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STRUCTURAL

SYSTEMS, MATERIALS

AND LANDSCAPING

Viega MegaPress Stainless XL Fittings

Put away the welder—a secure pipeline now only requires the properly sized stainless steel
fitting. Viega has updated its MegaPress Stainless XL line of pipe fittings, which enable builders TYPAR Drainable Wrap
to fix plumbing probably in a
faster, more affordable way. Housewraps are in an odd spot: They are designed to
Designed for iron pipe size keep moisture from entering a building, but must
(IPS) stainless steel, the new line also provide any water that does get in with a way to
of MegaPress Stainless XL pipe escape. Into this arena steps TYPAR Drainable Wrap,
fittings makes secure which sheds more bulk water, thanks to the added
connections in seconds, which efficiency of an integrated drainage plane. Drainable
helps keep a project on time or Wrap includes a layer of multi-directional
ahead of schedule. MegaPress polypropylene fibers that diverts bulk water from
fittings reduce installation time exterior wall cavities and drains it away from the
by up to 90 percent compared to assembly, preventing the potential damage caused
traditional pipe joining methods. by mold and rot.
Available fittings range from 0.5 The rapid action feature allows Drainable Wrap to
inches to 4 inches. drain bulk water rapidly, per ASTM E2273 testing.
Because there is no need to The product exceeds minimum AC38 Code
weld pipes together, there is major time savings: There is no fire watch or cooling process, and no requirements for drainage efficiency. Drainable
unwieldy equipment to carry. And, the fittings are equipped with patented Viega’s Smart Connect Wrap’s adaptability also allows for it to be installed in
technology, which allows installers to easily identify unpressed connections during pressure any direction without affecting performance, which
testing. also increases efficiency.
For more information: www.viega.us/mpstainless For more information: https://bit.ly/2FjHL36

TRUEGRID Eco Permeable Pavers
A 100 percent permeable, natural paving alternative to concrete and asphalt, TRUEGRID is a
LEGO-like system of permeable pavers made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled
plastic and filled with gravel or grass for a natural aesthetic. The Eco residential paver can
be built into driveways, walkways, shed flooring, patios, pool skirts, grass pavement and
more. In all cases, rainwater absorption is improved, CO emissions from cement
2
manufacture are eliminated, and the climate warming brought on by concrete and asphalt
paving are reduced.
TRUEGRID Eco is strong enough to drive on, and Eco pavers may be quickly and simply
installed. For example, for large projects, Eco arrives pre-assembled in 4-foot-by-4-foot
sheets of four grids each. These 16-square-foot sections weigh only 11 pounds and may
be easily handled by one person. The grids can be locked together with a mere footstep and
can be reconfigured as needed. The grids can also be cut with a handheld circular saw for
insertion around trees, shrubs or other irregularly shaped objects.
The product is non-toxic, harmless to plants, animals and microorganisms. It contains
inert material and is groundwater neutral.
For more information: www.truegridpaver.com

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