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  • GreenFiber Introduces Premium Insulation Product for Wall and Attic Retrofit Projects
  • ebuild (11/19/2009)
  • GreenFiber, manufacturer of GreenFiber natural fiber blow-in insulation, has developed a new premium grade insulation with an all-borate formula natural fiber cellulose material that is engineered specifically for use in wall and attic retrofit projects. The product is designed specifically to help homeowners take advantage of federal tax credits granted for weatherization improvement projects and provide contractors with business growth opportunities.
  • New Cold Weather Spray Foam for Thermax Wall System Speeds Job-Site Construction
  • ebuild (11/10/2009)
  • Thermax Wall System now makes spraying foam at below-freezing temperatures quicker and easier with a new, patent pending, cold-weather polyurethane spray foam. The winter formula means contractors in colder climates can spend less time waiting for warmer conditions. The fast-curing formula also offers greater application control and consistency than existing winter spray foams.
  • Delta-Dry Weather-Resistive Barrier
  • ebuild (9/3/2009)
  • Delta-Dry is a weather-resistive barrier with a dimple-and-groove design that creates a drainage path on both sides of the membrane, redirecting water that got past exterior cladding back outside. The manufacturer is expanding the line with Delta-Dry Plus, which has a mortar netting fabric attached to it, and plastic mounting strips. 888-433-5824.
  • Owens Corning Introduces New EnergyComplete Insulation and Air Sealing System to Save Energy in U.S. Homes
  • ebuild (9/3/2009)
  • Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today introduced EnergyComplete with Flexible Seal Technology, a whole home insulation and air sealing system. Affordable for both homeowners and contractors, this innovative system combines energy savings, safety and affordability. With the EnergyComplete system, Owens Corning provides homeowners and building industry professionals in the U.S. a new opportunity to reduce home energy use and lower related energy bills.
  • Quick Drying Can Mean Faster Applications
  • ebuild (8/28/2009)
  • Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in cladding, coating, and restoration systems, has introduced StoGuard RapidSeal a one-component air barrier and waterproof material used to protect rough openings and for transition detailing in above grade wall construction.
  • ZIP System Wall Sheathing and Tape Prove Too Tight for Air Barrier Test
  • ebuild (8/12/2009)
  • Huber Engineered Woods LLC, leading manufacturer of innovative building solutions, recently reaffirmed its ZIP System wall sheathing and ZIP System tape as the premier air barrier assembly for builders seeking green certification by passing the rigorous ASTM E 2357 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies.
  • The 2009 MVP Awards
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/27/2009)
  • Each year, the editors of Building Products receive hundreds of new product announcements. But none capture our attention more than the annual collection of entries in the Most Valuable Product Awards. The slate is always packed with interesting wares designed to bring value to contractors while catching clients' eyes.
  • New Aerospace Technology, Aerogel, the Highest Insulating Material in Existence, Now Available to the Building Industry
  • ebuild (7/8/2009)
  • Taking the newly-discovered Aerogel insulation technology developed by NASA -- the highest insulating material in existence -- Thermablok developed a highly efficient product that may soon become a standard in the building industry. Aerogel, also referred to as frozen smoke, has been difficult to adapt to most uses because of its fragility. The patented Thermablok material overcomes this by using a unique fiber to suspend a proprietary formula of Aerogel so that it can be bent or compressed while still retaining its amazing insulation properties.
  • BASF Introduces ENERTITE Open-Cell Spray-Applied Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation
  • ebuild (5/27/2009)
  • BASF, the global leader in polyurethane foam insulation, introduces ENERTITE spray-applied polyurethane foam insulation as a complement to its complete line of SPF products. ENERTITE is an open-cell foam that insulates while providing other high-performance benefits, including sound absorption, healthier indoor air quality, and protection from thermal leaks.

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