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BECK: New Brand Design for Austrian Fastening Company

Inclement weather poses a variety of problems for architects, builders and homeowners alike. Moisture infiltration from excessive precipitation and high humidity can cause significant issues with building performance, leading to long-term damage from mold, mildew and rot. Rainscreens are a building envelope support mechanism designed to limit the amount of water that could potentially come into contact with the building envelope’s primary moisture barrier. They sit away from a building’s exterior and create a small air gap that helps protect the structure by reducing the chance of water

BECK has changed. From the first collated staple, to the invention of SCRAIL®, the nail and screw combination fastener, or LIGNOLOC®, the first collated nail made of wood, the company from Austria is now more courageous, forward-thinking, visionary, technological and innovative than ever. From now on, this will also be visible to the public through a new umbrella brand and brand design. “Our business has undergone a significant transformation in the past few years. Against the backdrop of digitization and the dynamics of continuously changing markets and customer expectations, we recognized that our company needed to modernize its brand strategy in order to remain up to date,” said Christian Beck, General Manager and Chief

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TravelJohn Disposable Urinal for Men, Women and Children By Tina Caswell, Media Director, Reach Global Industries, Inc.

TravelJohn™ products by Reach Global Industries, Inc (RGi) offer the safest, cleanest way to solve the problem of what to do when traditional restroom facilities are inaccessible, unsanitary or unavailable. Perfect for emergency situations, home renovations, traveling, healthcare, sporting goods, juvenile and convenience needs. TravelJohn’s top-selling disposable urinal in the construction market is model TJ1C due to the double bag protection with a resealable zipper which allows the bag Continued on Page 37

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Suttle Offers Innovation, Simplification

Builders and developers know that to command premium returns, buildings must be gigabit ready, WiFi optimized, easy and automated. While technology continues to simplify our lives, the installation process and integration seems to be going in the opposite direction. The easier it is to use the technology, the more challenging its installation and proper configuration become. This is a primary issue that Suttle has solved. Suttle is dedicated to simplifying construction and removing guesswork from shipment, installation and the configuration process of the home network. With this in mind, Suttle has designed a

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Premier Product Certification Program for PMG Products An interview with Dawn LaFleurQualley, Director – ICC-ES Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG). CM: What is ICC-ES® PMG?

DL: ICC-ES PMG is the Premier Product Certification program for North America, certifying plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas products to the requirements of International, Uniform and Canadian Codes and Standards. ICC-ES PMG is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Standards Council of Canada (SCC), offering listings to meet all manufacturer certification needs in the United States and Canada. CM: What is product certification?

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PROFLEX: When Sound Control & Water Proofing Matters

By Tim Abbott, Chief Operating Officer, PROFLEX® Products, Inc.

PROFLEX manufactures a complete line of products in the USA designed for installing natural finished surfaces, including tile, stone, marble, wood, carpet and similar products. Our products are designed to be installed as a part of a complete flooring system. PROFLEX offers a variety of products to protect natural finish surfaces from common problems associated with a flooring installation, including crack-isolation, reduction of sound transmission, moisture control and waterproofing. All of our products have been engineered and tested to industry standards, and are endorsed by leading Continued on Page 37

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

FutureFlash Waterproofing System by MFM Building Products Manufactured in the USA by MFM Building Products, the FutureFlash® Waterproofing System provides new technology to battle against moisture damage around windows and doors. This combination of a tough, mechanicallyattached flexible FutureFlash Waterproofing Membrane and high-performance FutureFlash Sealant is the key to a new level of application efficiency and protection. Recommended installation is the patented Moisture Diversion Method™, which significantly reduces installation time.

FutureFlash is a prefabricated waterproofing membrane designed for use around windows, doors, under stucco and other exterior wall systems. It is composed of two high-performance films with a core of specially formulated rubberized asphalt. It is tough, self-sealing and flexible with great tear strength and UV stability. FutureFlash is available in both 25 mil and 40 mil thickness. FutureFlash Sealant is a high quality polyurethane caulk that adheres to wood, vinyl and metal windows. It delivers superior attachment characteristics

Zoeller’s Expanded Line of Battery Backups Too often, a battery backup sump pump system is installed and then forgotten; left dormant and neglected in the basement sump pit. But the expectation is that this crucial equipment works flawlessly years later to save the basement from flooding because of power outage, equipment failure and high-volume inrush. However, the chances of saving your basement carpet, drywall and other property are greatly enhanced if the battery backup system isn’t left dormant and silent. A self-testing system with diagnostic and supervisory abilities is crucial

for long-term protection. Even better, a self-testing system that is connected to the cloud will be able to inform the owner of any important information and allow remote access and control. Protect your home with two new systems from Zoeller’s Aquanot® Line. The Aquanot Spin 508 is the new standard model in the industry’s most comprehensive line of battery backups. The Spin offers high-performance pumping, long lasting protection on DC power, a heavy duty mechanical operational switch, and most importantly, self-testing

Construction Marketplace across a wider temperature range than other competitive products. MFM offers a 10-year warranty when FutureFlash is used in conjunction with FutureFlash Sealant. FutureFlash The Waterproofing System: protects against leaks and interior wall damage; unique “weep” characteristics allow structure to breathe; discourages the formation of toxic mold; ideal for stucco structures or any traditional siding materials; mechanically attached for fast and easy installation; self-seals around fasteners for complete waterproofing protection. Continued on Page 41

technology that helps ensure that all system components are always ready. The Aquanot Fit 508 battery backup system is another new option in the expanded line of Aquanot backups. The Fit has all the functionality of the Spin and more. Also included is a more powerful charger, and a high-water sensor to provide additional alarms, float logic and redundant pump run. But what really sets the Aquanot Fit apart from any other system is its built-in Wi-Fi connectivity to Zoeller’s amazing Z Control® Cloud, which allows users to Continued on Page 41

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Interior Door and Millwork Package from Forever Barnwood Forever Barnwood is excited to offer, for the first time anywhere, an authentic barn wood interior door and millwork package. This will finally bring the reality of a truly rustic, authentic barn wood look to your interior doors, casing and base. This millwork package will be offered initially in the 100-Year-Old Traditional finish. The new interior door is an engineered stave core with all of the authentic, rustic, circle sawn, oldworld character that Forever Barnwood is known for.

The Forever Barnwood Millwork package will be offered in many traditional millwork products and profiles. Forever Barnwood will offer KD prehung doors, base, case, headers, sills, stops and jambs. Other finishes will become available in time, but it is initially only available in the 100-Year-Old Traditional finish. Forever Barnwood Millwork is priced very similar to rustic alder while offering a nostalgic reclaimed barn wood look absolutely unique in a millwork

Streamline DSA and OSHPD Review with ICC-ES Report Supplements By Vincent Chiu, Assistant Regional Engineering Director, ICC Evaluation Service

The California Building Code (CBC) and California Residential Code (CRC) are codes included in the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, to which all occupancies within the state are subject. The CBC also contains amended provisions for occupancies under the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and California’s Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) agencies, such as for school and hospital construction in the state of California. California Supplements are an additional tool for Evaluation Report Holders to help them navigate through the specific requirements outlined in the California Codes (building, residential, energy, etc.) as applicable.

The State of California is a leading state when it comes to requirements related to the construction industry. ICC-ES staff engineers are knowledgeable of these provisions and experts on writing these documents. Seismic provisions, photovoltaic panels and energy efficiency are among the few categories which the California Codes requirements go beyond the traditionally adopted International Code Council family of I-Codes. However, it is this relationship of the adopted codes by the State of California that gives us the extra advantage in evaluating construction products. Jurisdictions in the state of California operate under the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, so having a supplement that addresses the extra requirements can help the approval process of products among the local

Enhance Safety with Impacto Protective Products As a leader in the personal protective product industry, Impacto Protective Products provides customers with innovative products that enhance safety and productivity in the workplace. Its network of sales staff works closely with customers across a wide range of industries to produce measurable results. Impacto Protective Products has long been recognized for products that protect against workplace injuries by assuring exceptional levels of protection. The company specializes in design, manufacturing and distribution of custom

ergonomic products to help prevent a wide range of cumulative trauma and repetitive strain injuries. While its initial flagship products were Anti-Vibration and Anti-Impact gloves, the company quickly expanded into having a full range of personal protective products. It continues to seek out new and innovative products and technology to expand and enhance its product line. Over the past few years, Impacto Protective Products has seen tremendous growth in its line of foot and shoe acces-

Construction Marketplace package. While other unique, eye-catching features in the home can become very expensive, very quickly, the Forever Barnwood Millwork line is within reach of most buyers. By far, the most exciting product in the Forever Barnwood Millwork lineup is the Prehung Door. The Forever Barnwood Prehung Door is an engineered stave core door featuring the latest technology in door construction. This technology produces a door that is lighter, more stable, and operates more soundly than other types of

jurisdictions. Additionally, ICC-ES has engaged in the evaluation of products under the DSA and OSHPD, which can aid report holders with concerns that the building official of these entities may have. The ICC-ES report supplement to the CBC and CRC offers evidence of compliance as a great turn-to resource for all California jurisdictions. The evidence of compliance to the amended provisions for school and hospital construction in the state of California may streamline DSA and OSHPD review and acceptance of the product for a specific use on a given project. About ICC-ES A nonprofit, limited liability company, ICC-ES is the United States’ leading evaluation service for innovative building materials, components and systems. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports (ESRs), Building Product Listings and PMG

sories, and it is very excited about the success of its Turbo Toes, and most recently, its Toes2Go product. The company expects this market segment to continue to grow and is confident that these products will continue to top its top product lists. Impacto® products are distributed around the world and are used in many job applications, including manufacturing, warehousing, assembly lines, industrial applications, construction, mining industry, forestry, office settings and many more. With over 25 years in the industry,

BendItBrush from Fusionbrands

Splatter Guard Pro

Fusionbrands shape changing cleaning tool, the BendItBrush™ is a new hybrid cleaning tool that’s an original departure from the traditional sponge and long handled brush. BendItBrush is both a sponge and a brush all-in-one. The user can bend it to wash two surfaces at once, and it easily removes lipstick and balm off glass rims. It straightens like a rigid-handled brush to clean to the bottom of a glass.

The Splatter Guard Pro is a new and innovative design on the classic kitchen frying tool to keep countertops free of grease and mess. Made from platinumcured silicone and stainless steel, it’s safe to 500 degrees. The patented design features sloped sidewalls that stop grease splatters while the large center opening allows steam to escape for crispy fried foods. The large opening also lets the home cook stir and turn foods as they’re

BendItBrush has soft silicone scrubbers that suds-up like a sponge and an embedded Flex-force™ band to offer rigidity when straightened. It is bacteria and odor resistant, non-porous and long lasting. BendItBrush can even be used to clean knives, utensils and plates. For more information, call 877.279.2002, email customercare@fusionbrands.com or go to www.fusionbrands.com.

doors on the market. These doors feature all of the authentic circle saw marks, rustic appearance and old-world character that you have come to expect with Forever Barnwood products. Bring the history inside with the Forever Barnwood interior door and millwork package. For details on the Millwork line, visit www.foreverbarnwood.com/ millwork. For more information, go to www.forever barnwood.com, email info@forever barnwood.com or call 844.231.3777.

Listings provide evidence that products and systems meet requirements of codes and technical standards. The ICCES Environmental Programs issue VAR environmental reports that verify a product meets specific sustainability targets defined by today’s codes, standards, green rating systems and ICC-ES environmental criteria. The Environmental Programs now offer Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), to meet global market demand for science-based, transparent, quality-assured information about a product’s environmental performance. ICC-ES is a subsidiary of the International Code Council® (ICC®). For more information, visit www.icc-es .org, call 800.423.6587 or stop by booth #C3022 at the International Builders Show and booth #SL1859 at the Kitchen Bath Industry Show.

Impacto is highly regarded as a premium, Canadian manufacturer of ergonomic and safety products. The company prides itself on attention to detail, superior product quality and customer service. It is committed to customer satisfaction, continual improvement of its products, expanding its markets by developing specialized personal protective equipment and compliance with ISO 9001:2008 quality system.

Visit Impacto Protective Products at booth #N769. For more information, go to www.impacto.ca.

cooking for evenlycooked results. The Splatter Guard Pro is also dishwasher safe for easy, simple cleanup. Suggested retail price is $16.99.

For more information, call 855.845.3698 or go to www.jazinnovations.com.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Build a Better Remodeling Business with NARI Accreditation By Dan Taddei, MS Ed. BCA | Director of Education and Certification, National Association of the Remodeling Industry

The NARI Accredited Remodeling Company program was developed with one goal in mind: support remodelers to help them build a better remodeling business. The accreditation is founded on the first – and only – consensusbased management standard outlining the primary characteristics of a successful, quality remodeling organization. It focuses on the essential management elements a remodeling business must have in place to operate effectively and efficiently. Governed by an independent Accreditation

Board, the Accredited Remodeling Company designation is also a first for the industry. While NARI Certifications apply to individual industry professionals, NARI Accreditation is designed to apply to a remodeling business as a whole.

Business Management Essential Elements NARI’s Code of Ethics is foundational to the principles of the organization. As such, Ethics is the first of the five sections of the Accreditation Standard. The other four include Business and Financial Operations; Marketing and Sales; Quality, Compliance and Training; and Production / Field Operations. Each sec-

The Home Builder’s Guide to Integrated Management Solutions (ERPs) Companies are striving to become more efficient, improve customer service and stay competitive by more effectively utilizing resources. Luckily, there’s a solution to help accomplish all of these objectives. Integrated Management Solutions, otherwise known as ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning), refer to systems that automate and integrate a company’s core

business elements to increase efficiency and simplify operations. ERPs are comprehensive systems that include all the software pieces you might need to manage all aspects of your construction operations. For a deeper understanding of what ERP does, it’s helpful to take a step back and think about all of the processes that

Construction Marketplace tion outlines additional compliance elements and provides specific guidelines a remodeling company must comply with to become accredited. The accreditation compliance process can assist remodeling companies in understanding and implementing business management best practices designed to make organizations more efficient, effective, responsive, flexible and financially resilient.

A Thorough Vetting Process Accreditation is awarded only to those organizations which demonstrate compliance with the comprehensive requirements set forth by the NARI Accredited Remodeling Company Standard. An assessment of a company’s financial health and management best practices is conducted by the NARI Accreditation are essential to building new homes, including accounting, purchasing, construction, sales and beyond. The purpose of ERP software is to have one complete system that supports and integrates all of these functions, in order to streamline processes and information across an entire organization. By creating a smooth flow of information that is always in sync, employees across all divisions (for example, accounting and sales) have access to the same, consistent information. Most ERP systems also offer realtime reporting and automation tools. Instead of relying on separate databases and spreadsheets that employees need to consistently update, and then putting someone in charge of manually merging them all to generate reports, some ERP solutions give you the ability to pull reports from one central system. For example, with schedule approvals flowing automatically into the financial system without the need for the additional step of manually signing and entering new invoices, builders can not only build homes more quickly and accurately, but the accounting department can close the book faster. ERP software helps to eliminate redundant processes and systems, dramatically lowering the cost of doing busi-

Board, which awards accreditation upon a thorough vetting of company documentation to assure compliance with the Standard.

Stand Out from the Competition With an ever-growing number of lead referral companies and websites, homeowners are challenged to find a professional, qualified and trustworthy remodeling company. Becoming a NARI Accredited Remodeling Company provides another way to demonstrate to consumers your company’s dedication to excellence. Learn more at www.NARI .com/Accreditation. Remodeling Done Right™. For more information, visit IBS booth #N1173, go to www.nari.org, call 847.298.9200 or email info@nari.com.

ness overall. ERP implementation is where planning and profitability intersect, allowing you to streamline your back office processes with software that helps you achieve a more controlled, paperless build. With ERP, you can rid yourself of duplicate data entries in disparate systems, unpredictable cost, quality and accuracy, and scheduling delays, all of which cost you time and money and hinder your company’s potential for growth. In conclusion, ERP is a comprehensive solution essential for modern home builders. You may wonder if an ERP really can work for your business and deliver on all that the vendor promises. The fact is that an ERP can do all this and more. ECI has seen it happen time after time, and witnessed some builders reach their goals by implementing an ERP solution firsthand. ECI has over 30 years of experience providing home builders with MarkSystems, the home building industry’s leading single-platform ERP. It is a completely integrated, easy-to-use cloudbased solution that maximizes business efficiency for home builders and property developers. Visit ECI at booth #SU1041. For more information, go to www.ecisolutions.com/ home-builders-land-developers.

Cook Pro Stainless Steel Roaster with Accessories Cook Pro makes it possible for home cooks to create family feasts and magnificent entrees for dinner parties with this heavy gauge roaster set. The 16.5-inch by 12-inch by 4-inch roaster features a mirror polished exterior and riveted handles to conveniently transport a turkey or lasagna from countertop into the oven and onto the table. Its V-shaped roasting rack is designed to provide a roast with the perfect amount of ventilation. The set also includes two stainless steel turkey lifters, carving knife and carving fork. Baster set is perfect for marinating your roast in a variety of flavors.

An included tool swaps out its attachment head to make either a brush for swabbing butter or a barbecue sauce or an injection needle, and there's a baster as well as a cleaning brush. Swap out the attachment head to coating brush or to an injection needle to get the flavors into your meal. Cook wonderful meals such as an oven roasted ham, savory seafood platters, a filling lasagna, and much more in this roaster.

For more information, call 951.686.8282, email sales@cookpro.com or go to www.cook-pro.com.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Construction Marketplace

Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board from Kingspan Kingspan Insulation has introduced the new Kooltherm® K9 Internal Insulation Board that is ideal for basement, crawl space, attic and habitable space wall applications. It is suitable for both new build and retrofit projects and is fast and easy to install. Insulating interior habitable space walls can improve a home’s energy efficiency, provide substantial energy cost savings, keep rooms more comfortable and prevent moisture problems. The materials you choose are very important

to prevent mold in habitable space walls. Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board can help you build a better basement or finish an existing basement and can help stop the conditions that promote mold growth. It is a cost-effective alternative to spray foam and in colder climates, installing interior basement wall insulation will almost always result in lower energy bills and a healthier, more comfortable home. Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board is installed directly to interior

Boral Roofing Showcasing Innovative Options Boral Roofing brings its beautiful, highperformance roofing solutions back to the Las Vegas Convention Center as the residential building industry’s iconic annual event, International Builders’ Show, takes over Las Vegas. A national leader in durable and energy-efficient new and retrofit roofing systems, Boral Roofing is showcasing all four core segments of its roof solutions product line – clay, concrete, stone-coated steel and composite – onsite on the show floor. Visitors to the Boral booth will learn about current color trends as

well as the influence of architectural movements and the roofing options accompanying them. Boral is heavily promoting its allnew CEU course, New Clay Roofing Trends: Emerging Directions & Future Applications. Designed for architects, the course explores the marketplace for clay roof tile, emerging utilizations of clay roofing in the new era of contemporary architectural influence, as well as creative applications in the forward contemporary design segment. The newly launched Vista

ProServices from Lowe’s An interview with Chris Beck, Manager Merchandising Marketing, PRO. CM: Tell our readers about Lowe’s PRO National Accounts.

CB: ProServices is the arm of Lowe’s that works with builders, repair remodelers, specialty tradesmen and residential and commercial property management professionals. All 1,700-plus store locations have a dedicated ProServices team to manage Pro customers’ business from quoting, picking orders, getting you out of the store quickly and even dedicated loaders. PRO National Account team members can even meet you at your jobsite, office or facility to help you with your business needs. Our Pro team is dedicated to serving Pro customers whenever and wherever they choose to engage. CM: Tell our readers about your relation-

ship with NAHB.

CB: Lowe’s partnership with the NAHB began in the 1950s locally with the North Carolina Home Builders’ Association and has continued to grow through the decades. Lowe’s is one of the largest supporters of the Association as well as the International Builders’ Show. Lowe’s is a sponsor of the Professional Women in Building Council and the Remodelers Council. Lowe’s is also the exclusive sponsor of NAHB Education, because we believe if the trades remain up to date on new technologies and techniques, then homes and commercial buildings will continue to be built to the highest standard.

CM: What is new and exciting about Pro? CB: We continue to further build out our

Garaventa Lift’s New Luxury Fixture Line After months of concepting, gathering customer feedback, designing, testing and re-testing, Garaventa Lift recently launched the Luxury Fixture line, the new fixture line for its Elvoron Residential Elevator range. It elevates Garaventa Lift accessories to a whole new level. With a sharper and smoother design, graceful mirror curves and stylish durability, the fixtures combine luxury and convenience without compromising style. The company focused on details

that provide a solid and comfortable feel to both the Car Operating Panels (COPs), and the Hall Stations. Technology is at the core of the new design to preserve safety and security with the power of the I-Button, a vandal resistant electronic key switch and fobs that can be used to control access to the elevator by enabling or disabling the push buttons on the COPs and Hall Stations. Your choice of materials and shapes is now wider. You can choose from:

space concrete walls and can provide reliable long-term thermal performance over the lifetime of the home. Its high R-value allows for increased internal floor space, and unlike other rigid insulation, it is NFPA 286 compliant; for exposed internal applications and does not require a protected layer of drywall. The core of Kingspan Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board is a premium performance rigid thermoset fiber-free, phenolic insulant, manufactured with a blowing agent that has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low

Global Warming Potential (GWP). It offers an R-value of 17 on 2 inches, outstanding fire and smoke performance, and is unaffected by air infiltration. Kingspan Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board has a glass tissue based facing, adhesively bonded to the insulation core during manufacture. It is available in standard sizes or can be ordered in custom lengths and comes in R-values ranging from 10 to 33.5.

Collection, a concrete tile roof collection offered within the state of Texas, is also on display. The result of research conducted on architectural, lifestyle and color trends in the region, the newly introduced hues are featured in the region’s most popular Boral roofing tile profiles: Saxony® Country Slate and Shake. Booth attendees can also delve into innovative and weather resistant solutions. Boral is displaying its new tile design for concrete Saxony Slate applied with foam, which is notable for its ability to help prevent damage caused by severe

wind conditions. Boral is also showcasing the Class A fire rating of its popular concrete tile. Boral’s lightweight StoneCoated Steel solutions on display are ideal in both new home construction and roofing retrofits. Boral Steel is a roofing option which helps protect from hail impacts. New Cool Roof Rating Council colors in both steel and concrete are also in-booth. Composite roofing options are also available for visitors to view, touch and learn about.

capabilities with our B2B ecommerce solution, www.lowesfor pros.com, to be able to reach our Pro customers whenever and wherever they choose, by offering Pro exclusive pricing and promotions they can’t get anywhere else. Lowe’s continues to offer trusted Pro brands, including DeWalt, Spyder, Metabo, Fluke, HPT, SharkBite, Southwire, Marshalltown, Werner and A.O. Smith. Also, Lowe’s continues to drive awareness of our volume savings strategy, where Pro customers can purchase bulk quantities of any products and receive custom pricing on orders of $1,500 or more. We also have bulk savings discounts on more than 2,000 items that can save Pro customers between five and 50 percent when the minimum quantity is purchased, and carry job lot quantities of products you use most so you can get the product you need, when you Brushed Stainless Steel – Standard tier; Polished (Mirror) Stainless Steel, Polished (Mirror) Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze – Premium tier; White Glass, Black Glass, Bronze Mirror Glass and Champagne Mirror Glass – Elite tier. Highlights of the new features include: I-Button and key fobs to enhance security, keys cannot be reproduced; hinges for all COP panels to assist with service and maintenance; a new customizable display equipped with all upgraded COPs allowing you to showcase customized visual content

For more information, visit www.kingspaninsulation.us or email info@kingspaninsulation.us.

Visit Boral Roofing in the Central Hall at booth #C4519. For more information, go to www.boralroof.com. need it.

CM: What is one thing you want NAHB members to know they can get at Lowe’s that they cannot get anywhere else?

CB: Lowe’s ProServices has an exclusive program not offered anywhere else with members of the NAHB. Members can receive an additional two percent off their billing statement via statement credit, in addition to the five percent everyday in-store and online discount, when they register their Lowe’s Business Credit Account (LBA) or Lowe’s Accounts Receivable (LAR). As an added benefit, registered LAR/LBA members also receive free delivery on all orders of $500 or more. See your local ProServices specialist to take advantage of this benefit. For more information, visit IBS booth #C4107 or go to www.lowesforpros.com.

(your photos, your company logo); the Achille buttons in all the COPs and Hall Stations with tactile lettering and a double light (white LED on background and blue LED when a call is registered); Rated Load (Lift Capacity) labels and Garaventa Lift logo are now laser edged on the COPs’ faceplates.

Visit the Garaventa Lift team at booth #C9140. Download the accessories brochure at www.garaventalift.com/ brochures/accessory-brochure.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Construction Marketplace

Affordable Luxury: The NXR Range from Duro An interview with Stephan Halenbeek, Executive Vice President, Duro Corporation. CM: Tell our readers about Duro Corporation.

SH: We are an American company from City of Industry, California, dedicated to delivering the finest quality professional style cooking appliances. Our parent company is a grill manufacturing giant, and we have continued that successful culture with the following mission: bringing to the average household that which was previously only available to the ultra-rich. Or as we like to say, ‘affordable luxury.’

CM: What does Duro sell?

SH: Our flagship is the NXR Range, a beautiful professional-style range that has been reviewed to perform better than major brands at a fraction of the cost. We also launched new lines, including the NXR Culinary, NXR Pro, NXR LS and NXR Entrée. We also have a variety of stainless steel barbecue grills and tool chests, and we are in the works to introduce a line of NXR kitchen appliances.

CM: What would you say makes Duro unique? SH: Even though we are an American

Dun Today Replaces Home Binders with Digital App Dun Today is a software company founded in 2015. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company specializes in revolutionizing builders’ ability to create a positive customer experience through a state-of-the-art digitized process organized into a mobile app. As society moves further into the “smartphone-first” mentality, the threering bulky binder given to homeowners by contractors is a deliverable past its prime. The new app Dun Today is highlighting at the show offers builders the ability to deliver information and build process in an easy to use app. The app provides an on-demand solution for home builders, home warranty companies, professional services companies and ultimately, homeowners, and allows them to connect in real time. The company provides a solution

set that digitizes the three-ring binder given to homeowners and turns it into a compact, easy to use native app for iPhone and Android. All aspects of the home can be included for tracking in the app, from appliances/components, paint codes, photos, documents, manuals, builder-backed warranty items, manufacturer-backed warranty items to “after the build” vendor maintenance schedules. The app can be used as a social engagement tool during the build process, a warranty scheduler for builders during the builder-backed warranty period, a tool for homeowners to get non-warranty services scheduled after warranty periods via an in-network of service providers, and an ongoing maintenance schedule to keep homes in top shape. It integrates with Amazon for homeowners to purchase

Add Compact Fingerprint Functionality to Your Product Line By Jeff Brown, Vice President of Sales, SecuGen Corporation

What is the U10-SF? The U10-SF is an ultra-slim standalone fingerprint sensor module. It is designed for OEMs and developers to embed into a wide variety of compact hardware products that require fingerprint biometric functionality. Examples include mobile devices, ATMs, POS devices, access control systems, lock boxes, safes and nearly anything that could benefit from the added security and convenience of biometrics. It comes preloaded with SecuGen’s Fingerprint Management System software that allows it to be used right out of the box to capture fingerprint images, extract templates, enroll, search and match fingerprints all in one device. What is special about the U10-SF? The U10-SF provides the tools and tech-

nologies that allow for the rapid and efficient development of a wide variety of embedded fingerprint solutions where high quality, rugged design, and affordability are key factors. It is the world’s smallest programmable optical fingerprint module of its kind and is FBI certified for image quality set by the FIPS 201, PIV and Mobile ID FAP 10 specifications. With high image quality, you can be assured of greater accuracy and reliability which is especially needed for sensitive and secure applications.

What’s inside the module? The core of the U10-SF sensor module is the U10, a rugged, high image quality optical fingerprint sensor. This sensor also features an integrated Single Board Computer that contains a 1 GHz CPU, a fully programmable Linux system, SecuGen’s fingerprint matching SDK, and OpenSSL Cryptographic libraries. The template extraction and

company, our parts, such as our German burners, are sourced from all over the world and assembled in China in our own factories, and we have our own service center in California, making us a truly global company. We are committed to excellence with our unbelievable price point.

CM: What is ‘affordable luxury’?

SH: Luxury typically is associated with an extravagant lifestyle, and for kitchens, that means professional style appliances that are out of reach for most families. We believe in products that exude luxury in both form and function.

CM: What are you doing this year differently from what you did last year?

consumables such as refrigerator filters, air filters and so on, in accordance with the many maintenance schedules required to keep a home in good shape. The app delivers a digital experience customers expect and gives builders a simplistic analytics tool to track quality control all the way down to the sub-contractor level. It eliminates the need to create cumbersome binders and manuals for each home while delivering a full home warranty scheduling platform as a digital service. It also offers builders a sales differentiator. Dun Today is attending the International Builders Show to gain exposure and grow its client base of builders, home warranty companies and service professionals. The company is proud to be able to showcase this firstof-its-kind digital binder solution that assists builders to be able to deliver a matching algorithms that run on the device are NIST MINEX certified. All of this power and functionality is packed into an ultra-slim profile not more than 12mm in thickness.

What does this mean for OEMs? We have always focused on delivering to our OEM partners the tools they need to compete successfully in this highly competitive industry. The U10SF is a perfect example of this focus, as our team has worked long and hard on this product, to achieve three goals: to reduce the size of the sensor to our smallest ever; to merge a Single Board Computer with the fingerprint sensor module and embed an open Linux development environment; and to drive the final product down to the lowest price in its class. Altogether, this resulted in a world class OEM sensor that’s unique in the industry and a major breakthrough that

SH: We have worked hard on development and establishing ourselves as a brand. Of course, this is something that we will continue to do, but we are continuing to expand, in terms of both our line of products and our distribution and reach to customers. It truly is an exciting time as we explore our potential and continuously strive to be better day after day. CM: Where can customers find an NXR Range? SH: We currently sell through Almo across the U.S. as well as big box companies such as Costco, Sam’s Club, Lowe’s and Home Depot.

For more information, visit booth #SL4220, call 888.909.8818 or go to www.nxrproducts.com. next-generation customer experience. The digital experience for builders optimizes workflow so they can focus on faster home closes and reduce the number of good-will warranty claims. The program has cloud-based storage, which makes it a strong mobile app not only for builders but also for subcontractors, homeowners and service professionals. The Dun Today software app will enable buyers to easily handle warranty claims, track home maintenance activities and consolidate all aspects of the home building experience into a mobile application which then offers a mobile wallet method for homeowners that will allow them to pay digitally for services rendered outside of home warranties. For more information, stop by booth #SU1225, go to www.duntoday.com or call 919.802.1077. our OEM partners have been asking for and expecting us to deliver.

About SecuGen SecuGen is a leading provider of optical fingerprint recognition technology for physical and information security. For over 20 years, SecuGen has been a driving force committed to developing innovative, high quality, rugged and price-performing products including FBI-certified fingerprint readers, sensors, biometric software and developer kits. SecuGen products are used by financial, medical, government, educational and corporate institutions and are sold through an extensive network of reseller partners including original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors and system integrators in North America, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia.

For more information, go to www.secugen .com or email sales@secugen.com.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Smart Parents Stay Ahead of the Weather By Kari Strenfel, AcuRite Meteorologist

As a meteorologist and an active mom with two young kids, I need to stay informed of the outdoor weather conditions to maintain our active lifestyle. Whether we are biking to the park, headed out on a family hike, or keeping it simple by playing in the backyard, I need to stay updated on the outdoor conditions year-round. Living in the San Francisco Bay Area, we can get outside mostly every weekend. In the summer, I need to

keep an eye on those high temperatures: a family hike is fun at 8 a.m. when it’s still 60 degrees Fahrenheit outside, but not so fun when it reaches 80 degrees Fahrenheit by 10 a.m. Even in the winter when it rains, we like to know how much rain we got overnight to decide if it’s a good day for puddle jumping! I rely on the AcuRite Atlas™ weather station that I mounted on my roof to stay updated on the changing weather conditions. With the weather station reporting to the AcuRite Access™, which

MingFeng Introduces Biomass Composites, Products By Aaron Thom, Senior Designer

MingFeng is known for its intelligent designs and its manufacturing of ecofriendly packaging. Now we have taken the next step by introducing biomass composites and products into our offering. Biomass composites are essentially organic substances which are combined with a bio-base. The two principal features of biomass composites are that they are produced by utilizing organic sub-

stances and that at the end of their functional lifetime as a product, they can be broken down, as they are either partially or completely degradable, according to the composite. We use grains, fibers, husks and organic products to form pellets. These can then go through extrusion, co-extrusion or injection processes to produce packaging and other very useful commodities. Our biomass composites have achieved a number of safety certifica-

Risk Management Solutions, Innovations and Technologies By Don Neff, President, Construction Services

LJP

Advancements in digital technology, automated systems and lean production processes are impacting all aspects of the construction industry. Home builders keeping up with current trends in automation and efficiency logically incorporate these elements into their delivery and workflow systems for proactive risk management. Reducing build cycle time, lowering indirect project costs and building high-quality homes are ongoing challenges for builders today. LJP Construction Services can help their builder clients overcome these challenges and meet their production goals by

providing a customized quality assurance program that incorporates digital data capture and job site analysis along with automated reporting. CaptureQA®, developed by LJP Construction Services, can change the way builders and construction managers survey, assess and respond to construction project needs and potential problem areas in the field. The innovative and proprietary quality assurance app is designed to identify trending problems before they become systemic and connects the field to the office with sameday reporting. With CaptureQA, key metrics can be tracked with deep dive analytics including open items by trade and assembly, root causes of the open

Henry Offers Compatible Weather Barrier System Components Preventing moisture intrusion and weatherizing a building is a critical role of a weather-resistive barrier system. It’s important that the weather-resistive barrier, flashing and sealant are compatible and work together to provide effective protection. The Fortifiber 1-2-3 Moisture Control System by Henry® offers a simple way to select an effective weatherization system – you simply choose the barrier for your application, add flashing and then complete the job with Henry Moistop® Sealant. All products are compatible with one another, making the selection process error-free to create an effective weather-resistive barrier system

that can prevent mold and rot as well as minimize air leakage. “Industry data indicates more than two-thirds of litigation in the construction industry is connected to moisturerelated defects of building envelope systems,” said Jeff Wedge, Vice President Sales of Henry Company. “Builders are faced with balancing regional building practices, construction types and weather patterns. With the Fortifiber 1-2-3 Moisture Control System, we’ve simplified this process by serving as a singlesource of all building envelope system components for vertical walls. This provides the flexibility to customize differ-

Construction Marketplace is plugged into the router, all the weather data is reported to My AcuRite. This allows me to check the weather conditions from anywhere from the My AcuRite app on my smartphone. I also have enabled alerts in My AcuRite to notify me of any potentially dangerous conditions, such as outdoor temperature above 95 degrees or lightning detected within 25 miles. For those of us with smart speakers, My AcuRite is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, making it

even easier to access our weather conditions. I often find myself asking – “Hey Alexa, ask my AcuRite for the outdoor temperature.” The AcuRite Atlas and My AcuRite will help you keep your family active and safe all-year-round. Create your custom weather station and home monitoring system at www.acurite.com/personal-weatherstations.html.

tions to guarantee their quality and safeness for use: flame-retardant performance, solvent residue, acid/salt proof and also food safety. Boxes are ideal for production with biomass composites. Other products that can successfully employ biomass composites are electrical appliance parts, such as covers for mobile phones or vacuum cleaners, automotive parts for use inside the vehicle, hard cases for musical instruments, tertiary packaging for transportation and more. Crates and pallets are ideal for pro-

duction with biomass composite materials. We offer four biomass composite options – mPLA, PLA/NF compounds, PBS/NF compounds and PP/ST compounds – which are all suitable for tableware, container and box packaging applications. Each composite option has slightly different characteristics, which can ensure that customers can select options according to their sustainability requirements.

For more information, go to www .acurite.com.

For more information, www.mingfengus.com.

items, aging of open items, average close out times by assembly and trade, critical versus noncritical assemblies, field scheduling problems and project variations within a division and between divisions. This can also include three-way analyses – metrics of a single project, metrics from a portfolio of projects and metrics from the competitive market of comparison projects. The ability to characterize and track trade contractor workmanship for key assemblies on current and past projects can help improve decisionmaking processes for future projects across the company from purchasing to customer service. Common causes of construction issues include deficiencies in field workmanship, misinterpretation of plan details and deviations from manufacturers’ recommendations. LJP’s experienced and trained field team members, armed with

the power of CaptureQA, can identify and differentiate the root cause and assist builders in identifying high risk items. If there are deficiencies documented throughout the construction process, the associated reporting and metrics can highlight them and help ensure the failure is not repeated. In challenging markets with trades spread thin, job sites frequently have different trade personnel from day to day. CaptureQA reports and data analysis received in real time that identifies what is being performed, and more importantly, how well it is being performed, will provide a higher-level overview and coupled with detailed performance metrics will drive up quality and accountability.

ent combinations of components to achieve the right system for any project.” With a complete portfolio of both self-adhered and mechanically fastened weather-resistive barriers and flashings, Henry offers the most comprehensive, compatible Building Envelope Systems® in the industry for vertical walls. With the ability to mix and match components to suit specific requirements for a particular project, Henry takes the guess work out of creating a weather-resistive barrier system, allowing you to move on to your next project with confidence. The Henry product portfolio is built upon trusted brands such as Blueskin® VP100, WeatherSmart® and Jumbo Tex® weather-resistive barriers, as well as

Fortiflash® and Moistop window and door flashings. When you choose a Fortifiber 1-2-3 Moisture Control System by Henry, you will gain the confidence of a proven weatherization system, backed by an industry-leading warranty. You’ll be protected against product defects for 15 years with replacement materials plus labor provided to correct the defect. With the 1-2-3 Moisture Control System warranty, the company doesn’t prorate value or limit coverage to the original owner. It stands behind its Building Envelope Systems for the full term of the warranty.

Visit LJP Construction Services at booth #SU1534. For more information, go to www.ljpltd.com.

Visit Henry Company at booth #N455. For more information, go to www.henry.com or call 800.773.4777.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Construction Marketplace

Does Your Toilet Pass the Test? When you think about home remodeling or renovations, how often does the toilet come to mind? Better yet, how often does water consumption from your toilet come to mind? The truth is that toilets are key water consumers within the home, and outdated fixtures can waste excessive amounts of water with every flush. According to the EPA, before the late 1970s, toilets could use up to 7 gallons per flush. That means homes built prior to 1980 may have old or broken toilet models that flush excessive amounts of water. Between the 1980s and early 1990s, updates in plumbing technology allowed toilets to flush at 3.5 GPF, reducing water consumption by about 50 percent. However, models that flush at those rates are vastly outdated

and inefficient compared to current toilets. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 mandated that toilets manufactured in the U.S. must flush at 1.6 GPF, and since then the 1.6 GPF toilet has become the industry standard. Today, new and innovative technology allows toilets to flush at under 1.0 GPF, while some ultra-high-efficiency models, like the Original with Stealth Technology™ from Niagara, flush at even 0.8 GPF. A common misconception is that all low flow toilets just don’t get the job done when it comes to performance. With increased testing, technology and regulations, water-conserving toilets not only perform better than leading products on the market, they save households thousands over the lifespan of the toilet.

Kiss the Cook in Wimberley, Texas By Lorrie Baumann

Bren Isgitt opened her Kiss the Cook kitchenware store in Wimberley, Texas, in 2001 in a building that had been an old house. Owner Bren Isgitt and a friend who was a business partner at the time bought the house on a handshake deal on the square in Wimberley and started renovations. “It had been an old house with lots of low ceilings and little rooms,” Isgitt said. “We raised the ceiling by vaulting it to the roof, adding beautiful massive structural beams.” With the renovations complete, Isgitt and her partner stocked the new store with the inventory they’d moved over from the 800 square-foot shop in Abilene, Texas, that they’d been operating together since 1998. “We grew the store in three and a half years to where it was bursting at the seams,” Isgitt said. “Since we were renting, we decided we could move it to somewhere we wanted to live, instead of west Texas.” They held their closing sale in Abilene in June of 2001 and were moved out by the end of July. The grand opening for the new store in Wimberley was held on October 1 of 2001. “It was market day, when 20,000 people come to town,”

Isgitt said. “We opened that weekend, and at the end of the first day – boy, we knew we made the right move.” In Wimberley, the two friends found a Texas Hill Country community of home cooks who had Food Network on their cable television, access to culinary schools in Austin and San Antonio and the incomes they could generate in city careers to support their culinary aspirations. Some of their new customers were Houstonians with second homes in Wimberley where they came to relax for family weekends, and many of them were tourists who came to swim in Wimberley’s famous Blue Hole, to kayak on the Blanco River and to shop in Wimberley’s downtown boutiques. “It’s both a weekend and a vacation place.... There are lots of good restaurants and boutiques,” Isgitt said. “We found a real niche.” Some of them wander into Kiss the Cook thinking it might be a restaurant. They’re likely to laugh and tell Isgitt that they’re going to need to go with the family to eat, but they’ll be back afterwards to shop,” Isgitt said. “Their favorite saying – besides, ‘I love this place’ – is, ‘If you don’t have it, I don’t need it.’” Inside the 1,800 square-foot store,

Trinseo Bio-Based and Recycled Materials Target Customers’ Sustainability Goals A trip to most any technology event highlights the leadership role that the consumer electronics industry has played in product innovation and also its influence on other industry sectors including automotive, medical devices and home appliances. Now it’s being recognized as a true leader in sustainable solutions – supporting the growing need to protect the environment and preserve our scarce resources. Trinseo, a global manufacturer of plastics and sustainable solutions, is taking a leadership role as well by not only providing bioplastic alternatives to petroleum-based materials but offering a range of recycled content-containing resins. These materials are appropriate for a wide range of consumer electronic applications ranging from portable device

housings to connected home appliances to fitness wristband trackers to accessories and parts.

Trinseo and Bioplastics With more than 60 years of experience in customized thermoplastic compounds and elastomers, Trinseo’s bio-based thermoplastic product families APILON™ 52 BIO and APIGO™ BIO can be found in a wide range of applications and can contribute to a reduction in CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil-based plastics. Traditional plastics are derived from petroleum or natural gas while bio-based plastics are, to a varying degree, derived from renewable biomass sources such as cornstarch, sugarcane, sugar beet, cellu-

Regulations suggest a level of performance testing called MaP ®. These tests, adopted by the plumbing industry, allow engineers, builders and architects to better understand flush performance when specifying a project. In 2003, MaP Testing was implemented as a voluntary measurement to help determine toilet flush capability. When determining scores, MaP testing measures a toilet on how many grams of solid waste can be pushed down the trapway with a single flush. For those looking for efficiency and performance in their toilet, MaP Premium rated products must undergo more strenuous testing, toilet flush rate must be under 1.06

GPF and must move at least 600 grams of waste through the trapway. Although the program is not mandatory, over 4,000 products nationwide have been MaP tested and labeled. MaP testing has challenged manufacturers to increase flush performance, bringing about the innovative and powerful products that exist today. Whether your project is new construction or a repair and remodel, consider performance when selecting the right toilet for the job and let the MaP score help guide you.

they find an interior remodeled in 2017 by Isgitt and HTI Buying Group President, KC Lapiana. They repainted the store, which hadn’t been touched since it had opened in 2001, put in new laminate flooring and replaced the old grid system for gadgets with a slat wall. They also replaced some of the fixtures that had been donated by manufacturers along the way with new units that matched. That opened up the aisles so they were accessible for wheelchairs. “It was hard to get a wheelchair around [before the remodel], and now it’s not hard at all,” Isgitt said. “The slat wall allowed hanging products that had maybe been in bins. KC really did help organize my store.” A central island displays best sellers, including the Chic Wrap plastic wrap dispenser and Bee’s Wrap and silicone and stainless steel reusable straws. “People from Austin want sustainable products,” Isgitt said. “They don’t want products that go into the trash.... The customers are really conscious of wanting products that they can reuse, that don’t hurt the environment.” Lekue’s silicone bowl covers, FreshPaper and Green Savers from OXO that help produce stay fresh longer appeal to the same customers, she added. Against the wall, a 40-foot slat wall is packed with gadgets like the Zyliss

Easy Pull Food Processor that appeals to Texans who make their own salsa frequently, and OXO’s Mini Mandolin that helps Isgitt herself keep her fingers safe when she’s making her favorite Brussels sprout salads. “Our goal is to encourage people to cook more at home and to make cooking fun,” she said. “I like Chef’n’s Brussels Sprouts Corer also.” The Chop Combo, a cutting board with magnets on the back designed by an Austin architect is another favorite product. It pairs with a magnetic bar designed to be adhered to the kitchen backsplash with a strip of Velcro hook and loop fastener. “The cutting board coordinates so it clamps to the knife bar and covers the knives when you’re not using it,” Isgitt said. “He invented that, and he markets it here at our store.” When she’s cooking at home, Isgitt enjoys making lasagna that she bakes in her Emile Henry baking dish. “I love that NexTrend Garlic Twist, and I’m using the Tramontina cookware now,” she said. “Most of my customers have a favorite chef they follow, like Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten. They love her and her recipe books. I’m a huge Tyler Florence fan. I love his receipes. That’s me.”

lose or vegetable oils. The company’s portfolio includes soft and rigid grades. The broad range of properties available make these polymers and compounds ideal for a variety of applications needing various degrees of hardness, resistance to oil, grease, chemicals and temperatures, as well as colorability and recyclability.

Trinseo and Recycled Materials Since its start with post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials nearly a decade ago, Trinseo has overcome numerous challenges such as PCR feedstock availability, reliable sourcing and ways to balance material performance properties to ensure the integrity of end-use applications. These materials – Trinseo’s ECO grades – combine virgin content and PCR (plastic scrap or waste from consumer applications that is reclaimed, reprocessed and used again in new applications) to achieve the exact properties

Visit Niagara at KBIS booth #N2975. For more information, go to www.niagara corp.com, call 800.831.8383 or email info@niagaracorp.com.

For more information, visit www.kissthe cookwimberley.com.

needed for an application. In fact, the company is able to create a material with up to 95 percent recycled content. This includes ultra-bright white and transparent options – both difficult to achieve with material other than virgin content. Over the years, Trinseo has seen that some applications are appropriate for recycled content and some are not. For example, industries that are highly regulated or have strict requirements have limitations due to the variability in recycled resin content and the potential impact on material performance properties. Trinseo, with its unique blend of traditional rigid and soft touch, its sustainable materials platforms and solution orientation, is positioned to offer creative solutions to help customers achieve their sustainability objectives. For more information, go to www .trinseo.com.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Construction Marketplace

New Items in Casafina’s Cook & Host Collection Cooking and serving essentials for any gathering and occasion are the main purpose of this Casafina collection. Back by popular demand, Casafina’s fine stoneware Ruffled Bakers are now available in five colorways: white, cream, Tyvek (Cont’d. from p. 1)

entering the wall assembly. Highly durable, these systems provide building facades with an extra layer of protection to withstand inclement weather and other harsh environmental conditions. Due to their long-term benefits, rainscreens are quickly gaining in popularity and have been adopted by many local building codes. To meet this emerging need, DuPont™ Tyvek®, one of the most trusted brands in the residential construction industry, has created Tyvek DrainVent™ Rainscreen. With multi-directional channels for drainage and airflow, Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen is a three-dimensional, honeycomb-textured mat that provides advanced protection against moisture damage in exterior wall systems by Reach Global Industries (Cont’d. from p. 1)

to be dropped from up to 10 feet (3.05 meters) without risk of rupturing. Each urinal holds ups to 28 fluid ounces (800 ml) and instantly turns liquid into a solid gel using our patented LIQSORB® technology. The LIQSORB pouch securely absorbs all liquid waste and turns it into a leak-proof, odorless, non-toxic gel that is spill-proof and waste disposal safe. All of TravelJohn’s products are unisex and may be used by all genders. A majority of TravelJohn’s urinals feature a unisex adapter, making urination easier for anyone to use while sitting (providing PROFLEX (Cont’d. from p. 1)

independent floor covering associations. Our original product line of our elastomeric peel-and-stick membranes continues to be our flagship product line. The PROFLEX elastomeric membranes provide flooring installations a triple protection of crack-isolation, sound reduction and a moisture vapor barrier. Our elastomeric membranes are easy to install, and allow you to install your finish surSuttle (Cont’d. from p. 1)

comprehensive connectivity platform that easily connects intelligent home devices such as security cameras, wireless access points, utility sensors or entertainment Internet of Things (IoT) products and allows all of them to operate reliably even when the power is out. This Intelligent Home Connectivity solution integrates active Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) into a single remotely managed hardware and software platform. These active PoE and UPS devices are designed to help developers offer a living unit that satisfies the most

blue, red and gray, and three essential sizes: large and medium rectangles and a new smaller square along with new oval ramekins perfect for individual courses and ruffled pie dishes (available in two sizes).

ventilating and quickly moving moisture out of the wall cavity. The heavyduty filter fabric also eliminates stucco and mortar infiltration, maintaining the air space for drainage and ventilation. Ideal for stucco and stone veneer, Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen is also suitable for use with a variety of other exterior materials, including brick, wood and fiber cement siding, metal panel systems, and cedar shake and shingles. Easy to cut and roll tight against corners, the material’s patent-pending honeycomb design easily installs with 1/2inch staples or nails and offers a smooth, flat surface for optimal cladding application and compression resistance. It can be used to replace one layer of weatherresistive barrier (WRB) required with stucco and stone construction, and its

New serveware items complete the collection, and they all match with many other dinnerware collections from Casafina. Generous egg platters, chip & dips, small spiral appetizer dishes and three-section servers are the perfect choice for hosting a party, while ruffled footed plates and rectangular trays (all

built-in insect screen flap helps to prevent infestation. Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen offers 200 square foot coverage per roll, with >100 perms based on ASTM E96 (method B). It features a 90-day UV rating for flexibility on the job site with job completion and is covered by a Class “A” fire rating per ASTM E84. When properly installed with DuPont Building Envelope Solutions products, Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen is backed by a 10-year limited product and labor warranty. It is supported by the Tyvek Specialist Network, a national team of field representatives who offer installation guidelines and onsite training, guidance and building expertise to help ensure proper installation of Tyvek weather barrier products for optimum performance.

available in five colors) are ideal for a dessert table full of style or a glamorous tea party with friends. The options are endless. All items are available in five colors: white, cream, blue, red and gray.

For more information, go to www .casafinagifts.com.

Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen is just one part of DuPont Performance Building Solutions, which offers an innovative product portfolio that builders rely on year after year. Tyvek HomeWrap® or Tyvek DrainWrap™ can be used underneath the Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen, along with Tyvek Tape and DuPont Flashing Products, to ensure the highest building envelope performance, quality and durability. A dry wall is crucial to preventing cladding rot and mildew. Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen helps keep moisture moving and offers builders and homeowners peak performance and peace of mind.

For more information, visit booth #C5837, go to drainvent.tyvek.com or call 800.44.TYVEK.

there is the use of gravity with an unobstructed, free-flowing opening) or standing, and a spill guard to prevent backflow during use. The only urinal without an adapter is our Economical 2-1 paper bag (model TJ1P) designed for both sickness and urination. The bag is 99 percent paperbased and features a peel and seal closure to ensure simple and safe waste disposal. At the end of 2018, TravelJohn products released a new paper (TJ1Q) version of the disposable urinal with a flexible paper adapter to the international market. The unisex paper adapter features a hanging hook to allow anyone to expand the bag or adapter with ease. The bag is 99

percent paper-based and features our new dissolving pouch. Due to our improved LIQSORB technology, the pouch instantly begins to dissolve when liquid contact is made, and the polymer instantly begins to solidify the liquid, turning it into an odorless and non-toxic solid gel. Similar to our sickness bag, the paper version features a peel and seal closure to ensure simple and safe waste disposal. TravelJohn disposable urinal line is available in three, six and 18 packs, in multiple model options: TJ1C duo-bag with a resealable zipper, TJ1N single bag with a resealable zipper, TJ1A TravelJohn original bag, TJ1R TravelJane™ for

women and TJ1H TravelJohn Jr. for children. Model TJ1P 2-1 paper bag for sickness and urination is available in a five pack, and TJ1Q paper urinal bag with a unisex paper adapter in a four pack. The disposable urinal standard volume capacity is 28 ounces (800cc) and 20 ounces (600ml) for TravelJohn Jr. the children sized version. Our products are widely loved by consumers for the ease and convenience provided in tough situations.

faces immediately after installing PROFLEX with no waiting time. PROFLEX also features a specialty product for areas requiring positive waterproofing protection. PROFLEX Hydra-Seal is a semi-liquid applied product that forms a barrier preventing moisture vapor transmission, and blocks the intrusion of water to protect surfaces from structural damage. Hydra-Seal can be applied to concrete and exterior-grade wood surfaces, and will adhere to a vari-

ety of irregular forms such as base flashing and walls. Hydra-Seal is ideal for use in showers, steam rooms, bathrooms, pools, fountains and areas requiring positive waterproofing. The latest inclusion to our family of products is the Pro-Stick line of mortars, thinsets, mastics and specialty adhesives. PROFLEX offers a variety of products designed for surface preparation, setting tile and stone surfaces, and adhesives for both engineered and solid wood surfaces.

Pro-Stick mortars and adhesives are fully compatible with our PROFLEX membranes, and we offer full system warranties to suit a variety of applications. PROFLEX is continually expanding our product line to offer a variety of flooring surface installation solutions to ensure your natural finished surface will last for years.

demanding and “always-connected” tech-savvy group of tenants. The system is also branded as “Contractor-Grade” – a contractor-friendly solution aimed at providing a maximum ease of installation, replicability and scalability. “While PoE and UPS are not new concepts, we undertook a huge effort to integrate them in a way that offers a significant relief to the home developer and installer projects. Everything is carefully designed to fit and work out of a single media panel, so the time to design, build and install a smart connected home is dramatically reduced,” said Sev Sadura, General Manager of Suttle. “This is just the beginning. We have

worked closely with the developer and contractor communities and we will be introducing a new set of solutions in early 2020,” Sadura added.

jack is becoming the standard for data wiring. Additional voice and data jacks are also complemented with Suttle’s modular faceplates. Suttle’s industry experts have designed MediaMAX panels to be modular, long-lasting and trouble-free to house and protect hardware and electronics. Accessories such as shelves and cable guides are ideal to neatly fit provider equipment such as modems and gateways. The panel’s superior ventilation keeps electronics cool.

About Suttle Suttle has long been an approved vendor with major service providers (Telco, CATV, ISP) for service distribution from the panel all the way to the jack in a faceplate. With over 100 years of experience in telephony and broadband networks, Suttle takes pride in producing highquality solutions from its manufacturing plant and headquarters in Hector, Minnesota. The groundbreaking tool-less CAT6

For more information, go to www.travel john.com, call 888.518.8389 or email sales@traveljohn.com.

For more information, go to www.proflex.us or call 877.577.6353.

Visit Suttle at IBS booth #SU750. For more information, go to www.suttle solutions.com or call 800.852.8662.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Construction Marketplace

Quiet Mark Recognizes Hushed Appliances By Lorrie Baumann

Quiet Mark is a certification program that rewards consumer products that do their part in combating noise pollution. “It’s a consumer champion award for solutions to noise issues,” said Poppy Szkiler, the certification program’s Founder. “We’re on digital overload. It’s never been a more important time to surround ourselves with sounds that calm us, rather than ones that induce stress.” The certification is a project of the Noise Abatement Society, a nonprofit United Kingdom organization founded in 1959 by Szkiler’s grandfather, who recognized that the noise and commotion caused by World War II hadn’t entirely disappeared when the war ended. “He was being driven bonkers by it,” Szkiler said. “So, he took action and set about lobbying Parliament about the issue.” As a result of his efforts, Britain’s Parliament passed the Noise Abatement Act BECK (Cont’d. from p. 1)

Executive Officer of BECK.

Modern Logo and Visual Design System The most visible change is the new logo and visual design system that reflects a modern look and offers a visually consistent and integrative umbrella for all product brands. The logo displays a bold B that stands for BECK and BEYOND. The B arises out of a staple, pointing out the heritage of the brand as ICC-ES (Cont’d. from p. 1)

DL: Product certification is a review of products against a standard, criteria or code to ensure continuous compliance of products. Certification steps include review of products, periodic inspection of plants (by an ISO/IEC17020 accredited agency) and periodic review of submitted information against new or revised standards.

CM: What accreditation does ICC-ES PMG have?

DL: ICC-ES PMG is accredited as a product certifier by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). ICC-ES PMG is also accredited by entidad mexicana de acreditación MFM Building Products (Cont’d. from p. 4)

When installed using the patented Moisture Diversion Method, the system seals effectively, yet will not trap or promote moisture buildup inside the wall cavity. This helps eliminate the occurrence of wood rot, warping, and particularly the growth of potentially toxic molds. Zoeller (Cont’d. from p. 4)

receive alerts and remotely connect to the system to test, silence and configure. Z Control is free to use, including text, email and push notifications.

in 1960, and the Noise Abatement Society turned some of its attention to other ways of working on the problem of noise pollution, including efforts to reward industry success in noise abatement. “Industries had invested millions in noise abatement, so they were supportive of some recognition,” Szkiler said. “It was immediately a great success.” Since then, the program has begun to spread from the UK to the United States. Leadership for the parent organization was passed down to Szkiler’s mother after the death of her father and then Szkiler herself heard the call to the mission. “I had an epiphany when I was 30. I wanted to make a change in the world,” she said. “With Quiet Mark, our family passion for widespread wellness and noise abatement comes from the decades of knowledge we have on the subject.” Quiet Mark has partnered with the Good Housekeeping Institute to do the acoustic testing on home appliances that want a Good Housekeeping Seal of well as to its broad offering way beyond staples.

Streamlined Brand Architecture As part of the new brand identity, BECK also decided to streamline the brand architecture. It reduced the number of brands and established a consistent brand family with a clear new brand structure. In this context, FASCO America was renamed BECK America. BECK America now clearly appears as a BECK company that not only sells FASCO tools but also the whole BECK product brand range.

(ema), to certify plumbing products to the Official Mexican Standards (NOMs). ICC-ES PMG is the most widely accepted and trusted leading program in the U.S, Canada and now Mexico. In addition, ICC-ES PMG is also licensed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to certify water-efficient products under the WaterSense® program. CM: What are the benefits of having an ICC-ES PMG Listing?

Approval. “As a third party, what we’re doing is noise measurements,” Szkiler said. In its testing, Quiet Mark compares the noise made by an appliance with the noise levels produced by other appliances in the same product category. Testing verifies manufacturer claims about noise produced by the appliance as it’s actually used in the home. The organization has data bases for more than 45 product categories ranging from microwave ovens to immersion blenders, mixers and stick vacuum cleaners. In order to get the Quiet Mark seal, appliances must test in the quietest one-third of similar products. “What we would love to do is bring the testing over the next few months to retailers, in order to increase sales of the quietest products. That way, retailers would know which are the quietest products,” Szkiler said. The Quiet Mark organization is currently publicizing the issue of household noise and the existence of the certification in the U.S. with the introduction of its Quiet Mark badge for the U.S. market. Appliances that qualify for the certification will be allowed to use the badge on

Brand Promise Becomes New Brand Claim “Beyond Fastening” is the new brand claim, highlighting the company’s capability to always create solutions beyond the usual. To strengthen and reinforce the company’s messaging, BECK added the claim as a tagline to its logo. Through an exhaustive 20-month effort, the new BECK brand was born. During this process, the company was encouraged to represent its competencies clearly, to simplify communication and CM: What sets ICC-ES PMG apart?

DL: ICC-ES PMG provides a one-stop shop for the evaluation, listing and testing of innovative plumbing products. The company upholds the highest standards for safety and reliability and provides expedited certification for all client listings at a low cost. ICC-ES PMG is the only entity with direct contact with IPC, IRC, IMC, IFGC code development staff.

DL: Most importantly, a Listing provides product evaluation to applicable codes and standards. Additional benefits include no charge for additional company listings and no warehouse inspections (on factories where product is manufactured).

About ICC-ES A nonprofit, limited liability company, ICC-ES is the United States’ leading evaluation service for innovative building materials, components and systems. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports (ESRs), Building Product Listings and PMG Listings provide evidence that products and systems meet requirements of codes

Product Approvals FutureFlash meets the requirements of

FutureFlash Guide Specifications and Information FutureFlash 3-Part Guide Specifications, Technical Data and Installation

The FutureFlash Waterproofing System: window and door flashing; prevents leaks at facia board/wall terminations; effectively separates dissimilar metals to prevent corrosion; waterproof beams and posts; for prelining of all metal transitions.

Founded in 1939 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Zoeller Company is one of the oldest independently-owned professional pump manufacturers in North America. Since that time, Zoeller has established itself as a leader in pump

Uniform Building Code Section #1 707(b). It is tested to AC148 and ICC-ES ESR 2783 report. Moisture Diversion Method is protected by US Patent No. 9,163,450.

equipment and technology, producing durable, long-lasting products that customers can rely on. Zoeller offers a broad range of pumps and package systems for both wastewater and potable water applications. Over the years, the company has

their packaging. “British experience shows that consumers care about the amount of noise produced by their juicers and vacuum cleaners. When quieter products are identified for them, it will play an important part in their purchasing decisions,” Szkiler said. “Products carrying the Quiet Mark, a label identifying a product as being quietest in category, are now highly desirable,” she said. “There are so many layers of noise that we have to cope with throughout our daily lives, but so many consumers are still unaware that they can choose to buy quieter products.” She’s hoping that attention to the issue can even encourage manufacturers to think about ways that they can turn consumer perception of noise from an irritant into part of a supportive environment. “If we know that there are harmonics that support health, could we design with this knowledge in mind for future appliances?” she asks. “We are entering a new era of design with sound. Sound seems to bleed everywhere and we need to critically think about the creative possibilities of sound that will support our lives.” to improve the customer experience.

“The main idea behind all these steps: to pull all of our strengths and to appeal to the customer by simplifying the way we approach the market. We’re proud of the work that we do here at BECK and we are looking forward to further strengthening and expanding the cooperation with our business partners through our brand,” said Beck. For more information, visit booth #SU457.

and technical standards. The ICC-ES Environmental Programs issue VAR environmental reports that verify a product meets specific sustainability targets defined by today’s codes, standards, green rating systems and ICC-ES environmental criteria. The Environmental Programs now offer Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), to meet global market demand for science-based, transparent, quality-assured information about a product’s environmental performance. ICC-ES is a subsidiary of the International Code Council® (ICC®). For more information, visit www.icc-espmg.org, email espmg@icc-es.org, call 800.423.6587 ext. 6587 or stop by booth #SL1859 at the Kitchen Bath Industry Show and #C3022 at the International Builders Show.

Instructions are posted at www.mfmbp.com. Information about the Moisture Diversion Method can be found at www.mdmflashing.com.

Visit MFM Building Products at booth #C6848 for free samples of FutureFlash. For more information, go to www.mfmbp.com, call 740.622.2645 or email info@mfmbp.com.

expanded to new locations, continually offering new and diverse products to meet the needs of the industry today. Visit Zoeller at booth #C8745. For more information, go to www.zoellerpumps.com.