2009 Most Innovative Products

Masonry Materials

Brick Veneer Shear Anchoring System This system uses the company's Drill Bolts to anchor brick veneer walls to steel-stud backups. A power drill with socket drills a precise hole through the exterior sheathing and insulation from inside the building, installs the Drill Bolt, and creates a watertight, airtight seal. Competitive products require installers to saw through the insulation and patch the cut after installing the anchor. The Drill Bolt complies with Canadian and U.S. building code standards. Heckmann Building Products Inc. 800-621-4140. www.heckmannanchors.com. World of Concrete Booth S11814.
Weather Barrier and Drainage Mat The patent pending WaterWay Plus Rainscreen Drainage Mat consists of a polymer matrix of tangled monofilaments that are heat laminated to a breathable filter fabric on one side and Dow WeatherMate Plus on the other side. The multilayer product creates a one-step, code compliant, weather-resistive barrier and rainscreen drainage assembly in a single application. It is designed for use with manufactured and natural stone, stucco, EIFS, fiber-cement and wood sidings, masonry, metal, and other wall cladding materials. Stuc-O-Flex International Inc. 800-305-1045. www.stucoflex.com. World of Concrete Booth S12805.
One-Step Waterproof Breathable Plaster Izonil Waterproof & Breathable Plaster provides a completely waterproof barrier. It seals and prevents the ingress of water on either side of the plaster while remaining air-permeable, allowing trapped moisture to evaporate and preventing mold. The pre-blended portland cement-based plaster contains proprietary waterproofing ingredients. As it is a one-step plastering and waterproofing solution, there is no need for membranes or sealants; simply add water and trowel up. Applicable anywhere waterproofing is essential, especially basements. Izonil. 888-249-6645. www.izonil.com. World of Concrete Booth S12851.
Alkali-Resistant Lath Spiderlath AR is a molten, extruded, alkali-resistant fiberglass mesh/scrim that will stand up to the alkaline environment of cement for many years, regardless of cutting, bending, or scraping. Its new tri-directional pattern adds strength to the cementitious material in all directions, with the fiberglass strands bonded together to create a stronger mesh. Rustproof, lightweight, and easy to cut, the system includes a nailing guide/standoff strip that also acts as a gasket system to prevent water from penetrating the vapor barrier. The material can be used in all lathing applications, such as plaster, stucco, stone veneer, and manufactured stone. It also has been used in making concrete countertops and pouring micro-overlays. SpiderLath AR comes with a 50-year warranty and is proudly made in the U.S.A. SpiderLath Inc. 870-725-3902. www.spiderlath.com. World of Concrete Booth S13304.