Professional Builder – August 2019

52 Professional Builder August 2019

CONCRETE MIX / QUIKRETE

Quikrete Q-Max Pro Concrete

Mix is a fi ber-reinforced con-

crete formulated to provide

1 hour of working time and

a walk-on time of 3 hours. It

can achieve a compressive

strength of 6,500 psi and

resists drying shrinkage cracks,

the company says. The product

is air entrained for durability

during freeze-thaw cycles. It’s

available in an 80-pound bag

and can be used for slabs,

steps, walls, fl oors, and more.

quikrete.com

HOUSEWRAP / TYPAR

Typar’s Drainable Wrap is

the newest addition to the

company’s building weather

protection system. It features

a layer of multidirectional

polypropylene fi bers designed

to create a drainage gap and

divert water. When installed

with the company’s fl ashings

and construction tape, the

system provides water and air

holdout while also allowing

moisture vapor transmission,

and can improve the overall

energy effi ciency of the home,

the company says. typar.com

INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS /

NUDURA

Nudura’s insulated concrete

form (ICF) series creates a

complete building envelope

with one product that integ-

rates the form system, wall

structure, insulation, air barrier,

vapor control barrier, and in t-

erior and exterior fi xing points.

Made up of two expanded

polystyrene foam panels

connected by a 100% recyclable

web system, the ICFs improve

energy effi ciency and can help

achieve LEED certifi cation, the

company says. nudura.com

TERMITE PRETREAT / NISUS

Bora-Care’s spray treatment
protects against termites and
other wood-destroying pests
by making the wood elements
inedible. The treatment can
help earn points toward LEED
or National Green Building
Standard certifi cation and can
save builders a day of cycle time
while keeping chemicals out
of the soil, the company says.
The borate-based treatment
remains effective for the life of
the home. nisuscorp.com

ENGINEERED WOOD BEAMS /

WEYERHAEUSER

Made from parallel wood

strands bonded with adhesive,

Parallam PSL Beams resist

shrinking, twisting, and bowing.

Engineered for strength and

consistency, they can be used

for longer spans when creating

open fl oor plans; are available

in a variety of widths, depths,

and lengths; and are visually

appealing when sanded,

sealed, or painted in exposed

applications, the company says.

weyerhaeuser.com

INSULATION / OWENS CORNING

Owens Corning offers a variety

of home insulation solutions,

including fi berglass, mineral

wool, and Foamular Extruded

Polystyrene rigid foam board.

The company’s EcoTouch Pink

Fiberglass Batts (shown) offer

R-values ranging from 11 to

49 and come in thicknesses

from 3 ½ inches to 14 inches.

Easily cut for installation in

irregular cavities, the batts are

GreenGuard certifi ed and offer

thermal and acoustic benefi ts.

owenscorning.com

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SHEATHING AND TAPE /

HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS

The Zip System structural

roof and wall system consists

of sheathing and tape with

an integrated air- and water-

resistive barrier to streamline

the weatherization process

by eliminating the need for

housewrap. Panels are installed

and then taped to seal the

seams, which contributes to a

building’s energy effi ciency by

forming a continuous rigid air

barrier that reduces air leaks.

zipsystemrevolution.com

ENGINEERED LUMBER /
LP BUILDING SOLUTIONS

LP SolidStart Laminated Strand
Lumber (LSL) is an engineered
lumber product that installs
like traditional lumber but
offers greater strength and
consistency. Hardwood strands
are pressed to a low moisture
content, reducing shrinkage,
warping, and twisting of the
product. It’s available in grades
of 1.35E, 1.55E, and 1.75E and
in custom end-trimmed lengths
upon request. lpcorp.com