Masonry Magazine June 1998 Page. 30
LITERATURE REVIEW
Wall Flashing
Firestone FlashGard Technical Manual Now Available. As part of its ongoing commitment to quality and efficiency in masonry construction, Firestone Building Products Company has introduced a technical manual for FlashGard Thru-Wall Flashing. Developed for masonry and general contractors, architects, distributors, and building owners, the technical manual provides comprehensive application specifications for FlashGard Thru-Wall Flashing. It features a flexible EPDM membrane that is used in a shelf angle and coping base flashing, door header/lintel, or window sill in a masonry application to prevent water penetration and optimize drainage. The manual includes information on general application parameters, site considerations, membrane placement and repair, surface preparation, and splicing. It also features information on FlashGard Thru-Wall Flashing membrane and FlashGard Adhesive Tape: more than 25 detail drawings, and corresponding material safety data sheets. Firestone Building Products Company is a world-class manufacturer of quality waterproofing membranes for commercial roofing, masonry construction, environmental containment and specialty fabrication industries. To request a copy of the Firestone FlashGard Thru-Wall Flashing Technical Manual, please call (800) 428-4442, ext. 7084 and reference item #5028.
Anchoring Systems
This 64-page 1998 "Buyers Guide provides an overview of the entire Powers Rawl line of mechanical and adhesive anchoring systems, roofing fasteners, powder actuated fastening systems, carbide drill bits and accessories. The 8 1/2" x 11 booklet features illustrations, descriptions and size information for all products and accessories including the new powder actuated fastening line -- as well as a comprehensive product summary chart up front which details anchor types by their suitable base materials and diameter ranges. The guide is three-hole-punched for distributors or contractors to insert into binders. For a copy, contact your Powers Rawl branch warehouse, or call (914) 235-6300.
Wind Load Guide
American Society of Civil Engineers announces the release of the completely new Guide To The Use of Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-95 based on the provisions set forth in the Minimum Design Loads for buildings and Other Structures, ASCE 7-95. The book's objective is to deliver a practical knowledge of the format and parameters of wind load provisions, especially the significant changes from the previous standard (ASCE 7-88). To ensure proper interpretation of these provisions, it features 6 detailed examples -completely worked out with specifications and illustrations. The reader is provided clear and up-to-date information through: reviews of the provisions history and background; detailed wind load calculations for 6 building configurations; significant changes from the previous ASCE 7-88 and: limitations of the analytical procedure provided in the Standard. It can also be used as a handy source of wind engineering information with its 64 bibliographical references, list of technical literature, illustrations and subject index. "Guide To The Use Of Wind Load Provisions" by Kishor C. Mehta and Richard D. Marshall, 128 Pages; 8-1/2 x 11; Soft cover, price is $30.00 Call ASCE at 800 548 2723 or fax 703 295 6211. Email: marketing@asce.org
Concrete Colors
A new Concrete Color Selector™ featuring 40 different shades of colored concrete was recently introduced by Davis Colors. This is the widest spectrum of standard concrete colors available, and provides architects and builders an enhanced palette of design options. These pricing categories help specifiers choose the color group which best meets a project's cost and design requirements. Davis Colors is a producer of additives for integrally colored concrete. A Concrete Color Selector and specification guidelines are available by calling 800-800-6856 or via the Internet at www.davis-colors.com.
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