TFC Publishes Pullout And Pullover Data for Blind Rivets
Triangle Fastener Corporation announces the publication of pullout and pullover test data for blind rivets and is the only known published data that is available in the metal cladding industry. The blind rivet tests were conducted as a direct result of requests by the design and engineering community who use rivet pullout […]
MiTek Announces Realignment of Framing Brands
MiTek Inc. is realigning three brands that provide structural framing solutions to the building industry: Benson® Curtain Wall and Benson® Glass, SidePlate™ Connection Designs, Ultra-Span® Floor and Ultra-Span® Roof Trusses. These structural framing building solutions will be offered as part of the MiTek® portfolio of building solutions.
New Data Reveals Significant Increases in New Home Construction House Plan Purchasing and Search Trends Since the Pandemic
New data shows a significant increase in online house plan purchasing and interest in new construction homebuilding, according to The Plan Collection, a pioneer of online home design plans. With the declining supply of new homes for sale in the residential real estate market and the current bidding wars happening across the country, many are […]
New UL Testing Reveals ClarkDietrich Product as Sole Option for Head of Wall Joint Systems
A new UL testing report shows that fire-rated head-of-wall framing projects that utilize ClarkDietrich’s trusted BlazeFrame® RipTRAK™ just got easier. The UL testing has provided a revised installation method for BlazeFrame RipTRAK in fluted deck assemblies that removes the need for sealant and castle-cutting the board, and requires only mineral wool in the flutes of […]
ULTRA-LATH® PLUS Plastic Lath Meets Requirements for Impact, Cyclic Performance
Ultra-Lath Plus®, Plastic Components’ rustproof alternative to metal, now complies with the 2020 Florida Building Code and Metro Dade Co. HVHZ requirements for impact and cyclic performance per TAS 201, 202, 203. Available in sheets, rolls, strips, it is 1/4-inch self-furred, moisture/chemical resistant and compliant with ASTM, IAPMO #UEL-5046 and NFPA 285 (fire). […]
CertainTeed Launches CertainTeed Architectural
Following the growth of its specialty ceiling and wall business in recent years, CertainTeed announces the launch of a newly realigned ceilings resource focused on the commercial architecture and design industry. The move unites the full ceiling and wall product portfolios of CertainTeed, Hunter Douglas Ceiling & Wall Products, Norton Industries and Decoustics under the […]
PFS System from Simpson Strong-Tie Now Code Listed
Simpson Strong-Tie has received code listing from the International Code Council Evaluation Services for its Strong-Wall® site-built portal frame system designed to provide an easy way to meet code-defined wall bracing requirements when building narrow wall widths. Launched in March 2019, the PFS is designed and tested for site-built simplicity to provide engineers […]
MarinoWARE Announces New Identity for Clip Products
MarinoWARE announces a new brand for clip products, ClipSource™, that will focus on the quick turnaround of clip orders. The mission for ClipSource™ by MarinoWARE is to provide same-day shipping for all clip orders placed by 2 p.m. local time. The strategic location of plants will provide the ability for all orders to […]
Dragonboard USA Announces Update to UL Floor and Ceiling Assembly
DragonBoard USA announces a critical update to UL Assembly G575, expanding the use of the premium subflooring panel. UL G575 is a two-hour floor and ceiling assembly featuring DragonBoard as the structural sub-floor. The updated assembly can be found on UL’s Prospector tool page under “Fire Rated Walls, Floors, Beams and Columns.”