New Products – May/June 2013
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THIN-BED DRAIN 
Noble Company, Grand Haven, Mich., introduces the Thin-Bed Drain for top mounted applications, using a stainless-steel clamping collar and drain flange for watertight connections between a NobleSeal® sheet membrane and the drain. The low-profile units are prime for barrier-free applications, and are available with square or round strainers in three finishes – brushed golden nickel, brushed stainless, and chrome.
CONTACT: Noble Company, 800-878-5788
NEW GROUT COLORS
H.B. Fuller Construction Products, Aurora, Ill., adds 13 colors to its TEC® brand Power Grout® Ultimate Performance Grout line, including Bright White, Praline, Sterling, Dove Gray, Sable, Sand, Mocha, Warm Taupe, Mist, DeLorean Gray, Silhouette, Espresso and Dark Walnut. The fast-setting solution accommodates foot traffic within four hours of installation, and shower use in 24 hours. It’s available in 10-lbs and 25-lbs plastic bags.
CONTACT: H.B. Fuller Construction Products, 800-832-9002
WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE
Custom Building Products, Seal Beach, Calif., introduces the RedGard® Waterproofing Fabric Membrane system for walls and floors. The fabric membrane installs, using either a modified or non-modified thin-set mortar over cement backerboards or gypsum wall boards to prepare showers, tub surrounds, walls and wet areas for surface installation. The impervious barrier is suitable for use in wet areas, including steam showers.
CONTACT: Custom Building Products, 800-272-8786
DECK SUBFLOOR PROTECTION
National Applied Construction (NAC) Products Inc., Akron, Ohio, introduces the Extreme Deck Waterproofing Kit for double-layer protection of exterior decks. The system combines sheet and liquid membranes to provide a watertight seal protecting exterior decks from water penetration and reflective cracking, and also serve as a barrier against mold and moisture vapor transmission. The kit can protect up to 300 ft² of deck with one gallon of NAC TAC (Blue) Primer, two gallons of SubSeal liquid waterproof membrane, ten Preformed Fabric Corners, one roll of 6” seam tape and two tubes of polyurethane sealant.
CONTACT: NAC Products Inc., 330-644-3117
ACCESSORIES
A-FRAME SAFETY LOCKDOWN
Groves Inc., Woodstock, Ill., introduces the Secure A-Frame safety accessory, featuring an innovative, lockable post-and-arm system made of heavy-duty 3mm walled tubular steel. The unit’s upright post fits into the steel foot; the arm and pad slides down to touch a slab and lock it in place. The unit’s upright arms are held in place with hardened steel pins, while the feet are inserted into the base of the existing A-Frame and secured with safety chains; a tamper-resistant key prevents unauthorized removal of the safety arms. The accessory, sold in packages of two uprights with locking arms with and two bases with safety chains, secures one side of an existing A-Frame.
CONTACT: Groves Inc., 800-991-2120
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