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TigerLoc+: The Fire-Resistant Solution NYC Construction Professionals Need

In the wake of New York City's revised building code that took effect in November 2022, architects and contractors face stricter fire-blocking requirements for exterior wall systems. With heightened scrutiny from the NYC Department of Buildings and Fire Department regarding combustible materials used in tall buildings, TigerLoc Plus emerges as an innovative solution that meets and exceeds these demanding standards.

NFPA 285 Compliance: A Critical Requirement

The NFPA 285 test has become a benchmark for safety in modern construction. This rigorous evaluation simulates a real-world fire scenario, requiring exterior wall assemblies to prevent flame spread, stop a fire from advancing between floors, block penetration through the wall, and maintain specific temperature thresholds.

For NYC projects, where aging building stock is being renovated, and new construction must adhere to stringent safety protocols, finding materials that achieve NFPA 285 compliance while offering versatility in design has been challenging—until now.

Why TigerLoc+ Stands Apart

TigerLoc+ is a Class A Rated fire-blocking window and door attachment embed specifically engineered to replace traditional dimensional lumber in critical applications. As NYC increasingly embraces architectural precast concrete walls, TigerLoc+ provides the perfect complementary component for window and door details where fire resistance is paramount.

The product's patented structural design includes several advantages that make it ideal for NYC's demanding construction environment:

NFPA 285 Compliance: Fully tested and certified, ensuring it meets NYC's latest fire-blocking requirements
100% Recyclable: Supports sustainability initiatives and green building certification
Superior Moisture Resistance: Crucial in NYC's variable climate conditions
Exceptional Durability: Won't twist, warp, or rot like traditional lumber
UV Resistant: Unaffected by continuous sun exposure, heat, or cold
Sound and Vibration Absorbent: Enhances building comfort and acoustic properties

Installation Benefits for NYC Contractors

In a city where construction efficiency translates directly to cost savings, TigerLoc+ offers significant advantages:

Hazard Reduction: Conventional screws attach directly without creating hazardous silica dust from drilling into concrete
Prefabricated Options: Available in multiple widths, eliminating costly job site fabrication
Simple Integration: Easily attached to window and door edge forms
Thermal Performance: Low thermal conductivity and high insulating value help meet energy code requirements
Concrete Wythe Separation: Reduces cracking associated with thermal movement differences

Perfect for NYC's Construction Methods

As NYC increasingly adopts architectural precast concrete walls for new construction and retrofits, TigerLoc+ integrates seamlessly into this approach. The product's edge groove allows concrete to flow in for a secure hold, creating a robust connection that maintains the integrity of precast sections.

Applications Across NYC Projects

TigerLoc+ is specifically designed for use in critical areas of exterior wall assemblies:

Window openings
Mandoor openings
Overhead door openings
Panel edges and insulation caps

The TigerLoc+ Advantage for NYC Architects

Your spec, your reputation, your peace of mind—for architectural firms designing projects in NYC, TigerLoc+ offers a pre-tested solution that slots perfectly into your technical specifications, simplifying compliance while maintaining design flexibility. Early collaboration with Nox-Crete can identify methods that meet both aesthetic requirements and stringent NYC fire safety regulations.

TigerLoc+: The Final Word

In a city where code compliance is non-negotiable, and construction efficiency is essential, TigerLoc+ represents a significant advancement for NYC construction professionals. By incorporating this NFPA 285-compliant solution into your projects, you'll meet NYC's latest building code requirements while benefiting from improved installation efficiency, reduced maintenance concerns, and enhanced building performance.

For NYC architects and contractors navigating the challenges of the revised building code, TigerLoc+ isn't just an option—it's the solution you've been waiting for.

Get TigerLoc+

TigerLoc+ is immediately available. Nox-Crete offers a continuing education workshop about how to incorporate this new technology into your design method. Contact us today to learn more.

Mitch McCaulley, VP Business Development
Cell: 402.253.4033
Office: 402.341.2080
Email: mmccaulley@nox-crete.com

Nox-Crete Honored with the Robert Aiken Memorial Award

Photo from left to right: Jonas DeWeber, Stephen Linn, Derick Rainey, Mitch McCaulley - (Photo © PhotographyG.com)

We are excited to share a proud moment in our company’s journey. Nox-Crete was recently honored with the prestigious Robert Aiken Memorial Award at the Tilt-Up Concrete Association's 2024 Tilt-Up Convention & Expo. This recognition celebrates innovation, vision, and the relentless drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the tilt-up construction industry—and we couldn’t have achieved it without the unwavering support of our incredible team, dedicated customers, and valued distributors.

A Shared Commitment to Innovation

The Robert Aiken Memorial Award is presented to individuals or companies that embody a visionary commitment to advancing the industry, solving challenges, and breaking new ground in tilt-up construction. As one of the founding fathers of tilt-up, Robert Aiken revolutionized the field with his inventive spirit, championing the idea of casting panels face-up on tilting platforms—allowing for a new level of architectural craftsmanship and aesthetics in what had previously been known primarily for structure.

At Nox-Crete, we take great pride in carrying forward that legacy of innovation. Since 1956, when Carl Linn introduced the world’s first chemically active form release agent, we’ve been committed to providing solutions that help contractors, developers, and construction professionals build better. From the groundbreaking Nox-Crete Form Coating and Deactivator, which transformed how contractors worked with concrete and extended the life of plywood forms, to today’s cutting-edge products that include our valued bondbreakers and tilt-up accessories that meet the evolving demands of modern tilt-up construction, we continue to push the boundaries of possibility.

Our Promise to You

This award is more than just a recognition of past achievements—it’s a reminder of our commitment to continually deliver products and solutions that not only meet today’s challenges but also anticipate tomorrow’s needs. Whether it’s developing advanced bondbreakers, innovative curing compounds, or new ways to enhance concrete performance, we are dedicated to helping you succeed by providing the tools that make your projects smoother, more efficient, and more durable.

We are incredibly grateful for your trust in Nox-Crete and for being an essential part of our journey. Together, we will continue to drive innovation, solve complex challenges, and shape the future of tilt-up construction.

Thank you once again for your continued support, and here’s to many more years of innovation and success together!

Select Joint Tape – 2024 Experts’ Choice Innovative Product Awards Winner by World of Concrete!

Nox-Crete's Select Joint Tape has been recognized as a 2024 Experts' Choice Innovative Product Awards Winner by World of Concrete, a testament to the company's commitment to innovation in the concrete construction industry. This accolade highlights the product's sustainable innovation, which improves existing processes and offers contractors and producers enhanced productivity, safety, and engineering efficiency. As a leader in Concrete Release Agents, Tilt-Up Cure & Bondbreakers, Concrete Chemicals, and Tilt-Up Accessories, Nox-Crete's Select Joint Tape is a result of the company's dedication to providing solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.

The Innovative Product Awards, powered by World of Concrete, is an annual recognition program celebrating advancements in concrete equipment, materials, services, and tools across eight categories. The winners, including Nox-Crete's Select Joint Tape, were chosen by a panel of industry experts and World of Concrete editors for their ability to set new industry standards and enhance performance and competence in the field.

Nox-Crete has a rich history of developing high-quality chemical solutions that enhance the durability, aesthetics, and performance of concrete structures. The company serves a diverse range of professionals in Tilt-Up, Forming, Decorative Concrete, Precast, and Concrete Flooring, offering tailored solutions to ensure the best outcomes for specific projects.

As a leading innovator in the concrete construction industry, Nox-Crete is dedicated to advancing the industry through quality and innovation, helping contractors achieve superior results on every project.

View the PDF for our IPA Awards Press Release.

Select Joint Tape has excellent adherence to properly prepared green concrete and leaves no residue on the casting slab when removed. Select Joint Tape may be applied before or after applying Nox-Crete’s Silcoseal water-based bondbreakers.

Key Advantages Compared to Traditional Methods:
• Forms a tight seal to prevent concrete, dust
and debris from entering a saw-cut joint
• Compatible with Silcoseal Select and 2000F Bondbreakers
• Leaves no adhesive residue on the casting slab
• UV Resistant for up to 28 days
• Serrated edges
• Waterproof

Select Joint Tape is sold by the case with 24 rolls/case. If you’re interested in Select Joint Tape, Click HERE for more information.

BridgeWay Station – Block A – Q&A with the Tilt-up Contractor

The BridgeWay Station is a new urban village development along I-385 in the City of Mauldin, S.C. Greenville developer Phil Hughes is building the project as over 1 million square feet of mixed-use space featuring new apartments, offices, shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment.

THE QUICK DETAILS:

Greenville developer Phil Hughes is planning an urban village called BridgeWay Station spanning 40 acres along I-385 in Mauldin, just south of Butler Road.
Project GC: Harper General Contractors
Tilt Contractor: CBM Concrete
The village will feature residential spaces, offices, shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment.
Restaurants will include Poogan’s Southern Kitchen, Belladina’s Italian Market, and Cohesive Coffee.
This will be the first phase of a larger development.
Estimated village cost: $100 million
Estimated construction time: 18 months

Learn more about BridgeWay Station Here

BridgeWay Station Block A

Silcoseal Select was used on the tilt wall panels for block A of BrickWay Station. We had a Q&A with Tilt Contractor; Cody Branton from CBM Concrete.

1. Which product/products of ours were used on the project?
On this project, we only used the Silcoseal Select bondbreaker. We typically will use either HSC or LSC to cure our slabs but we were only tasked with the walls on this project and the SOG did not require a densifier/hardener.

2. What problems were you trying to solve by using our product?
Our recommendation for the use of Silcoseal in lieu of a competing product was due to the fact that our panels were going to be 16” thick with extensive rebar mats, we needed a reliable bondbreaker. Due to the need for reapplication using a different product brand with any amount of rain, I felt that the reapplication of whatever material we used would be difficult given the density of rebar in the panels. payid casino This resulted in us convincing the GC that Silcoseal Select would be the better choice in order to avoid a stuck panel and end up with a better result.

3. What made our product stand out from other options?
Its sustainability in weather conditions, especially during the winter months.

4. How did our product help make your project successful?
Avoided any stuck panels and the aesthetics that resulted in not having to over apply turned out great.

5. What’s the main reason you’d recommend our products to other builders?
Because its worked well for us on every single project that we have used and the only issues we have had is when we’ve been forced to use a different material due to distributor supply.

Photos/Video Courtesy of CBM Concrete.

If you'd like to learn more about why you should be using Silcoseal Select on your next Tilt-Up project. Contact Nox-Crete Tilt-Up Division Manager; Derick Rainey at 402-680-8145 or by email at drainey@nox-crete.com.

The Nox-Crete Team hits the TCA Tilt-Up Convention & Expo in Dallas

Attendees of the TCA Tilt-Up Convention & Expo in Dallas will find the best tilt-up products and the most knowledgeable tilt-up experts in the industry at the Nox-Crete booth, #301.

Have a chat with our team to learn about our top-of-the-line PVC rustication strips, Clean Line Reveal, 2018 winner of the Most Innovative Products at the World of Concrete! Clean Line Reveal for tilt-up and precast is durable, easy to install and offers a clean release every time. Or let them show you PacForm, our laminated veneer lumber wall panel edgeform.

In the market for a good bondbreaker, cure or joint filler? They can help you with that too! Stop by and see them Thursday September 20 and Friday September 21.