Building Design + Construction - October 2019

52 |BUILDING DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION | October 2019

Q Mule-Hide Products’

Helix Max Low-Rise Adhe-

sive is a two-component,

construction-grade polyure-

thane foam adhesive de-

signed to bond approved

roof insulations, thermal

barriers, cover boards,

and fleece-back single-ply

membranes (TPO, PVC,

PVC KEE) to a variety of

roofing substrates. The

adhesive replaces the

company’s Helix Low-Rise

Adhesive and offers great-

er elongation (up to 150%)

and tensile strength, and

the ability to be applied in

colder temperatures (as

low as 25 F). Wind uplift

resistance enables Helix

Max to be used on taller

buildings and in higher

wind zones.

CIRCLE NO. 871

Q Sherwin-Williams has

upgraded its Tuff Surface

Premium Texture Finish to

create a more appealing

knockdown, splatter, and

orange peel texture. The

formula is ideal for hiding

imperfections and uneven

or damaged sound sur-

faces in hotels and other

high-traffic spaces. The

mildew-resistant coating

is applied with airless and

conventional texture spray

equipment. Tuff Surface

Premium offers excellent

“hang” properties to keep

it clinging to the wall until

it is knocked down to the

desired texture, says the

maker.

CIRCLE NO. 872

Q Linetec has expanded

its line of architectural

aluminum finish options

with Bordeaux Anodize, a

rich, burgundy tone cre-

ated using organic tin and

copper metals in the an-

odizing process. The fin-

ish is aimed at architects

and designers looking for

a bold, earthy aesthetic

for exterior or interior

applications, including

windows, storefronts,

curtain wall framing, mul-

lions, column covers, and

façade cladding systems.

CIRCLE NO. 873

Q Simpson Strong-Tie has

introduced the HYS hybrid

strut, the fi rst cold-formed

steel strut to be assembly

tested for both slide- and

rigid-clip applications. Com-

monly used at the bottom

of steel beams to accom-

modate standoff conditions,

the HYS can be attached

with screws, power-actu-

ated fasteners or welds,

| PRODUCT INNOVATIONS | BD+C Staff

20 HOT PRODUCTS

Lightweight architectural glass, large-format acoustic panels, and hurricane-resistant tile

and stone cladding systems highlight the building products to debut in recent months.

Weighing 25% of ordinary architectural glass, new Corning

Gorilla Glass is an option for weight-sensitive interior applica-

tions such as elevator cabs, wall cladding, and marker boards. It

is thin (standard thickness: 2mm), lightweight (4.88 kg/sm at

2mm thick), and offers optical clarity. The glass is manufactured

by Goldray Glass in collaboration with Corning.

CIRCLE NO. 861

Laticrete’s new Vapor Ban ER

is a rapid-curing moisture vapor

barrier that dries in three to four

hours for use in compressed-

timeline projects. It allows for

single-day installation of coatings

systems that address moisture

issues. Vapor Ban ER can be used

as a base coat in any Sparta-

cote resinous fl ooring system

for decorative and protective

applications, or separately to pro-

tect moisture-sensitive fi nished

fl ooring. Available colors: black,

white, light grey, medium grey,

sand beige, dark beige, and tile

red (custom colors available).

CIRCLE NO. 860