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Using texturing and carving concrete toolsKnife Edge Joint Roller by Butterfield Color

Accessories from Butterfield Aid Wall Texturing and Carving

Three texturing and carving concrete tools from Butterfield Color simplify the art of replicating natural stonework with vertical overlays. The unique tools were designed to work with Butterfield Color’s Cantera Vertical Wall Mix. However, they can be used with other vertical systems as well. These tools by Butterfield Color consist […]

What Builders and Homeowners Need to Know About Meeting Energy Code Requirements

If you live in Pennsylvania, or 26 other states that have adopted building codes with energy requirements, you want to know a person like Chaz Steffen from Ideal Living Environments Inc. A certified Home Energy Rating Systems rater, Steffen regularly performs tests to help builders assure that homes under construction meet local and state energy codes.

ASC Announces the 2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference & EXPO

The Adhesive and Sealant Council is pleased to announce that it will officially host the 10th World Adhesive and Sealant Conference scheduled for April 20-22, 2020 in Chicago. The theme will be "Securing the Future." Serving as co-hosts are the Asia Regional Adhesive Council and FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry.

Rapid Setting Multi-Functional Repair Mortar

ChemMasters Inc. has announced the introduction of “ChemPatch RS”, a versatile single component cementitious repair mortar for a wide variety of horizontal, vertical and overhead repairs to concrete substrates.  ChemPatch RS is specially formulated to produce a light color concrete mortar that blends well with surrounding concrete, with accelerated set and high early strength. 

Prosoco Acquires Construction Tie Products

Prosoco Inc., a Lawrence, Kan.-based manufacturer of construction chemicals, has acquired Construction Tie Products to expand its product offerings in the new construction and restoration masonry markets. Since 2005, Construction Tie Products, commonly known as CTP, has manufactured high quality masonry restoration anchors and wall ties. With staff members possessing […]