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Updated Liquid-Applied Flashing Standard Leads the News

Readers last week were most drawn to news from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association regarding an updated flashing standard.

Susan Sutton

July 15, 2019

How do industry standards impact your business? I’d love to hear about your experiences!

AAMA Releases Updated Standard for Liquid-Applied Flashing for Exterior Wall Openings

When making use of liquid-applied flashing during the installation of products, both the International Residential Code and the International Building Code reference AAMA 714.

July 1, 2019

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released an updated specification establishing minimum performance requirements for liquid-applied flashing used to provide water-resistive seals around exterior wall openings in buildings (e.g., fenestration products, such as windows and doors, as well as other through-wall penetrations).

Nouryon Increases Production Capacity for Expandable Microspheres in Sweden

Nouryon also announced earlier this year that it would invest in a new world-scale Expancel plant in the U.S., subject to final board approval.

June 19, 2019

Nouryon has completed a €20 million (approximately $22.4 million) project in Sundsvall, Sweden, that significantly raises production capacity for its Expancel expandable microspheres.

RPM Acquires Commercial Joint Sealant Manufacturer Schul International

Schul’s product line primarily consists of pre-compressed, self-expanding foam tapes, which are used for sealing vertical and horizontal joints in applications that include window seals, precast concrete, modular construction, and concrete façade restoration.

June 17, 2019

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Tremco business has acquired Schul International Co., LLC, a manufacturer of joint sealants for commercial construction, as well as Willseal LLC, a business that markets and sells Schul products.

Builder Confidence Posts Solid Gain in May

Builder sentiment is at its highest level since October 2018.

June 11, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose three points to 66 in May 2019, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Sika Opens Concrete Admixtures Production Facility in Qatar

In addition to production lines for concrete admixture manufacturing, the main office and a central storage facility will be located at the site.

June 6, 2019

Sika recently announced that it is starting operations at a plant in Doha, Qatar, for the production of concrete admixtures.

MAPEI Wins Multiple Honors at Starnet Design Awards

Reportedly intended to celebrate the partnerships between Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring members, vendor partners, and the architecture and design community, the awards showcase a wide array of floor covering projects.

May 28, 2019

MAPEI was recently honored at the 21st annual Starnet Design Awards in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Lower Interest Rates Help Boost March New Home Sales

The median sales price was $302,700, with strong gains in homes sold at lower price points.

May 21, 2019

Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 692,000 units in March 2019 after a slightly revised February report, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Builder Confidence Edges Higher in April

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast posted a three-point gain to 51, the Midwest increased two points to 53, and the South was up one point to 67.

May 2, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 63 in April, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Ask Dr. Dave

Are there adhesives and sealants that expand on curing to fill gaps?

In his May 2019 column, Dr. Dave addresses a question about gap-filling adhesives and sealants.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

May 1, 2019

This is a good question for two reasons: first, adhesives and sealants often have to fill large irregular gaps and expansion on curing enables them to achieve this; and second, the products usually shrink on curing.