Building a wall just got easier.

From adhesives, to fasteners to reinforcing tape, putting together a wall, or just repairing one, is faster with these new products.

The Reinforcer®, a recently patented carbon fiber technology system, is providing an advanced alternative for repairing and strengthening foundation walls.

Developed by Professional Engineers at Nationwide Reinforcing, Ltd. (Columbus, OH), the externally bonded composite reinforcing system is a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) which is lightweight, non-corrosive and virtually impossible to stretch. The carbon fibers form in an epoxy resin matrix which has a tensile strength of more than 350,000 (psi). To date, the process of installing steel beams with heavy equipment (digging, jack hammering, moving utilities and duct work, etc.) has been the primary way to brace and shore up existing foundation walls. The Reinforcer® is essentially a carbon fiber “strip” or “strap” which is only 4” wide and .045” thick, making these old and intrusive methods appear antiquated.

The new DEWALT D28402 4.5-inch grinder
offers increased power and a lightweight, compact size. The new 4-piece G55 motor has 50 percent more copper than other motors, and delivers the highest power-to-size ratio in its class. The Dust Ejection System and an innovative gear case stand up to the most extreme environments.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduced a complete line of professional pneumatic fastening tools and accessories designed for every day heavy-duty use. These new tools are designed from the ground up to fit the heavy-duty needs of professional contractors, framing carpenters, finish carpenters, roofers and remodelers providing reliability to help increase productivity.

For more information see www.dewalt.com or contact Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, 13135 West Lisbon Road, Brookfield, WI 53005; toll free 1-800-SAWDUST (729-3878).

OSI Green Series™ brand of caulks, sealants and adhesives
allow contractors to meet VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) regulations or green building standards. The new product line combines high performance and long-lasting quality with environmentally-friendly formulations.

OSI Green Series™ H2U acrylic urethane sealant, a high-performance urethane formula for windows and siding, provides the durability of a urethane with the ease-of-use and clean-up of an acrylic. OSI Green Series™ SW-325 Shear & Drywall adhesive is a high performance latex-based construction adhesive designed for drywall applications and fabricating shear-wall rated assemblies. Offering fast strength development with high shear strength values, this adhesive is non-flammable, environmentally friendly and VOC compliant for all interior and in-plant construction use.

For more information see: www.osiproseries.com/proguides.aspx?ID=drywall-finishers-guide.