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Certified Subflooring (ebuild)

Pinnacle Premium subflooring is available with FSC- or SFI-certified wood. The product also contains no-added-urea-formaldehyde resins. According to the firm, the durable panels carry a 100-day no-sand guarantee. 416-365-0705.

Owens Corning Introduces AdVeil Non-Woven Glass Veil with Breakthrough Technology that Enhances the Performance of Cushion Vinyl Flooring (ebuild)

Global composite solutions and building materials leader Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced the development of AdVeil non-woven glass veil incorporating a new technology that brings cost and production benefits to the cushion vinyl (CV) flooring industry. Based on the company's patented Advantex glass technology, AdVeil glass veil is supplied pre-filled with a proprietary inorganic formulation that reduces plastisol use up to 150 grams per square meter a savings of up to 30 percent compared to conventional non-woven glass veil offered in the marketplace.

Greenguard-Certified Flooring Products (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

The company has introduced new green formulations for its underlayment materials. The Greenguard-certified, low-emissions products contribute minimal levels of pollutants to indoor environments, the maker says. The green product line includes Gyp-Crete 2000, Therma-Floor, Rapid Floor Plus, and Rapid Radiant. 800-356-7887.

Norbord Introduces Pinnacle, the First Premium Sub-Flooring Available in Either FSC or SFI Chain of Custody Certification (ebuild)

Norbord Inc. today announced the launch of its new Pinnacle Premium sub-flooring. Pinnacle is the first premium sub-flooring available in North America to offer the choice of either Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain of Custody Certified Wood.

Building Products Top 100 (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

The need for product innovation doesn't stop in a down economy, and last year building product manufacturers continued to serve customers with plenty of new, valuable introductions for the home and the jobsite. And if Building Products' annual Top 100 list is any indication, contractors looking to differentiate and innovate welcomed that information.

Building Products Top 100 (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Schluter Systems Ditra-XL (BUILDER Online)

The problem with typical ceramic floors is that sub-floor, underlayment, and tile surface move as one unit, making them prone to cracks. Ditra-XL uncoupling membrane neutralizes the differential movement between the substrate and tile and helps eliminate the problem. It provides waterproofing and vapor management, and its thickness allows for even transitions between tile and 3/4-inch-thick wood floors.

Protecto Wrap Combines Radiant In-Floor Heating and Anti-Fracture Protection with Peel & Heat Complete

Protecto Wrap Company, a leading manufacturer of flooring membranes, proudly introduces their Peel and Heat Complete product line of high performance underlayments for effective crack suppression and Radiant In-Floor Heating. The system is easy to install, requires no maintenance and is energy efficient to operate.