Masonry Magazine December 2008 Page. 18
New Products
# Advanced Building Products
Springvale, Maine
Mortairvent Two-ply System
Advanced Building Products has responded to the increased use of manufactured stone and masonry veneers with the introduction of Mortairvent. Mortairvent is a two-ply mortar deflection and ventilation system that has been specifically designed for use with manufactured stone, stucco, EIFS and brick. By installing the Mortairvent two-ply system, a ventilation cavity is created between the vapor barrier and exterior wall. The blue polymer core mesh creates the airspace, while the filter fabric blocks mortar droppings from seeping into this newly formed cavity, still allowing moisture to pass through. The combination of drainage and ventilation greatly reduces the threat of toxic mold. www.advancedflashing.com
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# Husqvarna Construction Products
Olathe, Kan.
K 3000 Wet Electric Power Cutter
Husqvarna Construction Products K 3000 Wet is an electric power cutter that allows the user to cut indoors easily and cost-effectively, without dust. The K 3000 Wet is equipped with a newly developed wet-cutting kit that regulates the flow of water and concentrates the spray into a stream and then onto the blade. Specially designed nozzles are housed in specific positions along the blade guard to help keep water flow use to a minimum. It is important to keep water flow to a level that is sufficient to suppress the dust, but not cause excessive slurry. The K 3000 Wet is ideal for rapid and simple onsite cutting, and can make easy adjustments between a variety of building components, including pipes, reinforced steel and struts. www.husqvarna.com
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# Allmand Bros. Inc.
Holdrege, Neb.
Maxi-Heat Portable Heater
Allmand Bros. Inc. has upgraded its Maxi-Heat portable heater with higher static pressure and longer ducting. Incorporating a new fan-motor combination and increasing the static pressure from .5 wg to 1.5 wg, the upgraded Maxi-Heat is able to accommodate up to 110 feet of 16-inch ducting, rather than 40 feet with the previous model. The Maxi-Heat features twin heater units that produce a maximum of 1,010,000 Btu and may be operated independently, depending on heating requirements. A 191-gallon fuel tank provides more than 24 hours of operation without refueling, www.allmand.com
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# Graniti Fiandre
Chicago
Ventilated Facade System
Graniti Fiandre's Ventilated Facade System offers environmental advantages and superior technical performance. The system involves the mechanical application of porcelain cladding to structures without the use of mortar, grout or caulk. Engineered to protect buildings against the combined action of rain and wind, while offering aesthetic characteristics, it inherently provides solutions for sustainable design. The Ventilated Façade System's benefits include energy savings, healthier interior environments, extended life of structures, and enhanced design. www.granitifiandre.com
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# USG
Chicago
LEVELROCK Floor Underlayment
USG'S LEVELROCK brand 4500 NXG floor underlayment is a high-performance, cementitious underlayment designed for interior use in a wide variety of commercial, institutional and rehab construction projects. It provides a smooth, hard surface that provides long life over concrete slabs, pre-stressed concrete and concrete planks at thicknesses from featheredge (with proper sand) to two inches. Suitable for use with a variety of floor coverings, the underlayment offers compressive strengths of up to 5,500 psi. Quick application and setting times, combined with high production rates, permit the resumption of trade traffic within hours of the underlayment pour. www.usg.com
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# Vermont Marble, Granite, Slate & Soapstone Co.
Castleton. Vt.
Soapstone Bricks
Vermont Marble, Granite, Slate & Soapstone Co.'s Soapstone Brick line has been strongly accepted by architects, homeowners and masons who are especially conscious to energy efficiency. No other natural stone is denser or works like Soapstone does to retain and then radiate heat back into a room. Soapstone bricks are available in standard brick and firebrick sizes in both veneer and double thicknesses. www.vermontmarbleandgranite.com
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