light construction/ industrial market. TRADE SHOW: STAFDA, World of Concrete 2012

Steel Framing Alliance 1140 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Ste. 705, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 785-2022 Fax: (202) 785-3856 [email protected] www.steelframingalliance.com TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show) METALCON International, PCBC, USGBC’s Greenbuild

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Stucco Manufacturers Association

513 West Broad Street, Suite 210 Falls Church, VA 22046 Phone: (703) 538-1602 Fax: (703) 538-1722 [email protected] www.steelframingassociation.org The SFIA is dedicated to helping all stakeholders in the industry to be more successful by unifying the industry to expand the market for the user of cold formed steel systems through promotion, advocacy, education, and innovation.

2402 Vista Nobleza, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 640-9902 Fax: (949) 640-9911 [email protected] www.stuccomfgassoc.com National 3 coat Portland cement trade associationvideos, technical papers, web site.

Steel Stud Manufacturers Assoc. (SSMA) 230 E. Ohio St., Ste. 400, Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 224-2570 Fax: (312) 644-8557 [email protected] www.ssma.com TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, METALCON International

Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) P.O. Box 1699, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 (253) 858-7472 Fax: (253) 858-0272 [email protected] www.sips.org

Texas Lathing & Plastering Contractors Association (TLPCA) 320 Westway Pl., Ste. 501, Arlington, TX 76018-1000 (817) 461-0676 Fax: (817) 461-0686 [email protected] www.tlpca.org TRADE SHOW: TLPCA

Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association 1910 N. Lime St., Orange, CA 92865 (714) 221-5520 Fax: (714) 221-5535 [email protected] www.wwcca.org

World of Concrete P.O. Box 612128, Dallas, TX 75261-2128 (972) 536-6300 Fax: (972) 536-6301 www.worldofconcrete.com TRADE SHOW: World of Concrete 2012

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) 2101 L St. N.W., Ste. 500, Washington, DC 20037 (202) 828-7422 Fax: (202) 828-5110 [email protected] www.usgbc.org TRADE SHOW: AIA, USGBC’s Greenbuild

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MANUFACTURERS Accelerated Building Technologies 1555 Coraopolis Heights Rd., Moon Township, PA 15108 (412) 490-5089; (888) 922-2353 Fax: (412) 490-5066 [email protected] www.accel-e.com The accel-E Steel Thermal Efficient Panel (S.T.E.P.) is a thermally resistant, high performance building panel that’s strong, light in weight, and energy efficient. TRADE SHOW: AIA, METALCON International, USGBC’s Greenbuild

resources of BASF, the world’s largest manufacturer of construction chemicals. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, EIMA, FWCCA, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show)

Acudor Products Inc. 80 Little Falls Rd., Ste. 5, Fairfield, NJ 07004-2195 (973) 575-5120 Fax: (973) 575-5160 [email protected] www.acudor.com Manufacturer of access doors, roof hatches, floor doors, smoke vents. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

Adapa Inc.

Acoustical Resources Inc. P.O. Box 200504, Austin, TX 78720-0504 (512) 259-5858; (877) 522-6507 Fax: (512) 259-5850; (877) 508-8583 [email protected] www.acousticalresources.com Custom manufacturing of wall & ceiling sound absorber and diffuser panels along with auditorium reflector systems TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct /TFM, Design-Build Institute of America Show, USGBC’s Greenbuild

Acoustics Group - KJWW Engineering Consultants 623 26th Ave., Rock Island, IL 61201 (309) 788-0673 [email protected] www.jwmooney.com or www.kjww.com

ACP - Acoustic Ceiling Products, Commercial 555 Bell St., Neenah, WI 54956 (920) 735-3751; (800) 434-3750 Fax: (920) 734-9786 [email protected] www.acpideas.com Manufacturer of specialty ceiling products used in both renovations and new construction for architects, contractors and facility managers. Acoustic Ceiling Products (ACP) develops innovative ceiling solutions and unique products to construct or renovate homes and commercial buildings. Backed by 50 years of contracting experience, ACP’s vinyl and thermoplastic products blend ingenuity with style - giving customers finished projects that feature easy installation, quality, affordability and timeless appeal.

Acrocrete (BASF Wall Systems) 3550 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL 32224-2614 (800) 221-9255 Fax: (904) 996-6056 [email protected] www.acrocrete.basf.com Acrocrete stucco and EIFS products are backed by the

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5525 S.W. Randolph Ave., Topeka, KS 66609 (785) 862-2060; (800) 255-2302 Fax: (785) 862-4444 [email protected] www.adapausa.com Material handling carts for the construction trades since 1964. Adapa is your leading source for top quality and originally designed carts. Our line includes several styles of drywall carts with either a UHMW or steel plate. Adapa also offers other stock carts for your handling needs or we can custom build to your specifications. Adapa also offers a line of products to help deliver material into a jobsite window, such as our new Drywall Gate. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 30

Aegis Metal Framing LLC. 14515 N. Outer Forty Rd., Ste. 110, Chesterfield, MO 63017 (866) 902-3447 Fax: (314) 434-5234 [email protected] www.aegismetalframing.com Aegis Metal Framing, LLC is the leading provider of prefabricated cold-formed steel truss and panel systems and services for commercial institutional and residential construction. Aegis provides a complete line of cold formed steel framing (also known as light gauge steel framing) including the UltraSpan truss system, trade ready products (floor joists, headers, Spazzer bars) and WallSolutions pre-fabricated panels. TRADE SHOWS: AWCI/CISCA/INTEX Expo, Construct/TFM, METALCON, USGBC’s Greenbuild

Aerosmith Fastening Systems 5621 Dividend Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46421 (317) 243-5959 Fax: (317) 390-6980 [email protected] www.aerosmithfastening.com The complete Aerosmith product line provides you with endless opportunities in cold-formed steel and concrete. Aerosmith VersaPin for attaching plywood/OSB, Hardie Siding and Lath to cold-formed steel. Aerosmith PowerPin attaches three layers of 16 gauge steel, 3/16” steel, red iron steel and 3,000-6,000 psi concrete are no problem for Aerosmith PowerPin. Saving time, money and coming in under budget is easy with Aerosmith fasteners. Aerosmith ... “Redefining the standard for steel and concrete fastening.”

TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, METALCON International, STAFDA

AGL/Agatec Construction Lasers 2202 Redmond Rd., Jacksonville, AR 72076 (800) 643-9696; (501) 982-4433 Fax: (501) 982-0880 [email protected] www.agatec.com Fully automatic lasers that electronically self-level in horizontal and vertical. Features include scanning, chalkline, electronic calibration and constant square shot.

Al’s Taping Tools and Spray Equipment 2941 Comstock Ln., Plymouth, MN 55447 (763) 559-8169; (800) 458-7895 Fax: (763) 550-1341 [email protected] www.drywalltools.com Al’s Taping Tools and Spray Equipment has proudly served the drywall industry for more than 35 years. We sell the highest quality taping tools and spray equipment available. Al’s was recently recognized as the #1 TapeTech dealer for the 10th consecutive year. This success is driven by unmatched customer service that only a small family owned and operated business can provide. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 57

Allied Building Products 15 E. Union Ave., Box 511, E. Rutherford, NJ 07073 (201) 507-3869 or (585) 328-0960 www.alliedbuilding.com National distributor of interior and exterior building materials.

Allsteel & Gypsum Products Inc. 1250 N.W. 23rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 (954) 587-1900 Fax: (954) 587-0001 [email protected] www.allsteelproducts.com SSMA member manufacture of light gauge metal framing, including the Supreme Framing System. Distributor of drywall, insulation, stucco and lumber. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, METALCON International

Alum-A-Pole Corp. 1011 Capouse Ave., Scranton, PA 18509-2928 (570) 969-2299; (800) 421-2586 Fax: (570) 969-2531 [email protected] www.alumapole.com or www.protrim.com TRADE SHOW: Remodeling Show, STAFDA

American Gypsum 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., #1200, Dallas, TX 75219 (800) 545-6302 Fax: (214) 530-5634 [email protected] www.americangypsum.com American Gypsum has been manufacturing, selling and distributing gypsum wallboard products for more than 50 years. We manufacture a full range of gypsum drywall products for the residential, commercial and factory built housing segments. “The products you need from those you trust.”

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American Machine & Rollform Tech, Div. of The Bradbury Group P.O. Box 667, Moundridge, KS 67107-0667 (620) 345-6394; (800) 397-6394 Fax: (620) 345-6381 [email protected] www.bradburygroup.com American Machine and Rollform Tech and The Bradbury Group of companies manufacture an extensive line of rollforming and coil processing equipment. TRADE SHOW: METALCON International

American Spray Technologies 1502 22nd St. N.W., Unit A, Auburn, WA 98001 (877) 833-4342; (253) 833-4342 Fax: (253) 833-4329 [email protected] www.sprayrig.com Spray equipment for application of texture, acoustic, fireproofing and other materials. Incudes large texture spray machines and portable texture sprayers. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

[email protected] or [email protected] www.armorcore.com ArmorCore bullet resistant fiberglass panels are UL listed, non-ricocheting, carry a one hour fire rating and forced entry protection. ArmorCore is utilized in home and office safe rooms, courtrooms and judge’s benches, money transaction counters, military vehicles, and more. TRADE SHOW: AIA, Construct /TFM

Armstrong Ceiling Systems P.O. Box 3001, Lancaster, PA 17604 (877) ARMSTRONG Fax: (800) 572-8324 [email protected] www.armstrong.com Armstrong is a global leader in the manufacture and marketing of acoustical ceiling, installation systems and walls used in commercial applications. Its extensive product portfolio offers the broadest array of standard and custom options, including metal, wood, mineral fiber, bioacoustic, fiberglass and translucent ceiling systems as well as and accent and acoustical curved canopies, waves and clouds to meet virtually every aesthetic, performance, and budget requirement in commercial interiors. Its Ceiling Recycling Program enables building owners to reclaim old ceiling tiles from renovation projects rather than dumping them in a landfill. These tiles are then used to create new ceilings in the Ceiling-2-Ceiling Program, a closed-loop process. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 5

AMICO (Alabama Metal Industries Corp.), Building Products P.O. Box 3928, Birmingham, AL 35208 (205) 787-2611; (800) 366-2642 Fax: (205) 786-6527 [email protected] or [email protected] www.amico-lath.com or www.amico-securityproducts.com North American producer of TILATH, metal lath and accessories in galvanized, zinc alloy & stainless steel. We also produce PVC accessories for stucco, EIFS and rywall, Secura-Lath for plaster ceilings and security mesh/Secura-Clips for stud walls and ceilings. Only Amico produces stainless steel Lath-SS304 & SS316 in standard weights and sizes and Color-Vinyl Trims for manufactured stone applications. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct / TFM, FWCCA, NWCB, TLPCA

APLA-TECH Inc. W2024 Industrial Dr., #3, Kaukauna, WI 54130-7500 (920) 687-1794; (800) 827-3721 Fax: (920) 788-4080 [email protected] www.apla-tech.com Manufacturers of ergonomically designed continuous flow and pneumatic drywall taping and finishing tools. Reduce your physical effort and increase production.

Architectural Products by Outwater, LLC 24 River Rd. Bogota, NJ 07603-1534 (201) 498-8787 Fax: (201) 498-8788 [email protected] www.outwater.com Interior/exterior architectural millwork, moldings, columns, steel and polyurethane ceiling tiles, wall coverings, lighting, hardware, wrought iron components, plaster elements and more. TRADE SHOW: IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), PCBC, Remodeling Show

ArmorCore by Waco Composites P.O. Box 21223, Waco, TX 76702 (254) 752-3622 Fax: (254) 752-3634

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AS Hanging Systems 3600 Matte Blvd., Ste. L, Brossard, QC J4Y 2Z2 CANADA (866) 935-6949; (450) 619-7999 Fax: (450) 619-1871 [email protected] www.ashanging.com Enhance your wall revenue by adding hanging systems to your install options. AS Hanging Systems offers over 20 years experience and more than 20,000 installations. Our hanging system components allow you to offer enhanced value to your clients. Protect those newly finished and professional walls with a means of hanging art and other items without nails and other damage. Ideal for enhanced wall finishes and even for curved walls. Your customers will thank you for the opportunity. TRADE SHOW: AIA

AVL Systems Inc. 5540 S.W. 6th Pl., Ocala, FL 34474 (800) 228-7842; (352) 854-1170 Fax: (352) 854-1278 [email protected] www.avlonline.com Acoustical treatment systems including panels, diffusers, waves, baffles, banners & accessories. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

Ball Consulting Ltd. 2301 Duss Ave., Bldg. 1, Ste. 21, Ambridge, PA 15003 (724) 266-1502; (800) 225-2673 Fax: (724) 266-1504 [email protected] www.ball-consulting-ltd.com Supplier of molds materials, Forton polymers, NEG AR fibers, USG plasters, Fast Stone Cements and Qwix for the GFRC and EGRG markets. Rimcraft continuous mixers and sprayers for cement and gypsum slurries. TRADE SHOW: World of Concrete 2012

BASF Wall Systems 3550 St. James Bluff Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL 32224 (800) 221-9255 Fax: (904) 996-6056 [email protected] www.wallsystems.basf.com BASF Wall Systems’ Enershield fluid-applied air/waterresistive barrier- approved over most substrates and under most claddings. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct /TFM, FWCCA, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), NWCB, USGBC’s Greenbuild, World of Concrete 2012

Blazeframe Industries 8805 148th Ave. N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 (425) 869-2811 Fax: (425) 869-2300 [email protected] www.blazeframe.com Blazeframe is an innovative steel framing, fire stop system that provides more than 1,000 assembly configurations; reduced down to 26 UL’s to simplify the search for the right solution. An intumescent strip affixed to steel profiles simultaneously frames, fire stops, and sound seals both dynamic and static joints. The Blazeframe line of fire rated and non-fire rated framing products provides solutions and advantages to owners, architects, and contractors in design, life-safety, productivity, and environment. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, NWCB

Brady Construction Innovations Inc. P.O. Box 188619, Sacramento, CA 95818-9998 (888) 475-7875 Fax: (530) 662-2865 [email protected] www.sliptrack.com or www.proxheader.com Brady Construction Innovations, makers of SLP-TRK Brand Slotted Tracks, is introducing its New ICC ESR1765 for Pro X Header, a one-piece or two-piece metal framing component(s) designed to simplify interior and exterior metal stud framed door and window headers. Visit www.ProXHeader.com (or) www.sliptrack.com for a complete submittal package and support. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA/INTEX Expo, DesignBuild Institute of America Show, FWCCA, METALCON International, National Green Building Products Expo (NGBPE), NWCB, USGBC’s Greenbuild

Cambridge Architectural 105 Goodwill Rd., Cambridge, MD 21613 (866) 806-2385 Fax: (410) 901-4979 [email protected] www.cambridgearchitectural.com Cambridge Architectural is the world’s most experienced - and only - full-service provider of functional and visually intriguing woven metal fabric systems. Mesh is the perfect material for numerous applications including elevators, wall cladding, ceilings, curtains and more. Cambridge Landscape Interiors systems add a unique and striking design element to any project, dramatically define space, optimize the interior environment and provide durable cladding for high-traffic areas. Cambridge offers full system design, engineering and collaboration from concept through installation. TRADE SHOW: AIA, USGBC’s Greenbuild

Cellulose Material Solutions LLC (CMS) 2472 Port Sheldon St., Jenison, MI 49428 (888) 968-9877 Fax: (616) 669-2370 [email protected] www.cmsgreen.com Innovative, green solution for acoustical panels, thermal batts and other insulation panels that are available in lofted or compressed form. TRADE SHOW: AIA, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), ICAA, USGBC’s Greenbuild

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CEMCO (California Expanded Metal Product Co.) 263 N. Covina Ln., City of Industry, CA 91744 (800) 775-2362 Fax: (626) 330-7598 www.cemcosteel.com An innovative and all-inclusive manufacturer of cold formed steel framing, lath and accessory products. Through continued innovation we are providing revolutionary solutions for dynamic fire rated head of wall assemblies, shear walls, and engineered floor systems. Varying combinations of our full line of framing materials with the FASTrack, Sure-Board, and Sure-Span products provide leading edge concepts and materials beneficial to the design and construction of residential, low, mid, and high-rise structures. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, METALCON International, USGBC’s Greenbuild

CertainTeed, Ceilings 750 E. Swedesford Rd., Valley Forge, PA 19482 (800) 233-8990 www.certainteed.com/ceilings Our commitment is to provide innovative acoustical ceiling and wall solutions that contribute to a superior environment for the eye, the ear, and the mind. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct / TFM, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), USGBC’s Greenbuild SEE OUR ADS ON THE COVER AND PAGE 13

CertainTeed, Gypsum 4300 W. Cypress St. Ste. 500, Tampa, FL 33607-1766 (800) 233-8990 Fax: (800) 947-0057 [email protected] www.certainteed.com CertainTeed Gypsum manufactures and markets gypsum wallboard products, high performance exterior sheathing products, and finishing products for use in residential and commercial buildings. We offer our complete line of products to architects, builders and distributors across North America. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct / TFM, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), USGBC’s Greenbuild SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

CertainTeed Corp., Insulation Group P.O. Box 860, Valley Forge, PA 19482 (800) 233-8990 Fax: (813) 286-3991 [email protected] www.certainteed.com/insulation Fiber glass and spray foam insulation for proven thermal and acoustical performance; most products are Greenguard Children & Schools certified. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), ICAA, PCBC, USGBC’s Greenbuild

CGC Inc., USG Corp. 350 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., FL. 5, Mississauga, ON L5B 3J1 CANADA (800) 565-6607; (905) 803-5600 Fax: (905) 803-5682 [email protected] www.cgcinc.com CGC is a key player in Canada’s dynamic building industry supplying innovative wall and ceiling products under the flagship brands of Sheetrock, CGC Dust Control, Donn grid, USG Ceilings and more. TRADE SHOW: AIA, NWCB, USGBC’s Greenbuild

Chicago Metallic 4849 S. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60638 (800) 323-7164 Fax: (800) 222-3744 www.chicagometallic.com Ceilings: Metal - open plenum, metal panel, linear, curvilinear, security, perimeter trim. general, special, drywall

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grid - fire, non-fire rated, seismic. Panels - acoustical, sustainable, utility. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct /TFM

ClarkWestern Building Systems 9100 Centre Pointe Dr., Ste. 210, West Chester, OH 45069 (513) 870-1100 Fax: (513) 870-1300 [email protected] www.clarkwestern.com Manufacture light gauge steel framing, ProSTUD drywall framing, metal lath/accessories, MaxTrak, RedHeader RO, metal beads/trims, offer full service engineering services. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, FWCCA SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

[email protected] www.customcasings.net Custom Castings Northeast manufactures cost saving preformed GRG (gypsum) and GFRC (cement) architectural shapes and designs. Call or fax for questions.

Decorawall Construction Systems Inc. 41 Shelley Rd., Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G4 CANADA (905) 787-9166; (888) 674-3626 Fax: (905) 787-9618 [email protected] www.decorawall.com EPS mouldings and shapes for exterior and interior applications. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, EPS Expo, FWCCA, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), World of Concrete 2012

CO.ME s.a.s. Via Roma 28, 35015 Galliera Venta (PD), ITALY 39.049.5969476 Fax: 39 049 5969935 [email protected] www.come.it/ SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 16

Columbia Taping Tool Co. #1-5508 Production Blvd., Surrey, BC V3S 8P5 CANADA (604) 532-8758; (800) 663-8121 Fax: (604) 532-7184 [email protected] www.columbiatools.com Columbia provides the finest quality commercial-grade taping tools in the world. We have since 1979 and plan on continuing to forever. If you know someone that is looking for automatic tools, suggest to them the #1 brand “COLUMBIA”. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

Demand Products Inc. 1055 Nine North Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30201 (800) 325-7540; (770) 772-7448 Fax: (770) 772-4618; (888) 534-8383 [email protected] www.demandproducts.com Manufacturers and distributors of EIFS tools, fasteners and accessories, Infrared cameras, CNC foam cutting machines and routers, Robotic sculpting, ICF and SIPs products. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, EPS Expo, FWCCA, NWCB, TLPCA

Desco Mfg.

6145 Marivaux, St. Leonard, QC H1P 3H6 CANADA (877) 327-2332 [email protected] www.constru-flex.com Curved track for walls, ceilings, arches, columns and more.

P.O. Box 21448, Sarasota, FL 34276 (941) 925-7029; (888) 925-7029 Fax: (941) 925-7105 [email protected] www.descospray.com More than 40 years experience manufacturing drywall spray equipment. New, refurbished, converted, repaired, parts, we do it all! We spray drywall, fireproofing, pool finishes, stucco and more. TRADE SHOW: AIA

Cormach Crane Sales-U.S.A.

DeWalt Industrial Tool Co.

9112 63rd Ct. E., Parrish, FL 34219-1623 (888) 229-3184; (941) 729-9200 [email protected] www.ccsi-cranes.com CCSI - CORMACH wallboard cranes. Introducing the new 50000WB95, the largest wallboard crane ever built. Reach to 105 feet, under 40 feet OAL. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

626 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074 (410) 239-5000; (800) 433-9258 Fax: (410) 716-7996 www.dewalt.com Professional power tools for tradesmen.

Constru-Flex

Crane Composites Inc. 23525 W. Eames St., Channahon, IL 60410 (800) 435-0080 Fax: (815) 467-8666 [email protected] www.cranecomposites.com Crane Composites, Inc. manufactures a variety of fiberglass reinforced plastic (fvp) panels for a wide range of industries and applications, including wall and ceiling panels.

CST/berger 255 W. Fleming St., Watska, IL 60970 (800) 435-1859 Fax: (815) 432-5390 [email protected] www.cstberger.com Lasers and surveying equipment. Contractors and engineers tools and accessories. TRADE SHOW: STAFDA, World of Concrete 2012

Custom Castings Northeast Inc. P.O. Box 409 Bigler, PA 16825-0409 Phone: (814) 857-1766 Fax: (814) 857-1768

Diamond Wall Inc. P.O. Box 442, Canton, GA 30169 (770) 345-9149; (888) 235-4397 Fax: (770) 3459114; (888) 470-5252 [email protected] www.diamondwall.com Quality trade tools with an emphasis in drywall tools like benches, stilts, mesh tape, leather products, mud pans and more. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, FWCCA

Dietrich Metal Framing, A Worthington Industries Co. 200 W. Old Wilson Bridge. Rd., Worthington, OH 43085-2247 (412) 281-2805 Fax: (412) 281-2965 [email protected] www.dietrichmetalframing.com North America’s largest manufacturer of metal framing products, UltraSTEEL, accessories, systems and services. Extensive line of drywall, structural, lath, metal, vinyl, veneer and paper-faced trims, metal accessories and fire rated assemblies. Trade Ready framing line includes floor joist system, one-piece header and spazzer bridging and spacing bars. Dietrich’s Design Group provides complete light gauge engineering services and is licensed in all 50 states.

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W&C 2011 TRADE SHOW DIRECTORY • MANUFACTURERS Dow Building Solutions 200 Larkin Center, Midland, MI 48674 (800) 583-BLUE; (989) 638-3755 Fax: (989) 636-3677 www.dowbuildingsolutions.com TRADE SHOWS: AIA, USGBC’s Greenbuild

Our water drainage system provides extended service life and exceptional appearance. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct /TFM, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show)

Dragon Board

Finestone (BASF Wall Systems)

2960 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ 08837 (866) 447-3232 Fax: (570) 796-0033 [email protected] MgO construction panels. TRADE SHOW: IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show)

Driangle

Extrutech Plastics Inc.

60 Wildcat Rd., North York, ON M3J 2V4 CANADA (416) 663-4835 Fax: (416) 663-9414 [email protected] or [email protected] www.driangle.com Driangle is an innovative company dedicated to creating pre-coated EPS architectural moldings, accents and columns for exterior and interior application. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

5902 W. Custer St., Manitowoc, WI 54220 (888) 818-0118; (920) 684-9650 Fax: (920) 684-4344 [email protected] or [email protected] www.epiplastics04.com or www.epiplastics.com Extrutech Suspended Ceiling System offer smooth bright white polymer panels in 2-foot by 2-foot through 2-foot by 12-foot configurations This durable, sanitary ceiling system is waterproof, never needs paint, will not flake, rot or rust and is easy to install. Extrutech also offers other panels for ceilings and walls along with man doors and door frames all with the easy to clean bright white finish. Call 888-818-0118 or view www.epiplastics04. com for details. TRADE SHOW: IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show)

Dryvit Systems Inc. One Energy Way, West Warwick, RI 02893 (800) 556-7752; (401) 822-4100 Fax: (401) 822-1980 [email protected] or [email protected] www.dryvit.com or www.dryvithomes.com Dryvit manufactures EIFS and architectural finishes. Contact us to learn about our specialty finishes that save you time and money. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA/INTEX Expo, EIMA, FWCCA, NWCB, TLPCA, USGBC’s Greenbuild

Fabric Wallmount Systems LLC P.O. Box 572134, Tarzana, CA 91357 (818) 772-7770 Fax: (818) 772-7775 [email protected] www.wallmate.net WALLMATE, two piece-high tension-locking fabric mounting system. Enables choice of installer or self installation. Manufacturer Direct. www.wallmate.net TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

Falcon Ladder & Scaffold Mfg.

Dura-Tape International, Wet-n-Stick LLC 2816 Morris Ave., Ste. 21, Union, NJ 07083-4869 (908) 687-8273; (800) 249-1357 [email protected] or [email protected] www.duratape.com Two proprietary products are offered in our drywall assembly system, WetnStick water-activated compound in joint tape flats, corners, repairs within 60 minutes apply skim coat minimum skill. Blazeblocker Ice firewall tape like WetnStick has a stronger bond than any treatment available to join gypsum panels; adhesive properties contain mold, mildew inhibitors- tape fully integrates into wallboard while drying. No compound used in code compliant 2-hour fire-rated wall assembly. Accredited test documentation sample available immediately. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct /TFM, Design-Build Institute of America Show, FWCCA, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), ICAA, METALCON International, NWCB, PCBC, Remodeling Show, STAFDA, TLPCA, USGBC’s Greenbuild, World of Concrete 2012

ENERGEX Wall Systems 2960 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ 08837-3406 (609) 314-9401 Fax: (212) 401-2836 www.energexwallsystems.com For more than 30 years, ENERGEX Wall Systems has lead the industry with a range of “green” wall systems for building construction, maintenance and restoration including direct-applied as well as EIFS applications on a variety of surfaces including metal, synthetics, and ICF.

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resistant barrier that combines water holdout with the ability to allow moisture vapor to escape the cavity wall, which reduces the risk of mold growth and degradation of indoor air quality. TYPAR Housewrap contributes to LEED certification points, and the NAHB Research Center designated TYPAR HouseWrap a Green Approved Product.

222 Adams Rd., Kelowna, BC V1X 7R2 CANADA (250) 765-2323; (800) 522-3313 Fax: (250) 765-4228 [email protected] www.falconladder.com or www.falconscaffold.com Falcon manufactures trigger sawhorses, fat top trigger, Falcon fiberglass ladders. Eaglerock interior rolling scaffolds plus a complete line of scaffold frames, decks and accessories. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, SIA Convention, STAFDA

3550 St. John’s Bluff Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL 32224-2614 (800) 221-9255 Fax: (904) 996-6056 [email protected] www.finestone.basf.com Finestone is a leading supplier of EIFs, stucco, finishes and coatings for commercial and residential buildings. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, FWCCA, TLPCA

Fire Trak Corp. P.O. Box 428, Kimball, MN 55353 (800) 394-9875 Fax: (320) 398-7660 [email protected] www.firetrak.com Fire Trak firestop and deflection track UL listed and tested for up to 6 inches of movement while maintaining fire rating.

Flannery Inc. 300 Parkside Dr., San Fernando, CA 91340 (800) 765-7585; (818) 837-7585 Fax: (818) 837-1155 [email protected] www.flannerytrim.com Flannery is a manufacturer of specialty drywall and stucco trims including aluminum extrusions, brake metals and roll-formed products. We offer a full line of aluminum reglets for drywall, plaster, exterior stucco and EIFS. Brake metal shapes such as flashings, weep screeds, and J-Stops are available in various metals including copper and stainless steel. Flannery ships stock orders within 24-hours and custom orders are always welcome. Check out our updated website for more product information. TRADE SHOW: FWCCA, TLPCA

Flex-Ability Concepts

4517 North Point Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21219 (410) 388-9144; (800) 632-7226 Fax: (410) 477-5933 [email protected] www.fascan.com

5500 S.W. 36th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73179 (405) 996-5343; (866) 446-3539 Fax: (405) 996-5353 [email protected] www.flexabilityconcepts.com Flex-Ability Concepts manufactures curvable framing products for building curved walls, ceilings, soffits, arches and more. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo SEE OUR ADS ON PAGES 12 & 16

Faux Effects International Inc.

Foam Factory

3435 Aviation Blvd., Vero Beach, FL 32960 (800) 270-8871 Fax: (772) 778-9653 [email protected] www.fauxfx.com Committed to providing the most innovative water-borne, environmentally-friendly materials and training programs in the decorative finishing industry. TRADE SHOW: PACE 2012 (Paint & Coatings Expo)

3510 N.W. 53rd St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309-6340 (954) 485-6700 Fax: (954) 486-8222 [email protected] www.foamfactory.com Manufacturer of columns, fancy corinthian caps, moldings, arches, medallions and many other architectural trim using a light-weight simulated stone for residential and commercial use. TRADE SHOW: AIA, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show)

Fascan International Inc.

Fiberweb TYPAR 70 Old Hickory, Old Hickory, TN 37138 (800) 284-2780 [email protected] www.typar.com The TYPAR Weather Protection System covers and seals vulnerable areas from moisture and air infiltration. At the heart of system is TYPAR HouseWrap, a durable weather-

Formulated Solutions LLC 25-44 Borough Pl., Woodside, NY 11377 (718) 267-6380 Fax: (718) 204-6013 www.formulatedsolutions.net Breathable surfacing system for EIFS and thinset stucco applications.

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Full Circle International

Graymont Dolime (OH) Inc.

1196 Cliff Rd. E., Burnsville, MN 55337-6883 (952) 419-0446 Fax: (952) 545-2405 [email protected] Full Circle develops innovative products of unparalleled quality, producing unparalleled results. Our goal is to surpass the expectations of our customers and create a trusted brand that continues to impress.

P.O. Box 158, Genoa, OH 43430 (419) 855-8336; (800) 537-4489 Fax: (419) 855-4602 www.graymont.com Graymont Dolime (OH) Inc. produces specialty hydrated lime products for plaster, stucco and masonry applications. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct / TFM, USGBC’s Greenbuild, World of Concrete 2012

The Gage Corp. International

Hunter Douglas Contract

803 S. Black River St., Sparta, WI 54656 (800) 786-4243; (608) 269-7447 Fax: (608) 269-7622 [email protected] www.gagecorp.net The Gage Corporation, International serves architects and designers around the globe with distinctive metal architectural products.

5015 Oakbrook Pkwy., Ste. 100, Norcross, GA 30093 (770) 806-9557; (800) 366-4327 Fax: (770) 806-0214 www.hunterdouglascontract.com/ceilings Suspended ceiling systems by Hunter Douglas include metal, wood and Techstyle acoustical ceiling panels as well as ceiling trim. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, USGBC’s Greenbuild

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum 133 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30303 (800) 225-6119 Fax: (404) 588-3833 [email protected] www.gpgypsum.com Featuring DensArmor Plus fiberglass mat gypsum panels that resist mold growth. Dens Brand family of fiberglass mat panels include DensShield,Tile Backer, DensGlass Sheathing and DensGlass Shaftliner for shafts, stairwells and area separation walls. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct /TFM

Hunter Panels

Glasteel

Hy-Flex Corp.

425 Industrial Dr., Moscow, TN 38057 (901) 877-3010 Fax: (901) 877-1388 www.glasteel.com Glasteel is a market leader in the fiberglass reinforced panel wall and ceiling panel industry with more than 50 years experience. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

7669 S. Wilbur Wright Rd., Cambridge City, IN 47327 (765) 332-2924 Fax: (765) 332-2124 [email protected] www.hyflexcorp.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 14

205 Mason Cir., Concord, CA 94520 (925) 687-6606 Fax: (925) 687-6261 [email protected] www.grabberman.com Grabber is the most trusted brand for materials used by contractors who install walls, ceilings, floors and roofing for residential and commercial buildings. Through strong alliances with manufactures and suppliers who recognize the strength of the Grabber name, a loyal customer base, strong dealer organization and superb sales and customer service staff, Graber has become the predominant supplier for NO-COAT Finishing Systems, HYDROTRIM, and other significant products. However, Grabber is best known for its high quality, professional grade screws. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, FWCCA, METALCON International, Remodeling Show, STAFDA

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11532 Anabel Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92843 (714) 530-3325; (800) 954-3325 Fax: (714) 638-8572 [email protected]

Jescraft 201 W. Fort Lee Rd., Bogota, NJ 07603 (201) 488-4545; (800) 524-1142 Fax: (201) 488-7359 [email protected] www.jescraft.com Jescraft is a leading manufacturer of jobsite material handling equipment and accessories, serving the concrete, drywall, roofing, stone and other constructionrelated markets. TRADE SHOW: STAFDA, World of Concrete 2012

6333 W. Donges Bay Rd., Mequon, WI 53092 (262) 242-1161 Fax: (262) 242-0189 www.johnsonlevel.com TRADE SHOW: STAFDA, World of Concrete 2012

P.O. Box 880, Langley, OK 74350-0880 (918) 782-4000; (800) 822-0802 Fax: (918) 782-4002 [email protected] www.gibco-usa.com GIBCO specializes in admixtures for the masonry mortar and cement plastering industries. Admixtures to replace lime, clays and other plasticizers. TRADE SHOW: World of Concrete 2012

Grabber Construction Products

J&M Service Inc.

Johnson Level & Tool

15 Franklin St., Portland, ME 04101 (888) Fax: (877) 775-1769 www.hunterxci.com Hunter Panels manufactures a full line of energy efficient polyisocyanurate insulation, named X-CI that is used in commercial wall assemblies. Products are available utilizing facers that provide excellent fire and moisture resistance. Polyiso insulation is the most efficient insulation type to meet the new “CI - Continuous Insulation” required by the new energy codes. Hunter Panels has 6 state of the art manufacturing facilities within the United States, and a seventh opening in 2012.

Gibco Products International

www.jlindustries.com A wide selection of metal access panels for walls and ceilings. JL carries fire-rated exterior and interior panels and can fabricate custom panels for specialty applications. TRADE SHOW: Construct/TFM

Hydro Mobile Inc. 125 de L’Industrie, L’Assomption, QC J5W 2T9 CANADA (888) 484-9376 Fax: (450) 589-0370 [email protected] www.hydro-mobile.com Hydro Mobile manufactures a complete range of mast climbing work-platforms that suit the needs of any trade in the industry. TRADE SHOW: SIA, World of Concrete

IMASCO Minerals Inc. 19287 - 98A Ave., Surrey, BC V4N 4C8 CANADA (604) 888-3848 Fax: (604) 888-5671 [email protected] www.imascominerals.com IMASCO offiers a full line of cement stucco and EIF systems, basecoats, acrylic finishes, aggregates for residential and commercial needs. TRADE SHOW: NWCB

JL Industries Inc., a Division of Activar Construction Products Group 4450 W. 78th St. Circle Bloomington, MN 55435 (800) 554-6077 Fax: (952) 835-2218 [email protected]

Keel Manufacturing Inc. P.O. Box 450, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (800) 765-5335; (608) 825-2080 Fax: (888) 543-8776; (608) 837-5498 [email protected] or [email protected] www.keelmfg.com Keel Manufacturing Inc. manufactures a fiberglass and plastic suspended ceiling grid for a wide range of industrial applications.

Keene Building Products P.O. Box 241353, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 (877) 514-5336; (440) 605-1020 Fax: (440) 605-1120 [email protected] www.keenebuilding.com Keene Building Products is the premier innovator and manufacturer of three-dimensional filament products for the building envelope and noise control markets. Our noise products are designed for construction projects such as multi-family apartments and condominiums to stop impact and airborne noise, while our building envelopes products can be utilized in wall, masonry, roofing, and foundation applications to eliminate moisture issues. Product lines include: QUIET QURL, Acoustical Assurance, and DRIWALL. TRADE SHOW: World of Concrete 2012

Kinetics Noise Control, Interiors 6300 Ireland Pl., P.O. Box 655, Dublin, OH 43017 (614) 889-0480; (800) 959-1229 Fax: (614) 889-0540 [email protected] www.kineticsnoise.com Kinetics manufactures a broad line of acoustical and noise control products. The interior acoustics line includes fabric and vinyl covered acoustical panels and baffles, wall and ceiling mounted sound diffusers, perforated wood and metal acoustic panels, and large overhead and wall mounted acoustical reflectors. Noise control products for walls, ceilings and floors include Model IsoMax resilient sound isolation clips for high STC and IIC ratings, sound isolation ceiling hangers, and a broad line of sound control floor underlayments. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct /TFM

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W&C 2011 TRADE SHOW DIRECTORY • MANUFACTURERS Knauf Insulation One Knauf Dr., Shelbyville, IN 46176 (317) 398-4434 Fax: (317) 398-3675 [email protected] www.knaufinsulation.us Knauf’s full line of energy-saving, environmentally-sound thermal and acoustical insulation products contribute to comfort, IAQ performance and sustainability. TRADE SHOWS: ICAA, USGBC’s Greenbuild

Kraft Tool Co. 8325 Hedge Ln. Terr., Shawnee, KS 66227 (913) 422-4848; (800) 422-2448 Fax: (913) 422-1018; (800) 985-7238 [email protected] or [email protected] www.krafttool.com Complete line of professional, drywall, plastering and EIFS hand tools and accessories including ProForm plastering trowels. TRADE SHOW: STAFDA, World of Concrete 2012

Lafarge North America Inc. 12950 Worldgate Dr., Ste. 400, Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 480-3800 Fax: (703) 796-0062 www.lafargenorthamerica.com Lafarge is the largest diversified supplier of construction materials including cement, aggregates, concrete, asphalt and gypsum products in the U.S. and Canada. TRADE SHOWS: AWCI/CISCA, INTEX Expo, AIA, Construct/ TFM, FWCCA, IBS 2012 (Int’l Builders Show) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7

LaPolla Industries Inc. 15402 Vantage Pkwy. E., Houston, TX 77032 (281) 219-4100 Fax: (281) 219-4102 [email protected] www.lapolla.com

www.mudmaster.com TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo SEE OUR AD ON PAGE

Maxxon Corp.

Multicoat Corp.

920 Hamel Rd., P.O. Box 253, Hamel, MN 55340 (763) 478-9600; (800) 356-7887 Fax: (763) 478-2431 [email protected] www.maxxoncorporation.com Maxxon Corporation (formerly Gyp-Crete), the pioneer and leader in floor technologies, provides a full spectrum of high-strength floor underlayments and Acousti-Mat superior sound control systems. TRADE SHOW: AIA, Construct /TFM, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), USGBC’s Greenbuild, World of Concrete 2012

23331 Antonio Pkwy., Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (949) 888-7100; (877) 685-8426 Fax: (949) 888-2555 [email protected] www.multicoat.com For over 25 years, Multicoat has maintained its reputation for providing the highest caliber of products to the construction industry world wide. We offer pool, deck, roof, floor and wall coating materials in addition to exterior stucco systems - systems that combine long wearing finishes with upscale appearance. Multicoat is very pleased to offer the best in coating systems for all your exterior, interior, and pool renovation needs. TRADE SHOW: IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), PCBC

Mercer Abrasives - North American Headquarters, Mercer Tool Corp. 300 Suburban Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729-6807 (800) 221-5202 Fax: (631) 243-3209 [email protected] www.mercerabrasives.com Manufacturer of bonded and coated abrasives, diamond blades, wire brushes, and files for the construction industry. Mercer’s RedMax Stud Cutter Wheel is a doublereinforced wheel ideal for cutting metal framing studs. Mercer’s heavy-weight drywall paper outperforms traditional drywall paper three-to-one Mercer’s line also includes abrasive sponges and discs for the porter cable drywall sander. Workers can protect themselves while sanding with Mercer N-95 masks and ANSI certified eye protection. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, STAFDA

Merlex Stucco Inc.

8264 Preston Ct., Jessup, MD 20794 (301) 776-4595; (800) 633-6668 Fax: (301) 776-2723 [email protected] www.larsenproducts.com Larsen Products manufactures bonding agents for both concrete and plaster. TRADE SHOW: World of Concrete 2012

2911 Orange-Olive Rd., Orange, CA 92865 (714) 637-1700 Fax: (714) 637-4865 [email protected] www.merlex.com Merlex Stucco is a family-owned and operated company manufacturing color coat stucco, waterproofing, restoration products, and most recently a “green” stucco product since 1963. We take pride in the quality and consistency of our work from our color lab, sales force, customer service representatives and our production department. TRADE SHOW: AIA, Construct /TFM, PCBC, USGBC’s Greenbuild

MarinoWare

Metal-Lite Inc.

400 Metuchen Rd., South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (800) 627-4661 Fax: (908) 412-1442 [email protected] www.marinoware.com MarinoWare is a long-standing manufacturer of steel-framing products and is committed to leading the industry in product innovation, quality materials and customer service. MarinoWare has provided industry professionals with topquality building materials and engineering capabilities for more than 70 years. Some of our products include the all new ViperStud System, the FrameRite Building System, FrameRite Connectors, QuickFrame and DesignRite Services. For More information on any MarinoWare product or service, call (800) 627-4661 for product samples, literature and technical service, or visit www.MarinoWare.com TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17

1160 N. Blue Gum Ave., Anaheim, CA 92871 (800) 886-6824 Fax: (205) 313-6443 [email protected] www.metal-lite.net SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 51

Larsen Products Corp.

Master Wall Inc. P.O. Box 397, Forston, GA 31808 (800) 755-0825; (706) 569-0092 [email protected] or [email protected] www.masterwall.com Master Wall Inc. manufactures EIFS, stucco, drainage systems and elastomeric coatings. Building a culture of

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National Gypsum Co. 2001 Rexford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211 (704) 365-7300 Fax: (704) 365-7222 [email protected] or [email protected] www.nationalgypsum.com National Gypsum is a fully integrated manufacturer of building products. Primary emphasis is on Gold Bond brand gypsum board, ProForm brand drywall finishing and PermaBase brand cement board products. In addition, National Gypsum also manufactures a family of XP mold and moisture resistant products, SoundBreak XP, an acoustically enhanced gypsum board, and a family of eXP Extended Exposure products. As a leader in indoor air quality, many products are Greenguard children and schools certified. TRADE SHOW: Construct /TFM SEE OUR AD ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER

Netwell Noise Control 18525 37th Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55446 (800) 638-9355 Fax: (763) 694-8909 www.controlnoise.com

Niles Building Products Co. 1600 Hunter St., Niles, OH 44446 (800) 323-3329 Fax: (330) 544-8868 [email protected] www.nilesbldg.com Niles Building Products is the industry leader in manufacturing expanded metal accessories for stucco, plaster, drywall and veneer plaster applications. TRADE SHOW: FWCCA, METALCON International, TLPCA SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 36

Novawall Systems Inc. MIFAB Mfg. Inc. 1321 West 119th St., Chicago, IL 60643 (800) 465-2736; (773) 341-3030 Fax: (773) 341-3047 www.mifab.com Manufacturer of steel and stainless steel access doors including fire rated and custom doors. TRADE SHOW: AIA, Construct /TFM, USGBC’s Greenbuild

MP Products 27 Verona, Newark, NJ 07104 (973) 483-8630 Fax: (973) 483-8635 [email protected] www.mpproduct.com

Mudmaster 1138 Lehner Ave., Escondido, CA 92026-1522 (760) 294-9194; (760) 420-6060 Harold cell Fax: (760) 741-3092 [email protected] or [email protected]

885B S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304 (800) 695-6682 Fax: (703) 461-0436 [email protected] www.novawall.com Novawall is a site-fabricated stretch fabric system for acoustical, tackable or aesthetic applications. Novawall is easily maintained as the fabric can be easily replaced or updated. Novawall extrusions come in several profiles and a wide range of core materials and fabrics can be used in the system depending on the application. Novawall has sustainable attributes and can contribute to several LEED credits. Novawall is installed by factory certified installers to ensure excellent quality and customer satisfaction. TRADE SHOW: USGBC’s Greenbuild

Nu-Wool Co. Inc. 2472 Port Sheldon St., Jenison, MI 49428 (800) 748-0128 Fax: (616) 669-2370 [email protected]

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www.nuwool.com Eco-friendly cellulose insulation that is superior in its performance, green in manufacturing, and perfect for any residential or commercial construction. TRADE SHOW: AIA, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), ICAA, USGBC’s Greenbuild

On Center Software 8708 Technology Forest Pl., Ste. 175, The Woodlands, TX 77381 (281) 297-9000 Fax: (281) 297-9001 [email protected] www.oncenter.com Located in The Woodlands, TX, On Center Software Inc. is a privately held company that was formed in 1988 by construction professionals. Their mission is to transform the estimating experience of construction industry professionals by developing and supporting innovative, practical, comprehensive software solutions that propel winning bids into profitable projects. On Center Software combines extensive industry knowledge, a solid understanding of the estimating process and state-of-the-art technology to turn complicated bidding data into meaningful information. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, World of Concrete 2012 SEE OUR ADS ON PAGES 19 & 33

Owens Corning, Quiet Zone Noise Control Solutions One Owens Corning Pkwy., Toledo, OH 43659 (800) GET-PINK Fax: (419) 325-0709 www.quietzonepro.com Quiet Zone Noise Control Solutions is a systematic way to reduce neighbor noise in multi-family residences and commercial buildings.

PABCO Gypsum, A Div. of Pabco Building Products LLC. 8000 E.Lake Mead Blvd., P.O. Box 364329, Las Vegas, NV 59036-8329 (702) 643-1016; (510) 792-9555 Fax: (510) 794-8725 [email protected] www.pabcogypsum.com Regarded as a premier manufacturer of quality wallboard for 39 years, Pabco Gypsum demonstrates “quality to the core” every day. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, PCBC

Parex USA 4125 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807 (714) 323-3527 Fax: (714) 774-2079 [email protected] www.parex.com Parex, a brand of Parex USA Inc., manufactures EIFS, stucco, finishes, and waterproofing materials for commercial and residential construction. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, EIMA, NWCB

L.D. Peters & Sons Inc. 39 Birch St., New Rochelle, NY 10801-6801 (914) 576-5100; (800) 221-9933 Fax: (914) 576-3307 [email protected] or [email protected] Tie and hanger wires, galvanized, stainless & Monel; hardened nails, metal lath and accessories, isolation ceiling hangers, structural steel studs, roof and floor steel deck. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 8

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Phillips Manufacturing Co.

The Quikrete Companies

4949 S. 30th St., Omaha, NE 68107 (800) 822-5055 Fax: (402) 339-0772 [email protected] www.phillipsmfg.com Phillips Manufacturing Company is a national single source manufacturer for all drywall finishing beads and trims, channels and framing components. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 22

3490 Piedmont Rd. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 634-9100 Main Line (800) 282-5828 Technical Center Fax: (404) 842-1424 [email protected] www.quikrete.com Concrete and mortar mixes; cements; concrete repair products; stucco, waterproofing, tile setting and blacktop products; floor underlayments and overlayments; sand and aggregates; concrete coatings; shotcrete products; bulk products; and other seasonal items. TRADE SHOW: IBS 2012 (Int’l Builders Show), World of Concrete 2012

Plasterers & Cement Masons, Job Corps Training Program 8400 Corporate Dr., Ste. 235, Landover, MD 20785 (800) 424-5111; (301) 429-3123 Fax: (301) 429-3133 [email protected] www.opcmia.jobcorps.gov TRADE SHOWS: AWCI/CISCA, INTEX Expo, USGBC’s Greenbuild, World of Concrete

Plastic Components Inc. 9051 N.W. 97th Terr., Miami, FL 33178 (305) 885-0561; (800) 327-7077 Fax: (305) 887-2452 [email protected] or [email protected] www.plasticomponents.com Since 1969, we have been serving the walls and ceilings industry. Plastic Components continues to develop and manufacture PVC trims and accessories for stucco, plaster, drywall, EIFs and DEFs systems. We also manufacture the patented Ultra Lath-lightweight, non-rusting lath which is easy on your hands. Plastic Components’ PVC trims are the only PVC trims listed with Warnock/Hersey, so you are assured of superior field performance and compliance with ASTM standards. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, FWCCA, NWCB, TLPCA

Powers Fasteners Inc. 2 Powers Ln., Brewster, NY 10509 (914) 235-6300; (800) 524-3244 Fax: (914) 576-6483; (800) 524-3244 [email protected] or [email protected] www.powers.com Powers Fasteners is a global company specializing in manfacturing and marketing quality anchoring and fastening products for concrete, masonry and steel. TRADE SHOW: STAFDA, World of Concrete 2012

PrimeSource Building Products Inc. 2115 E. Beltline Rd., Carrollton, TX 75006 (972) 417-3701 Fax: (972) 416-3910 [email protected] www.primesourcebp.com Complete assortment of building materials including nails, screws, collated fasteners, pneumatic tools and compressors, and many other extensive product lines.

Putzmeister America Inc. 1733 90th St., Sturtevant, WI 53177 (262) 886-3200; (800) 884-7210 Fax: (262) 884-6338 [email protected] www.putzmeisteramerica.com Putzmeister America Inc. offers truck-mounted concrete boom pumps, separate placing booms, truck-mounted telescopic conveyors, trailer-mounted concrete pumps as well as mortar, grout, wet and dry shotcrete, plaster and fireproofing pumps and mixers, industrial pumps, and tunneling machinery. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, World of Concrete 2012

Quikspray Inc. P.O. Box 327, Port Clinton, OH 43545 (419) 732-2611 Fax: (419) 734-2628 www.quikspray.com Quikspray Inc. is the world leader in the manufacturing of the Carrousel (peristaltic) Pump and Quikstir Mixers. The Carrousel Pump has been manufactured by Quikspray for more than 35 years in more than 40 different models for the spray and pumping application of hundreds of commercial coatings and building products. This renowned pumping system is very successful worldwide because of its low/no maintainance, ease of operation and versatility. Aggregates and fibers are no problems to pump in many different matrix mixes like plaster, fireproofing, cements, epoxies, etc. For further information, please contact Quikspray Inc. at 419-732-2611 or www.quikspray.com. TRADE SHOW: World of Concrete 2012

Radius Track Corp. 9320 Evergreen Blvd. N.W., Ste G., Minneapolis, MN 55433 (763) 795-8885; (888) 872-3487 Fax: (763) 795-8884 [email protected] www.radiustrack.com Radius Track provides the most comprehensive, costeffective, accurate and user-friendly solutions for any curved cold-formed steel framing need. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, FWCCA

Reitter Stucco and Supply 1100 King Ave., Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 291-2212 Fax: (614) 291-2602 [email protected] www.reitterstucco.com Stucco, EIFS, manufactured stone, and architectural coating product sales and installations. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, EIMA

Rodenhouse Inc. 974 Front St. N.W., Ste. #100, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 454-3100; (800) 249-4747 Fax: (616) 454-0404 [email protected] or [email protected] www.rodenhouse-inc.com or www.rodenhouse.net Washer fasteners for building wrap, EIFS, and plaster repair with special tools utilizing auto-feed screw-guns to apply them. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, EIMA, FWCCA, METALCON International, STAFDA

Roos International Wallcovering Inc., Wall Finishes Div. 1020 N.W. 6th St., Ste. H, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 (954) 429-3883; (800) 888-2776 Fax: (954) 429-8208 [email protected] www.roosintl.com or www.greenwallcovering.com

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Senergy (BASF Wall Systems) 3550 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL 32229-2614 (800) 221-9255 Fax: (904) 996-6056 [email protected] www.senergy.basf.com Senergy is a leading manufacturer of EIFS. Stucco, specialty finishes and coatings in the North American Construction industry. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct /TFM, EIMA, FWCCA, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), NWCB, TLPCA, USGBC’s Greenbuild, World of Concrete 2012

Simpson Strong-Tie 5956 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 560-9000; (800) 999-5099 Fax: (925) 847-1603 [email protected] www.strongtie.com Since 1956, Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on developing structural products for the building industry, including connectors, anchors, fasteners, prefabricated shearwalls, moment frames and fastening systems. TRADE SHOW: AIA, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), METALCON International, PCBC, Remodeling Show, STAFDA, World of Concrete 2012

Snap Tex International L.L.C. 111 Park Dr., Montgomeryville, PA 18936 (800) 762-7875 Fax: (215) 283-1988 [email protected] www.snaptex.com Since 1985, Snap-Tex is the best Class A site installed customized system for tightly stretching fabrics over acoustical or tack able substrates for ceilings and walls. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

Sonowall (BASF Wall Systems) 3550 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL 32224-2614 (800) 221-9255 Fax: (904) 996-6056 [email protected] www.sonowall.basf.com Sonowall Stucco Systems offers a comprehensive line of stucco, EIFs, finishes and coatings for commercial and residential buildings. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, EIMA, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), TLPCA, USGBC’s Greenbuild

Source of Supply in Polyurethanes Inc. 1014 Country Club Rd., #1, Cape Coral, FL 33990 (239) 573-3637 Fax: (239) 573-3638 [email protected] www.sosfoams.com

Spec Mix Inc. (www.specmix.com), the leader in preblended cementitious building materials and silo delivery systems, includes stucco basecoats in its product portfolio. With an established network of more than 50 manufacturing facilities across North America, Spec Mix is committed to producing our ICC approved fiber base coat stucco that exceeds the performance standards demanded by contractors, architects and project owners. Spec Mix manufacturers use technologically advanced computerized batching equipment to engineered formulations to produce consistent, high-quality fiber base coat stucco for maximum coverage and durability. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, CLAPCA, FWCCA, NWCB, TLPCA, World of Concrete 2012 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 11

Specification Chemicals Inc. 824 Keeler St., P.O. Box 709, Boone, IA 50036 (515) 432-8256; (800) 247-3932 [email protected] www.nu-wal.com or www.spec-chem.com Nu-Wal system restores cracked walls and ceilings by embedding a fiberglass mat with #2500 acrylic saturant. Nu-Wal is approved for lead encapsulation. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct /TFM, Design-Build Institute of America Show, EIMA, FWCCA, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), ICAA, PACE 2012 (Paint & Coatings Expo), PCBC, Remodeling Show, TLPCA, USGBC’s Greenbuild

Spectra Precision Laser by Trimble, Construction Tools Div. 8261 State Rte. 235, Dayton, OH 45424 (937) 482-0200; (888) 272-2433 Fax: (937) 482-0030 [email protected] www.trimble.com/spectra Spectra Precision Laser manufacturers professional grade laser levels, interior lasers, pointing and squaring lasers and handheld distance measuring devices.

Spider 365 Upland Dr., Seattle, WA 98188 (877) 774-3370 Fax: (206) 575-6240 [email protected] www.spiderstaging.com Powered access and safety solutions for commercial and industrial work at height. TRADE SHOW: SIA Convention

Star Sales & Distributing Corp. 29 Commerce Way, P.O. Box 4008, Woburn, MA 01888-4008 (781) 933-8830; (800) 222-8118 Fax: (781) 933-2145 [email protected] www.starsales.com Drywall screws, specialty fasteners, power tools and accessories lasers, mesh-tape, pre-ties, drywall nails, pneumatic fasteners, pneumatic tools, drywall hand tools, POSI-GRIP fasteners, fire stop. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, METALCON International, STAFDA

Sto Corp.

SPEC MIX Inc. 2025 Centre Pointe Blvd., Ste. 260, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 (888) 773-2649; (651) 994-7120 Fax: (651) 454-5315 [email protected] www.specmix.com or www.specmixbricklayer500.com

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3800 Camp Creek Pkwy., Bldg. 1400, Ste. 120, Atlanta, GA 30331 (800) 221-2397 [email protected] www.stocorp.com Cladding systems, air/moisture barriers, coatings and restoration products. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, EIMA, PCBC, USGBC’s Greenbuild SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 57

Stockton Products 4675 Vandenberg Dr., N. Las Vegas, NV 89081 (877) STOCKTON; (877) 862-5866 Fax: (702) 651-1303 [email protected] www.stocktonproducts.com Manufacturer of the original welded wire Corneraid, metal trims, extruded aluminum for stucco and drywall, Pozalite Admixture for mortar and plaster. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, FWCCA, NWCB, TLPCA SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 9

Strait-Flex International Inc. 3851 Corporate Center Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368 (888) 747-0220 Fax: (636) 300-0414 [email protected] www.straitflex.com Strait-Flex International Inc. manufactures more than 25 labor saving composite drywall tapes, patches, cornerbeads and tools for the professional and homeowner. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, FWCCA, NWCB SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 8

Structus Building Technologies Inc. P.O. Box 5937, Bend, OR 97708-5937 (888) 662-6281; (541) 330-0668 [email protected] or [email protected] www.structus.com or www.no-coat.com Structus is the leader in innovative corner trim solutions for the drywall industry. Brands include HYDROTRIM wateractivated corner trim, No Coat, Autoslam and Levelline. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo SEE OUR AD ON THE OUTSIDE BACK COVER

Stuc-O-Flex International, Inc. 17639 N.E. 67th Ct., Redmond, WA 98052 (425) 885-5085; (800) 305-1045 Fax: (425) 869-0107 [email protected] www.stucoflex.com Waterway rainscreen drainage mats, elastomeric acrylic finishes, venetian plasters, drainable stucco assemblies, EIFS, DEFS, butyl-base flexible flashing, fluid applied moisture barriers. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA, INTEX Expo, Construct/ TFM, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), METALCON, NWCB, PCBC, World of Concrete 2012

Stud Chopper 1036 Walnut St., Slidell, LA 70460 (985) 641-2753 Fax: (985) 641-5945 [email protected] www.studchopper.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 58

Super Stud Building Products 2960 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ 08837 (732) 662-6200 Fax: (732) 548-6036 [email protected] www.buysuperstud.com The leader in light gauge steel framing and services for more than 30 years. We provide the best in quality products and engineering support. TRADE SHOW: AIA, AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct / TFM, Design-Build Institute of America Show, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), ICAA, METALCON International SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 49

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Telling Industries 2105 Larrick Rd., Cambridge, OH 43725 (740) 435-8900 Fax: (740) 435-8915 [email protected] www.tellingindustries.com Telling Industries, LLC., is a leading manufacturer of metal framing components. Telling Industries, LLC., is headquartered in a state of the art 230,000 square foot facility located in Cambridge, Ohio. Telling Industries, LLC. Also has facilities in Streetsboro, Ohio. With a strong distribution network and a fleet of company owned trucks, Telling Industries, LLC. is well positioned to provide you with everything from drywall components to load bearing, structural framing.

Thermafiber Inc. 3711 Mill St., Wabash, IN 46992 (888) 834-2371; (260) 563-2111 Fax: (800) 2947076; (260) 563-8979 [email protected] www.thermafiber.com Thermafiber manufactures mineral wool insulation for use in wall, ceiling and floor assemblies to enhance fire, sound, and thermal control. TRADE SHOW: AIA, USGBC’s Greenbuild

technical assistance. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, Construct /TFM, METALCON International

Trim-Tex Inc. 3700 W. Pratt Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712 (847) 679-3000; (800) 874-2333 Fax: (847) 679-3017 [email protected] www.trim-tex.com or www.drywallart.com Trim-Tex Inc., premier manufacturer of vinyl drywall beads and accessories for more than 40 years will showcase their ceiling system Ez Tray, along with drywall art beads, crown moldings, etc. to provide an affordable, luxury appearance to any room. Boasting the largest assortment of interior trims in the industry, Trim-Tex has over 650 sizes and profiles. They carry abrasives, adhesives, additives and are exclusive distributors for Buttboard and Backerboard drywall systems. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo, IBS 2012 (Int’l. Builders Show), Remodeling Show SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

Ultrawall LLC

3M Center, Bldg. 223-4S-02, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 (888) 364-3577 Fax: (800) 713-6329 www.3m.com

128 S. Main St., Ste. A, P.O. Box 1840, Henderson, TX 75654 (877) 858-7292; (903) 392-8243 Fax: (877) 858-7298; (903) 392-8255 [email protected] or [email protected] ultrawall.com TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

Timely Industries

United Brotherhood of Carpenters

10241 Norris Ave., Pacoima, CA 91331-2292 (818) 492-3500; (800) 247-6242 Fax: (818) 492-3530 [email protected] or [email protected] www.timelyframes.com Timely products is the perfect solution for steel stud and drywall construction. They are easier and faster to install than conventional hollow metal frames. TRADE SHOW: AIA

101 Constitution Ave. N.W., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 546-6206 Fax: (202) 547-8979 www.carpenters.org The UBC represents and offers training to North America’s carpenters, cabinetmakers, millwrights, piledrives, lathers, framers, floorlayers, roofers, drywallers, and workers in forest-products and related industries.

Titan Tool

USG Corp.

1770 Fernbrook Ln., Plymouth, MN 55447 (800) 526-5362 Fax: (800) 528-4826 [email protected] www.titantool.com As the leader in airless spray technology, Titan offers world-class, end-to-end solutions for the industry. Our wide range of sprayers all feature intelligent tools specifically designed to exceed your needs. TRADE SHOW: PACE 2012 (Paint & Coatings Expo), World of Concrete 2012

550 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60661 (800) 950-3839 [email protected] www.usg.com USG Corporation is a manufacturer of high-performance building systems. Headquartered in Chicago, USG’s worldwide operations serve the residential and nonresidential construction markets, repair and remodel construction markets, and industrial processes. USG’s wall, ceiling, flooring and exterior products provide leading-edge building solutions for customers. For additional information, visit the USG Web site at www.usg.com. TRADE SHOW: AWCI/CISCA INTEX Expo

3M, Construction & Home Improvement Markets Division

Total Wall Inc. P.O. Box 8098, Madison, WI 53708 (888) 702-9915 Fax: (888) 702-9916 [email protected] www.totalwall.com EIFS, stucco, tools, cleaners, adhesives, architectural shapes, prefabricated panels and waterproofing. SEE OUR AD ON THE INSIDE BACK COVER

Triangle Fastener Corporation 4661 Hinckley Industrial Pkwy., Cleveland, OH 44109 (800) 486-1832; (216) 351-9933 Fax: (216) 351-5008 [email protected] or [email protected] www.trianglefastener.com Standard and special fasteners, tools and accessories for the commercial construction industry. Twenty-two locations, job site support, product development, and

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FINISH LINE BY ROBERT THOMAS

EPS Vs. Polyisocyanurate Insulation Expanded polystyrene insulation and polyisocyanurate foam polyiso are the two main insulation types used in EIFS in North America. Overseas, many other types of insulation are used to make EIFS, such a mineral wool and “glass foam.” THERMOPLASTIC VS. THERMOSETTING EPS is made of styrene. Styrenebased plastics are derived from benzene, originally obtained from trees and used to make tires. Styrene is now synthesized artificially. EPS is not Styrofoam, a trademark of the familiar blue board made by D ow C he m i c a l C o. Styrofoam is extruded foam made in a continuous process and is rarely used anymore in EIFS. EPS is a thermoplastic material and made in large blocks by expanding hollow spheres of styrene plastic beads in a mold. When it is warmed the bead softens, and once the heat is removed it re-hardens. This property is what allows a hot wire cutter to carve curves in EPS. If overheated, EPS melts abruptly and reverts to a resin, which in turn rehardens. It is possible for EIFS walls made of EPS to get so hot that the foam melts. This leaves the EIFS lamina unsupported and the EIFS coatings can fall off. This melting phenomenon can occur, for instance, by a having a BBQ grill next to a wall, or even on large wall areas due to dark EIFS finish colors and bright sunlight. The maximum service temperature for EPS is around 170 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Polyisocyanurate is chemically related to polyurethane, a versatile plastic used for car parts, solid tires, pillows, paints, adhesives, sealants and many other uses. Polyiso is derived from isocyanate in a complex series of reactions. It is mixed with a catalyst to cause a hardening reaction— somewhat l i ke t wo part sealants or epoxy glues. The chemicals “boil,” creating tiny bubbles, which turns the resin into a foam. The foam then hardens. Polyiso boards are made on a conti nuous process at specific thicknesses. Polyiso is a thermosetting type plastic. When overheated it starts to char rather than melt. If the heat is high enough, it can be made to catch on fire. Polyiso is carved using milling/sanding type equipment or by casting the liquid resin in a mold which then rises to fill the mold cavity.

COMPOSITION As the name says, EPS is made of styrene. Styrene is an inexpensive, versatile material and is used for products like model airplanes, ballpoint pen cases, coffee cups, foam coolers and appliance housings. In the case of EPS, it is formed into insulation by making tiny hollow

spheres of EPS, which are heated. W hen heated, they expand and become large spheres. In the case of EIFS, the expanded spheres are about the size of a BB. The spheres are then heated to soften them and pressed together under pressure to form a block. The spheres glue themselves together, forming a light, rigid material. The blocks can be quite large—several feet square and a dozen of more feet long. The block is then sliced into whatever thickness is needed. Before slicing, the block is conditioned by simply letting it rest. This redistributes the stresses and helps keep the board from warping when the boards are sliced out of the block.

R VALUE EPS has a thermal resistance (insulation efficiency or R value) of around 3.4. This is the same as fiberglass. Polyiso is higher, at about 6.5. Thus, a thinner piece of polyiso can be used to achieve the same energy savings. Dow’s Thermax sheathing is a common polyiso board.

CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY EPS is sensitive to a wide range of solvents, including those used in some paints and adhesives. When exposed, the foam melts. Polyiso is relatively less sensitive. When painting EIFS or applying primers (as in sealant joints), it’s important to be sure the solvent used in the coating be benign toward the EIFS foam, as the solvent might leech through the EIFS lamina and de-bond the lamina from the foam.

BOARDS VS. SPRAY-ON Both EPS and polyiso, when used in EIFS, are used in the form of rigid boards. Polyiso insulation can be spray-applied but the resulting surface is lumpy and requires extensive rasping to make it flat enough to produce a good-looking wall. Thus, spray-on polyiso is not commercially viable.

FIRE Both EPS and polyiso are combustible materials. They can be made

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to catch fire. The building codes require occupied spaces to be separated by a fire resistant material that will protect the foam for at least 15 minutes. A 1/2 inch thickness of drywall can provide this protection. The codes require noncombustible materials to be used on commercial buildings. EIFS, although combustible, can be permitted on the outside of exterior walls if the system can pass special fire tests. EPS-based systems can pass these tests; polyiso cannot. This is why polyiso-based EIFS is used on wood framed buildings only, such as a home, and not on tall and large commercial buildings.

DENSITY AND STIFFNESS The density of both types of insulation affects a range of properties including strength, insulation value and cost. EPS used in EIFS is about a 1-pound per-cubic-foot density. Polyiso is about 1.8 pounds per cubic foot. EPS is “springy” and is also used for packaging for this reason. Polyiso is stiffer and more brittle. This increased stiffness puts extra stress in the EIFS lamina where the polyiso boards abut each other. This, in turn, creates a greater tendency for cracking of the EIFS lamina.

VAPOR BARRIER EPS boards are homogenous EPS foam; they have no facings. Polyiso boards have metal (foil) or paper facings, sometimes on one side only. The facing(s) give the board extra strength so they can be handled without cracking. Foil facings can also act as a vapor barrier. Foil facings also make it impossible to use adhesives to bond the boards to the substrate or to apply surface coatings. Thus, polyiso EIFS walls use mechanical anchors (washers plus screws) to attach the boards to the substrate.

SHEET SIZES E PS boards for E I FS are usually 2-feet by 4-feet. Polyiso board can be up to 4 -inches wide and 8-feet long or longer. You’d think

this would make installing polyiso faster. In reality, there’s not much difference but there’s a bigger problem. The large sheet size makes it harder to keep the boards f lat and having a facing on one side tends to make the board warp because one side expands more than another.

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MOLDED POLYISO SHAPES If a building has a lot of foam shapes that are the same, and polyiso is selected as the foam type, sometimes it’s cost effective to make a mold and make the shape in its final configuration, rather than using milling and sanding to carve the surface. The columns on the building (on page 46) are made this way.

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COST EPS is less expensive than polyiso on an installed volume basis. The raw materials polyiso is made of is more expensive than styrene and makes a denser foam.

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USING EPS AND POLYISO TOGETHER EPS is used much more often than polyiso for making foam shapes but the two foam types can be used together. I’ve seen several buildings where the flat base layer of EIFS is polyiso and EPS foam shapes are glued on top of the polyiso layer’s basecoat. The office building shown in the photo on page 46 is EPS and polyiso.

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WHICH TO USE Often the selection is a no-brainer. This is often the case on commercial projects where the only foam type approved by code is EPS. Thus the market for polyiso is smaller and usually limited to homes and lowrise wood framed buildings. W&C Robert Thomas is a nationally recognized EIFS consultant, based in Jacksonville, Fla. He was the manager of technical services for a major EIFS producer, is the author of several books about EIFS and chairs the ASTM committee on EIFS. If you read this article, please circle number 388.

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GYPSUM BY MICHAEL GARDNER

Nails, Screws,

And Adhesives Last year, one of my frequent golf buddies called me in a panic: two corners of a small piece of wallboard attached to his garage ceiling had come loose. Could I come over and look at it before it fell on his car? I cruised over to his house and quickly figured out that whoever installed the board completely missed the ceiling joists on one end when he or she fastened it to the ceiling. When my friend decided to store some heavy boxes on the joists, they bowed a bit and the “friction-fit” that held the corners of the board in place was compromised. While the board probably had been in place for 25 years, the joist movement caused the corners of the board to slip and the unattached end dropped down a few inches. We fixed it with a couple of properly installed screws and a catastrophe was averted. My buddy was happy. A few months ago, my friend mentioned to me that a contractor working on his house thought very little of our screw installation solution, because “no one ever uses screws to attach drywall because they don’t work.” The contractor’s proof was in the situation that had occurred in the garage: “had that board been installed with nails, this never would have happened.” I patiently explained that a whiff is a whiff and if nails had been used to install the board and they had they missed the framing members, the board still would have slipped. I also mentioned to my friend that the use of screws to attach drywall is an accepted practice and that he might want to search for a different contractor; one who is a bit more up to date on modern construction techniques. But the entire escapade also got me thinking about the merits and

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drawbacks to the three generally accepted methods of attaching gypsum board to framing members: nail, screw, and adhesive attachment. Each at tachment method has positive attributes but each one deserves some thought.

NAIL Nail application is the oldest attachment method for gypsum board. The first sheets of rudimentary gypsum board developed in the 19th century were attached to wood framing members using nails, most likely using a type of coated cooler nail. In the current market, cooler nails and similar coated fasteners, have largely been replaced by ring-shank drywall nails. T he pri ncipal appeal of nail at tachment is the simplicit y of installation. With a handful of nails and a claw hammer, anyone can install gypsum board. Like a screw attachment, it also has broad acceptance in fire and sound testing as most lab tests are run using either nails or screws. The primary downside to nail attachment is the potential for nail pops. Nail pops are primarily caused by the use of initially high moisture content lumber and can be compounded by the use of overly long fasteners. To be fair, it should be noted that you can also experience fastener pops with a screw application. However, the occurrence is less likely. A bad outbreak of nail pops looks like a case of the chicken pox on a wall or ceiling and it is a

condition that can take a year or longer to be exposed. It also can be exacerbated by the misapplication of fasteners, specifically when nails are not seated properly against a board, or, as in the example above, they are not correctly embedded in the framing member. Another drawback to nail application is the obvious limit on use with metal studs. While mechanical fastening tools that install nails into metal studs have been developed and are gaining broad acceptance in some markets, they typically remain somewhat out of the reach of the average homeowner who simply needs to hang a few of sheets of board in a new basement closet.

SCREW Therefore, despite the contractor’s misgivings noted above, screws are commonly used to attach gypsum board. They require a bit more sophistication to install than nails— you have to be adept at the operation of a screw gun—and a source to power or re-charge the tool used to attach the screws; however, screws offer many benefits over nails. First, if you learn how to properly operate a screw gun, you can set the tool so that the screws are driven into the framing members at a uniform, consistent depth. This helps to limit overdriving the screws into the board and tearing the face paper or damaging the core of the board. Properly set screws also eliminate the need to dimple the face paper, as has to be done with nails, to facilitate finishing. Second, although they can still occur, you typically don’t get as many nail pops with screws as you do with nails. The primary downsides to using screws are that they, like nails, can rust if the coating is chipped off or removed and the fastener is exposed to moisture. They can also be difficult to remove if the head is damaged during installation or replacement.

ADHESIVE Adhesive application of gypsum board is an alternative to mechanical

fastening and is widely used in many housing markets in the United States and in manufactured housing. The upside of adhesive use is clear; with few or no fasteners involved, the potential for fastener pops is greatly reduced or altogether eliminated and there are no fastener heads to finish. Adhesives also can permit a direct application of board to monolithic surfaces, such as masonry or concrete without the need to install supplemental furring. It is surprising how tenacious the grip of a simple adhesive to clean, well-prepared masonry surface is. Pa r adox i c a l ly, t h at p o s it ive attribute—the holding power—is probably the primary downside of adhesives. W hen using adhesive to install gypsum board, you better be sure that the board is where you want it to be before the adhesive sets, because when it does set

It is surprising how tenacious the grip of a simple adhesive to clean, well-prepared masonry surface is. it can be quite difficult to remove the board from the studs. I have seen situations where the set of the board to the framing members is so strong that the studs broke when an attempt was made to remove the board. In addition, when the board is removed some of the adhesive remains on the stud and has to be removed before a new facing layer can be applied. An adhesive application is fast, efficient and makes the finishing process easier and faster; however, as with any application method, you have to know the limitations involved. Installing nails is simple

and easy but nailing probably is the application method that is also the easiest to do incorrectly. Screws are a breeze but you have to know how to correctly operate a power tool to reap the benefits. All three methods have benefits and limitations that need to be evaluated before the job begins. W&C Michael Gardner is the executive director of the Gypsum Association, an international trade association representing gypsum board manufacturers in the United States and Canada. If you read this article, please circle number 389.

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GREEN BY CHRIS DIXON

Economy

Taking its Toll on Green Building Materials Market A recent report titled “The Green Outlook 2011: Green Trends Driving Growth through 2015,” by Harvey M. Bernstein, paints a very rosy picture for green building growth in the coming years. Green market growth is described as “dramatic” and predicts that by the year 2015, green building will represent nearly half of all dollars spent on non-residential building construction. From 2008 through 2010, the report shows that percentage of green market share increased by 21, 20 and 27 percent for education, health care and office construction sectors, respectively, despite a large overall reduction of construction in those sectors over the same time period. If these numbers and predictions are correct, it stands to reason that the green building materials market would run on a parallel track. But there has been some very troubling news published lately that seems to contradict the report. A growing list of green building product manufacturers are closing operations due to flat sales. Companies making products that just a few years ago were being touted as the greenest products on the market, making the top ten lists put out by several organizations, are going bust. Several manufacturers’ claims of newly invented green products coming to market shortly, mass produced and widely distributed, have gone unfulfilled.

GREENER GYPSUM BOARD AND DRYWALL Gypsum board is a material used in just about every building. Since its development and introduction into the U.S. building industry in the early 1900s, its use in buildings has become as widespread as it is varied. Originally designed as an interior wall fi nish, gypsum board products

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have been developed for use as exterior wall sheathing, roof substrate and insulation cover boards, shaftwall liner, and tile backer board. There is a great likelihood that in every planar surface of a commercial building today, a gypsum board product is in there somewhere. At the beginning of the millennium, two companies came up with greener gypsum board products and began aggressively marketing them to the design and construction industry. Cleanboard, a San Francisco-based company, promised gypsum board made with a combination of synthetic gypsum and recycled gypsum using only the power from the sun at its energy source for production. The company had estimated that it would be able to produce two million square feet of product in 2010, 10 million square feet in 2011, and 100 million square feet at top volume. To date, not one square foot of Cleanboard has ever been produced. In fact, Cleanboard changed its name to GlassPoint Solar and also changed its mission from producing gypsum board to providing solar energy equipment for sale to gypsum board manufacturers. Another company, Serious Materials, began promoting its greener, alternative gypsum board product, Ecorock, a few years ago. Also located in the Bay Area, Ecorock is a drywall product made without gypsum that is touted as using far less energy to manufacture than standard gypsum board. In early 2007, the company hoped to be in commercial produc-

tion in the fi rst quarter of 2008 but because of the downturn in the economy this never materialized. Planned factories were never built and Ecorock never entered mainstream production. The only information about Ecorock’s availability on the company’s Web site is a short note that reads: “Ecorock is currently sold out in select beta projects in California only.” In an April 2010 Global Gypsum magazine article “The Market for Green Wallboard,” the author opens with a summary of the green outlook report data and makes what seems to be an obvious conclusion: demand for green building materials will rise as dramatically as the predictions in the report for green construction. According to John O’Donnell, CEO of GlassPoint Solar, the report does not translate to an automatic increase in demand for green building products— at least not gypsum board and drywall. During a telephone conversation I had with O’Donnell, he explained that the poor economy makes spending money to build new or retrofit existing factories for greener products a financial impossibility for many manufacturers. Companies are in survival mode, holding on to what small share of the market they still have and trying to keep factories operating and people working. Even if there were a demand for greener gypsum and drywall products that paralleled the report, it would not be nearly enough to justify the huge capital outlay required to bring these products to market, according to O’Donnell.

GREENER BUILDING BLOCKS In 2008, a company called Integrity Block received $2.7 million in funding to produce the “first green replacement for concrete block.” Made from an engineered soil composite, the block was designed to be cost competitive with concrete masonry units. The blocks contained up to 60 percent preconsumer recycled content and about half as much Portland cement as standard concrete masonry. It was estimated Integrity Block used 40 percent less energy to produce. By all accounts this was a product that lived up to its green

claims, performed well and was widely distributed and gaining a foothold in the market. But suddenly and mysteriously sometime within the last year, Integrity Block simply disappeared.

THINK “POZZOTIVE” Kingston Block and Masonry Supply LLC, a New York state manufacturing company, developed a patented process to create top quality concrete masonry products using fi nely ground post-consumer recycled glass as a replacement for Portland cement and recycled aggregates. The company has been in business making concrete unit masonry for 10 years and made a complete switch to the newly developed sustainable blocks in 2009. Shortly after switching over to the newly developed product line, Kingston Block experienced the same economic slowdown as every other company, and sales plummeted by 50 percent. But unlike other manufacturers that found themselves closing shop, Louis Grasso, inventor of the new product and president of the company insists that Kingston is in business today only because he made the switch to sustainable products. “I was fortunate to have my products specified for use in some large, municipal projects in New York that demanded the most sustainable building products possible” he says. Grasso has just completed construction of a new manufacturing facility that will make the ground glass Portland cement replacement, called Pozzotive, which is now producing product for his growing business.

indexes covers green stocks with a market cap of $50 million or higher. In looking at the performance for green buildings at the NASDAQ Web site (https://indexes.nasdaqomx. com/green.aspx), growth is flat from September 2010 (when the site was launched) to the end of January 2011. When asked to comment on the discrepancy between this and the report, Rona Fried, CEO of Sustainablebusiness.com and co-creator of the indexes said, in an email response to me: “The ... report looks into the future for green building which, when the real estate market comes back, certainly will be one of the major trends in construction. The Green Economy index simply tracks the current performance of stocks within each sector—so it’s based on real time, not future predictions. As I’m sure you know, although green building has fared much better than the overall construction industry,

the companies have still had a very hard time during this recession.”

CONCLUSION Reports and data suggesting dramatic increases in green building currently and in the coming years do not change the reality of our current economic situation. In making a natural conclusion that increased green building activity will result in increased green building materials development and sales, the truth is that most building materials manufacturers are suffering the same economic pain as everyone else, no matter how green the product offering. W&C Chris Dixon is a registered architect, Certified Construction Specifier, and LEED AP. He serves on GBI’s Green Globes Technical Committee and is a former USGBC Materials and Resources Technical Advisory Group member. If you read this article, please circle number 390.

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DRYWALL BY KEVIN BUSH

Snowblind Mirror, mirror on the wall The face you’ve shown me scares me so I thought that I could call your bluff But now the lines are clear enough Life’s not pretty even though I’ve tried so hard to make it so Mornings are such cold distress How did I ever get into this mess? The preceding is the beginning of a song performed by Styx that was a hit in the ’80s. It describes the trials and tribulations that many people faced during that time by misusing a certain illegal white substance. Chang ing a few key words in this stanza redirects the anguish that I felt toward another white powder, a legal one when I was a finisher, and yes, I did use the term Snowblind to describe this condition: Spackle, spackle on the wall The catface and scratches you’ve shown me scares me so I thought that I could sand you off But now the lines are not clear enough Drywall’s not pretty even though I’ve tried so hard to make it so Sanding in the dark is such cold distress How did I ever get into this mess?

Ever y Dr y wall Dog who has spent a long day dragging droplights though a house, trying to see past eye boogers (the technical term for this substance is rheum but that’s no fun) searching for those hard to find spots that ultimately make or break a great finish job can relate. Even under the best of conditions, scratches and pinholes are hard buggers to fi nd. Add variables such as overcast conditions, dark closets/corners, stairwells, dim lighting and, I have to say it again, eye boogers and eye fatigue, more time is spent sanding and touching up than doing the actual taping and finishing. I am pleased to report I have an answer to this problem. I ran across a product called Never-Miss, manufactured by Tuberville Enterprizes LLC, the other day and if this product is used for touch-up even the most visually challenged fi nisher will be able to isolate these spots from across the room. If you haven’t figured it out already, NM is a colorant gel that is added to joint compound. It comes in three colors, blue, yellow and white. It is advertised to not compromise the integrity of the joint compound, which is not the case if chalk is added as a colorant. It reduces joint flashing

A wall was painted red to show how well joint compound with white NeverMiss added will cover. If you look, it covered the red entirely.

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and actually aids in preventing touchup from bleeding through the paint.

DON’T MISS OUT During a recent visit to a job site where NM was being used, it was obvious how useful this product is in real world conditions. The day was overcast and shadows were abundant. The fi nishers had used yellow NM in their final skim coat. Anywhere there was a scratch or a deep joint it showed up as a darker shade of yellow. This effectively acts as a gauge for the finisher to know which spots need more attention. Auto body workers have used this method called “guide coat” for years to prep cars for a show quality paint job. Spots that show up darker need another coat to bring the joint up to finish. Conversely, this guide coat is used to gauge the final sanding. If the entire joint is sanded until it turns white, you know that it has been over sanded. If the joint is dark yellow with light yellow banding around the edges, it has been over sanded on the edges and under sanded in the center. The whole idea behind this product is to be able to speed up the finishing process by only spending time on bad areas. Once the final skim coat is complete there is always touch up that needs to be done. This is when you break out the blue NM. By using a contrasting color, any touch-up that has been done can easily be identified

This is a traditional finish job where blue Never-Miss was added to the touchup mud. It is very easy to see the spots that need to be resanded.

Pretty self-explanatory.

and singled out when the final sanding is performed. I can personally attest to the time saving this offers. Back to the term “snowblind,” most jobs are over sanded at the touchup phase because the air is full of dust, the walls are covered in dust and the rheum buildup is reaching critical mass. What takes place at this point is everything ends up getting sanded once again since the few touchup spots are virtually invisible. Now, all of that wasted time and effort is a thing of the past—just look for the blue spots.

WHITE OUT Now for the white. Many jobs now call for a Level 5 fi nish. There are many ways to bring a finish up to Level 5. This subject has been discussed in previous articles in W&C ad nauseam, but I think that NM adds a dimension to joint compound being used for Level Five that has not been available before. Many guys trowel, spray or roll thinned joint compound onto the wall surfaces and then pull a tight trowel over the walls leaving a thin layer of compound, thus technically achiev-

Skylight before spraying with white Never-Miss.

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ing a Level Five. By adding white NM to the compound two things are achieved. First, color is being added to the compound which helps in the hiding ability of the fi nish, and second, NM aids in reducing the porosity of the wall surface thus reducing joint flashing and photographing. As with other products meant to be used a certain way, guys are fi nding new uses for NM in ways specific to their application. Some contractors use NM to track job progress by adding a different color to each coat aiding in identifying the stage of fi nish they are on. Some add NM to the compound on certain high light areas to reduce the chance of call backs. The cost of NM only adds a fraction of a penny per square foot to the cost of the job and in my opinion is well worth the added cost for peace of mind. I didn’t want to bore you by going into the mixing ratios and certain specifics of this product; there is a web site that can do it more justice than I ever could. I think it is well worth your time to go to never-miss.net and read up. I con-

tacted the owner who was very helpful in providing pictures and some video he shot in New York where this product is being used on some very high profi le jobs. Once again, I must give my standard disclaimer: I am in no way professionally associated with this product and have not received any compensation to represent it in this column—I just think it’s a great product and think it will save my brothers out there time and money. I will continue to seek out new and exciting ways for Drywall Dogs to do their job in a more cost effective way. I am proud to report as I pen this column, my oldest son has entered the trenches and is slinging mud just like his old man did for so many years. Life is a circle and perhaps he can teach me a thing or two in the coming years. As always, Rock On! Remember: mud can be more than just white now! W&C Kevin Bush travels the country for the betterment of drywall. If you read this article, please circle number 391.

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First, The Good News… Subcontractors everywhere are scrambling for work, and what work they’re managing to land isn’t very profitable, but there’s at least one little silver lining amid all the clouds. According to the American Subcontractors Association, legislators in various states across the country are adopting reforms that ensure prompt and full payment for the work performed by construction subcontractors. That’s the gist of a report issued by ASA last November: The ASA Report: The Policy Environment in the States. Details can be accessed at www.asaonline.com. ASA is the lobbying arm for subcontractors and their trade groups across the spectrum of construction trades. “There’s a saying in the industry: The only thing worse than no job is a job with a non-paying customer,” says 2010-11 ASA President Timmy McLaughlin, of Austin Construction Co., Summerville, S.C. “Subcontractors provide credit for projects on promises of future payment and are operating at the tightest margins. In this economy, they can’t afford clients who pay late or hold excessive retainage, just as the clients can’t afford subcontractors who don’t perform. It’s a two-way street and legislators can grasp the fundamental fairness of prompt and full pay for prompt and full performance.” Arizona, Oklahoma and Nebraska are among states that last year enacted laws both strengthening prompt payment and restricting the practice of retainage. Kansas and Massachusetts were singledout for making significant strides in improving individual prompt payment or retainage laws. Also noteworthy is a new anti-indemnity law in Louisiana (S.B. 625) that severely limits risk transfer.

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ASA’s report scores and grades each state in seven policy areas and uses the results to calculate an overall score, grade and rank for each state. Taking into account both laws and judicial decisions, the report scores: 1. Prompt payment protections; 2. Treatment of pay-if-paid clauses; 3. Mechanic’s lien protections; 4. Payment bond protections; 5. Retainage limitations; 6. A nt i - i n d e m n it y p r o t e c t io n s , including limits on “additional insured” endorsements; and 7. Anti-“bid shopping” measures.

EXTRA CREDIT Beginning in 2009, ASA added “extra credit” for states that have taken the initiative to regulate controlled insurance programs. These non-standard insurance programs can have hidden risks for subcontractors. Research showed great variation among the states in the level of protection and support that they offer to subcontractors and suppliers, and scoring was complex. For example, mechanic’s lien laws vary in how many tiers of construction can claim liens, the construction owner’s liability, whether lien rights can be contractually waived, and notice and filing requirements. ASA developed evaluation factors for each policy area and assigned a maximum number of points that could be accrued for each factor. The result was a numerical score and letter grade for each policy area for each state. Now for the bad news: If this were a classroom and the states

were students, almost nine out of 10 would be flunking the course. Ac cord i ng to A SA’s s core c a rd , 45 out of the 50 states plus the District of Columbia received an overall grade of “F.” California, Delaware, Massachusetts and New York sque a ked by w it h ba rely passing grades of “D,” while Kansas was awarded a “gentleman’s “C.” Only New Mexico made the Dean’s List with a “B” average. Not a single state earned an A in ASA’s estimation. T he real world situation may not be quite as dire as these letter grades suggest. ASA’s scoring is based on a concept of perfection, whereby every public policy would be ideal in the eyes of its subcontractor constituency. Here on Planet Earth that’s never going to happen and if it did there would be no reason for ASA to exist. Moreover, as ASA itself acknowledges, the numerical scores within the “F” range vary from 0 to 60 points, meaning that all the states with a failing letter grade in any policy area are not necessarily equal in the harshness of their policies relating to subcontractors and suppliers. A couple of minor reforms could well boost some of those states into a passing grade. In any case, ASA wants those of us in the trade media to share the results of The ASA Report as a means of reminding subcontractors of weaknesses in their state laws, and that ASA offers advocac y i n formation to help t hem change the laws. ASA also wishes to remind subcontractors about the need to remain vigilant when negotiating contracts in a harsh public policy environment. Media mission accomplished. The rest is up to you. W&C Jim Olsztynski is editorial director of Plumbing & Mechanical and editor of Supply House Times magazines. He can be reached at (630) 694-4006 or [email protected]. If you read this article, please circle number 392.

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TOOLBOX Rainscreen moisture reduction product KNIGHT WALL SYSTEMS INC. The company’s Knight Wall System rainscreen product can reduce the effect of moisture on a building, increase efficiency and contribute to LEED certification of new and existing buildings. The system is an all-in-one rainscreen that is different from existing systems in that it is a “drop-in” solution. The product will accommodate several cladding options, including brick, metal, tile and composites. Steel framing can be specified with 2-, 4- and 6-inch brackets, enabling different R factors of insulation to be installed external to a building’s vapor barrier while providing a cavity for moisture to drain and vapor to pass through. The system employs a patented self-leveling feature, which enables new cladding to be installed on the exteriors of existing buildings with out-of-plumb walls. If you read this article, please circle number 395.

Scaffolding toolbox RAS SPECIALTY TOOLBOX CO. The Sure Step Toolbox is a product that doubles as the top plank of the scaffold. It weighs less than 30 pounds empty. If workers need to get on the top step, the toolbox can be closed and hinged, and the toolbox becomes a plank with a non-skid surface that can easily support their weight. It has a locking mechanism that locks the toolbox shut and locks it to the scaffold for safety. The product is designed to increase work efficiency by allowing workers a place for their tools and increase job site safety by eliminating dangerous toolrelated debris from the planks of the scaffold.

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ArmourCast External is a custom-cast exterior grade architectural product comprising of 50 percent recycled marble, Portland cement and mineral oxides. The finished product has the durability and decorative finish of quarried stone. Usually cast over an EPS foam core, the product is lightweight and easy to install, and its appearance makes it well-suited for a variety of ornamental architectural shapes such as window sills and door surrounds, column wraps, moldings, fireplace surrounds, keystones, crown molding and more. It is offered in a range of stock molds, finishes and colors. Custom colors and finishes are also available. Single use molds are created using EPS foam, which reduces lead time needed to create traditional molding and cast methods.

The company and Weather Guard Products announce the updated GearUp Truck Fit Guide for all 2011 Truck Models. The Web-based interactive tool helps truck owners ensure their professional storage equipment fits their new vehicle. The guide includes data on all models going back to 2000 and provides precise guidance for every Weather Guard storage equipment item including truck tool boxes, ladder racks, sliding platforms, and heavyduty drawer units. Users can search the guide by selecting the make, model and year of their vehicle. Models emphasize bed size and include special notes such as interference between ladder racks and a pick-up’s side rails.

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Custom-cast decorative finish ARMOURCOAT SURFACE FINISHES INC.

Noise-dampening products SOUND ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS INC. SilentCurtain is a thin and flexible noise curtain that cuts the amount of sound moving through the air. It is portable and has a vinyl laminate on both sides that resists damage from sunlight and other environmental factors. The noise-dampening curtain comes in a variety of colors and sizes. The company also offers solutions for home use. SilentCeiling Black is an acoustic tile made from fiberglass. They are light enough to be installed in drop ceilings. SilentWrap is an acoustic sound barrier that works by dampening vibrations within a structure. It cuts perceived sound transmission by up to 88 percent and is made from a flexible, mass-loaded vinyl barrier that is fully recyclable. SilentImpact is a recycled rubber product made to be placed underneath many different kinds of flooring to dampen sound in noisy buildings. If you read this article, please circle number 398.

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TOOLBOX Coarse-cut speed handsaw IRWIN The Universal Handsaw cuts three times faster than traditional tooth handsaws. The tool features proprietary ergonomic positioning of the handle in relation to the cutting edge—this handle-to-blade configuration is optimized to provide superior comfort and fast starts with less effort. In addition, the handle has a comfortable grip constructed from strong, lightweight, high-density resin resulting in less hand fatigue and there’s a finger rest for comfort and added grip support. Combined with a handle angle, the triple-ground tooth design of the saw eliminates binding and allows tradesmen to use the entire length of the blade to cut through most building material. Forty-five and 90-degree angle markers are built right into the blade, providing a convenient tool for quick, precise marking on work surfaces. If you read this article, please circle number 400.

Spiral saw ROTOZIP The company has redesigned the RZ5 and RZ10 Spiral Saw tools and consolidated them into one model, the RZ1500. Added durability, a sturdy, easier-to-use attachment interface and an improved motor makes this tool better to its predecessors. The tool is more robust and longer lasting with an improved 5.7-amp motor that offers two times the life of previous models while its in-line housing design efficiently secures the motor to reduce vibration and improve overall durability. Replaceable motor brushes allow for easy maintenance and further extend the life of the tool. The RotoZip Connect attachment interface provides an easier, more secure connection than previous designs. To minimize debris and improve visibility, the RZ1500 has an integrated dust port. This feature collects airborne dust while cutting, leading to cleaner work stations—a bonus for trades working in occupied spaces. A dust-sealed switch provides greater life endurance. The RZ1500 is sold together with the DM5 dust management kit. This kit contains a lightweight, flexible hose that routes along the tool, helping users to maintain cutting control.

Resilient channel CLARKWESTERN BUILDING SYSTEMS RC-1 Pro resilient channel provides strong sound performance with a profile designed to increase stiffness and ease installation. Now architects can get the tested STC ratings that they require while installers get a sound transmission loss improvement product that installs quickly and easily. The series also includes RC-2 Pro that has a double leg profile for ceiling applications and heavier gauge RC-1 ProPlus and RC-2 ProPlus for double-layer gypsum board applications. RC-1 Pro consistently achieved sound ratings over 50 STC points with one layer of gypsum board and more than 60 STC points with two layers. If you read this article, please circle number 403.

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Lightweight aluminum hex-cell canopies CURVETEC The company has expanded its line with the addition of Strata—large scale panels in convex and concave which are available ready to install without assembly. The new ceiling system imparts a clean, custom look that offers the opportunity to include lighting to enhance the space. Strata are offered in 13 natural wood and 30 deco metal finishes and are an excellent way to coordinate with existing finishes, add visual impact to spaces and enhances design flexibility. The panel weighs only 11 ounces per square foot with a radius of 20 feet. The panels are available in 4-foot-by 8-foot, 4-foot by 10-foot, 4-foot by 12-foot or any custom sizes. The canopies are quick, easy to install and adjust to the desired hanging heights and angles and require no special tools or installation techniques. They can be suspended from the deck of an exposed structure, through a ceiling, directly attached to a drywall ceiling, under an existing standard suspended ceiling or on a wall. If you read this article, please circle number 402.

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Architectural thin block veneer CEBU STONE The company manufactures a commercial thin cast block veneer. The product is affordable and made with the installer in mind. High production rates (400 sq. feet on average per day, per man), ease of application plus an architectural “splitface look” is different from any stucco company’s offerings. All blocks are lightweight by design, have a 1-inch base thickness and incorporate a castin place, patent pending AccuTab Set system for a precise installation. If you read this article, please circle number 404.

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