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Buzz Guide

Think Wood
Explore The Possibili-trees
Think Wood provides single-family home design and build resources to contractors. Explore the possibili-trees of lumber for your next structural, interior, and exterior projects.
Find out why wood is an ideal material for residential construction at thinkwood.com.
FacadesXi
Introducing FacadesXi, the newest name in EIFS and Stucco
FacadesXi produces fully tested and code compliant EIFS products, Stucco, Water Barrier Coatings, and Specialty Coatings. FacadesXi was formed to create best-in-class products, backed by industry veterans , and offering hands on expeditious project support and a modern advanced production facility.

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Think Wood

Quikspray

SENCO

SENCO
Increase Jobsite Productivity
SENCO’s DURASPIN line of collated screwdrivers and attachments increase jobsite productivity, cutting drywall and metal framing installation time by 30%. With 130 different collated screws and 15 tool models, including integrated screwdrivers and attachments compatible with other popular brand screwdrivers, SENCO has the screw system to handle any job.

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Quikspray
Carrousel® Pump and U-Blend™ Mixer
The Carrousel® Pump, U-Blend™ Mixers, and related spray and mixing equipment manufactured by Quikspray®, Inc. are capable of pumping epoxy grouts, heavily bodied materials, and re-grouting mortar joints and also spraying fireproofing, waterproofing, EIFS, artificial rock work, stucco, and other commercial coatings. Carrousel® Pumps are known for being well-designed and constructed, time tested in the field, simple to clean, and offering ease of operation with low or no maintenance. Available in electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic. The U-Blend™ Mixers have a new lid to help reduce dust. With the new silica dust concerns, this lid will help minimize contaminates in sensitive environments.

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Plastic Components
Plastic LATH meets FL Bldg Code
Ultra-Lath Plus®, Plastic Components’ rustproof alternative to metal, now complies with 2020 FL Building Code and Metro Dade Co. HVHZ requirements for Impact and Cyclic performance (TAS 201, 202, 203).

Available in sheets, rolls, strips, it’s 1/4" self-furred, moisture/chemical resistant and compliant with ASTM,
IAPMO #UEL-5046 and NFPA 285 (fire).

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Plastic Components

Armourtone

ArmourTone
Advanced Drywall Finishing Solutions
Now manufactured in San Antonio, TX by FaçadesXi. Available in many more markets with shorter lead times. The most advanced drywall finishing products in decades. Abuse resistant, cost effective, acrylic finishes. Including Armourfill- high build, tintable, spray applied, level 5 surfacer, or textured finish. Eliminate sanding and silica dust.

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Save Time and Money with NO-COAT PRO®
NO-COAT PRO® automated drywall corner system produces consistent, custom cut, ready to install corners for any angle, with joint compound already applied for easier and faster installation. It helps streamline the workflow by eliminating steps and increases productivity —all with the push of a button. Work smarter, not harder with NO-COAT.

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VaproShield
PanelShield SA Protects
Weather and supply chain delays didn’t slow down this project. With windows over three months out, VaproShield’s PanelShield SA, an air and weather resistive barrier system, was installed over all the walls and rough openings protecting the structure and simultaneously aided in drying-in the residence, allowing work to continue.

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VaproShield

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August 2022  |  Volume 85  |  Issue 8

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