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For Immediate Release:
Date: 6/6/05
Headline: R-Control Develops New Steel Attachment System
R-Control SIP (Structural Insulated Panel) use continues to grow. Numerous projects with R-Control SIPs applied over
steel frame and joist systems has also grown. The typical attachment technique called for
a wood nailer preinstalled over steel members, then the R-Control SIP secured by means of a wood screw. This application is strong and serviceable,
but requires a slower and more costly two-step process.
R-Control Building Systems has now developed an industry
leading attachment system for R-Control SIP to steel structural members. The system is the R-Control “Gray Driller” Screw.
The R-Control Gray Driller is designed as a one step, self-tapping attachment system which:
1. Eliminates the need for wood nailers on top of steel members.
2. Eliminates the step of pre-drilling pilot holes and will self tap into steel as thick as 3/16”.
3. Is available in lengths up to 14”.
4. Has a square drive head for easy none stripping attachment.
5. Has a large flat head to resist pull through.
6. Has a superior coating to resist corrosion.
The R-Control Gray Driller will revolutionize the use of
R-Control SIP construction for light commercial projects. As energy conservation becomes more
important due to sky rocketing electric, gas and oil price rates, R-Control SIP
will be used to construct more and more energy efficient light commercial
buildings. The R-Control Gray Driller provides the fastest and most cost effective way for attachment over steel
members.
R-Control SIPs are a strong structural system consisting of
Perform Guard termite resistant EPS insulation, laminated between oriented strand board (OSB)
forming a structural panel. R-Control SIPs are used for walls, roofs and floors.
R-Control Gray Drillers are immediately available from all
R-Control SIP Production and Sales facilities. Please visit the contact us page
to find the nearest facility to your project and to learn more about
R-Control SIPs and the family of R-Control Products and Systems.
R-Control Building Systems is North America’s largest provider of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Insulation Systems with manufacturing
/sales facilities located throughout the US, Puerto Rico, and Japan. Phone: 1-800-255-0176.
R-Control,Perform Guard and Gray Driller are valued trademarks of AFM Corporation,
Burnsville, MN.
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