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DuPont Introduces First Breathable Roofing Barrier to Boost Homes' Energy Efficiency
- ebuild (10/11/2006)
- DuPont has launched DuPont Tyvek AtticWrap the first breathable roofing membrane to completely seal a home's building envelope. A cutting-edge innovation, Tyvek AtticWrap is specifically designed for a home's attic to create a continuously airtight space that prevents air and water intrusion and helps conserve energy. Tyvek AtticWrap is a roofing membrane that helps create a drier, healthier living space by helping to protect attic areas that are prone to drafts, mold and mildew.
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It's in the Ducts: Owens Corning Designs Duct Energy Efficiency Tool to Help Builders Quantify the Amount of Money Consumers Can Save
- ebuild (10/5/2006)
- At the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) leading building materials manufacturer Owens Corning introduced its proprietary duct energy efficiency calculator that allows builders to quantify the amount of money consumers can save on their annual energy costs by incorporating fiberglass duct solutions, such as flexible ducts insulated with Owens Corning PINK Fiberglas or EnDuraGold Fiberglas duct board, into a complete HVAC duct system.
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Delta-Dry Housewrap
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/28/2006)
- Delta-Dry housewrap uses a dimensional, stud-and-channel design to offer a solid barrier against wind or water while allowing excess moisture to drain and dry. The tear-resistant material has a lifetime guarantee and installs easily with nails or staples, according to the manufacturer. The metallic silver membrane reflects radiant heat to help maintain indoor climates, the maker says. 888-433-5824.
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Water-Based FrameGuard Wood Protective Coating
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/6/2006)
- Applied to OSB, PSL, LVL, or wood I-beams at the factory, lumberyard, or mill, the water-based FrameGuard coating provides a broad range of protection against mold and wood-destroying organisms that cause deterioration, discoloration, and odor. The green-dyed coating is intended for interior framing members and is comprised of EPA-registered components that provide effective resistance to mold, termites, and fungal decay, the manufacturer says. 866-789-4567.
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Gorilla Wrap Nonwoven Polymeric Housewrap
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/28/2006)
- A nonwoven polymeric housewrap designed to decrease air infiltration and control moisture, Gorilla Wrap is non-perforated to reduce the potential for bulk water penetration and is translucent to allow installers to see framing, nails, and windows through it during application. The housewrap also has a tear-resistance 300 percent higher than the leading housewrap, the maker claims. 800-251-1660.
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WeatherSmart Housewrap
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/8/2006)
- Fortifiber Building Systems Group. WeatherSmart housewrap combines a high-strength non-woven polymeric substrate and a monolithic nonperforated coating of "smart" polymers to deliver balanced moisture control in any weather conditions without the use of perforations or micropores in its surface. The product's construction makes it more resistant to surfactants, protects against elements, is UV stable, and provides a reliable air infiltration barrier, the manufacturer says. 800-773-4777.
- Waterproofing Products
- RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE MAGAZINE (5/1/2006)
- The latest in waterproofing products.
- Construction Products Review: Energy-Efficient Homes
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/21/2006)
- Washington, D.C., is known more for filibusters and less for innovative design. For one rain-soaked week last fall, however, innovation was the theme when 18 university teams converged on the city for the Solar Decathlon, a biennial event in which students compete to see who can design, build, and operate the most energy-efficient solar-powered house.
- Spotlight: Exterior Products
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/21/2006)
- Spotlight on new building products for exteriors.
- Same Mold, New Environment
- BUILDER Magazine (5/1/2002)
- Why the sudden panic about mold in new homes? Molds give off spores (little packets of biochemicals) and mycotoxins (volatile chemicals) when they grow on certain materials." "It has cellulose, starch, and a big open surface where mold can grow," Lloyd says.
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