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Dow R&D Awards Garner Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most drawn to news from Dow regarding recent awards for innovation.

Susan Sutton

October 26, 2020

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TÜV Nord Certifies WACKER’s Manufacturing of Silicone Sealants

WACKER’s approach involves determining the mass fraction of raw materials and auxiliaries derived from fossil-based resources and offsetting this with methanol produced from biomass.

October 14, 2020

WACKER recently announced that technology service provider TÜV Nord has approved its manufacturing method for silicone sealants according to the new REDcert² standard.

New Home Sales at Highest Pace Since September 2006

On a year-to-date basis in August, new home sales were up in all four regions.

October 14, 2020

Sales of newly built, single-family homes in August topped the 1 million mark and reached their highest pace since September 2006.

MAPEI Wins 2020 GreenStep Product Award

The GreenStep Product award is presented to companies with “flooring or flooring-related product(s) that are manufactured sustainably or promote sustainable living.”

October 13, 2020

MAPEI recently announced that it received the 2020 GreenStep Product award from Floor Covering Weekly magazine at the virtual GreenStep Environmental Awards presentation.

DAP acrylic urethane elastomeric sealants

DAP: High-Performance Acrylic Urethane Elastomeric Sealants

DAP reports that Power Point 300 provides maximum flexibility and strong multi-material adhesion for a long-lasting, durable seal that won’t crack.

October 6, 2020

DAP has expanded its line of Power Point caulks and sealants, specifically formulated for the professional painting contractor, to include a line of high-performance acrylic urethane sealants called Power Point 300.

Ask Dr. Dave

Repairing Leaks in a Fire Sprinkler System

We have some pinhole leaks in our fire sprinkler system in a large residential apartment block. Can you recommend a sealant that will stop the leaks to give us some time before we have to replace the entire system?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

October 2, 2020

Fire sprinkler systems are very difficult and expensive to replace or repair because the piping is often inside walls and ceilings. Some companies sell two-part epoxy adhesives that are fast curing and designed specifically for repairing this type of leak.

Using Foam Sealants for Pest Prevention

Pest & Rodent Awareness Week is coming up. How can expanding polyurethane foams help seal building envelopes against unwanted visitors?

Kevin Corcoran

September 24, 2020

According to the National Pest Management Association, 37% of homeowners have seen a rodent in their home in the past year. As we mark Pest & Rodent Awareness Week in October, it’s important to take a proactive approach to deter these critters before they find a way into a building.

Builder Confidence Soars to All-Time High while Lumber Risks Remain

The previous highest reading of 78 in the 35-year history of the series was set in December 1998 and matched last month.

September 21, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased five points to hit an all-time high of 83 in September, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Skilled Labor Fund Receives Grant from The Home Depot Foundation and National Association of Home Builders

The Skilled Labor Fund was founded in 2017 with a mission to fund trade school scholarships and alleviate industry labor shortages.

September 14, 2020

The National Housing Endowment’s Skilled Labor Fund recently announced a new grant from The Home Depot Foundation and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Housing Production Increases Almost 23% in July

Single-family starts increased 8.2% to a 940,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, while the multi-family sector jumped 58.4% to a 556,000 pace.

September 1, 2020

Single- and multi-family housing starts each posted solid gains in July, with total housing production up 22.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.5 million units.

The Polyurethanes Technical Conference, hosted by the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), will feature educational sessions and the latest innovations in polyurethane chemistry.

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