October 2009

WATERPROOF BARRIER
LATICRETE International Inc., Bethany, Conn., offers LATICRETE® Hydro Barrier™, a thin, load-bearing, self-curing liquid rubber polymer for flexible, seamless waterproofing and anti-fracture protection up to the industry standard of 1/8” (3mm). Certified by Greenguard for Children & Schools, the solution has a load-bearing “Extra Heavy” service rating per ASTM C627 (TCNA) for any application requiring waterproofing protection. It can be applied with a paint roller, brush or airless sprayer; it inhibits the growth of mold and mildew in the membrane with Microban® antimicrobial product protection

ACCESSORIES

DESIGNER SINK
BLANCO, Lumberton, N.J., introduces the FLOW sink to its STEELART brand. Featuring MicroEdge™ technology, the 46” X 20” unit creates the illusion of a flushmount installation, integrating fully with the countertop. Seamless and functional stainless side drainers flow gently into the single bowl.

FILTER BAGS
American Fabric Filter, Wesley Chapel, Fla., can design a bag to optimize the performance of any cyclone system, regardless of the size or age of the collector. Whether large or small, with side or top inlet, the bag will maximize suction and collect more dust at the source while capturing dust particles as fine as 1-micron.

SERVICES

LONG-DISTANCE SLAB TRANSPORT
Main Trucking Company Inc., Elmwood Park, N.J. offers transport of marble and granite slabs on custom-built A-frames. Conveniently located in the New York metropolitan area, the company services customers throughout the United States and Canada with partial shipments or full truckloads; the point-to-point use of company trucks eliminates transfer of merchandise. Discount pricing to Marble Institute of America customers.

PUBLICATIONS

SHOWROOM POSTERS
The Marble Institute of America (MIA), Cleveland, offers its latest series of showroom-quality posters featuring natural-stone installations. Applications in the newest set of six include a kitchen, dining room, foyer, family room and exterior kitchen.

COMPRESSED-AIR GUIDE
Kaeser Compressors Inc., Fredericksburg, Va., offers a free guide to selecting compressed air treatment equipment for any application. Meeting Your Compressed Air Treatment Needs, an eight-page, full-color guide, clearly explains the latest advancements in dryers and filters, and discusses other fundamental components such as aftercoolers and drain traps. The publication also includes helpful engineering references such as a Compressed Air Glossary, Six Levels of Compressed Air Quality, Rules of Thumb and a Component Sizing Considerations table.