Tamlyn Talk

Two of the biggest threats to any structure are water and moisture. Once water permeates walls, it can lead to mold and rot. Ideally, you want to build the wall right the first time. To discuss the challenges with moisture and water control, Lasey Simon, Building Envelope Specialist at Tamlyn, shared her insights on this episode of Tamlyn Talk.

There is something about a design that can draw the eye. We often can't explain it, but we're drawn to an aesthetic or a certain item's look. For Tom Feret of Tamlyn and Cale Kids of Woodtone, the companies' partnership has done just that, with a Woodtone panel perfectly trimmed by a Tamlyn product at a recent trade show in Las Vegas turning plenty of heads. “(The panel) really pops in color. We wanted to promote that. We didn't want our trim in this case to overtake and be dominant. So, we chose a shadow effect using black anodized, which is very robust as far as longevity,” said Feret, the Sales Director at Tamlyn. “So, it actually created a shadow around that panel to let that panel really pop and sizzle. “It drew everybody's attention really well. It came off looking fantastic.” Of course, most trade shows currently are on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, and both Feret and Kids say they've had to make some modifications to how they do business. Some of those effects, however, have had surprising positive benefits, such as taking the number of architects they can meet with from one or two at a time to 60 or 70 with online meetings. “It's that we're still able and have not felt the COVID effect like lots of industries,” said Kids, the sales manager for the state of Texas for Woodtone. “We believe the market is changing. Who would've thought a guy my age would've ever been able to get on a Zoom call?” But that's exactly what he and many others are doing, with the partnership creating showstopping materials continuing strong despite a pandemic.

A sturdy building is always greater than the sum of its parts, and Tamlyn's new podcast aims to demonstrate that this rings true with the building industry as well. Join the Tamlyn Talk team as they meet with building science experts, architects, engineers, and other fellow industry leaders about their craft. Founded in 1971, Tamlyn is a family-owned business that has decades of building supply experience and knowledge to draw on as a true leader in the industry. Tamlyn Talk will showcase that leadership and experience through collaborative discussions featuring a new topic each month. Topics will range from new building technologies to industry innovations and beyond. Of course, there will be plenty of discussion about current industry topics, including the impact and potential future repercussions of COVID-19. Guests will discuss how the pandemic is affecting the industry, and how we can help each other in finding innovative solutions to the unique challenges and safety concerns we're facing in this era of the coronavirus. Tamlyn has built a name on going the extra mile to offer more than their high-quality products, and the Tamlyn Talk podcast is just the latest of example of that. The company has always been committed to educating customers, offering traveling “lunch and learn” training sessions, the new TamlynTV channel on YouTube, and countless other learning resources. Ever since Ron Tamlyn Sr. started the company in his own back yard, it's been about more than just sales. It's a vision that includes providing solutions on multiple fronts and bridging the gap between the different disciplines within the industry. It's about family, values, and service. And now, it's time to talk about it.