AAMA 813-19, Voluntary Specification and Test Methods for Adhesives Used in Simulated Divided Lite Bars, was originally released in 2011 to establish minimum performance criteria for adhesive systems used in such attachments for the fenestration industry.
September 12, 2019
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated a standard for adhesive systems designed to attach simulated divided lite (SDL) bars to glass.
Crevo-Hengxin is a family-owned manufacturer of a broad range of silicone products used for solar energy, facades, fenestration, insulated glass, interior finishing, and other sealing and bonding applications.
September 10, 2019
Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Crevo-Hengxin, a Chinese manufacturer of silicone sealants and adhesives used in both industry and construction applications.
The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently announced its call for abstracts for the opportunity to present during the Building & Construction Industry: Markets and Applications Track at its upcoming annual event, the historically known Tape Summit, taking place in Orlando, Fla., May 6-9, 2020.
Designed for use in interior settings, MAPEI’s Ultrabond ECO 907 reportedly works to bond most common construction materials, including plywood and lumber framing, engineered and solid wood flooring, carpet tackstrips, and polystyrene insulation boards.
August 27, 2019
MAPEI recently introduced Ultrabond ECO 907, a fast-curing, 100% solids, silane-modified polymer, gun-grade adhesive for basic wood subfloor construction.
The HMI index gauging current sales conditions for newly built single-family homes increased two points to 73, and the component measuring traffic of prospective buyers rose two points to 50.
August 21, 2019
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 66 in August, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Wacker’s technical center in Bengaluru specializes in the development of customized tile adhesive applications, where adhesive strength and flexibility are vital.
August 20, 2019
Wacker recently announced that it is strengthening its presence in India by opening a technical center in Bengaluru.
The overall Remodeling Market Index averages current remodeling activity and future indicators.
August 13, 2019
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 55 in the second quarter of 2019, rising one point from the previous quarter.