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  • Pactiv GreenGuard DC14GreenGuard Product Line Adds DC4 Drainage Board
  • ebuild (7/31/2007)
  • Placing secondary weather barriers behind exterior cladding maximizes a home's protection against moisture and mold damage. Pactiv Corporation's building products division is revolutionizing the weather resistive barrier market by introducing GreenGuard DC14 Drainage Board--a secondary weather barrier with no water absorption and practically unrestricted drainage.
  • Bronze Weatherstripping Seals Deal With Doors, Windows
  • Virginian - Pilot (7/28/2007)
  • Q. You mentioned something about bronze weatherstripping to help seal windows and doors. What is the stuff, how does it work to seal windows and doors, and where can buy it?A. It is called spring bronze weatherstripping, it comes in rolls (now brass), and is one of the best weatherstrippings you can find.
  • Underside Deck Water Diversion SystemBuilding Products Top 100: Deck Water Diversion System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/25/2007)
  • Dek Drain. Constructed from a pliable commercial rubber membrane in black or white, this water diversion system captures rain water that drips through the deck surface and directs it toward the gutter system for drainage. Top-side products are used for new construction, while the Dek Drain Underside system is designed for existing decks and is installed on the bottom of the deck joists. 866-335-3724.
  • Innovations in Waterproofing/Air Barriers from Sto CorpNew StoGuard Tape Enhances Waterproofing/Air Barrier Protection for Rough Openings, Sheathing Joints
  • ebuild (7/24/2007)
  • Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in cladding, coating, and restoration systems, introduces StoGuard Tape, a self-adhering waterproof air barrier material for multiple substrates that adds additional solutions to the StoGuard Waterproofing/Air Barrier system. It is composed of spunbond polyester fabric laminated to rubberized asphalt adhesive that strengthens the material while providing a surface to which most coatings will bond.
  • Construction Products Review: Sealants and Adhesives
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/23/2007)
  • Matt Belcher is a bona fide green builder. He doesn't pay attention to just the big details: solar orientation, a tightly built house, energy-efficient windows. He makes sure everything he specs on a project is as environmentally friendly as possible, right down to healthy, low-VOC caulks and adhesives. "All of my [subcontractors], even the drywall guys" use green adhesives, says the president of Belcher Homes in St. Louis. He even supplies his marble tile installers with adhesive to ensure they don't put down a formaldehyde-based product. "The nice thing, with more focus on it, is that more manufacturers are manufacturing to that standard," he says.
  • Silane Water Repellent Sealer and Stain Silane Water Repellent Sealer and Stain
  • CONCRETE AND MASONRY CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS (7/19/2007)
  • Nox-Carb beautifies and protects exterior vertical concrete and masonry surfaces. This penetrating, high-performance, silane water repellent sealer and stain penetrates into concrete's micro-pores to chemically react, eliminating the chance of peeling and color loss. It also prevents water permeation while allowing vapor transmission and protects against chloride ion intrusion and other weather-related damage. Nox-Crete Products Group. 800-669-2738.
  • EnviroAireEnviroAire from Johns Manville Wins PCBC Cool Product Award
  • ebuild (7/19/2007)
  • Johns Manville (JM), one of the nation's leading green building products manufacturers, announced today that its EnviroAire Duct Board is one of 10 new building industry products selected as a Cool Product Award Winner by 2007 Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) judges. EnviroAire, introduced earlier this year, is a naturally white Formaldehyde-free fiber glass duct insulation board that offers quiet comfort for homeowners and contributes superior thermal and acoustical performance. It also helps reduce the moisture condensation in homes that can lead to mold growth. Like JM's full line of Formaldehyde-free fiber glass building insulation, EnviroAire improves indoor air quality because it's manufactured without formaldehyde.
  • Building Products Top 100: Lifcon Fiber Panels
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
  • Barnes-Stonedale. Lifcon fiber panels save material costs and construction time, says the maker. They are termite-proof, are fire- and black-mold-resistant, withstand 120-plus-mph winds, and have soundproofing and insulation properties, says the manufacturer. The panels, which can be drilled, cut, nailed, and adhered like wood, come in 2-foot-by-8-foot panels. 713-973-2977.
  • Building Products Top 100: UltraTouch Insulation
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
  • Using only natural sustainable fibers that are 100 percent recyclable, UltraTouch natural cotton fiber insulation contains no chemical irritants and has no VOC off-gassing, the firm says. Treated with a non-toxic borate solution, the insulation is mold-resistant and Class A-fire rated. With an R-value of 13 to 19 depending on thickness, the manufacturer claims this material offers top thermal and acoustic-control benefits. 480-812-9114.
  • Building Products Top 100: Thermastrand Radiant Barrier OSB
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
  • Ainsworth. The firm claims Thermastrand OSB not only blocks up to 97 percent of the sun's radiant heat, but is the only radiant barrier product with a 25-year warranty that guarantees the foil will not delaminate. Thermastrand keeps attics up to 30 degrees cooler and heat distribution more consistent throughout the home. Air conditioner running time and its on/off cycling also are reduced. 877-661-3200.

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