BW Update Canada Spring-Summer 2010 - Brock White
BW Update Canada Spring-Summer 2010 - Brock White
BW Update Canada Spring-Summer 2010 - Brock White
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UPDATE<br />
SPRING/SUMMER <strong>2010</strong> • CANADA EDITION<br />
FEATURED PROJECT<br />
Evergreen Basic Needs Building<br />
Gimli, MB<br />
PRODUCTS USED: Bakor VP160<br />
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Pre-Con Builders, Winnipeg<br />
AIR BARRIER INSTALLER: TFJM Construction, Winnipeg<br />
Under renovation since 2009, the Evergreen Basic Needs<br />
Building did not have the option of closing for the winter<br />
with so many people in need of the facilities. It is a<br />
non-profit organization that provides food, clothing and<br />
household items to clients in the community requiring short<br />
term assistance. It was decided that the building would<br />
be insulated from the interior, not the exterior as originally<br />
planned, so it could remain in operation until spring when<br />
the veneer and cladding could be installed. To avoid the<br />
possibility of a double vapour barrier within the wall<br />
assembly, Bakor VP160 was identified as an ideal<br />
solution.<br />
<strong>BW</strong> NEWS<br />
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catalog, a searchable database of MSDS and<br />
Technical Data Sheets, information on closeouts<br />
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BURNABY I LANGLEY I PRINCE GEORGE I EDMONTON I CALGARY I LLOYDMINSTER I SASKATOON I REGINA I WINNIPEG I THUNDER BAY
The global economy is recovering some from cyclical lows, but economic growth has<br />
been slower and more erratic than a typical economic recovery on high levels of<br />
public sector spending and debt, that has reduced credit availability to the private<br />
sector, slowed job growth and depressed consumer confidence. Inflation is<br />
becoming a worry and we are seeing considerable price increases in the products we<br />
purchase along with increased lead times due to capacity reductions by our suppliers<br />
over the last few years. There are some signs of economic improvement in our US<br />
and <strong>Canada</strong> markets with improved residential activity from a low base, but<br />
commercial markets remain generally slow on this continued economic uncertainty.<br />
We don’t have much control over the global economy so we just focus on what we can control and that is our<br />
mission of Helping Build Your Success by being both Your Source for construction materials and<br />
Your Resource for the know-how and problem solving that come through 56 years of dedicated service to the<br />
industry. We now have 23 locations across the upper Midwest United States and western <strong>Canada</strong>. We stock<br />
a wide range of products including geotextiles, erosion control, concrete and masonry chemicals, accessories<br />
and repair products, insulated concrete forms, EIFS systems, brick, Cultured Stone, natural stone, fireplaces,<br />
highway restoration materials, waterproofing, insulation, roofing, cladding and much, much more. We<br />
continue to enhance our product offering through the addition of new products and vendors. Be sure to visit<br />
our newly redesigned website for new and improved access to both customer specific information and updates<br />
on new products, upcoming activities, and events.<br />
Thank you for your past business and we look forward to serving you in the future. As always, tell us how<br />
we’re doing – we need your feedback to do the best possible job. Call or write or e-mail me at rgarland@<br />
brockwhite.com.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
CEO’s Column<br />
Richard D. Garland<br />
CEO<br />
<strong>BW</strong> NEWS IN BRIEF<br />
Construction Materials Price Volatility<br />
Price change notices from manufacturers are a normal part of business but this year they seem more pronounced.<br />
You are seeing price changes from <strong>BW</strong> and others in geotextiles, Styrofoam, chemicals, and steel products that<br />
probably have some of you alarmed. In addition, there are shortages of things like acrylic polymers used in<br />
coatings and paint for line markings. Some manufacturers are also requiring earlier ship dates to hold prices.<br />
This may cause us asking our customers to take delivery on items in order to get the prices you were quoted and<br />
want. Please give us as much advance notice as possible on product needs to help us serve you better.<br />
EIFS Coatings - Shortages Possible<br />
BASF brought to our attention an announcement by Dow Chemical in early May of an industry wide shortage of<br />
acrylic acids and monomers, these chemicals are not unique to EIFS but are incorporated in all paints and coatings<br />
technology. BASF will be substituting dry base coat for wet base coats in all cases to help solve this supply issue.<br />
Freight and Trucking Issues<br />
Current economic conditions have made truck availability a big issue during the past year. With fewer carriers in<br />
business and less trucks on the road, we’ve been seeing loads take a week or more to find a truck that used to<br />
take a few hours, and the rates for the trucks that we do line up are higher than we have historically seen. We<br />
expect rush loads will become increasingly expensive, and hazmat loads even more so. Our best suggestion is to<br />
work with us on your product needs so we can give our carriers as much advanced notice as possible in order to<br />
get the best rates and service level.<br />
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FEATURED PROJECT<br />
Enmax Bank Stabilization<br />
Calgary, AB<br />
PRODUCTS USED: Pyramat TRM<br />
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Chief Construction Company, Calgary<br />
SUB CONTRACTOR: ASI Arboricultural Services, Calgary<br />
ENGINEER: Westhoff Engineering, Calgary<br />
Rip Rap was installed along the banks of the river along with live<br />
willow staking to promote bank vegetation and fish spawning. The<br />
project is situated in a high-flow area, so ASI installed Pyramat Turf<br />
Reinforcement Matting to protect against the varying degrees of<br />
flooding it can expect. The challenge was to incorporate the TRM<br />
while maintaining a natural look to the area. Tree stumps and logs<br />
that were originally removed from the area were replaced along with<br />
the planting of new vegetation. Once grown in, the area will support<br />
a natural vegetated habitat for wildlife while being extremely erosion<br />
resistant.<br />
GEOTALK<br />
ScourStop’s Versatile Applications<br />
The ScourStop transition mat is one of <strong>Brock</strong><br />
<strong>White</strong>’s most versatile erosion control materials.<br />
This mechanically anchored mat enables vegetative<br />
growth over highly erosive areas like stormwater<br />
pipe outlets, curb outfalls, over-flow structures and<br />
shorelines. As a ‘green’ alternative to rip rap,<br />
ScourStop not only limits erosion but looks great<br />
as well. Here are a couple of examples of different<br />
applications. For more examples showing various<br />
application photos and information, visit<br />
www.brockwhite.com/scourstopmat<br />
FEATURED PRODUCT<br />
Heusker HaTelit Paving Grid<br />
The HaTelit paving grid by Heusker is a<br />
flexible, high-strength asphalt reinforcement<br />
solution. Made from bitumen coated polyester<br />
with an ultra-lightweight nonwoven attached to<br />
one side, HaTelit distributes tensile forces over<br />
a large area, preventing reflective cracking and<br />
reinforcing the joints. It is also typically used as<br />
an overlay to old concrete roads and as asphalt<br />
reinforcement in hydraulic engineering and<br />
landfill applications.<br />
It features high temperature stability and<br />
long-term dynamic load-carrying capability.<br />
A road reinforced with suitably designed and<br />
properly installed HaTelit will remain crack free<br />
for many years.<br />
Shoreline<br />
Overflow with Sod<br />
UPDATE <strong>Spring</strong>/<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>Canada</strong> Edition www.<strong>Brock</strong><strong>White</strong>.com<br />
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NEW!<br />
FEATURED PRODUCT<br />
EternaBond RoofSeal<br />
For a quick and easy way to seal any open<br />
seam, rip or tear, EternaBond RoofSeal is the<br />
choice of professional roof repair specialists.<br />
RoofSeal can be used on virtually all roof types<br />
including EPDM, TPO, tile, wood, concrete,<br />
most PVC and all metals including copper and<br />
Kynar coated metals. RoofSeal is a flexible<br />
35mil solution that can be installed in all<br />
temperature conditions.<br />
879 Keewatin St. Winnipeg, MB R2X 2S7<br />
www.brockwhite.com<br />
It’s perfect for<br />
re-seaming<br />
roofs,<br />
regardless of<br />
the material,<br />
and even<br />
works great<br />
for sealing<br />
landfill and<br />
pond liners.<br />
Complete with a built-in primer to aid<br />
bonding, RoofSeal delivers a UV-stable,<br />
permanent, water-tight seal. Available in a<br />
variety of colors and sizes.<br />
FEATURED PROJECTS<br />
Valley Zoo, Edmonton, AB<br />
INSTALLATION: Castle Rock Contracting, Edmonton, AB<br />
The Valley Zoo in Edmonton was faced with a dilemma over a 1,500 sq. ft.<br />
observation deck. Situated on top of the zoo’s zebra exhibit, the deck required<br />
re-staining and replacement of 20 to 30 rotting boards every spring. When it came<br />
time to completely re-do the deck, a concrete slab over a Styrofoam base was<br />
originally specified. That’s when Kevin Engelking, City of Edmonton Structural<br />
Inspector, recalled a seminar he had attended at <strong>Brock</strong> <strong>White</strong> about VAST<br />
Composite Pavers. The recycled pavers offer very good slip resistance, durability<br />
to withstand freeze-thaw cycles, and weigh 3x less than concrete – all ideal<br />
qualities for roof applications.<br />
Though the material costs with VAST are higher, Castle Rock’s Lee Wilburn noted<br />
the savings in labour cost due to ease of material handling and cutting, as well as<br />
alignment and spacing thanks to VAST’s patented installation grid system. The<br />
Valley Zoo is so pleased with the results, they are already testing VAST in walkways<br />
and other applications.<br />
Heritage Park, Calgary AB<br />
MASON: Pockar Masonry, Calgary AB<br />
<strong>Brock</strong> <strong>White</strong> can be your source for custom natural stone, like what now adorns<br />
the Canadian Pacific Railway Station at Heritage Park in Calgary. The park is a<br />
living historical village and the stone sourced by <strong>Brock</strong> <strong>White</strong> adds to the park’s<br />
classic, timeless feel. Pockar Masonry of Calgary applied the limestone and<br />
sandstone which had been cut by Gillis Quarries in Winnipeg.