Use Multiple Claddings in One Building Envelope without Losing Continuity
Sto Corp. has launched Sto Masonry Veneer Engineered Systems (MVES). The new offering will allow the pairing of veneers of natural stone, thin brick, cultured…
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James Hardie Industries Expands Manufacturing Operation
James Hardie Industries together with Governor Jay Inslee, U.S. Representative Denny Heck, and Pierce County officials, celebrated the company’s expanded manufacturing operation near Tacoma and…
Cement Board Includes Polyiso Insulation
PermaBase CI Insulated Cement Board combines the strength of PermaBase with high-density polyiso insulation to create a substrate for exterior finishes. National Gypsum’s PermaBase CI…
Installation Contractors Choose HardieBacker Cement Board as a Preferred Brand
HardieBacker Cement Board by James Hardie Building Products Inc. was again selected as the most preferred brand of backer board for floor and wall tile…
Fasteners Improve Cement Board, Subfloor, Underlayment Installation
Simpson Strong-Tie now offers a set of fasteners designed for improved installation of cement backerboard, subfloor and underlayment materials. The Cement Board screw, MTH Underlayment…
Fiber Cement Shears Feature Center Blade Design to Prevent Airborne Dust
Kett Tool offers the KD-1493 Fiber-Cement Shears. The handheld shear cuts fiber-cement board, siding, backer and cement board up to ½ inch thick using a…