PRODUCTS
exteriors EDITORS’ CHOICE
Metal-roof system R-Mer Shield: • Standing-seam roof system • Wind-uplift performance • Slope to 1/4:12
R-Mer Shield standing-seam roof system has a 2-in.-high vertical seam with an extruded aluminum clip and top rail system said to provide unrivaled wind-uplift performance, ensuring watertight protection in harsh environments. The roof system can span open purlins on slopes to 1/4:12 and has a 1/2-in. clearance between the panel and substrate to increase ventilation beneath the panel. The one-piece clip and top rail provide thermal movement. A double bead of factory-applied seam sealant is isolated from the clip. The Garland Co. Inc., Cleveland Circle 55 garlandco.com
Air-barrier system
Outdoor-living brick
BrickScapes outdoor-living products include mailboxes, fire pits, grills, trashcans, fireplaces, and fence posts. Items are available in six stock brick colors with custom colors also available. Finished products are delivered onsite with minimal foundation requirements. Belden Brick Co., Canton, OH Circle 56 beldenbrick.com
Along with Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing, the company has available Securock ExoAir 430 air-barrier system. Combining Securock glass-mat sheathing panels and ExoAir membrane, the gypsum panel features a pre-applied air/water barrier. The process is said to produce a uniform membrane with superior bond to the substrate. USG Corp., Chicago Circle 57 usg.com
Unitized curtain wall
2500 UT Unitwall curtain-wall system is a high-performance unitized system that provides a range of design options for seamless aesthetics. The ultra-thermal system offers reduced fabrication and assembly times due to the one-piece polyamide thermal break, eliminating the need for pressure plates and fasteners. Stacked joints within the system account for building movement, and two-piece verticals allow a continuous snap engagement to maximize strength. Kawneer Co. Inc., Norcross, GA Circle 58 kawneer.com
EPS insulation
Foam-Control Plus+ expanded polystyrene insulation supports a wide range of applications, including perimeter and underslab insulation, cavity-wall insulation and sheathing, pre-cast concrete cores, green roofs and plaza decks, and waterproofing. The product is available in a range of high compressive strengths with high R-value. ACH Foam Technologies, Denver Circle 59 achfoam.com
Molded pipe flashing
Wrapid Flash pipe flashing is said to make wrapping any cylindrical penetration simple and consistent. The molded boot uses a single injected-molded piece to reportedly eliminate faulty field-fabricated seams. Installation takes approximately 4 to 5 min. The flashing has integrated measurements and cut guidelines for accurate trimming. FiberTite, Wooster, OH Circle 60 fibertite.com
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SEPTEMBER 2015
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