Feature Article /
Jan 4, 2023

2022 MVP Awards — STRUCTURAL

the most valuable structural building products of 2022

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GOLD


UFP Retail Solutions/ProWood

UL V343 Fire-Retardant Wall Assembly

UFP Retail Solutions/ProWood UL V343 Fire-Retardant Wall Assembly

The ProWood FR UL V343 two-hour wall assembly provides builders with high-quality fire-retardant treated wood that has been tested at Underwriters Laboratories, receiving flame-spread and smoke development ratings of less than 25 when subjected to ASTM E84 surface-burning characteristics in 30-minute tests. ProWood fire-retardant-treated lumber is intended for interior use for multi-family residential, residential, and commercial structures, and sold through builders and lumber yards. There are several identifying characteristics of ProWood FR; each piece is color tinted and stamped with the critical information required by building code authorities, including the UL FR-S designation and the ICC-ES report ESR-4373.


SILVER


Nill Building Solutions

NB3C Concrete Fastener

Nill Building Solutions NB3C Concrete Fastener

The Nill Building Solutions Flush Mount Concrete Anchor Flange is perfect for all concrete applications. Nill's flange and caulk groove provides superior strength and 100% waterproofing protection. The waterproof internal threaded port allows you to bolt any attachment into this product. The allen key insert insures easy installation for every application. A 3/8”-16 bolt threaded into this product will give you the holding power of a ½”.


BRONZE


FastenMaster

TrussBRACE Roof Truss Support

FastenMaster TrussBRACE Roof Truss Support

FastenMasterʼs TrussBRACE is a faster and safer alternative to temporary wood-based supports used to install roof trusses. The innovative design provides both lateral and diagonal restraint in one brace. This allows framers to set, space and brace wooden roof trusses in one easy step.

TrussBRACE was engineered by Steve Szymanski, a former truss plant owner with over 30 years of experience in the industry, to keep framers safe and significantly reduce installation time. The product increases jobsite safety since it is easily installed from the bottom chord. No need to dangerously climb to the top of the trusses; no need to prepare wood blocking for temporary top chord bracing; and thereʼs no need to remove TrussBRACE prior to sheathing.