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  • Filling the Void
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/6/2009)
  • Insulation represents an inherently green building material because it is designed to save energy. Still, the many choices present a broad range of benefits, with certain products inherently more ecological than others.
  • Building Products Top 100: Tyvek AtticWrap Breathable Roofing Membrane
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
  • DuPont. Tyvek AtticWrap breathable roofing membrane forms vent channels beneath the roof sheathing that generate a dynamic air flow from soffit to ridge. This concentrated roof ventilation helps dissipate attic moisture in cold weather and reduce heat buildup in warm weather more efficiently than traditional attic ventilation, providing a 20 percent reduction in heating and cooling costs, says the company. Furthermore, the product is the first to completely seal the building envelope, creating drier, healthier living spaces by helping to eliminate dust, pollen, and insects in attic spaces, the firm says. 800-448-9835.
  • ZIP System Wall PanelsMVP Award Winner: ZIP System Wall Panels
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/11/2007)
  • Huber Engineered Woods. Everyone loves a two-fer, which is exactly what ZIP System wall panels provide. These distinctive-looking 7/16-inch-thick structural panels feature a built-in water-resistant barrier, eliminating the need for housewrap. "I like the one-step installation," a judge commented. ZIP System tape is then used to install the panels and secure the seams. The panels feature a preprinted fastening guide for 16-inch and 24-inch on-center stud spacings for vertical and horizontal installation, plus a preprinted tape guide. The barrier doesn't blow off or tear like housewrap can, according to the maker. Cost: $7 to $9 a panel. 800-933-9220.
  • Protecto Wrap Reduces Floor Noise with their Complete Line of Whisper Mat High Performance Underlayments
  • ebuild (5/10/2007)
  • Protecto Wrap Company, a leading manufacturer of flooring membranes, proudly introduces their Whisper Mat product line of high performance underlayments for effective sound control, crack suppression and moisture resistance. Professional flooring installers demand a crack isolation membrane designed to protect against sub-floor movement up to 1/4" to protect their Customer's flooring investment--as well as their own reputation. But something many professionals overlook is the concern about reducing sound transmission through hard flooring surfaces. Eliminating noise problems in multi-story construction is another sign of a quality installation, and a feature that owners, whether residential or commercial, will appreciate.
  • Rainproof 60 Plus 180-Day boasts a major advantage.New High Performance Roofing Underlayment with 180-Day Exposure Now Offered by Protecto Wrap
  • ebuild (5/10/2007)
  • Protecto Wrap Company has just launched a new high performance roofing underlayment that is coming to the rescue of many homes and businesses in the Southern United States that have been devastated by the recent surge of hurricanes. In addition to being a lightweight, rubberized asphalt sheet waterproofing underlayment that is ideal for a number of applications, Rainproof 60 Plus 180-Day boasts a major advantage in its unheralded exposure time. While other roofing underlayments in the market offer a 60 to 90 day UV exposure time before the roof has to be covered, Rainproof 60 Plus affords roofers and building professionals up to 180 days exposure before a roof must be put down.
  • Construction Products Review: Insulation
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/30/2007)
  • When it comes to green building products, insulation stands out as a natural fit. After all, one of the main tenets of green building is increasing energy efficiency, and long before being green was in vogue, that's always been insulation's primary purpose. Now, with the rush toward all things green in the home building industry, insulation is one of the first categories builders look to when setting out to construct an environmentally friendly home.
  • Product Review: Construction Products
  • PROSALES Magazine (3/1/2007)
  • Year after year, the diversity of our Editors' Choice winners continues to reflect the many ways in which the pro supply industry changes and evolves. We hope many of these products will strike your fancy and reveal themselves to you as valuable tools–not just more items to sell–as you progress through 2007.
  • 2007 Editor's Picks
  • PROSALES Magazine (3/1/2007)
  • Once again, the editors of ProSales have sifted through thousands of products in search of the latest Editors' Choice Award winners–those products introduced during the past year that stand out for their innovation, problem-solving abilities, and all-around coolness. What also defines these products is their ability to make you think about their potential in your yard and about the overall range of products and services you offer. As you read about the 15 Editors' Choice winners this year, ask yourself not only how they can fit into your business now, but also how they can help your business and your customers' businesses grow.

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