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The GC Speaks
EIFS: Green Cladding System
Marjam Opens in Daphne AL
Regional Materials
Manufacture Price Increases
Clearance Center
Product News & Updates
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 February 2013
This monthly publication contains Industry News & Tips that MarJam has selected for your review, plus Featured Product information from leading vendors, a Q&A with the Marjam Pros, Inventory Specials, and much more...
The GC Speaks-Are You Listening? 

The GC is not always right, but subcontractors are learning to pay attention and dissect what they say. 

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Imagine you're at an industry conference. There you see a seminar  entitled, "The GC Speaks-Are You Listening?" Intrigued, you decide to attend. What do you suppose the speaker is going to say? 
"My take is that general contractors are pushing more of their duties downhill," says Craig Daley, president, Daley's Drywall & Taping, Campbell, Calif. "They 'speak' about getting submittal approvals, shop drawing approvals and revisions distributed properly, but lately we don't have the information we need. And it seems all fingers end up pointing at us."
 

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EIFS: The Greenest of Cladding Systems

A SHORT HISTORY

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EIFS was developed in Europe in the 1950s as a cladding system that could be installed over existing masonry walls that resulted in a dramatic improvement in energy efficiency while still retaining a "classic" monolithic appearance. EIFS was introduced in the United States during the oil crisis of the early/mid-1970s and was popular with energy-conscious owners or commercial buildings. The system gradually began to be used in the residential building sector, including single family housing. In the late-1990s, several lawsuits were brought against EIFS manufacturers and builders that installed the systems because of water ingress problems. The overwhelming majority of the leaks were the result of water intrusion through improperly prepared joints and penetrations. Problems ensued because this water was unable to escape, the systems having been installed predominately as face-sealed barrier systems with no means of escape provided. No cladding system installed in such a way, in a climate with significant annual precipitation, can be successful in the long run.

 

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Marjam Opens in Daphne/Mobile, Alabama
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Marjam's Newest location has opened in Daphne Alabama.  Located on the eastern shore line of Mobile Bay the Daphne location will service the entire Mobile region.
  
  
  
Regional Materials: Benefits and Advantages

Earn environmental benefits when you source your project close to home 

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When you think of sustainable products, does transportation distance,  materials origin, or manufacturing site come to mind?

Beyond recycled content and green certifications, locally sourced products can also boost your sustainability credibility.

Regional materials are produced within a certain distance from your project site. Definitions vary between certification programs, but they often use a range of miles to qualify products.

LEED, the most common standard used, defines regional materials in MR Credit 5 as "building materials or products that have been extracted, harvested, or recovered, as well as manufactured, within 500 miles of the project site for a minimum of 10% or 20%, based on cost, of the total materials value."

 

 

Manufactures Price Increases & Product Information

Review the recent manufacture price increases on Metal, Wallboard and other products.

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  • Armstrong Ceiling Selector Tool
  • USG Price Increase
  • USG
  • IKO
  • Armstrong

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    Marjam Clearance Center

    Clearance CenterCheck out our overstocks, leftovers and miscellaneous items available at great prices on our new Clearance Center.  Check back often and browse the many categories weekly as the center will be adding new items to the list. Contact us at [email protected] with any item availability and purchase questions. 

     

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    Product News and Updates
    Don't forget to check out the latest News and Manufacture Product Updates on marjam.com.