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Weyerhaeuser launched its newest oriented strand board product , Weyerhaeuser DiamondTM , at the 2017 International Builders ’ Show in January . The top-quality engineered subfloor panel is designed to provide industryleading wet weather performance and superior strength and nail retention to help eliminate squeaky floors , providing builders a “ worry free ” subfloor solution .
“ The new Diamond panel has been engineered to provide unmatched durability , backed by a limited lifetime warranty ,” says Travis D . Perry , market development manager with Weyerhaeuser . “ It ’ s specifically manufactured to resist inclement weather , while also saving effort in the installation process with our
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easy-fit tongue-and-groove edge construction . Diamond is a dream product for a builder because it reduces , or eliminates , steps in the installation process while providing superior panel properties .
“ The fully-sanded face on the Diamond product assures uniform thickness . The panel provides hassle-free installation and is protected by a 500-day no-sand guarantee . We ’ ve built on the best technology in our Edge and Edge GoldTM panels and increased their qualities for this panel to assure the reduction of squeaking floors and ridging hardwood and tile . Best of all , Diamond is part of a larger family of flooring products provided by Weyerhaeuser . When combined with Trus Joist ® I-Joists , builders can now construct a truly
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high performance floor system warranted by a single company .” Available on the East Coast starting in Spring 2017 , Diamond features the patented Down Pore ® self-draining technology introduced on Edge Gold panels several years ago . Down Pore ’ s notch and groove system channels water away from the end of the panel and away from the supporting member . The result is that standing water collected on the surface of the floor during construction drains away .
More than 20 years ago Weyerhaeuser pioneered enhanced subfloor technology . During the past decades engineers with the company have continued to introduce time-saving and technological enhancements to the company ’ s line of oriented strand board products .
“ Our marketplace is very big on hardwood flooring so we anticipate Diamond will be well received ,” according to Brad Brubaker , area general manager for Weyerhaeuser Distribution out of Concord , N . C . “ This area of the country has a strong need for high-end oriented strand board flooring products , and Diamond will perfectly fulfill those needs .
“ What distinguishes Diamond from its competitors is its ability
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Travis Perry , Weyerhaeuser ’ s SE Market Development Manager
to combine all of the desired qualities of a panel product — such as superior strength properties , wet weather performance and durability , surface appearance and fastener retention — into one easyto-install and worry-free subfloor . That ’ s a product builders are going to appreciate and use .”
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Uniboard , a North American leader in decorative composite wood panels , has announced the launch of its new Ultralite MDF panel .
Ultralite MDF is a high-quality , medium-density fiberboard manufactured using 100 % softwood fibers . The result is a lightweight , workable panel with a light , uniform and natural looking colour . This product offers the
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stability and excellent surface smoothness of regular MDF with additional user benefits such as lower weight , superior smooth surface and reduction in tool wear .
It is ideal for both commercial and residential applications such as recreational vehicles / mobile home components , TV , theatre and film stage sets , point-of-purchase and exhibition display stands ,
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picture frames , wall partitions and lightweight moulding . Ultralite MDF reflects Uniboard ’ s ongoing commitment to respond to customer expectations and market demand by setting the standard in offering innovative , high quality composite panel products .
The board is ECCTM certified ( Eco-Certified Composite by the Composite Panel Association
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[ CPA ]), contains 100 % recycled and recovered pre-consumer wood fibers and can help you achieve up to 2 LEED ® points . It is also available as an FSC ® ( Forest Stewardship Council ®) certified panel on request . |