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M-Shield Reflective Insulation- BUILDER Magazine (11/7/2007)
- Designed for furred-out masonry walls, M-Shield is a paperless multilayer reflective insulation that reduces the potential for mold and mildew growth by eliminating the cellulose in the insulation. The company says the Class A firerated product also breathes to allow vapor transfer. Cost: 30 percent less than foam board. 800-448-3401.
Kwik Seal Caulk- BUILDER Magazine (11/7/2007)
- Kwik Seal 3.0 is a kitchen and bath adhesive caulk with a formulation that allows it to be exposed to water and moisture in three hours, as opposed to the 24 to 36 hour wait required by other products, the company says. Formulated with Microban antimicrobial protection against bacteria, mold, and mildew, the product will be easier to clean and will stay cleaner between cleanings, the company adds. 888-327-8477.
InsulStar SPF Insulation Helps a California Business Seek Platinum LEED Certification- ebuild (11/7/2007)
- Using a wide variety of green technologies, including InsulStar SPF insulation from NCFI, Chris Avant has tuned a dilapidated, 90-year-old building in Moraga, California into a prime example of energy efficient design that also happens to serve as the new headquarters of his company, Canyon Construction. Now his goal is to have the building receive a Platinum certification (the highest possible) under The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, a nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.
NCFI and Simple Living Host Wanda Urbanska Share Mutual Goals and Values- ebuild (11/6/2007)
- NCFI Polyurethanes is now entering its second year as corporate sponsor of the nationally-broadcast public television series Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska, and company president Steve Riddle says the reason is simple - they share a common outlook. Since 1964, NCFI Polyurethanes has been an industry leader and innovator of spray foam insulation and roofing systems solutions. NCFI's superior roofing technologies not only help businesses save on heating and cooling costs, they have helped secure commercial facilities against some of nature's harshest forces such as hurricanes.
Hilti CF 5112 Cold Weather Filler Foam- ebuild (10/29/2007)
- Specially formulated for use in freezing temperatures, the new Hilti CF 512 Cold Weather Foam offers a superior alternative to traditional sealing methods. Unlike typical aerosol foam sealants, CF 512 Foam can dispense and cure at temperatures as low as 30 degrees Farenheit. The product is ideal for restricting air, sound, dirt and water infiltration in a variety of applications.
GreenGuard Product Line Adds Max Building Wrap - ebuild (10/19/2007)
- Superior protection, strength and sturdiness--at an affordable price--is wrapped into one with the introduction of GreenGuard MAX building wrap--the newest addition to the GreenGuard product line of Pactiv Corporation building products division. Available now, MAX is a qualified air barrier material suitable for residential and commercial applications, and provides extremely high water and air resistance that exceeds industry requirements.
New Arrivals: Mix and Match- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/20/2007)
- High-tech and green products.
Impasse Termite Blocker- CUSTOM HOME Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Protecting utility penetrations and bath trap areas, the Impasse Termite Blocker seals into the foundation. It is a pre-construction product that also slips around pipes. 800.467.2773. www.impasse.com
Fatt Batt Insulation- Journal of Light Construction (9/7/2007)
- At R-49, Guardian's 15-inch-thick Fatt Batt has the highest R-value of any fiberglass batt on the market. Sold in both kraft and unfaced versions, the product allows builders to meet higher Department of Energy insulation recommendations with a single layer of fiberglass and no additional labor. 800/569-4262. www.guardianbp.com
Speedy Tabless Batts- Journal of Light Construction (9/7/2007)
- Can't decide whether to use faced or unfaced insulation? Try CertainTeed's Speedy Tabless Batts, which offer both friction-fit installation (no stapling) and a kraft vapor retarder. They come in 16-inch widths in R-13, R-19, and R-21 versions and cost about the same as conventional kraft-faced batts, says the maker. 800/233-8990. www.certainteed.com
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