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| Building Knowledge and Connections |
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Butler Manufacturing | International Cellulose Corporation | Florim USA | Global Environmental Manufacturing (G.E.M.) Inc. | Holcim (US) Inc. | Sika Sarnafil | Hycrete, Inc. | Subscription Info |
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| Butler Manufacturing |
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As the building systems industry leader for over 100 years, Butler Manufacturing puts you in control of every aspect of your project. Consistent, dependable support and technical guidance from Butler lasts from the beginning of the project to the end-and beyond. |
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| International Cellulose Corporation |
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International Cellulose Corporation (ICC) is the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of cellulose spray-applied thermal insulation and acoustical finishes. |
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| Solving Architectural Noise Problems |
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Provides an overview of sprayed cellulose thermal/acoustic finishes and how they can be used to solve architectural noise problems. This course discusses noise and hearing loss, acoustics and life safety, and aesthetic and cost issues.
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| Florim USA |
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Florim USA one of the largest and most technologically advanced porcelain facilities in North America.
The Company is owned by the Florim Group, located in the heart of the Sassuolo industrial district, in Italy.
The parent company (the Florim Group) is world renowned as a leader in the global ceramic sector. |
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| Porcelain Tile: Beyond Recycled Content |
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Porcelain tile containing recycled content provides residential and commercial building projects with a durable, easy to maintain finish material for interior or exterior, floors, walls, or other surfaces. This course highlights the eco-friendly production practices of porcelain tile and details its contributions to the design and performance of a building.
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| Global Environmental Manufacturing (G.E.M.) Inc. |
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Global Environmental Manufacturing (G.E.M.) Inc., the manufacturer of Euroshield® Recycled Rubber Roofing Products, was founded in 1999 by Mr. Henry Kamphuis in response to the overwhelming problem of what to do with the deluge of old tires clogging up landfills and dumpsites. Years of research has resulted in the creation of the extremely durable, and great looking environmentally friendly green roofing systems. |
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| Holcim (US) Inc. |
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Holcim (US) Inc. is headquartered in Waltham, MA. Holcim is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of cement and mineral components in the United States. In addition to Portland cements, Holcim produces fly ash and slag cement products, such as GranCem(R) cement, to enhance concrete performance. Holcim also makes blended and masonry cements in a wide variety of colors. |
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| Sika Sarnafil |
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Sika Sarnafil is part of Sika AG of Switzerland, a globally active specialty chemical company and a leading provider of materials for sealing, bonding, damping, reinforcing and protecting load-bearing structures in building construction and industry. Sika Sarnafil has more than 45 years of experience in providing thermoplastic, single ply membranes for a wide range of roofing and plaza deck waterproofing applications. |
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| Hycrete, Inc. |
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Hycrete products make concrete waterproof, by reducing absorption of water and dissolved salts into the concrete and by forming a protective layer over reinforcing steel. |
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| Building Knowledge and Connections |
| AEC Daily offers the following Online Continuing Education courses at our Online Learning Center. These courses are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and are registered with AIA, GBCI, IDCEC and many more organizations. |
Inside this Edition:
Epro Waterproofing Systems | Quanex Building Products/Colonial Craft Architectural Mouldings | Marsh Industries, Inc. | Noble Company | United Plastics Corporation | DECRA Roofing Systems | Subscription Info |
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| Epro Waterproofing Systems |
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Our products include clear, long lasting penetrating waterproofing sealers for use on a variety of surfaces including wood, concrete, stucco, brick, block, tile, and canvas. |
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| Quanex Building Products/Colonial Craft Architectural Mouldings |
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Colonial Craft by Homeshield, a Quanex Building Products company, combines high-quality materials with precision craftsmanship to offer customers a broad range of wood products. Available in 25 different wood species and over 300 profiles, Colonial Craft provides lumberyards, distributors, and OEM partners with a wide range of options to create specific aesthetic and functional designs for new construction and renovation projects. |
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| Marsh Industries, Inc. |
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Marsh Industries, Inc is a family owned business serving the school construction, school supply, office products, mobile modular, sign shop, and many other markets since 1914. Since this time we have developed and offered a wide variety of visual display board products and have become one of the largest manufactures of such products in the United States. |
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| Noble Company |
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Noble Company produces sheet membranes for waterproofing, crack isolation and
sound insulation. |
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| United Plastics Corporation |
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United Plastics Corporation serves the world with extrusion, dual extrusion, and tri-extrusion, in interior and exterior grade compounds. Our materials include PVC, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene, rigid foam, santoprene, and Rigid and Flexible Plastic Extrusionmore. Our custom compounding and full in-house die capabilities allow a variety of durometers engineered to your precise specifications. We also offer in-line and/or secondary operations, including minor assembly, welding, and punching. |
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| DECRA Roofing Systems |
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As the original stone coated steel roofing system, the DECRA product line represents a perfect blending of almost 50 years of research and practical experience. With four profiles to choose from - Tile, Shake, Shingle Plus and Shingle - DECRA is sure to have a product that meets your design needs.
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| Building Knowledge and Connections |
| AEC Daily offers the following Online Continuing Education courses at our Online Learning Center. These courses are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and are registered with AIA, GBCI, IDCEC and many more organizations. |
Inside this Edition:
Rust-Oleum Corporation | Hycrete, Inc. | Santa Margherita S.p.A. | W. R. MEADOWS, INC. | Richards-Wilcox, Inc. | Inter Dyne Systems, Inc. | Belden Brick Company | Aurora Filing and Storage Products | Subscription Info |
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| Rust-Oleum Corporation |
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The Zinsser Brand manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of high-performance primers, wallcovering installation and removal products, interior wood finishes, exterior wood care products, concrete and masonry products, decorative finishes and products for the long-term prevention of mold and mildew. |
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| An Introduction to Priming |
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Provides an overview of the key reasons to apply a primer to every surface before painting a topcoat. Surface preparation, typical primer applications, stain-blocking and functionally specific primers are discussed.
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| Use of Coatings to Prevent Mold and Mildew Damage |
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Provides an overview of advances in antimicrobial mold and mildew-proof primers, paints, wallcovering installation systems, waterproofing coatings and remediation cleaners. Permeability of wallcovering and coatings to install them with, plus green building specification information for high performance, low VOC coatings for the prevention of mold and mildew are also reviewed.
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| Hycrete, Inc. |
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Hycrete products make concrete waterproof, by reducing absorption of water and dissolved salts into the concrete and by forming a protective layer over reinforcing steel. |
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| Santa Margherita S.p.A. |
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SANTAMARGHERITA® is a Verona based company that was founded in the mid 20th century. The Company's strongpoints have been built on its long standing experience, constant research and innovation and focus on the development of the national and international markets, which have led the company to a leading position in the world in the sector of agglomerate stone. |
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| W. R. MEADOWS, INC. |
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W. R. MEADOWS delivers one of the broadest lines of premium-grade construction products available to architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners to meet a multitude of construction application needs. Our extensive line of high performance, premium-grade construction products has been developed for use in, on, around, and under concrete. |
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| Effective Waterproofing |
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Provides an overview of effective concrete waterproofing technologies and how they improve the durability and lifespan of structures and includes discussions on water penetration, system selection, membrane protection, and cementitious waterproofing.
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| Richards-Wilcox, Inc. |
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Since 1880, Richards-Wilcox has been the leading manufacturer of hardware and door accessories for slide, swing, and slide-fold doors used in zoos, aquariums, barns, stables, contemporary buildings and historic buildings, too. Commercial, industrial, and residential settings nationwide feature Richards-Wilcox hardware products. Richards-Wilcox also provides custom design services, partnering with architects and designers to create unique door hardware. |
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| Specialty Door Hardware |
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Provides an overview of specialty door hardware with a focus on the specific components that make up this category, including a discussion on applying specialty door hardware to specific projects.
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| Inter Dyne Systems, Inc. |
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Inter Dyne Systems, Inc. produces stainless steel laboratory pegboards, laboratory glassware drying racks, narcotic security storage cabinets, stainless steel countertops and shelving, and pegboard systems for the research laboratory and health care industries that are uniquely designed and user friendly.
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| Belden Brick Company |
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The Belden Brick Company has seven plants (five tunnel plants; two periodics), all gas equipped, with a related capacity of 225,000,000 brick equivalent annually.
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| Aurora Filing and Storage Products |
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Aurora™ Filing and Storage Products can help you store more in less space. For over fifty years Aurora has been a mainstay of companies that want versatile, sturdy, and beautiful storage.
No matter what your space requires, you can count on the Aurora name. Our products include easy-to-assemble Aurora Quik-Lok® Shelving, versatile Aurora Mobile, elegant Wood-Tek™ wood-clad shelving, and Times-2™, the unique rotary storage system.
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