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  • Shockwave acts as a powerful shock absorber.Shockwave by Mar-flex Introduces Next Generation Technology to Protect Foundation Walls
  • ebuild (11/6/2006)
  • Mar-flex Waterproofing and Basement Products developes Shockwave by Mar-flex, a crush-resistant drainage board that acts as a powerful shock absorber to protect walls during backfill. Shockwave's rubber-like texture makes it different from anything in the industry. Its unique construction uses a closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene foam that absorbs pressure and bounces back to its original configuration when compressed during the backfill process.
  • Manson Insulation now makes Linacoustic RC Fiber Glass Duct Liner Johns Manville Partners with Manson Insulation Inc. to Increase Duct Liner Capacity
  • ebuild (10/23/2006)
  • Johns Manville (JM) announced today that it has signed an agreement to significantly increase availability of Linacoustic RC fiber glass duct liner. Manson Insulation Inc., based in Quebec, Canada, will manufacture Linacoustic RC in strict accordance with Johns Manville's quality specifications, beginning later this year. With contractor preferred product performance, the demand for Linacoustic RC duct liner continues to increase, making it the most widely used liner in North America.
  • Perimeter Plus is specifically designed for use with Blow-in-Blanket SystemKnauf introduces Perimeter Plus Blow-in-Blanket System
  • ebuild (10/23/2006)
  • Knauf Insulation announces the introduction of Perimeter Plus, a high-quality blowing insulation specifically designed for use with the Blow-in-Blanket System (BIBS). Blowing Perimeter Plus into closed cavities behind Perimeter Plus netting provides complete, consistent coverage with high R-value performance. Knauf Insulation's Perimeter Plus Blow-In-Blanket System offers the highest R-value possible, delivering up to an R-15 in 2x 4 construction and an R-23 in 2 x 6 construction.
  • Johns Manville Formaldehyde-free Fiber Glass Building Insulation Receives Prestigious Home Safety Council Commendation Award
  • ebuild (10/23/2006)
  • -Johns Manville (JM) today announced that its complete line of Formaldehyde-free fiber glass building insulation received the Home Safety Council (HSC) Commendation Award for Product Innovation for Consumer Safety at the HSC's Salute to Home Safety Awards Dinner on June 8, 2006, in Washington, D.C. The award is given to manufacturers for their contribution in helping consumers maintain a safe home environment by reducing home injury risks through innovative product design and development.
  • Insulation Can Help Cut Heating Bills
  • Augusta Chronicle, The (10/22/2006)
  • NEW YORK - With prices for some types of heating fuel falling, many families can expect to pay less this winter to keep their houses warm - but that shouldn't stop them from adopting energy- saving strategies to lower bills even further.Kateri Callahan, the president of the nonprofit Alliance to Save Energy in Washington, D.C., said that even with some prices easing, energy costs one-third more than it did just two years ago. She also pointed out that the winter could be colder than forecast.
  • ductCHALLENGE Offers Online Comparison of Duct Designs
  • ebuild (10/19/2006)
  • At an event held at the company's custom duct manufacturing facility in Roanoke, VA, two groups of sales representatives were teamed together to challenge each other in an installation competition. One group was given a major competitor's "stock" configuration, supplied as loose fittings with uncut spiral duct in standard ten-foot lengths, while the other group assembled SEMCO's custom manifolded duct with many pieces factory-installed and spiral duct cut to length eliminating costly job site labor time.
  • Nanotechnology Sealer for Deck, Patio, Masonry, Concrete, Driveway, Buildings
  • ebuild (10/19/2006)
  • A scientific breakthrough uses the "magic" of nanotechnology to solve the problem of sealing decks, patios, driveways, and just about any building or structure and protecting them from moisture and other damage. SThe science is also used to seal other surfaces as well. Concrete, brick, mortar, tile and grout, and all other masonry surfaces are cleaned and permanently protected from the ravages of water, salt, sun, freeze and thaw cycles, as well as oil and acids.
  • QuietZone Acoustic BattsSeventy-Eight Percent of Americans Plagued by Noise Disruptions at Home
  • ebuild (10/11/2006)
  • According to a recent survey conducted by leading building materials manufacturer, Owens Corning , three out of four respondents indicated they are disturbed by noise inside their home. In response to growing homeowner concerns over invasive noise, Owens Corning developed a new category of structural noise control solutions under its QuietZone product line which, when used together, can reduce noise transmission up to 85 percent.

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