TRUFAST® Adds To TubeSeal Line With New Thermal-Grip® Fastener
Bryan, OH – As a leader in residential and commercial building attachments, TRUFAST ® is continuing to grow its portfolio of TubeSeal™ self-sealing fasteners to give building professionals cost-effective solutions to help ensure the integrity
of air and moisture barriers.
The most recent addition to the TubeSeal line is the Thermal-Grip® TubeSeal fastener, which is designed for insulation attachment over an air barrier or WRB. Available in lengths for insulation nominal thickness from 1” to 4”, in half-inch
increments, Thermal-Grip® TubeSeal ensures a tailored fit for various insulation needs. In addition to securely attaching insulation, it helps seal blind fastener penetrations of a WRB and/or air barrier, all while enhancing the overall integrity
of the building envelope. With its UV-resistant, semi-rigid tube construction, the fastener is suitable for all weather climates. For added convenience, it is available pre-assembled with various TRUFAST Grip-Deck® screws, including SDS (self-drilling)
or HiLo thread with various washers for insulation or lath.
“When punctures in the air barrier or WRB are not properly sealed, issues like water infiltration can occur, which in turn negatively affects the building envelope’s performance,” said Jason Wigboldy, vice president, business development
for TRUFAST parent company Altenloh, Brinck, & Co. “With an industry-leading portfolio of self-sealing fasteners, TRUFAST is committed to solving challenges that many architects and specifiers face. The TubeSeal technology focuses on maintaining
the integrity of the building envelope by minimizing air and moisture flow in the area surrounding a puncture of the WRB or air barrier.”
TRUFAST’s TubeSeal™ technology extends beyond the Thermal-Grip® TubeSeal fastener. The catalog of TubeSeal products also includes:
• Thermal-Grip® MVA (Masonry Veneer Anchor) – A wire tie design that is suitable for all substrates and maintains air barrier performance. Helps solve the challenge of thermal-bridging, air and water hold-out, and labor-savings at an affordable
price.
• Grip-Plate TubeSeal™ for Lath Attachment – Designed to help seal blind fastener penetrations of a WRB or air barrier when mechanically attaching lath over continuous insulation and the WRB.
• Thermal-Grip® ci Prong Washer – A plastic washer used for attaching continuous rigid insulation that is doubling as the air and water-resistive barrier. Prongs enable pre-spotting into insulation for fast, on-the-wall fastener assembly.
For more information visit www.trufastwalls.com/self-sealing-fasteners.
About TRUFAST Walls
TRUFAST Walls is the brand segment of TRUFAST devoted to the development and manufacture of fasteners for insulation and building envelope applications. For more information, visit trufastwalls.com.