Archive for the ‘products’ Category

Easy tile backer board


2010
06.02

Wedi Board

Product Photo

Custom Tile Shower

Photo from Design on the Square, LLC

So, as usual, I have found a product based on a contractor’s recommendation. This time it’s for custom tile showers – a product called Wedi Board which is an insulated interior sheathing for use behind tile in bathrooms – including in showers. In fact, they make pre-sloped water proof shower bases ready for tiling. They also make specialty pieces for their system like 4 high curbs, shower benches, and wall niches. I actually just saw them use this on the HGTV show “Holmes on Homes” (one of my new favorite shows) and it reminded me of it.

Their website is a beast to navigate, so just download the huge pdf brochure and browse through it.

Tired of Tyvek?


2010
05.28
zip-system

Photo taken from Zip-System website

Tired of Tyvek?  Here’s a product that is being used on a North Jersey residential project of mine…  Zip-System exterior wall and roof sheathing.

It claims to do double duty as sheathing and moisture barrier and withstand the weather (within limits) for 3 months!  It sure looks nicer than plywood and house wrap on a project for weeks while you wait on siding/masonry to be installed.

I’ll be sure to provide additional thoughts as this project progresses.