Masonry Magazine August 1993 Page. 32
PRODUCT UPDATE
GAS INSERT
GAS INSERT offers a simple method of updating an existing woodburning zero-clearance masonry fireplace to a convenient, energy-efficient gas heating system. Insert features a large, fixed glass front (2.5 square foot) which optimizes viewing and increases radiant heat. System permits gas entry from either side. Heatilator, 1915 W. Saunders, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641. 319/385-9211.
COMFORT GRIP TROWEL HANDLE
COMFORT GRIP trowel handle, made from a specially designed texture vinyl, reduces hand callouses and fatigue while providing a comfortable grip. Trowel also includes a polymer handle bumper which is secured to the end of the handle, extending the handle life and reducing shock to the hand. Bon Tool Company, 4430 Gibsonia Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044.
STONE PANELS
VARIETY of natural stone in panel sizes, cut to specifications, is ideally suited to jobs where previous weight was prohibitive for walls, ceilings, elevator interiors and remodeling or interior design of commercial structures. Natural stone is cut into a 16" layer and then laminated to a honeycomb backing. Weight is only 3.3 pounds per square foot. Stonwurks, 314 Lincoln Avenue, Clay Center, KS 67432.
FALL PROTECTION
FULL BODY harness, designed to meet the fall arrest needs of the construction industry, keeps workers secure while affording the ability to position themselves easily. Back D-ring not only absorbs shock during fall arrest, but also maintains the fallen worker in an upright position prior to retrieval. Research and Trading, 3101 North Market, Wilmington, DE 19899.
POLY LINER
HIGH DENSITY polyethylene liner combines drainage and soil anchor structures in a single extruded piece. Liner offers increased interfacial friction and excellent hydraulic transmissivity. AA Manufacturing, 425 Riverside Drive, Medford, MA 02155.
WORK PLATFORM
ALUMINUM mobile work platform, designed for contractor and trades applications, is available in four and six foot models, with maximum work height of just under four feet. Only two feet wide, the platform will easily roll through any standard doorway. Duty rated at 750 pounds, the unit meets both UL and OSHA standards. R.D. Werner, 93 Werner Road, Greenville, PA 16125.
FABRIC FLASHING
IDEAL for thru-wall flashings and concealed flashings in new construction or rehab projects. All fabric flashing may be used in masonry, frame or veneer construction. Because the metal foil doesn't touch concrete or mortar mixes in masonry applications, the risk of deterioration due to acid or alkali reaction is eliminated. Biggs and Gilmore, 200 Trade Center, 50 Louis NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
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