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- Acoustiblok(R): A Breakthrough in Sound Proofing
- PRNewswire (5/30/2007)
- TAMPA, Fla., May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Acoustiblok(R), a revolutionary sound proofing product, is now available to dramatically reduce sound transmissions in private homes and condominiums, hotels, hospitals and office buildings. While other manufacturers of sound proofing material attempt to stop or absorb sound, Acoustiblok has resolved the problem in a vastly different way: through a unique thermodynamic process, Acoustiblok is engineered to transform sound energy into undetectable trace elements of heat. Environmentally friendly, Acoustiblok contains no lead or asbestos, is UV resistant and impervious to water and mold; it is UL fire rated and approved for virtually all wall, floor and ceiling installations.
- The Trouble With Turbines
- Virginian - Pilot (5/29/2007)
- By PAUL J. WEBERMELISSA, Texas - An orange flag marks where Gary Lisle planned to put up a 33-foot windmill behind his house, b ut that's about as far as his green idea got in this Dallas suburb. Denied a building permit in March, Lisle joined the growing ranks of homeowners across the United States whose hopes of harvesting wind energy in their backyards have been dashed.
- Supress Products Launches Revolutionary Sound-Engineered, Anti-Mold Plywood
- Business Wire (5/29/2007)
- Supress Products, LLC, the leader in cost-effective, easy-to-install solutions to unwanted problems in residential and commercial structures, today announced the nationwide availability of Supress Sound-Engineered Anti-Mold Plywood (SEP-AM). An innovative solution which solves the two largest problems in building construction today, Supress SEP-AM provides exceptional noise and vibration absorption, effectively eliminating sound pollution in new structures and existing floors, walls and ceilings while suppressing mold growth anywhere on the panels.Founded in 2005, Supress Products, LLC, manufactures state-of-the-art suppressive building materials for use by architects and professional builders.
- GREENGUARD Announces New Campaign on the Mold Resistance of Building Products
- U.S. Newswire (5/29/2007)
- ATLANTA, May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As summer approaches and the heat forces Americans inside to the comforts of air conditioning and climate control, some buildings will also become fertile ground for the growth of mold. GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), an industry independent non-profit that develops standards and certification programs for indoor air, has launched a communication campaign to inform the public on the microbial or mold resistance of building products and materials. "Destructive mold growth is widely seen on many essential building materials and products, and can lead to serious health issues and the degradation of entire buildings," commented Carl E. Smith, GEI's CEO.
- Insulating Crawl Space is Good Way to Save on Energy Costs
- Evansville Courier & Press (5/20/2007)
- Q: Due to an extreme mold problem caused by a faulty plumbing installation, all flooring and subflooring are being removed from our 60-year-old house. Therefore, it is time to insulate the crawl space, which has never had insulation.A: With energy prices on the rise, it would be a good idea for all homeowners to consider adding insulation and sealing air leaks that allow conditioned air to escape from the living areas.
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DRYLOK Solves Problems Where Water Meets Masonry
- ebuild (5/15/2007)
- DRYLOK Masonry Waterproofer protects masonry surfaces from the damaging effects of water penetration. It seals porous masonry walls above and below ground to hold back the flow of water, even under pressure, and helps keep basements dry. DRYLOK penetrates tiny pores in the masonry to form a watertight coating that stops leaks. DRYLOK will stop water from penetrating the inside of masonry walls even during the most torrential downpours outside.
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ZAR ULTRA MAX OMU Polyurethane
- ebuild (5/15/2007)
- ZAR ULTRA Max Waterborne Oil Modified Polyurethane is an environmentally safe, clear wood finish specially formulated to protect and beautify floors, cabinets, furniture and woodwork. Self-leveling for a smooth, even finish. This fast drying, low-odor formula features superior hardness and mar resistance for outstanding wear and durability. Natural ambering enhances wood tones. Dual Drying Technology makes the polyurethane dry by coalescing and oxygen cross-linking for a harder "through cure."
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DRYLOK Concrete Protector with SaltLok
- ebuild (5/15/2007)
- United Gilsonite Laboratories has developed a new product called DRYLOK Concrete Protector with SaltLok Technology. This product provides clear weatherproof protection against deterioration caused by de-icing salt, household cleaners, gasoline, oil, weathering and efflorescence. DRYLOK's unique SaltLok Technology penetrates into the surface, providing superior resistance to unsightly efflorescence staining often visible on brick, block and poured concrete surfaces. DRYLOK Concrete Protector seals bare masonry surfaces, including concrete driveways, garage floors, basement floors, concrete sidewalks, block retaining walls, brick siding,/walkways, terrazzo, and slate surfaces.
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E1 - One Part Epoxy Floor Paint by DRYLOK
- ebuild (5/15/2007)
- While UGL has always had the Latex Base Concrete Floor Paint, it was time for us to add a heavy duty floor paint that would be comparable to the 2-part epoxies but would be more Do-It-Yourself friendly. After much research and development, UGL has formulated E1, a one-part epoxy floor paint that is the perfect solution for a showroom finish. This is a revolutionary new resin that has Epoxy fused to the backbone of the Latex resin so both resins are working together creating a continuously durable coat.
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Innovative, Long-Lasting Termite Protection from Syngenta Highlighted in 2007 NextGen Home
- ebuild (5/14/2007)
- IMPASSE Termite Blocker is a highly effective, long-term, pre-construction solution that stops termites at some of the most common entry points into the home. Ideal for residential construction, IMPASSE Termite Blocker protects utility penetrations and bath trap areas from termite invasion. Termites only need 1/32nd of an inch to access a house and often use gaps along pipes in the slab foundation as veritable highways into a home. IMPASSE Termite Blocker is the only product that specifically targets these vulnerable points, sealing long-term protection right into the foundation
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