Titebond - Creating Tight Bonds at the House That Blues Built
Projects can be easily sidelined by permit delays and problems with supply chains, resulting in disruptions that can completely flip construction schedules. You may end up with an unfinished roof in December when shingling was slated for August. It’s why the builders of The House That Blues Built, Albert and Christina Cummings, look for products that perform in any climate.
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“We sent a package of numerous products for Albert and Christina, including caulk, sealants and adhesives,” says Mark Schroeder, vice president of marketing for Franklin International, makers of Titebond products. “One of the products Albert chose is the Titebond Solvent-Based Subfloor Construction Adhesive because it’s ideal for extreme weather, including wet and frozen lumber. He thought he might be building during cold and wet weather.” |
With ground broken and foundation laid for the Cummings’ Berkshire home, subflooring can be installed in early summer as opposed to fall or winter. While multiple Titebond products will be used at The House that Blues Built, three provide solutions to specific construction challenges.
TITEBOND SOLVENT-BASED SUBFLOOR CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE
The solvent-based adhesive can be applied in temperatures 0°F to 100°F and works -20°F to 120°F. It helps fill in irregularities for a more solid back-up surface, and reduces nailing and squeaking.
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“This product has been around for a while, which appealed to Albert. He felt it was trustworthy,” Schroeder says. “This product’s longevity in the market speaks to its reliability and performance.” |
Titebond makes other versions of the product, which is VOC-compliant in all 50 states, including a water-based green choice.
TITEBOND PVC TRIM ADHESIVE AND SEALANT
Titebond’s PVC Trim Adhesive and Sealant, a newer product, is one of few adhesives that can bond both nonporous and porous materials like metal, wood, masonry and other PVC trim.
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“This adhesive uses a high-end polymer that allows for more flexibility than adhesives that use latex, polyurethane or solvent-based technology,” Schroeder says. “Our customers have said they haven’t found much else like this on the market. Before they found our product, they would have to use a combination of products and glues for trim and other uses.” |
The flexibility of this adhesive allows it to expand and contract with the PVC, which makes it less likely to crack. The adhesive is UV resistant, so it won’t crack or yellow over time. It also provides better weather resistance than other adhesives and can be extruded down to 0°F.
TITEBOND WEATHERMASTER SEALANT
"The Titebond WeatherMaster Sealant is one of my personal favorite products because the technology provides a premium level polymer formula that goes above and beyond latex caulk,” Schroeder says. “You can apply it in extreme weather, which is very important for exterior siding, and it moves with the building materials as they expand and contract.”
The WeatherMaster formula is UV resistant. The product works with wood, vinyl siding, masonry, PVC, fiber-cement siding, trim, and most other building materials.
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“The WeatherMaster formula is available in 200 colors, so we can match it to almost any manufacturer’s siding color,” Schroeder says. “That makes it seamless and less noticeable.” |
By Michele Lerner
