Product From CertainTeed Corporation
CertainTeed Corp. manufactures CertaWrap weather-resistant barrier to provide a layer of protection for walls and minimize drafts, which reduces energy costs. The barrier is applied prior to exterior cladding and acts as a secondary water barrier after cladding is installed. CertaWrap also provides moisture vapor transmission resistance, tear strength and surfactant resistance.
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Tyvek Fluid Applied Weather Barrier System
Product From DuPont TyvekDuPont has introduced its DuPont Tyvek Fluid Applied Weather Barrier System. The product, which maintains the performance of traditional DuPont Tyvek building wraps, can be rolled on or spray applied. The system has low shrinkage with high-elastic recovery that resists pinholes or cracks. Mineral spirits or citrus-based cleaners can be used for clean up.
Owens Corning offers PINKWRAP Housewrap to help seal against leaks and drafts. The housewrap is lightweight, easy to cut and translucent for ease in determining where to nail and staple. PINKWRAP resists tearing around nail and staple holes, even in windy conditions.
Benjamin Obdyke Inc. has released Home Slicker Stone & Stucco, a vertically-channeled rain-screen system designed for use with manufactured stone, natural stone, stucco and masonry applications. Each roll contains the Home Slicker 3-D matrix bonded to a fabric that prevents mortar from entering the wall cavity during cladding installation.
Opus Roof Blanket from Propex Operating Company is a new roofing underlayment that can be used in place of felt paper and plastic shetting underlayment under all types of steep-slope roofing materials. Opus's one-of-a-kind surface area makes it easy for roofers to snap a chalk line and write on, and its tan color keeps roofs cool on hot days.
Trus Joist with Flak Jacket TM Protection
Product From WeyerhaeuserWeyerhaeuser offers their Trus Joist TJI joists with Flak Jacket TM protection. This specialty coating enhances the joists’ fire resistance, allowing builders to achieve one-hour floor/ceiling assemblies in multi-family applications while complying with the 2012 IRC fire protection requirements for single-family homes. The protected joists are available in multiple series and depths to meet a range of load-bearing requirements. No special tools, hangers or training are needed to install the joists.
DigiConSoo’s prefabricated eyebrow dormers use CNC and digital fabrication technologies to supply a ready-to-install dormer. The dormers, which are the newest addition to the company’s line of precision framing products and architectural details, arrive on the jobsite in a ready-to-assemble package and can be installed in three hours.
USP Structural Connectors have partnered with Super Anchor to introduce the Max X-Line product that incorporates the air hose into the lifetime to reduce tripping hazards by up to 50 percent. The lifeline can be clipped into a USP permanent, gasketed anchor that can be installed by attaching it to the structure’s framing.
The Imetco Evolution complete rainscreen wall system is an integrated assembly that includes four components. The metal facade has panels available in several profiles, materials and colors. A 1-in. air cavity promotes air flow via the chimney effect to dry itself out. Continuous insulation is non-combustible, water resistant and vapor permeable. A water-resistant vapor permeable air barrier stops the flow of air while allowing controlled diffusion of water vapor.
Oldcastle Architectural's EnduraMax high-performance wall system is a masonry system that can increase energy savings and manage moisture. The system approach includes polystyrene insulation panels with pre-molded cells for masonry units, specially designed masonry units made of stone, clay brick and concrete brick, and a modified Type-S mortar with enhanced pumpability, strength and adhesion.
Superior Walls of America's Xi Plus walls feature Dow Thermax reinforced polyisocyanurate insulation covering rigid foam insulation and a 4-in. insulated footer beam. A 4-in. standard floor slab may be poured equal to the height of the footer beam, eliminating the need for an additional screed board. The precast concrete wall panels have a built-in insulation value of R-21.3 and can be insulated up to R-42+.
