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Tu e sd a y, Fe b ru a ry 4 , 2 0 1 4 C o n stru c tio n Ma rke tp la c e FIREWALL FOAM MAKES THE 'PROBLEM' THE 'SOLUTION' By Kyle Bullock, President of Preferred Finishing, Inc. Imagine an invention that is so revolutionary that the "problem" becomes the "solution." Most of the people in our industry understand that the most flammable part of any furniture is the National Nail Corp. (Cont'd. from p. 1) the response to the CAMO® brand and product line has been nothing short of phenomenal. CAMO has become synonymous with innovative deck fastening, and Changing the FACE of Decking® is not just a tag line, it's a movement changing how decks are installed. In keeping with this, CAMO is introducing a solution uniquely designed to address the problems associated with installing and enjoying treated wood decks. This solution is the CAMO Marksman Edge™, soon to become the preferred installation method. So if you build treated wood decks (and who doesn't?), you won't want to miss what's happening in booth C7133. The treated wood market is the largest in the deck industry. Today, the standard installation method for many builders is to face-fasten boards with Kreg Tool Co. (Cont'd. from p. 1) that make building faster, easier and more accurate for woodworkers, construction professionals and do-it-yourselfers. We are well-known for our Kreg Jig® pocket-hole jigs, and we also make products for cutting and measuring, clamping, joining, routing and organization. 2014 marks our 25th anniversary, and we're pleased to say that in this time the 'Kreg Jig' brand has become synonymous with the entire pocketjoinery category. Beyond that, though, we're extremely proud that we've grown our company and our product lines through a constant pursuit of innovation and through our dedication to customer education and customer servNSF International (Cont'd. from p. 1) SM: NSF International is an independent organization that certifies products and writes standards for food, water and consumer goods to minimize adverse health effects and protect the environment. We were founded in 1944, and are committed to protecting human health and safety worldwide. NSF tests and certifies products that come into contact with drinking water, such as water treatment chemicals and drinking water filters. We have a robust plumbing program that tests faucets, fixtures and fittings against several industry standards including ANSI, ASME, ASSE, ASTM, CSA, IAPMO, PDI and NSF, and can help manufacturers demonstrate compliance to both the Uniform and International Plumbing Codes. polyurethane foam. When foam is ignited on a piece of upholstered furniture, it quickly produces so much heat and smoke that occupants and fire fighters are fortunate if they escape alive. Preventing or delaying the ignition of the foam in furniture-related fires is key to reducing fatalities. If "flash over" screws or gun nails, and with no gap to allow for shrinkage as the boards dry. Though face-fastening is convenient, it encourages treated lumber to split and crack, and fasteners can pop over time. These hazards get in the way of homeowners enjoying the beauty and safety of their deck. Until now . . . The CAMO Marksman Edge provides the perfect edge-fastening solution with no gap. The Edge, a part of the CAMO Hidden Deck Fastening System, provides secure, side-angle fastener entry. It leaves a beautiful, fastener-free (and splinter-free) deck surface – one that homeowners will appreciate. The Edge attaches to any drill, and it's versatile enough to work with secondary spacers when your project requires a gap. It's as simple as loading the fastener, setting the tool and driving it in. A built-in CAMO Driver Bit controls the depth of drive every time, and at an affordable $39.95 MSRP, the Edge eco- ice. Whether a customer buys direct from us, through one of our independent dealers in the U.S. and other countries or through a home center, they'll know they're getting a product that is designed with the user in mind, built to a high standard, and is backed by our commitment to quality. We're showing our dedication to innovation at IBS this year with a bunch of exciting products. Our allnew Kreg Jig K5, for example, is the latest generation of our hallmark tool, and it's the most advanced Kreg Jig yet. The K5 makes it easy to build almost anything using wood and sheet goods from ½ inch- to 1-1/2 inches thick, and it has features like easyadjust workpiece clamping, built-in storage and highly effective dust col- CM: What would you say makes your company unique? SM: NSF has the capability to test and certify your products to the complete suite of performance and material safety standards necessary for market access and code acceptance. Well respected by public health officials, drinking water utilities and consumers alike, the NSF mark is recognized as a symbol of product quality and integrity. Our office locations span the globe, allowing you to work with someone in your same time zone, in your local language. NSF is not a trade association or membership organization; our sole mission is to protect public health. We are accredited by the American National Standards Institute to develop American national standards impacting public health and the environment. does not occur as quickly and harmful combustion gases are reduced, we have made improvements in fire safety. Imagine that we can greatly reduce the chances that the polyurethane foam will ignite from a cigarette or small flame source: Small fires will not become large fires as fast, or perhaps not at all. Traditional FR polyurethane foams have several deficiencies. They are often uncomfortable and fatigue quickly. They often contain brominated or chlorinated flame retardants with toxicity and bio nomically delivers a great high-end look your homeowners will enjoy, and gives you a competitive edge. Now that's what you call preferred! CAMO also offers the most complete line of deck and exterior fastening solutions with the CAMO Hidden Deck Fastening System and CAMO Exterior Screws. CAMO Hidden offers multiple edge-fastening solutions that are the best practice and preferred method for installing wood, composite and PVC deckboards. The patented system includes CAMO Hidden Fasteners, CAMO Marksman® tools and CAMO Driver Bits that work together to create a beautiful, fastener-free deck surface that will be enjoyed for years. CAMO provides a Limited Lifetime Warranty that guarantees against rust and corrosion for the life of the project. CAMO Exterior Screws offer premium solutions for a wide variety of exterior projects. All fasteners are ACQ-com- lection that make the jig intuitive and extremely easy to use. Plus, we've built it to survive the rigors that any professional builder can put it through. We'll also be showing our innovative new line of Automaxx™ clamps that allow you to clamp pieces that are thick, thin or in-between without ever adjusting the clamp. You just set the clamping pressure you want, and Automaxx does the rest, so you save a lot of time and effort. These heavy-duty clamps are available in several sizes and two styles: Face Clamps for portable use, and Bench Klamps that can be used to create a portable benchtop clamping station anywhere. Of course, when IBS attendees stop by booth #P18 – under the big blue tents outside – they'll find more innovations from Kreg, like our industrial-duty router NSF led the development of the American National Standards for all materials and products that treat or come in contact with drinking water. In 1990, the U.S. EPA replaced its drinking water product advisory program with these NSF standards. Today, all major plumbing codes require certification to NSF standards for pipes and plumbing components in commercial and residential buildings. CM: What distinguishes your product from the competition? SM: We are the most trusted and recognized global certification mark in the water industry. Our broad range of services gives manufacturers the ability to work with a single organization to meet all of their certification goals on a global scale. 55 accumulation issues. Some FR foams simply melt into liquid pools of polymer and generate large volumes of smoke when they come into contact with fire. Firewall Foam does not melt like traditional polyurethane foams. It does not support combustion and produces almost no smoke. Firewall Foam contains no ingredients listed on California Proposition 65 nor any halogenated flame retardants. For more information, visit www.fire wallbarriers.com. patible, and offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty. CAMO Premium Deck Screws are great multi-purpose screws for facefastening wood decking, exterior trim, fences and other projects. CAMO Composite Screws provide the best finish around for composite and capstock deckboards, and are available in 10 colors that match most leading composite boards. CAMO Structural Screws easily replace lag screws for use in applications where strength and durability are required. CAMO Stainless Screws provide the ultimate corrosion resistance in extreme environments. Available in Premium Deck and Composite, these screws come in a variety of painted-head colors to complement the most popular trim and deck products. For more information, visit www.camo fasteners.com, call 800-968-6245, email info@camofasteners.com or stop by booth #C7133. tables and workbenches, as well as a couple of ways to make their cutting chores faster and more accurate: our Rip-Cut™ circular saw guide and our Trak & Stop System that turns any miter saw into a precision cutting tool. We're excited to be a part of IBS 2014, and we look forward to helping attendees learn how they can build better with Kreg. We hope everyone will have a chance to stop by, but if they don't they can look for the familiar Kreg logo in stores, or visit us online at www.kregtool.com. For more information, visit www.kreg tool.com, call 800-447-8638, email customerservice@kregtool.com or stop by booth #P18 at the NAHB International Builders' Show. CM: Tell our readers about your trade show objectives, plans, products, promotions, etc. SM: We offer accredited code certification specializing in performance standards for faucets and valves; sinks, toilets, tubs and showers; pipe, fittings, connectors and drains; plumbing components; UPC®, IPC®, ASME , ASSE, ASTM, CSA, CISPI, PDI and WaterSense®; as well as international approvals like WRAS, Australia's WaterMark and Brazil's InMetro. CM: How can our readers find out more about your company? SM: To learn more, I encourage you to stop by our booth N1037 and speak to one of our certification experts, email us at americas@nsf.org or visit our website, www.nsf.org.