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According to recent news reports, Hurricane Irene has left 4.2 million people without power(1) and has caused devastation up and down the East Coast. While the storm has passed, the effects of the hurricane will continue with record flooding predicted throughout the Northeast and with the disaster still unfolding, it is important to be aware [...]
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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum continues to innovate in the roofing industry with its DensDeck® Roof Boards, which are the first gypsum roof boards tested to contribute to Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings of up to 61 and Outdoor Indoor Transmission Class (OITC) ratings of up to 49 in roofing assemblies for commercial framed construction*. These high levels [...]
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ClarkDietrich(TM) Building Systems recently introduced the construction industry’s most comprehensive Building Information Modeling (BIM) system tailored specifically for interior wall creation and steel framing. ClarkDietrich BIM Wall Creator(TM) develops information-rich wall types, with specific details on UL, STC and limiting heights. Professionals using AutoDesk(R) Revit(R) can add the new ClarkDietrich BIM Wall Creator by visiting [...]
CertainTeed’s New CertaForm™ Flexible Flatwork Form Speeds Installation of Curved Designs (Valley Forge, Pa.) – With the introduction of CertainTeed’s new CertaForm™ flexible flatwork form, contractors can now more easily tackle curved designs for projects such as patios, driveways and decks. “CertainTeed now offers contractors a flexible form solution that helps to increase productivity by [...]
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Many homeowners are looking for remedies for dealing with the aftermath of the devastating floods that have hit so many homes around the country. While a little part of the water damage picture, mold can be an ever growing, pesky problem that, if not taken care of quickly, can last forever. Better Business Bureau, along [...]
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MetLife Mortgage Consultant Remigio Ferrara says the time is right for a big move. “It’s the perfect time to to refinance or pick up that vacation property you’ve had your eye on,” says Ferrara. With real estate prices and interest rates at their lowest levels in years, the time is definitely right. MetLife Home Loans [...]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders Units: About [...]
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are issuing an updated remediation protocol (pdf) for homes with problem drywall. A study (pdf) conducted on behalf of CPSC by Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico, finds no evidence of a safety hazard to home electrical systems. [...]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers [...]
Conclusions from a broad investigation by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) presented to Ft. Bragg military officials and families today, found no evidence either of problem drywall or environmental factors linked to the deaths of three infants. This investigation confirms the results of previous analysis of Ft. Bragg homes by others, which also [...]