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New Product: EZ-V Vinyl Trim and Flashing System from A.J. Mfg.

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

The EZ-V™ vinyl trim system is an innovative new trim system from A. J. Manufacturing for vinyl window installation into post frame buildings. The patent-pending trim and flashing system reduces the time it takes to install a vinyl window and it … Read more »

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Simpson Strong-Tie to supply software, truss plates to component industry

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Jim Austin

Simpson Strong-Tie announced that it will supply software systems and truss plates to the U.S. component industry. Mike Bugbee, a 30-year veteran with the company, will be dedicated to developing and leading this business for Simpson Strong-Tie. The truss and … Read more »

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Plus-size project

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jim Austin

Post-frame beats out other building systems for storage facility There’s big … and then there’s big. Earlier this year, CDA Structures completed a rather large post-frame building. In fact, Brian Eiter of CDA believes it may be the largest post-frame … Read more »

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PFMI Update: Life cycle analysis and cost

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jim Austin

Quantifying post frame’s sustainability By Daniel Hindman, PhD. Green building is one of the most dynamic market forces in construction today. Post-frame buildings are considered sustainable, but until very recently little documentation existed on the energy efficiency and the reduced … Read more »

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Correction: 64 Metals toll-free number

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

In the July issue of Rural Builder magazine, the incorrect phone number for 64 Metals was printed in the article on Gold Key of Excellence Award suppliers. To contact 64 Metals call 888-64-PRICE or 855-BUILD-64. 64 Metals is a family-owned … Read more »

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Cox Industries and iLevel collaborate to offer treated wood products

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Cox Industries and iLevel by Weyerhaeuser have joined efforts to expand distribution of Cox fire- and preservative-treated lumber, plywood and columns in select Atlantic states under the Cox D-Blaze and Ecolife™ brands. When used properly, Cox D-Blaze® fire-retardant treated lumber … Read more »

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The new portable Big Ass Fan that takes abuse and stays in use

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Yellow Jacket is designed for incredible flexibility and amazingly quiet operation, but most importantly, it’s so smashingly durable it will never need to be replaced. In fact, it’s guaranteed for life because it’s engineered with all of the heavy-duty and … Read more »

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It’s here! “New Products for the Contractor” digital magazine

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

From the parent company of Construction Magazine Network comes the best new digital magazine to ever come along in the construction industry: “New Products for the Contractor”.  We’re unapologeticly proud of our first issue because we think the quality of … Read more »

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Osmose, Inc. Acquires Peninsula Copper Industries, Inc.’s Manufacturing Assets

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Osmose, Inc., a subsidiary of Osmose Holdings, Inc. and a global supplier of wood preservative products, has acquired the production assets of Peninsula Copper Industries, Inc. (PCI), a producer of copper-based chemicals. PCI, headquartered in Hubbell, Mich., is a leading … Read more »

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Pat McGuire, long time post-frame engineer sets up shop

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

South Bend, Ind. – Long time post-frame industry engineer, Pat McGuire, has set up shop as a consultant. McGuire offers structural calculations and drawings as well as expert witness services. For many years McGuire served as co-chair of the NFBA’s … Read more »

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