What's New: Week of 09/08/2024

Archatrak steel paver support pedestals permit the construction of totally non-combustible elevated decks on rooftops or other locations where strict fire regulations are enforced.

With fire regulations in many cities becoming increasingly strict, polypropylene paver supports can no longer be used in some locations, even if fire retardant additives are included in the plastic resin.  Archatrak steel pedestals are specifically designed to overcome this problem, and most importantly, this has been achieved without any significant increase in cost over conventional, non-fire rated plastic pedestals.

The solid steel fireproof pedestals can provide incremental height adjustment from as low as 1″ to a maximum of 19 ¼”. The 4” x 4” totally flat steel base distributes the load evenly over roofing membranes, but an optional 9″ x 9″ buffer pad can be supplied if required. A locking ring on the screwed column prevents any movement and ensures excellent stability.roofing membranes, but an optional 9″ x 9″ buffer pad can be supplied if required. A locking ring on the screwed column prevents any movement and ensures excellent stability.


Key Benefits of Steel Non-Combustible Paver Supports

• will not catch fire, create smoke, or spread flames

• high load bearing - over 21,000 lbs

• will not crack, split or warp

• zinc-nickel finish offers excellent corrosion resistance

• easy to install and adjust height

• externally threaded tube with locking ring for absolute stability

• cost effective - comparable in price with non-fireproof pedestals made of plastic

• only 3 components - base with column, header, head cap
  

Beyond the Greens: Enhancing Club Loyalty and Fellowship. Whether members and guests are seeking shelter from the rain or a reprieve from the heat, a covered dining space by IntelliShadeTM will be a place of gathering enjoyed in any season. In today's competitive landscape, the quality of the golfing experience alone isn't enough to secure member loyalty. Social events and amenities play a vital role in fostering a sense of community and fraternity among your members. Join the ranks of elite country clubs that prioritize both the natural beauty of their surroundings and the quality of member experiences. Discover how the IntelliShade Motorized Pergola can transform your outdoor spaces into vibrant hubs for events and outdoor dining.

Roof and Wall Details and Best Practices for Building Better

Register to receive an exclusive digital copy of our Guide for Builders. Written in collaboration with Joe Lstiburek this 70-plus page guide is filled with wall details for all climate zone. It is your one-stop for all wood fiber wall details and applications.

All-across perforation can start with a coil of aluminum or sheets and go through a press with fixed dies that rapidly open and shut, punching the holes as they go.

View common all across patterns:

• Round Hole Patterns

• Square Hole Patterns

• Slot Hole Patterns

• Rectangular Hole Patterns

PROS

• Fast production

• Cost-effective

With its versatility and aesthetic appeal, the flattened expanded mesh has become commonplace in architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. The geometric patterns and varying densities of expanded mesh panels allow for the modulation of light and transparency while creating functional barriers for railing infills, screens, and walkways, adding a modern touch.

When it comes to interior design, using expanded mesh is an effective way to add texture and color accents to a surface while also complementing various design styles. This versatile material can be used to create partitions and screens that define different areas in open-plan layouts. It can also be used to add mass to hanging soffits, and when incorporated into light fixtures, accent walls, or other decorative elements, it imparts a level of accentuated detail with its delicate form and engaging metallic finish.

When the flattened expanded mesh is applied to landscape architecture, its high strength-to-weight ratio is very helpful in creating strong safety barriers and sculptural elements.

These materials also have a myriad of different industrial applications. If you are looking for simple raw sheets for your industrial or OEM projects, please visit AMICO's industrial site here.

Founded in 1965 by Ruth Fertel, the Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse family of restaurants is known for providing their guests with fresh food, good service and delicious steaks with the trademark Ruth’s Chris sizzle. The Indianapolis North location for Ruth’s Chris is located at 2727 E. 86th Street, and serves the northern Indianapolis area.

This restaurant was facing a few challenges. They needed a way to efficiently move food from the kitchen to the main dining area, but have a long staircase that made carrying trays of food between floors problematic. In addition, the restaurant shared a retail area with other businesses, so space was at a premium.

The VA hospital had dumbwaiters with automatic cart transfer systems installed in the early 80’s. With changed logistics and hospital needs, Matot proposed modernizing the units. One floor was eliminated while another floor above was added to meet new material flow needs. The cars and doors were replaced, and the motor and controllers were upgraded with new high-efficiency energy-saving equipment.

Size: 30” W x 30” D x 48” H; Capacity: 500 lbs.; Counter Loading; Serving 2 Floors
Benefits: Clean Room
Special Features: Hepa Filter System

This dumbwaiter was installed in a clean room and was used to bring uncoated micro chips from one processing floor to another. The uncoated micro chips are a very high value payload and are very susceptible to contamination from airborne particulates. The dumbwaiter unit was equipped with a Hepa Filters system that kept the dumbwaiter cab at a negative air pressure. The air was circulated from the cab through a ductwork behind and above and passed through a filter that screened out 99.99% of particles 0.3 micrometers in size.

Size: 22” W x 34” D x 48” H; Capacity: 300 lbs.; Counter Loading; Serving 2 Floors
Benefits: Convenience/Labor savings

The movie theater was in a mall and could be accessed by customers from the upper and lower floors. The dumbwaiter moved supplies from the lower floor storeroom to the concession are on the upper floor.

Size: 24” W x 24” D x 36” H; Capacity: 250 lbs.; Counter Loading; Serving 2 Floors
Benefits: Convenience/Labor savings
Special Features: Security

The dumbwaiter moved money from the main floor to the safe.

As part of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, the James is both a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital. Situated on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities The James is the largest cancer hospital in the Midwest and the third largest in the nation. A recent expansion completed in 2014 added 420 new beds to expand the availability of high quality healthcare. This expansion will allow The James to meet an expected 21 percent increase in admissions over the next ten years.

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Springstep II is one of five options in our SpringStep collection, which has multipurpose floating wood subfloors for many dance styles. Springstep II is a cost-effective dance subfloor solution, because it is made for self-installation. If you can spend the time to install this floating subfloor yourself, you can save on expensive professional installation. Springstep II also enhances dancers' safety during movements like floor work, leaps and jumps.

Springstep II is a floating subfloor that provides good sound amplification, absorbency and resiliency. Its mid-range capabilities make this subfloor good for many dance uses.

SpringStep III is a floating wood subfloor primarily designed for ballroom dance. This subfloor greatly diminishes sound because of the sheet foam on the subfloor quieting every step. SpringStep III cost-effective and eco-friendly.

Out of the five options in our SpringStep collection, SpringStep III has the most absorbency and least resiliency. It is our ballroom alternative floor because its qualities are well-suited to that dance style, but can also fit many other dance styles as well.

New! Ovation floors are dedicated to spectacular shows and displays. The shiny and glossy surfaces increase lighting effects, providing your show with an amazing look. If you want to emphasize what is going on in front of the scenes, use this shimmering surface. Ovation can be used for exhibitions, photography, TV commercials, stage, and more.

Introducing the Stagestep Break Dance Floor: Elevate Your Break Dancing Experience

Studiostep LVT features an innovative interlocking LVT design, combining a vertical system on the short side with a horizontal system on the long side. This ensures a fast and sturdy installation, making it perfect for areas with rolling traffic.

Stagestep is thrilled to introduce a new product essential for enhancing various non-dance areas of your studio, such as hallways, lobbies, changing rooms, and more. Our latest offering, Studiostep LVT, provides a versatile and stylish solution that can be easily glued or interlocked for a seamless installation. Available in range of sizes and 3 designs, these LVT options allow you to customize your space while keeping up with the latest design trends, transforming any dance studio into a modern and welcoming environment.

The Pos-I-Tie® was invented in 1985 and was the first barrel type veneer anchor in the marketplace. This system allows the transfer of lateral loads between the brick veneer and the backup directly through full sheets of sheathing without imparting any forces onto the sheathing. Not all sheathing is the same. It is important to analyze the wall configuration to determine the type and size of your masonry anchor to insure the correct Pos-I-Tie® is used for your project.

Solid Brick vs Brick Veneer
There are two ways to build a brick building: solid masonry and brick veneer. Is one better than the other? If so, why?

Solid Masonry
Solid masonry is the good old-fashioned brick construction that was quite common up until the mid-1900s. This is also known as ‘double brick,' ‘solid brick,' or ‘brick and block' construction. This form of masonry construction uses several layers (wythes) of brick with header bricks to hold them together. Some solid masonry walls built before 1900 were over 20" thick! Because the inner wythe can't be seen from the outside it was commonly substituted with concrete or cinder block. Sometimes metal ties were incorporated into solid masonry walls. Unfortunately, older solid walls with these ties didn't use hot-dip or stainless steel ties so most of those original ties have rusted away.

Solid masonry was undeniably a solid way to build. With an 8 inch or greater wall thickness, they were able to support a wide variety of different roof structures. Carpenters often worked together to build the floor joists into the walls at the same time the brick was going up.

In the United States, The TMS 402 building code allows for the use of Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel and Type 300 Stainless Steel for anchors in exterior walls. How does one decide which material they should employ in their construction project? Both are high-quality materials and provide an impressive amount of corrosion resistance, but each has its own vulnerabilities and strengths and both should be considered when specifying building materials.

The first difference between the two materials is the way that they are manufactured. Stainless is an alloy steel, which means that it contains between 16 to 24 percent chromium, up to 35 percent nickel, and small amounts of carbon and manganese. To create stainless steel, ordinary steel, chromium, and the other elements are blended in their molten state. To create galvanized steel, ordinary steel is coated by dipping the products in melted molten zinc, hence the name “hot-dipped."

The Pos-I-Tie® is a 2-piece adjustable veneer anchor. The Pos-I-Tie system has been the premier anchor of choice for mason contractor's all over the country. Pos-I-Tie was the first barrel-screw masonry anchor back in 1985 and is still the first choice of architects and contractors. It is available in three different styles.

The 2016 version of the Masonry Building Code has been accepted as a part of the 2018 International Building Code. Earlier code modifications have taken place in 2013, 2011, 2008 and 2005 and the next version will not be out until 2022. Below are the current code requirements for masonry anchors. Please be aware that these are the “minimum" requirements for code compliance.

Key Features of the TMS402/602-16 Building Code

• Backup walls must be designed to resist water penetration. Water entering the interior is one of the main causes of brick veneer failures. Water will get in the cavity so the proper design of keeping the water from entering the building by waterproofing the backup and getting it out of the air cavity is vital.

• Flashing and weep holes must be designed to eliminate the water in the cavity. The code specifies minimum 3/16" i.d. weep tubes spaced less than 33 inches on center. (While this does drain water, it does not ventilate the cavity. In order to get good airflow to dry out the cavity, Heckmann's recommends using a vent-type weep system that is the full height of the brick manufactured from a polyester mesh or a cell-type polypropylene material and spaced no more than 24" apart. Vents should also be installed at the very top course of the wall to allow airflow through the entire cavity for drainage and drying.)

Excavations throughout Europe have found stone used for shelter as far back as 12,000 B.C. The Egyptians built the pyramids around 2550 BC and the Romans established a stone quarry around 173 BC. Today, stone remains one of the strongest and most durable building products on the planet. When using stone as a veneer, engineering and design are critical factors in a successful building project. The majority of stone projects are unique and require custom anchors.

For slab-type anchored veneer, the International Building Code specifies a minimum of four anchors per unit with tie spacing not exceeding 24 inches. The maximum area of a unit is limited to 20 square ft. Veneer ties for slab-type veneer are required to resist two times the weight of the anchored veneer in tension or compression. Wire stone anchors must be a minimum of 9 gauge diameter (.1483 inches). Non-wire stone anchors are to have a minimum width of 1".

The TMS402 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures list several references and guidelines for adhered veneer. Anchored dimensional stone is not currently covered under the code and is considered a “special system" that requires engineering.