Our industry has seen an unprecedented increase in moisture-related claims due to many factors associated with a wider selection of floor coverings in use. These factors range from fast-track building construction and the increased use of non-standard size flooring tiles and planks to a reduction in porous floor-covering backings, as well as improperly specified and applied adhesives, improperly trained installers and poor drainage.
All three HMI components reportedly registered losses in July, but are still in solid territory.
July 31, 2017
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes slipped two points in July to a level of 64 from a downwardly revised June reading on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Clay-tite bentonite waterproofing membrane is a dual layer waterproofing membrane consisting of virgin HDPE, sodium bentonite, and a protective layer of a non-woven polypropylene.
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The demand for timber furniture and plywood building materials has risen significantly.
June 29, 2017
Recovery in the global housing market and increasing consumer spending on luxury furniture and home décor has prompted higher investments in wood adhesives.
As production demands have risen, it has become necessary for silicone curing to accelerate accordingly. But how fast can cure take place without compromising strength? And which fast-cure silicones are appropriate for a given application?