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New Masonry Products for March 2010

Words: Dan Kamys

FlashMate Brushable Sealant Quart Can

Berger Building Products, Inc.
Feasterville, Pa.

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Berger Building Products Inc. introduces
FlashMate brushable sealant in a quartsized can. FlashMate is a professional-grade, brushable sealant used for flashing applications in all weather conditions. This sealant withstands water contact immediately to stop leaks while staying flexible. The product will not freeze or crack. FlashMate brushable sealant is mildew resistant and paintable, and prevents rust on any metal surface. This VOC-compliant sealant is clear in color and comes packaged six, one-quart cans per carton.

www.bergerbuildingproducts.com


Worm Drive Circular Saw

DEWALT
Baltimore, Md.

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DEWALT’s Worm Drive (DWS535) Circular
Saw has user-driven innovations and field-proven durability enhancements, resulting in an improved jobsite solution for framers, concrete formers, and other professional circular saw users. Featuring Toughcord cord retention and protection system, a sturdy magnesium shoe and rugged control levers and handles, the Worm Drive Saw offers users the increased durability they demand on the jobsite. This model includes a true worm drive mechanism for longer life and higher torque. The saw also has a class-leading, 53-degree bevel capacity with DEWALT’s patented bevel detent system, enabling the user to set common cut angles quickly and accurately.

www.dewalt.com


LATICRETE 125 Sound & Crack Adhesive Single-Component Formula

LATICRETE
Bethany, Conn.

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LATICRETE’s 125 Sound & Crack Adhesive now has a single-component formula requiring just the addition of water to produce a lightweight, flexible sound and crack adhesive mortar in one simple step. The adhesive has been independently tested and proven to exceed all industry standards for sound control and anti-fracture performance, and its new polymer-fortified, single-component formula further increases productivity for time- and labor-saving installations of tile and stone surfaces. LATICRETE 125 Sound & Crack Adhesive contains 30 percent post-consumer recycled materials and can contribute to projects seeking LEED distinction with certification from the GREENGUARD Institute.

www.laticrete.com


Cat 973D Track Loader

Cat
St. Peoria, Ill.

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Cat’s 973D track loader features load-sensing hydraulics, joystick steering, a new operator’s station (with tilting cab) and 10 percent more power than its 973C predecessor. The loader carries on the 973C’s “allpurpose performer” reputation and retains much of its solid design, including the Cat C9 engine, hydrostatic drive, single-fabrication mainframe, Z-bar loader linkage and oscillating undercarriage. The 973D has the features to take on the toughest jobs, at construction sites or in the harsh environments of steel mills, landfills, quarries and demolition sites.

www.cat.com


MSA Workman Tripod

MSA
Miami, Fla.

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The MSA Workman Tripod makes confined space entry with vertical descent safe and easy. New features include an internal, leglocking mechanism; a maximum height indicator on the tripod legs; cut-resistant leg pin retention chains; recessed product labels; reduced weight; and integral carrying strap.

www.msanorthamerica.com
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