January 10, 2025

August 2006

Roofing Systems

Metal-Era Inc., a supplier of metal edge roofing systems, introduces its newest fascia system: Perma-Tite Omni Fascia. Features include a membrane that is raised out of the waterline and a base rail that locks down the membrane that is available in heavy gauges.


Omni Fascia is available in .040-, .050- and .063-inch aluminum and 24 gauge steel with a choice of a wide variety of finishes. The company’s standard Perma-Tite 20 year, 110 mph Wind Warranty is also available at no additional charge.


 

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Precast Cells

Tindall Corporation engineers, manufactures and erects factory-built, precast cell modules. Each module features two completely furnished and upfitted cells designed to meet specific project needs, an integral prestressed floor, an insulated exterior wall, and a utility chase containing installed electrical, plumbing and utilities for controlled quality and easy hookup.


The company’s two-stage, horizontally cast outside back walls improve insulation efficiency for energy savings and offer consistent concrete thickness throughout.

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Steel Shelters

Classic Recreation Systems Inc. introduces a line of steel shelters with functional yet attractive roofs that are custom-curved using the Curveline process. Designed to offer an aesthetic, cost-effective alternative to site-built structures, the “Colorado” curved-roof shelters come in 10 standard sizes ranging from 8 to 50 feet in width and in any length. Custom sizes are also offered. The company can curve the roofing panels to virtually any desired radii to meet design requirements.

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Tool Cradle

Contractors can turn any trigger-type powder actuated tool into a bump-fire tool with the Smacker cradle introduced by Powers Fasteners Inc. The cradle can be used with five Powers powder actuated tools — the P3500, PA3500, P35s, PA351 and PA600 models. It can also be used with the Hilti DX-35, DX-350, ITW Ramset Cobra and SA-270 models.


The cradle offers long-reaching capabilities with one 3-foot long extension and two 11/2 extensions.

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Tamper-Resistant Screws

Tanner Bolt & Nut Corporation offers Torx Tamper Resistant self-drilling screws. The company maintains an inventory of Torx and six-lobe screws in case-hardened steel and grade 410 stainless steel. The company recently expanded its inventory to include more size ranges. The company can custom manufacture screws for special applications.


In addition Tanner has introduced online ordering at its Web site, www.tannerbolt.com.

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Spring-Pressure Connection

Wago, a firm that specializes in spring-pressure connection technology designed to eliminate loose wires created by vibration or temperature cycling, released a new product with temperature ranges of -4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The Wago-I/O-System uses design, material and conformal coating of PCBs to achieve its temperature-range goals.


Fieldbus couplers, digital I/O module, analog I/O modules and special function modules — such as serial communication modules — are included with the product. The modules offer two-, four-or six-channel granularity.

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Precast Concrete Building Components

Oldcastle Precast Modular Group manufacturers four-sided, monolithically cast concrete building components that can be used for administrative offices, storage and classroom space. The building components have a 32-foot interior span and come in 8-, 10- and 12-by-32-foot sections. The building components offer the same structural integrity and weather resistance as a conventionally built structure.


Full precast buildings come complete with modular components, hollow core, and wall panels. Finishes are available for aesthetically appealing exterior facades.

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Modular Jail Cells

Fibrebond Corporation’s modular jail cells are manufactured from concrete and steel by automated production and state-of-the-art processing methods. Panelized construction gives enhanced versatility in conforming to odd shapes or multi-sided modules within the same facility or challenging cast-in requirements.


The modules feature sound damping and resistance to mold and toxins, ready-to-paint wall surfaces, bullet-resistant glazing, high-security grade light fixtures, pick-proof security caulking, and high-security stainless steel plumbing fixtures.

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Humidity Control

A new humidity control unit from Munters Moisture Control Services combines cooling and desiccant dehumidification technologies in one energy-efficient system to control dew point temperatures in hot and humid climates. The unit is ideal for structural drying, temporary humidity control in building construction, and condensation corrosion control in surface preparation and coating applications.


The unit removes humidity with a packaged refrigeration system that is used in conjunction with an active titanium silica gel desiccant wheel.

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Management Database

DataMaxx is a project management and customer relation management database that is offered via the Internet utilizing Verisign encryption. The database provides a bid calendar, storage of estimates, proposals and any documents clients wish to import or scan in. All customer information, sales activity and close rates are available anywhere that customers can access the Internet.


The product is a relational database with either predefined or on-the-fly tasks.

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