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C o n s t r u c t i o n M a r k e t p l a c e T h u r s d a y, J a n u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 5 5 2 spaces and minimizes sight lines. However, fewer professionals are aware of the availability of a timber-based cur- tain wall system, such as the one offered by Pacific Architectural Millwork. Similar to its metal counterparts, the timber curtain wall is a compression- glazed system that sandwiches the glass between an exterior cap and the interior structural mullions. The difference is that the interior mullions are constructed out of solid wood, which gives a much rich- er, natural appearance. The wood mul- lions are engineered based on the project, increasing in depth to withstand the structural and wind loads. However, the face dimension remains a slender 2-3/16" (56mm) wide, or as narrow as 1-3/4" (50mm) wide for residential ("lite") applications. The exterior is covered by a beauty cap of either wood or low-mainte- nance aluminum. With the wood interior, architects now have the option of creating a warmer look with their curtain wall compared to alu- minum or steel, and they can customize the interior in ways that are difficult or impos- sible to achieve in metal. For example, the horizontal or vertical timber pieces can be shaped or rounded, unlike the typically rectangular metallic shapes, and they can be extended to create shelves, fins, coun- ters or other millwork components. Timber curtain walls can span multiple stories by attaching to the building structure between floors, and they can be designed in an infi- nite array of configurations, including seg- mented radiuses, positive or negative Pacific Architectural (Cont'd. from p. 1) slopes and custom shapes. With criteria for energy performance always increasing, the thermal properties of wood make the timber curtain wall an attractive choice. As a natural insulator, the wood helps keep the interior environ- ment comfortable, even in extreme cold or hot climates. Pacific has had their tim- ber curtain wall system tested and rated at the highest levels for thermal, air, water and structural performance. Pacific recently completed the installation of its timber curtain wall at the J. Craig Venter Institute in La Jolla, Calif., which is the world's first net-zero research laboratory. Nearly the entire exterior envelope of the multi-story facil- ity consists of curtain wall, with FSC- certified Spanish cedar interior wood mullions and exterior wood caps. This facility achieved LEED-Platinum status, thanks in part to the natural light and ven- tilation from the timber curtain wall, designed by ZGF Architects and manu- factured by Pacific Architectural Millwork, using German RAICO gaskets and hardware. All of this performance and beauty comes at a premium, however – expect to pay significantly more for a timber cur- tain wall, compared to a standard alu- minum one. But for the discerning archi- tect or client who demands the best and doesn't want to be limited by material or design, the timber curtain wall is the ulti- mate solution. For more information, visit www.pac millwork.com, call 562.905.3200, or stop by booth #C1856 for a demonstration. about them? PS: New Internet domains were developed to enhance competition and consumer choice by alleviating scarcity in legacy Internet domains like .COM and .NET. For builders and anyone else who runs a busi- ness, this opens up exciting new opportuni- ties for online branding and recognition. Now, rather than trying to sign up for PaulStahuraConstruction.COM and hoping it's available – always a question with more than 100 million .COM names already reg- istered – I can hop online and register Stahura.CONSTRUCTION in a few min- utes. We see this as a revolution for busi- nesses, particularly those that aren't old enough or large enough to have one of the very few prime .COM addresses. CM: Will people actually be able to find a business using a new Internet domain address? PS: Absolutely. More than a decade of development has gone into ensuring that new Internet domains function exactly the same as those that you're already familiar with. In fact, some early studies have sug- gested that new domain addresses are actu- ally easier to find using search engines, because they are shorter and more key- word rich than similar .COM names. CM: How do users sign up for an address with a new Internet domain? Is it expensive? Donuts (Cont'd. from p. 1) PS: Virtually every reputable domain name retailer (or "registrar") now offers new Internet domain addresses along- side legacy addresses like .COM and .NET. Registrars like GoDaddy have embraced new domains and are offering exciting promotions. New domain prices are extremely competitive. You may pay a little more for a generic name like Best.PLUMBING, but far, far less than you would pay for a similar .COM name. For a full list of accredited regis- trars, visit www.donuts.co/registrars/ donuts-registrars. CM: What sort of domains are available for builders? PS: We've already mentioned .CON- STRUCTION, .CONTRACTOR and .PLUMBING, but there are several more names that are directly applicable to builders. Domains like .KITCHEN, .REPAIR, .GLASS and of course, .BUILDERS, give builders an exciting range of new ways to establish and enhance their online brands. CM: Anything else our readers should know? PS: We are deeply gratified to be part of the International Builders Show, and to have the opportunity to help builders establish targeted, relevant online identi- ties that work for their businesses. Visit Donuts at booth #C2763. your company. What's your main line of business? NH: Maxxon Corporation is the leading provider of floor underlayments and floor sound deadening systems in North America. We also carry various specialty product lines, including moisture vapor barriers to help reduce moisture vapor emissions from concrete slabs. Maxxon products are used in new construction and renovation projects of multifamily and single family housing, as well as commercial, retail and industrial facili- ties. CM: What products are you showcasing at the 2014 NAHB International Builders' Show? NH: We are showcasing several of our product lines at this years International Builders Show. First is our Acousti-Mat line of sound control mats, with focus on our new series of HP [High Performance] mats, which offer upgrad- ed sound control without adding height to the original floor system design. We'll also be talking about our line of moisture vapor barriers: Maxxon DPM and Maxxon MVP. These products are critical for reducing moisture vapor emissions where you have moisture coming up through your concrete floor. With the resulting moisture mitigation, these barriers ultimately help to protect Maxxon (Cont'd. from p. 1) your finished floor goods from failures due to moisture vapor. We are also debuting our partnership with Thermal- Chem Corporation and will have a sam- ple of our new underlayment/epoxy fin- ished floor system. CM: What makes your company unique? NH: Maxxon Corporation invented Gyp- Crete and the gypsum underlayment industry. Over the years we've expanded our product lines to include multiple high strength gypsum underlayments, sound control mats, self-leveling underlayments and other specialty lines. We have the best technical and R&D team in the gyp- sum underlayment industry and are on the forefront of trends in the building industry. CM: How can our readers find out more about your company? NH: They can stop by and visit us at booth #C7126. We have samples of all of our products as well as interactive stations where they can see the product being installed and photos of finished projects. If they are unable to stop by during the show, our website contains a wealth of informa- tion as well as links to videos about our company and the products. For more information, visit www.MaxxonCorporation.com, call 800.356.7887, email info@maxxon.com or stop by booth #C7126. allowing water and moisture to escape, the substrate will dry completely and bring any mold and mildew stains to the surface, and prevent more mold and mildew from penetrating the surface. Seal-Once is the world's only eco- friendly waterproofer which contains no VOCs, no toxicity and is water based. Seal-Once eliminates the need for yearly reapplication compared to oil and chemi- cal based products. Seal-Once clear formula is non-film forming, and does not change the color of wood, concrete or masonry. Seal-Once can New Image Coatings (Cont'd. from p. 1) be painted or stained within hours of the application, ensuring a waterproof substrate. New Image Coatings has 16 tints available. Seal-Once tints are water based, low VOC, semi-transparent pig- ments with a blend of sub micron trans oxides and transparent ion oxides. The tints have excellent long term UV stabil- ity, especially the darker colors such as brown and mahogany. Look no further than New Image Coatings for an eco-friendly water- proofer that can be customized with your choice of tint. Visit New Image Coatings at booth #S1064. illuminating translucent surfaces and mate- rials. Whether it's kitchen and bath coun- ters, wall accents, mirrors, back splashes or retail point-of-purchase displays, Light Beam Industries' light panels help showcase your product or application to its fullest. Each LED light panel is manufac- tured in the Light Beam facility in Oregon. The company designs and builds high-quality custom LED lighting sys- tems to meet the requirements of virtual- ly any project or specific application. Light Beam Industries brings more than 25 years combined experience in optical, electronic and materials engi- neering to every job. It is dedicated to working directly with customers to develop solutions for any project. The company is set apart from com- petition by the knowledge and capabili- ties of its staff about all aspects of its products. As a manufacturer and distribu- Light Beam (Cont'd. from p. 1) tor, Light Beam Industries has a unique working knowledge of LED technology, and its products are unparalleled. Send Light Beam your CAD draw- ings. Its design team will review and con- figure its panels to efficiently light and power your project. It has engineers on staff to assist with projects of any size. Learn How To Install Light Panels Stop by the Light Beam Industries booth #S6098 during KBIS to learn how to install LED light panels for your next project. Each step of the process is dis- played to help you understand light diffu- sion, power supply installations and wiring diagrams. The company has examples of natural stone, translucent materials and creative applications. For more information, visit www.light- beaminc.com or stop by booth #S6098 at KBIS. You can also call 541.228.3650 or email info@lightbeaminc.com.