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Ecobust available in Ontario for breaking concrete and rock.

April 8th, 2012

Ecobust Retail Packaging

Ecobust has arrived in the Ontario marketplace and will be distributed by Otter Creek, a specialty building material distributor located in Tillsonburg, Ontario.

Ecobust will be sold through home building retailers such as Home Hardware, Rona, Tim-Br Mart and Castle. Product will be available in 11lb and 44lb amounts. Homeowners and contractors will appreciate the effectiveness of Ecobust as it breaks rock and concrete without the expense and inconvenience of traditional methods.

ECOBUST helps reduce labor costs, increases productivity, saves time and is safe. It is designed for concrete demolition, boulder breaking, rock splitting, stone quarrying, mining, amongst other applications. There is no noise, dust, vibration, fly rock, fumes or any other environmental pollution associated with ECOBUST.

For more information about Ecobust and where to buy please contact Otter Creek at 1-800-981-3590.

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New testing results for Titan Post Anchor creates stir in building material industry.

April 4th, 2012

Home Hardware and Titan Post Anchor

With the new testing done in January, 2012 confirming the Titan Post Anchor will meet and exceed Canadian building code requirements has created a stir among Canadian building retailers. Now that the Titan Post Anchor has approval retailers such as Home Hardware, Rona, Castle and Tim-Br Mart can increase its marketing and expected increase of sales of the Titan Post Anchor.

The Titan Post Anchor is an internal anchoring system for wood posts that fastens wood posts to surfaces such as wood and concrete. The Titan wood post anchor has been in the Canadian and U.S. marketplace for approx 4 years and it continues to increase in popularity because of its unique strength and finished appearance.

The Titan Post Anchor can be purchased anywhere in Canada through the retailers mentioned in this article. If you would like further information about the Titan please contact the Canadian distributor Otter Creek at 1-800-981-3590

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Cutek Extreme Wood Preservative why you must use it.

March 7th, 2012

Cutek Green Wood Preservative

 
Water is timber’s greatest enemy. Most paints and stains attempt to control water and water vapour movement in timber by forming a surface film that encapsulates the timber, aiming to keep water out.

UV and wear causes film breakdown which allows free entry of water and water vapour into the wood

 

 

heat causes water to turn to vapour which creates internal pressure

film coating deteriorates more

free moisture exchange causes shrinkage and swelling, loss of dimensional stability, greater susceptibility to fungal and mould attack.

 

CUTEK™ however, 

 does not encapsulate but diffuses through the timber controlling moisture from the inside
 
 signicantly slows down the rate of moisture exchange between wood and the environment 

 stabilises timber by controlling moisture for many years, minimising movement 

 remains mobile inside the timber and exhibits a ‘self-healing’ characteristic by migrating into cuts
 
 Cutek is available in Canada at major building material retailers such as Home Hardware, Rona, Castle and Tim-Br Mart stores or can be purchased online at www.myocstore.com   

 

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Cutek Green and exposted wood products outdoor.

June 1st, 2011

Cutek Green Wood Preservative before and after

Woods such as cedar and some hardwood species are naturally durable and are therefore commonly used for wood exposed outdoors, such as weathered siding, shakes and shingles, decks, furniture, and fences. Durability is imparted by natural chemicals, which are contained in extractives in the heartwood of these species. Heartwood is the center part of the wood; the outer part is sapwood

Since only the heartwood contains extractives, wood that contains a high proportion of sapwood does not have the natural durability of wood that contains a high proportion of heartwood.

Wood is the material of choice for many structures. As with any building material, how wood is used depends on its properties, such as strength and stiffness, as well as its finishing characteristics and maintenance requirements. Problems such as poor finish performance, mildew, checking and splitting, and wood decay can be controlled with proper care and maintenance. Such problems can be avoided or attenuated through knowledge about the factors that affect wood, particularly wood exposed outdoors. If wood structures are given proper care initially and are maintained periodically, they can be functional and structurally sound, as well as aesthetically pleasing, for decades.

Properly seasoned wood that stays dry is not subject to decay, premature failure of paints and finishes, and problems associated with weathering, such as excessive splitting and checking, raised grain, extractive bleed, and discoloration. This is why you should be considering Cutek Green for application to any outdoor wood projects, either on new projects or restoring weathered wood projects.

Otter Creek is the Canadian distributor for Cutek Green and we would be glad to discuss your specific wood project and how Cutek Creek can be of help in keeping your wood preserved and structurally sound for years to come by calling 1-800-981-3590 and you can purchase this product online at www.myocstore.com

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Canadian Actress Mag Ruffman attends 2010 Canadian Home Improvement Show

March 1st, 2010

March 1st/2010

The 2010 Canadian Home Improvement Show is the industry trade event where retailers in the Ontario home improvement sector come to place orders with national suppliers and source new products. In a move to better reflect its attendees and exhibitors, the Show recently changed its name from the LBMAO Winter Buying Show to the Canadian Home Improvement Show. Building on their success as a true buying show, the LBMAO will continue to host the event.

Now based in Toronto, the Show is central to industry delegates in the province. Connecting Ontario retailers with suppliers from all across Canada, the Show encompasses more than just building materials. Following a concerted expansion over the past several years, the Show has grown to include all of the home improvement sectors such as building materials, hardlines, lawn and garden, paint and décor, and power tools.

Mag Ruffman made a surprise appearance at the show much to the delight of many of the exhibitors and show personal. Ms. Rufffman toured the exhibitor booths with LBMAO President David Campbell and shook  hands and provided photo opportunities. At the end of the tour Ruffman commented on how she was impressed to see how many new and creative building material products were being displayed and she hinted at the fact that there might be a possibility of her personal involvement with the show in 2011.

Ms. Ruffman is well know across Canada for her insight and knowledge on the DIY home improvement front and particularly when it comes to helping provide women of all ages and backgrounds with useful products, tools and the personal how-to.  If you would like more information on Mag Ruffman please visit www.toolgirl.com

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