New Joist On The Block

As engineered wood producls continue to grow in acceptance, they also continue to grow in ability. Products are getting longer, stronger and easier to install.

One new engineered floor joist claims to be stronger than all others, testing above all competitors in all compafative span lengths.

Yet in designing TrimJoist, "adaptability was our primary god," said E. Barry Sanford, pres., Rebel Building Components, Vernon, Al. "Custom manufactured and engineered floor joists have been available for several years. However, those products have been hard to adapt for plumbing openings and on-site constuction changes. We wanted to re-design a successful product to become even mofe successful and easier to install - especially for the single-family market."

The product is manufactured in lengths nmging from 4' to 30', utilizing 2'increments. Each end has a I'tinming section, fomrcd by high-strength structual adhesives, that has been succ€ssfully crush-tested in excess of 6,700Ibs.

Utilizing 2"x4" timber, the open web construction allows easy access to and installation of ductwork, wiring, pvc components and plumbing and provides an extra-wide nailing and gluing surface for floor panels. It can also be rimmed on the consfuction site fon a perfect fit.

'It allows me to build a multi-level product with truly smooth first floor @ilings," said Memphis conftactor Jim Chambers. "The dimensions are exact and the materid is consistent. It will not change aft€r it is put into place. All you have to do is trim it, place it and nail it down."

Caulk Campaign In Overdrive

Caulk and sealant manufacturer White Lightning Products Corp. is teaming with the NASCAR Auto Racing Association for its ltrgest promotion evo.

Running in-store from Aug. 22-Oct.7, the promotion includes officidl NASCAR hats and shirts for contractor redemption, colorful in-store displays and a sweepstakes for a trip to the final NASCAR event of the year, the Hooters 500 in Atlanta Ga.

New Marks For KD Lumber

A new gradestamp designating the moistue oontent on kiln-dried lumber has been approved.

Mills may now substitute "KD" or "KD 15" with an authorized grading agency stanp for S-DRY and MC 15. The updated Product Standard 20-!X includes a definition for kiln drying, so KD can be tudicated on grademarks.