Marlite Inc. introduces Myriad Wall Systems, a pre-engineered hardware system of extruded aluminum framework that can be used with interchangeable panels. The system allows a wide variety of materials to snap in and out of the framework, enabling users to mix, match, accent, change and illuminate wall statements.
The frames can be removed with a putty knife or plastic burnishing tool, and are available in transparent, translucent, opaque and custom-made models.
Boral Bricks Inc. manufactures the Thin Brick, a flat brick for wall installations designed to provide the appearance a real brick façade. The bricks are .75 inch thick, weigh less than one pound per piece, and can be installed flush with surfaces such as doors and window sills.
They feature a rough, handmade texture and are offered in variety of colors, including gray-taupe, traditional red, rustic brown and caramel-gray.
JMB Industries introduces the Pipe Prop Adjustable Drainage System for pipe support. The two-part unit includes a base and a saddle, and is affixed to the roof with roofer’s cement. Additional materials for system installation include Schedule 40 electrical conduit, PVC glue and PVC ratchet-style pipe cutters.
Pipe Prop endures loads ranging from 8,192 pounds at 0 degrees Fahrenheit at a 3-inch height to 2,565 pounds at 0 degrees Fahrenheit at a 15-inch height. The system is intended for HVAC, roofing, plumbing and electrical uses.
Carlisle SynTec introduces the 5-foot- wide FleeceBack EPDM membrane, a single-ply roof system that is ideal for tall buildings where rooftop access is limited. The 5-foot x 40-feet membrane weighs less than 100 pounds and fits easily inside most service elevators. It is puncture and tear resistant, and utilizes hot melt adhesive technology to provide bond strength between the fleece backing and the membrane.
The Flush Saw precision cutting tool is designed to allow users to make clean cuts that are flush with floor or ground surfaces. Created by an inventor who was inspired by the stress of his own work, the saw can be used for the removal of posts, old anchor bolts or poles that have been cemented into the ground without leaving sharp or ragged edges.
The design incorporates a number of features that help prevent injuries by reducing the amount of physical stresses that are typically placed on workers. The saw is available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers.
Vistawall Architectural Products introduces the Rugged Entrance system engineered for high-traffic areas, such as schools, hospitals and other public buildings.
The system is available in narrow, medium and wide styles, and is 30 percent heavier than standard doors. Its high-bottom rails are designed to meet all state codes. The heavy-duty, tubular door members feature welded corners with shear block and bolt construction, and all screws and fasteners are concealed to create a smooth finish.
Thybar Corporation offers Retro-Curb, a roof curb system designed for installation on metal buildings.
Insulated curbs allow for installation on standing seam roof systems and can accommodate roof slopes for rooftop equipment. Featuring an oversized, flat, pre-punched base flange, the product can be cut to allow water-tight alignment with roof seams.
Standard construction consists of an 18-gauge steel alloy formed in water diverter with mitered and welded corners, and loose cell caps to match most seam configurations.
SierraPine manufactures ARREIS Sustainable Design Fiberboard, a medium-density, formaldehyde-free product made from 100 percent recycled wood fiber. With low VOC emissions, the fiberboard is ideal for applications such as cabinetry, wall paneling, furniture, shelving, casework, and anywhere environmentally friendly products are requested or mandated.
The product is certified by SCS, EPP, ChiPs section 01350 and provides LEED credit support for materials and resources and indoor environmental quality.
Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing introduces its Sure-Seal butyl membrane waterproofing system made of vulcanized elastomer. The system can be applied at virtually any temperature and is impermeable to water and water vapor, according to the company. Puncture resistance combined with tensile strength and elongation allow the product to adjust to building movement. The system can be used to waterproof walls, foundations and subgrade construction. It is available in sheets up to 20 feet x 100 feet with precut and prefabricated shapes.
Seal-Krete introduces its new commercial grade waterproofer, designed to strengthen and protect bare, porous concrete and masonry. The product is a blend of silicone and acrylic polymers designed to yield a hydrophic film that beads water and will not yellow, according to the company. The waterproofer contains low VOCs and no hazardous material. In addition, it meets ASTM SS-W-110-C for water repellency on masonry and ASTM 5590-00 for mildew resistance.
