Remodeling: Paints, Caulks, Adhesives

Flame Out: New Fire-Blocking Sealants

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 05:13:41 EST

Try these foam products to stay code-compliant where fire-blocking is necessary.

Sound Off: Liquid Nails Acoustical Sound Sealant

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:20 EST

Apply a sound-deadening element to wall systems with acoustical sound sealant.

Clean Seal: Sashco MildewFree Kitchen & Bath Caulk

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:19 EST

Guaranteed not to allow mildew growth for seven years, MildewFree comes in convenient project-size packaging.

Grab Hold: Loctite Power Grab Clear Construction Adhesive

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:19 EST

Nine times tackier than other products on the market, Power Grab Clear works for a variety of materials and projects.

It's All in the Name: DAP Spec Line

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:18 EST

DAP's new labeling technique makes choosing the right adhesive or sealant easy.

Backup Plan: DAP Caulk Backer Rod

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:28:06 EST

Use the Caulk Backer Rod to backfill large gaps and cracks, saving on caulk and adding additional insulation as well as reducing air-infiltration.

Sticky Situation: The Latest PVC Trim Adhesives on the Market

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:37:54 EST

These adhesive producst are specially formulated for PVC trim.

Siroflex Duo-Sil Low-VOC Caulk

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:12:50 EST

Suitable for sealing around siding and doors, Duo-Sil low-VOC caulk is available in 115 in-stock colors.

Dow Froth-Pak Foam Sealant

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:12:49 EST

Two-component quick-cure Froth-Pak Foam Sealant fills gaps and cracks, and cures in minutes.

Trex RainEscape Above-Joist Deck Drainage System

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:39:11 EST

RainEscape above-joist deck drainage system creates a dry space beneath a second-floor deck, suitable for installation of deck lighting, ceiling fans, and finished ceilings.

Fomo Products Handi-Foam Spray Polyurethane Foam Sealant

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:37:21 EST

Designed specifically to stop air infiltration and improve energy efficiency, Handi-Foam spray polyurethane foam helps create a tighter building envelope.

Product Extra: Exterior Products

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:48:43 EST

New products from CertainTeed, Extreme Adhesives, Paslode, and Schlage.

Tremco Barrier Solutions Enviro-Dri Weather Resistant Barrier

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:36:40 EST

The Enviro-Dri Weather Resistant Barrier (WRB) system is a fully and permanently adhered liquid membrane applied directly to a home's sheathing.

Under the Hood: Home Performance Diagnostic Equipment

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:36:36 EST

Diagnostic testing equipment yields valuable building information -- if users are prepared, and able, to accurately interpret the results.

Home Performance: Energy Audit Essentials

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:36:38 EST

These diagnostic tools are useful to have in your home performance toolbox. Such visual ways to present information can also help you make an effective presentation right in the home to convince homeowners of the need for energy retrofit work.

Velux No Leak Skylight

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:53:23 EST

In a series of upgrades to its deck-mounted skylight product line, the No Leak Skylight features a "Deck Seal" that provides an air and water barrier for leak-proof installation.

Versatex Cortex Concealed Fastening System

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:53:06 EST

In partnership with FastenMaster, the maker's Cortex Concealed Fastening System uses a proprietary trim screw and a combination setting tool/drive to countersink the fastener into the PVC trim.

Connexx Tapelights

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:53:01 EST

Designed for easy installation, Connexx Tapelights are color-corrected white LED light strips that offer incandescent-like illumination around the home.

Milgard SmartCase Installation System

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:02:06 EST

To ensure windows do not get damaged during the construction process, the manufacturer now offers the SmartCase installation system.

DAP 3.0 Advanced Caulks, Sealants, and Adhesives

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:52:43 EST

The new family of DAP 3.0 Advanced products includes All-Purpose Sealant, Kitchen & Bath Adhesive Caulk, Self-Leveling Concrete Sealant, Gutter and Flash Sealant, and Blacktop and Roofing Sealant.