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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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