Engineered Lumber Products Washington DC

Ainsworth. A new warranty on Durastrand Flooring Sturd-I-Floor benefits installers with a guarantee that the edge-enhanced subfloor will not require sanding upon installation. The 90-day no-sand warranty begins on the date of delivery to the jobsite, rather than purchase date. A 50-year warranty guards against delamination. Designed for dimensional stability, Sturd-I-Floor's enhanced edge blocks moisture and reduces swelling. The rigid tongue-and-groove panels lay flat without warping, sagging, splitting, cracking, or splintering, the maker says. 877.661.3200. www.ainsworth.ca.

Roy O. Martin. Measuring 11/8 inches taller than traditional OSB sidewall materials, WindBrace OSB sidewall sheathing offers a cost-effective solution for meeting shear and uplift code requirements in hurricane zones, the maker says. The extra length lets installers tie a wall's top plate to its bottom plate with no seams. The 7/16-inch-thick boards are 48 inches wide and available in lengths of 971/8 inches, 1091/8 inches, or 1211/8 inches. For green-building applications, WindBrace is made with a resin free of urea formaldehydes, and can be ordered as an FSC-certified product. 318.445.1973. www.royomartin.com.

iLevel by Weyerhaeuser. Rather than re-route pipes and wires around structural members, try Trus Joist Timberstrand LSL beams for your next project. A 14-inch-deep beam can handle holes up to 45/8 inches without compromising structural integrity. Available in 1¾ - or 3

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