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- Spray-Foam Insulation
- ebuild (8/10/2009)
- LD-R-50 spray-foam insulation is made from natural castor oil, which eased the mind of one MVP judge. "The building-envelope benefits of spray-foam insulation are well documented, but the petroleum-based nature of the product was problematic relative to green building," he said. "Problem solved." The production of castor oil requires no pesticides or man-made irrigation. The insulation is 100 percent water-blown and free of HFCs. Cost: walls, $1.35 to $1.50 per square foot; roof decks, $1.65 to $1.85 per square foot. 800-758-7325.
- Green Finds
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/3/2009)
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.
- Drainable Housewrap
- ebuild (7/7/2009)
- Filaments on the Hydrofilament Drainable Housewrap create a 1-millimeter gap, providing pathways for trapped moisture to escape and helping exterior walls dry more quickly. According to the firm, the wrap's performance characteristics do not diminish over time and after exposure to wet conditions. The weather-resistive barrier resists moisture and air infiltration, and its breathable structure allows interior moisture vapor to pass through. It comes in 100-foot rolls. 800-346-7655.
- 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.
- Polyurethane Spray-Foam Insulation
- ebuild (5/11/2009)
- Sealection Agribalance open-cell, semi-rigid, polyurethane spray-foam insulation contains more than 10% renewable, agriculture-based products, says the firm. The material expands to fill the cavity, sealing cracks, gaps, and voids. It provides an R-value of 4.45 per inch. 877.336.4532.
Cellulose Insulation - ebuild (5/11/2009)
- This cellulose insulation is made from a minimum 85% post-consumer recyclednewspaper and cardboard. The pulp is fiberized and treated with fireretardant chemicals to render it fire resistant per the building codes andASTM specifications. The blown-in insulation provides a continuous blanketwith an R-value of 3.8 per inch, the company says. The product features ahigh R-factor, low-air permeability, excellent acoustical properties, andhigh post-consumer recovered content. 419-562-1337 419.562.1337.
- Fiberglass Batts
- ebuild (5/11/2009)
- Formaldehyde-free MR faced fiberglass batts use a water-based acrylic binder that meets California's Section 01350 standards. The facing serves as an integral vapor retarder, chemically protected against potential fungi growth. The company claims to obtain its sand from sources close to the manufacturing plant to reduce transportation impacts, and 20% of its recycled content is post-consumer. 800.654.3103.
InsulSafe SP Blown-In Fiberglass Insulation- ebuild (5/11/2009)
- Designed for attic areas, InsulSafe SP blown-in fiberglass insulation is manufactured with no formaldehyde and is Greenguard certified. The product offers up to 20% better coverage versus competitors, the company says, with one bag covering up to 67 square feet. InsulSafe SP installed in the attic at 11 3/4 inches is R-30 and 14 1/2 inches is R-38. 800.233.8990.
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