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Spray-Foam Insulation- ebuild (3/9/2009)
- The company's new LD-R-50 spray-foam insulation has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture's BioPreferred status for use of rapidly renewable materials. The insulation is made using castor oil, a natural product that is extracted from the castor plant. The product is water-blown and free of HCFCs and PBDEs. 800-758-7325.
- EcoBatt Fiberglass Insulation
- ebuild (3/9/2009)
- EcoBatt fiberglass insulation utilizes Ecose technology, which converts natural organic materials into an inert polymer, binding the insulation fibers; the technology, which is also up to 70% less energy intensive than traditional binders, allows for the same performance but greater sustainability. The insulation, which is brown in color, contains no formaldehyde, acrylics, or artificial colors. It contains a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled glass. 317-398-4434.
- Typar Addresses High Performance Building with Weather Protection System Exhibit at 2009 International Builders' Show
- (2/23/2009)
- The complete Typar Weather Protection System will be on display in the Typar weather protection booth (N1752) during this year's International Builders' Show. The display will include Typar HouseWrap; MetroWrap for commercial applications; StormWrap, an impact-resistant housewrap for extreme weather areas; and Typar RoofWrap, a highperforming roofing underlayment, as well as a variety of flashing options and construction tape. Collectively, the system acts as a barrier for wind-driven rain, bulk water and air that may penetrate exterior cladding. When moisture infiltrates the exterior finish, Typar weather-resistant barriers work in conjunction with integrated flashing to guide water back to the exterior. This reduces the risk of water intrusion that can lead to the growth of mold and mildew, which degrade indoor air quality.
Caulk and Sealant Manufacturers Flaunt Products' Mold and Mildew Resistance- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/13/2009)
- Manufacturers have included mold and mildew inhibitors in caulks and sealants for some time, especially products for bath areas. Now some are tweaking formulas or adding antimicrobial treatments to boost their resistance to these nasty problems as consumer and professional interest surges.
- Cold Weather Foam
- JLC Online (2/10/2009)
- As a rule, spray foam doesn't seal or dispense very well in cold temperatures -- but there's an exception: Hilti's CF 512 Cold Weather Foam is designed for temperatures as low as 30 degrees Farenheit. The cans screw onto standard dispensing guns. A case of 12 24-ounce cans costs about $175. 866/445-8827.
EcoBatt Glasswool Insulation- REMODELING Magazine (2/2/2009)
- EcoBatt Glasswool Insulation products incorporate Ecose technology, a binding agent that converts organic materials into an inert polymer, bonding the glasswool insulation fibers together. EcoBatt combines a minimum of 30% postconsumer recycled glass with sand and Ecose technology, which is up to 70% less energy-intensive than traditional binders. The combination reduces the product
- Protecto Shield Air Vapor Moisture Sheathing
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
- A pre-laminated air barrier panel system for exterior waterproofing and weatherproofing, factory-assembled Protecto Shield Air Vapor Moisture sheathing marries a 4-foot-by-8-foot panel of DensGlass Gold with 40-mil-thick self-adhering butyl hybrid waterproofing membrane and a white tri-layered laminate HDPE facer. The combination product allows installers to work more quickly and often with a smaller crew, the maker says. 800-759-9727.
- ENBase Rigid Roof Insulation
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/13/2009)
- ENBase rigid roof insulation is composed of a closed-cell foam core bonded to OSB, combining insulation with a nailable surface. The product also eliminates excessive water migration that may damage roofing systems, the manufacturer says. It comes in various sizes and thicknesses and can be used with a variety of roofing systems. 800-211-7170.
- House Builder Offers More Efficient Insulation Katahdin Cedar Log Homes Responds to Demand
- Bangor Daily News (12/25/2008)
- OAKFIELD - Katahdin Cedar Log Homes has a history of finding ways to become more energy-efficient at its Oakfield facility, whether by reducing waste, recycling or turning to alternative fuel sources.Now the company has extended that practice by rolling out its new R-23 Energy Envelope System.The insulation system increases the R-value of exterior cedar log walls by 156 percent, according to company President David Gordon.
- UltraTouch Insulation
- JLC Online (12/9/2008)
- Imagine batt insulation as soft as an old pair of jeans. Made from cotton, UltraTouch is nonirritating and noncarcinogenic, and contains no formaldehyde. It's fire- and pest-resistant and provides R-values similar to those of more conventional fiberglass batts. I found a 106-square-foot package of R-13 selling for $65 on the Web. 480/812-9114,
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