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NEW PRODUCTS
Truss Screws
The new SPAX PowerLags engineered fasteners are designed for use in attaching truss/rafters to wall plates for ensuring a building code required continuous attachment method from fl oor to roof.
The #14 x 6-1/4” truss screws feature T-Star plus drive within a cylindric head, patented thread serrations, and Unique 4Cut points for quick and easy installation with no pre-drilling required. They are made of carbon steel with SPAX exclusive WIROX coating, which is ideal for interior framing use. n SPAX.US (419) 636-6715
Pro Roofi ng
TAMKO Building Products is launching the Heritage Proline series of premium architectural shingles with two new laminated asphalt shingles designed for easier installation and higher performance in withstanding extreme weather conditions.
Titan XT features the expanded Rapid Fire Zone nailing zone, AnchorLock layer reinforced common bond, Advanced Fusion enhanced sealants, UltraMAX Weathering top coating, and industry-fi rst WindGuard high-wind warranty.
StormFighter IR off ers similar benefi ts and is classifi ed by UL for compliance with UL 2218 Class 4 Impact Resistance. n TAMKO.COM (800) 641-4691
Peel & Stick In-Floor Heat
The only peel-and-stick, primerless, cut-to-fit, ground wired in-fl oor heating system in an ultra-thin profi le has been introduced by Protecto Wrap.
Peel & Heat Cutting Edge’s length can be cut down to fi t the room’s layout right out of the box with no dry or curing time needed. Just peel and stick, run the pre-wired mat into the thermostat (sold separately) and then into a designated 20-amp breaker. n PROTECTOWRAP.COM (800) 759-9727
Stone-Look Sills
Derby Building Products is debuting Tando Architectural Sill and Architectural Sill Corner to complement TandoStone composite stone. Both products are architecturally accurate and off er the realistic look and feel of natural stone.
Designed with a slope forward to direct water away from a structure, the sill products off er superior moisture management while delivering beauty and functionality. The complementary sill corner can be used as a corner—or can be cut on the left or right side to act as an end cap to terminate a run.
They come in three rich colors: Pewter, Raven and Sable. The sill measures 30.13” long with an exposed height of 2.63”. Corners measure 5” on each face with the same exposed height. n TANDOBP.COM (954) 556-1800
At Royal Paci c you’ll pay no more, but get extra. We guarantee it.
Hi-bor® brand treated wood is a borate treated wood product designed for interior house framing in Hawaii. Hi-bor treated wood resists attack by Formosan and subterranean termites and numerous household insects and pests, as well as fungal decay. Hi-bor borate treated wood is also backed by a 20 year limited warranty*.
FirePro® brand re retardant treated wood is treated with a patented formulation that contains no phosphates and has been shown to exhibit exceptional re performance properties without compromising other critical engineering properties such as strength, durability, corrosivity, and hygroscopicity. FirePro treated wood is also backed by a 50 year limited warranty*.
Advance Guard® borate pressure treated lumber is recommended for sill plate, furring strips, joists, studs, roof trusses, blocking, rafters, beams, and other framing applications. Advance Guard is also recommended for fascia, trim, wall sheathing, roof sheathing, and sub- oors. Advance Guard borate pressure treated lumber is also backed by a lifetime limited warranty*.
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* See product warranty for details. Hi-bor®, FirePro® and Advance Guard® treated wood products are produced by independently owned and operated wood treating facilities. Hi-bor®, FirePro® and Advance Guard® are registered trademarks of Koppers, Inc. ©10/2014
Cable Vision
RDI by Barrette Outdoor Living is expanding its Avalon Aluminum Railing product line with the addition of horizontal cable rail.
The Avalon cable rail system is a total solution including a comprehensive range of posts, beams, cables and fittings in multiple sizes and lengths.
The new cable rail provides a high-end modern look in white, matte black, and matte bronze finishes in both 36” and 42” rail heights. Beam kits for cable come in 6’ and 8’ lengths for both level and stair applications. Cables are 316 grade stainless steel and offered in lengths of 10’, 20’, 30’ and 50’.
All three Avalon top rail options—Pellinore, Tristan and Oberon—can be utilized with the cable rail infill.
n RDIRAIL.COM (877) 420-7245
Sliding Miter Saw
Designed with a heavy-duty motor that delivers up to 3,600 RPM, Ryobi’s new 18v One+ 7-1/4” Sliding Miter Saw has the power to make difficult cuts or a variety of small cuts in wood.
Its lightweight design maximizes portability so you can cut what you need where you need without an extension cord. It has a 1-1/4” dust port to help keep your area clean while working. A 40-tooth carbide-tipped blade increases performance for fast, clean cuts and cross-cuts up to a nominal 2”x10”. n RYOBITOOLS.COM (800) 525-2579
Blue Overhead
Emulating the haint blue shade currently being revived in the South as a romantic ceiling color, Versatex Building Products has introduced Piazza Blue, a color-through, solid-PVC beadboard.
It is available in a full 5-1/2” (nominal 6”) profile, in 18’ lengths. n VERSATEX.COM (724) 857-1111
Drift Clip
Simpson Strong-Tie’s new HWDC head-of-wall drift clip connector provides a stiffer, stronger cold-formed steel connection while allowing for horizontal and vertical movement during high-wind and seismic events.
Fabricated from G90 galvanized steel, the HWDC secures the head of a wall to the bottom of a slab or beam. It is the fi rst solution of its kind designed for multiple anchorage location options to allow screws to be installed closer to the bend in the hardware.
n STRONGTIE.COM/HWDC (800) 999-5099
Ultra Firefly Low Voltage LED Railing Illumination makes it simple to light the night alongs porches, walkways and decks.
New Firefly is an integrated system that is designed to provide a soft glow to paths from under Ultra Aluminum railing post caps. Assembly is simple, with a complete kit with easy-tofollow installation instructions.
n ULTRARAILING.COM (800) 656-4420
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product is present in the basements of about 2,200 houses Traditional mechanically-attached housewraps still Ace Hardware is rolling out its Extra Mile Promise, a guarantee that Ace has the expert advice and supplies needed to help consumers successfully tackle any paint project with just one trip to the store. Available at participating stores nationwide, the vow was created to address and relieve the frustration consumers deal with when faced with the proposition of yet another trip to the store as a result of forgotten items or not enough paint. Ace is so confident in its one-trip guarantee that it will provide free delivery to consumers who may be in various stages of construction in limited markets. Most of the houses are not yet occupied. Weyerhaeuser will cover the cost to either remediate or replace affected joists. It has halted production, sales and shipments of the product, and is collecting unused product from customers. Approximately $9 million of the product has been sold since December 2016. Weyerhaeuser expects to spend $50$60 million resolving the issue. make up more than two-thirds of all housewrap and WRB materials installed, but alternatives are making inroads. Combination WRB and structural sheathing panels, such as Huber’s ZIP System and Georgia-Pacific’s ForceField, now make up about 10% of this market among new homes. Self-adhered membranes are now approaching 10% of the market, as well. Fluid-applied membranes now constitute about 3% of new home housewrap/WRB installations. Alternatives to traditional housewrap are found more extensively on higher-end homes and multifamily buildings. in need of additional paint supplies. “While it hurt our pride to learn this, the truth is that while consumers trust Ace as the Helpful Place, far too many of them believed that our speedy sized stores didn’t have enough product to complete their paint project,” said John Venhuizen, president and CEO. “We know this isn’t the case, so to assuage these misperceptions, we decided to stand behind our large paint assortment with the Extra Mile Promise. Our objective is simple: to be known as the #1, best, most convenient, most helpful and most credible store for paint in the neighborhood.” Housewraps, Weather Barriers rending in Residential arket Housewrap preferences are gradually evolving, according to a recent presentation at the Housewrap 2019 TO MARK Hayward Lumber’s centennial, CEO Bill Hayward sliced the birthday cake H ayward style—with a chain saw—during a Sept. 7 celebration in San Luis Obispo, Ca., that was attended by nearly 1,000. Stainless Steel Connections Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced a Type 316 stainless-steel fastener designed, tested and approved for use with Simpson Strong-Tie stainless-steel connectors to provide excellent protection in severely corrosive environments. Designed for applications where strength and performance are critical, the new Strong-Drive SD Connector SS screw helps protect projects from corWeyco Recalls Coated I-Joists Weyerhaeuser is recalling a batch of TJI Joists with Flak Jacket Protection, after linking an odor in certain newly constructed homes to a recent formula change in the coating that included formaldehyde-based resin. The issue is isolated to Flak Jacket product made after Dec. 1, 2016, and does not affect any of the company’s other products. Flak Jacket Protection is a coating applied to I-joists to enhance fire resistance, and it is not widely in use. The conference on builder and consumer practices by Ed Hudson, Home Innovation Research Labs. Hudson shared that about 60% of all housewrap and weather-resistant barrier (WRB) material is installed on new homes; the remainder is installed primarily on homes being re-sided. DuPont’s Tyvek continues to dominate with nearly half the housewrap and WRB installations in new homes. DuPont established leadership in technology and education early and have maintained that leadership for decades. Ace Offers Extra Mile Guarantee Merchant 8-17 Layout.qxp_D SigNov03-1-8,41-48 7/25/17 1:18 PM Page 20 rosion caused by moisture, salt, chemicals and countless other factors. Made from Type 316 stainless steel and ideal for both interior and exterior environments, they have a 1/4” hex-washer head with a large-diameter integrated washer to provide load bearing area. n STRONGTIE.COM (800) 999-5099 product is present in the basements of about 2,200 houses Traditional mechanically-attached housewraps still
Wholesale Industrial Lumber Ace Hardware is rolling out its Extra Mile Promise, a guarantee that Ace has the expert advice and supplies needed to help consumers successfully tackle any paint project with just one trip to the store. Available at participating stores nationwide, the vow was created to address and relieve the frustration consumers deal with when faced with the proposition of yet another trip to the store as a result of forgotten items or not enough paint. Ace is so confident in its one-trip guarantee that it will provide free delivery to consumers who may be in various stages of construction in limited markets. Most of the houses are not yet occupied. Weyerhaeuser will cover the cost to either remediate or replace affected joists. It has halted production, sales and shipments of the product, and is collecting unused product from customers. Approximately $9 million of the product has been sold since December 2016. Weyerhaeuser expects to spend $50$60 million resolving the issue. make up more than two-thirds of all housewrap and WRB materials installed, but alternatives are making inroads. Combination WRB and structural sheathing panels, such as Huber’s ZIP System and Georgia-Pacific’s ForceField, now make up about 10% of this market among new homes. Self-adhered membranes are now approaching 10% of the market, as well. Fluid-applied membranes now constitute about 3% of new home housewrap/WRB installations. Alternatives to traditional housewrap are found more extensively on higher-end homes and multifamily buildings. in need of additional paint supplies. “While it hurt our pride to learn this, the truth is that while consumers trust Ace as the Helpful Place, far too many of them believed that our speedy sized stores didn’t TO MARK Hayward Lumber’s centennial, CEO Bill Hayward sliced the have enough product to complete their paint project,” said John Venhuizen, president and CEO. “We know this isn’t birthday cake H ayward style—with a chain saw—during a Sept. 7 celebration in San Luis Obispo, Ca., that was attended by nearly 1,000. the case, so to assuage these misperceptions, we decided to stand behind our large paint assortment with the Extra Mile Housewraps, Weather Barriers Promise. Our objective is simple: to be known as the #1, best, most convenient, most helpful and most credible store for paint in the neighborhood.” rending in Residential arket Housewrap preferences are gradually evolving, according to a recent presentation at the Housewrap 2019
REEL 1321 N. Kraemer Blvd. (Box 879), Anaheim, Ca. 92806 Fax 714-630-3190 (714) 632-1988 • (800) 675-REEL 3518 Chicago Ave., Riverside, Ca. 92507 (951) 781-0564 www.reellumber.com LUMBER SERVICEWeyco Recalls Coated I-Joists Weyerhaeuser is recalling a batch of TJI Joists with Flak Jacket Protection, after linking an odor in certain newly constructed homes to a recent formula change in the coating that included formaldehyde-based resin. The issue is isolated to Flak Jacket product made after Dec. 1, 2016, and does not affect any of the company’s other products. Flak Jacket Protection is a coating applied to I-joists to enhance fire resistance, and it is not widely in use. The conference on builder and consumer practices by Ed Hudson, Home Innovation Research Labs. Hudson shared that about 60% of all housewrap and weather-resistant barrier (WRB) material is installed on new homes; the remainder is installed primarily on homes being re-sided. DuPont’s Tyvek continues to dominate with nearly half the housewrap and WRB installations in new homes. DuPont established leadership in technology and education early and have maintained that leadership for decades. Mighty Miter Saw Designed with a powerful brushless motor, the new RIDGID 18V 7-1/4” Dual-Bevel Sliding Miter Saw delivers more runtime, more power, and longer motor life. Featuring a compact and lightweight design at only 24 lbs., the cordless tool maximizes portability on the jobsite. The LED lighting system casts the shadow of the blade onto the workpiece to increase cut line visibility, resulting in greater cut accuracy. n RIDGID.COM (800) 474-3443 Windows & Doors Keep Growing Residential window shipments increased 5.7% in 2016, amounting to more than 43.2 million units shipped across the nation. Looking forward, national growth is expected to increase another 5.6% in 2017 before trailing off somewhat in 2019 to 4.6% growth, according to a new Window & Door Manufacturers Association study. In 2016, shipments of side-hinged entry doors increased by 6.1% to 9.7 million units on the national level, alleviating any concerns over the decrease in units shipped between 2014 and 2015. Based on the analysis of the data, annual growth is forecasted to climb to 5.9% in 2017 before declining to a modest 5.2% growth in 2019. Architectural interior flush doors recovered from a decline the previous year by growing 4.5% in 2016 with nearly 2.9 million units shipped, while stile and rail doors continued its upward trend with a 6.6% increase with nearly 0.44 million units shipped. Annual growth of flush doors is forecast to be 4% in 2017 before declining to 1% in 2019. Stile and rail doors are also predicted to grow 4% in 2017 and decline to 1% by 2019. Ace Rebranding andyman i ision Ace Hardware Corp. has completed the acquisition of Handyman Matters, franchisor of home repair, maintenance and improvement services based in Denver, Co. Early next year, Handyman Matters will be rebranded as Ace Handyman Services and operate as a new stand-alone, subsidiary of Ace Hardware. Handyman Matters is a franchise organization comprised of locally owned and operated and company-owned locations that offer professional and multi-skilled craftsmen, trained to handle a homeowner’s to-do list in addition to larger projects. On-site services to consumers and small businesses include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting and flooring. It currently has 57 franchisees who collectively employ about 250 handymen and women in 121 territories across 23 states. Andy Bell, the founder and CEO of Handyman Matters, will continue to lead the day-to-day business operations for Ace Handyman Services from its headquarters in Denver. Integration and re-branding initiatives are currently underway with a target completion in first quarter 2020.
At Reel Lumber Service, we supply
domestic and foreign hardwoods. Our products and services include: • Hardwood Lumber & Pine • Hardwood Plywood & Veneers
• Melamine Plywood • Hardwood Moulding (alder, cherry, mahogany, MDF, maple, red oak, paint grade, pecan hickory, white oak, walnut, beech) • Milling (moulding profiles, S2S, SLR1E, SLR2E, & resawn lumber) • Woodworking Accessories (appliques, ornaments, butcher blocks, corbels, etc.) • Woodworking Supplies (deft finishes, color putty, adhesives, etc.) Our products are widely used in interior finish carpentry, furniture, cabinetry and hundreds of industrial and manufacturing applications. We stock a complete line of complementary products to complete virtually any woodworking or millwork project. Windows & Doors Keep Growing Residential window shipments increased 5.7% in 2016, amounting to more than 43.2 million units shipped across the nation. Looking forward, national growth is expected to increase another 5.6% in 2017 before trailing off somewhat in 2019 to 4.6% growth, according to a new Window & Door Manufacturers Association study. In 2016, shipments of side-hinged entry doors increased by 6.1% to 9.7 million units on the national level, alleviating any concerns over the decrease in units shipped between 2014 and 2015. Based on the analysis of the data, annual growth is forecasted to climb to 5.9% in 2017 before declining to a modest 5.2% growth in 2019. Architectural interior flush doors recovered from a decline the previous year by growing 4.5% in 2016 with nearly 2.9 million units shipped, while stile and rail doors continued its upward trend with a 6.6% increase with nearly 0.44 million units shipped. Annual growth of flush doors is forecast to be 4% in 2017 before declining to 1% in 2019. Stile and rail doors are also predicted to grow 4% in 2017 and decline to 1% by 2019. Ace Rebranding andyman i ision Ace Hardware Corp. has completed the acquisition of Handyman Matters, franchisor of home repair, maintenance and improvement services based in Denver, Co. Early next year, Handyman Matters will be rebranded as Ace Handyman Services and operate as a new stand-alone, subsidiary of Ace Hardware. Handyman Matters is a franchise organization comprised of locally owned and operated and company-owned locations that offer professional and multi-skilled craftsmen, trained to handle a homeowner’s to-do list in addition to larger projects. On-site services to consumers and small businesses include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting and flooring. It currently has 57 franchisees who collectively employ about 250 handymen and women in 121 territories across 23 states. Andy Bell, the founder and CEO of Handyman Matters, will continue to lead the day-to-day business operations for Ace Handyman Services from its headquarters in Denver. Integration and re-branding initiatives are currently underway with a target completion in first quarter 2020.
Double-Duty Joist Tape
ODF Inc.’s FrameVent advances joist tape protection to a new level.
FV1 not only caps the joist top with a covering and a butyl adhesive, which makes fast placement and is self-sealing, but it also protects the bottom of the decking by eliminating the normal entrapped moisture. Decking is raised 1/4” on the product’s fingers, allowing water to dry away.
The fingers create a structure of support bearing the surface material placed over them while maintaining about 65% surface contact. The gaps between fingers allow air to move from one side of the FV1 to the other.
The air movement from side to side, space to space, becomes the transport mechanism, releasing possible entrapped moisture. More airflow means less collected moisture over time. Less collected moisture means extended life of building materials. n FRAMEVENT.COM (888) 883-4098
Blackened Accents
Char color is the latest addition to Derby Building Products’ TandoShake Cape Cod Perfection line of classic shakes, that feature clean lines and an authentic cedar texture.
Char’s unique color offers the beauty of charred, burnt or blackened wood—a look rooted in a centuries-old Japanese wood preserving process known as Shou Sugi Ban.
The shake features an architecturally accurate, 5” exposure with crisp edges and an authentic aesthetic, in now six different colors.
n TANDOBP.COM (844) 698-2636
Crystal Clear Bond
DAP’s new hybrid adhesive, RapidFuse Ultra Clear All Purpose Adhesive, dries and stays truly clear.
With its non-brittle formula, it can be used to fill in scratches and gaps on substrates for a smooth repair. n DAP.COM (888) 327-8477
Synthetic Siding
RISE Siding from RISE Building Products is the only exterior siding product available in a 20’ length, which minimizes unsightly seems, and results in significantly less jobsite waste.
It comes in a vertical woodgrain finish and all typical sizes needed to complete the exterior of a home.
n RISEBUILDINGPRODUCTS.
COM (401) 490-4840
See Saw
The new WORX 20V, Power Share, 4-1/2” WorxSaw compact circular saw with brushless motor delivers 10 times longer motor life than a circular saw with a brushed motor.
At 4.8 lbs. (with battery), the saw is lighter than 7-1/4” circular saws, making it highly maneuverable and nimble, even when cutting overhead.
This cordless tool uses a 4-1/2” thin-kerf blade with a 3/8” arbor size, allowing the motor to spin twice as fast as traditional circular saws.
n WORX.COM (866) 354-9679
Drill & Plug
Envision now offers the Pro Plug Hidden Fastening System for use with all full-profile deck boards and colors.
Made by Starborn, Pro Plug allows installers to face-fasten deck boards while eliminating visible screw heads and holes.
The system consists of epoxy-coated screws, a drill/ driver attachment to drive screws to the correct depth without overdriving or stripping the screw, and plugs made with Envision’s decking material to match boards. Just drive the screw until the auto-stop mechanism fully engages, insert the plug into the hole above the fastener, and tap into place. n ENVISIONDECKING.COM (800) 641-4691
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Healthy Insulation
Owens Corning Pure Safety High Performance Insulation is the first insulation of its kind to be scientifically tested and identified as a consumer product more suitable for people with asthma and allergies.
Certified as asthma and allergy friendly, Pure Safety offers resistance to dust, mold, mildew and fire, while being designed to contribute to an overall safe and healthy indoor environment. n OWENSCORNING.COM (800) 438-7465
