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Fi-Foil's Masonry Wall Insulation Now Features Cost-Effective Tape Tabs and R-Values of 5.0-7.0 - ebuild (7/17/2007)
- Fi-Foil Company, Inc., one of the nation's largest manufacturers and distributors of energy-efficient reflective insulation and radiant barriers, has developed a convenient new "tape-tab" version of its popular VR Plus Shield High-Perm, a multi-layer reflective insulation designed specifically for furred-out masonry walls. VR Plus Shield High-Perm, a three-layer reflective insulation commonly used on 1-5/8" metal hat channel, has an Rvalue of 7.0.
Building Products Top 100: UltraTouch Natural Cotton Fiber Insulation- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/17/2007)
- Bonded Logic. 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: Structural Insulated Panels- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/17/2007)
- FischerSIPS. The firm manufactures structural insulated panels in sizes from 4 feet by 8 feet up to 8 feet by 24 feet, and in thicknesses from 4 1/2 inches to 12 1/4 inches. For exterior wall and roof panels for residential and commercial applications, SIPs are also available for log and timber frames. The manufacturer also pre-cuts the panels for window and door openings, gable ends, and roof panel cuts. 800-792-7477.
Fi-Foil's RetroShield System Increases Thermal Efficiency In Metal Buildings - ebuild (7/17/2007)
- Developed primarily for the metal building industry, the RetroShield System is an exclusive system that incorporates the RBI Shield, which features Fi-Foil's revolutionary reflective insulation technology and a clip and pin component. "Fi-Foil's patented system really performs, and is simple to install," states Bill Lippy, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Fi- Foil. "RetroShield provides energy efficiency and ease of installation for reduced construction and operating costs." The system gives superior thermal performance by reflecting 97% of radiant heat and by covering the entire bottom of the purlin surface, a weak area in metal building systems in regards to thermal performance.
Next Day Sealant Application After New Concrete Pours is Now Possible With Tremco's Vulkem 45 SSL Expansion Joint Sealant - ebuild (7/12/2007)
- Commercial construction schedules can be dramatically expedited with Vulkem 45 SSL Expansion Joint Sealant from Tremco Commercial Sealants and Waterproofing which allows next-day application to joints in concrete slab pours while ensuring adhesion and eliminating "green cracking" as the concrete cures. A one-part, polyurethane sealant, Vulkem 45 SSL was specially developed for sealing joints in level and/or slightly sloped surfaces up to 6 percent such as sidewalks, swimming pool decks, terraces, parking decks and plazas. It can be applied to fresh concrete that is only 24 hours old and uses the moisture in either damp or "green" concrete to cure.
Typar Introduces New Rubberized Asphalt-Based Flashing to its Weather Protection System - ebuild (7/10/2007)
- Typar has added a new affordable, self-sealing flashing to the Typar Weather Protection System with best-in-class performance to help seal cracks and breaks around rough openings within the building envelope. Typar Flashing RA, an asphalt-based flashing featuring a peelable backing, complies with International Code Council (ICC) regulations and provides a waterproof seal for building fenestrations. This prevents the damaging impact of water penetration and minimizes the energy-robbing impact of air infiltration for vertical and non-roofing horizontal applications.
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- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/29/2007)
GreenGuard Flashing and GreenGuard SuperStretch Flashing- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/26/2007)
- Pactiv. GreenGuard Flashing and GreenGuard SuperStretch Flashing deflect water that would otherwise enter around windows and doors, channel it down the face of wall, and direct it away from the structure. Their distinct composition allows each product to create airtight and watertight seals that fully adhere to wood, polystyrene sheathings, and housewraps. 800-241-4402.
HeadFlash-Flex Head-Flashing- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/26/2007)
- SureSill. With a unique bending ability, HeadFlash-Flex is the only head-flashing product with a drip cap that bends around the curved tops of windows with a continuous upper edge, the maker says. The flashing provides enough height for a proper overlap with building paper and effective drainage, according to the manufacturer. 512-231-9469.
Vycorners Pre-fabricated Corners for Windows and Doors- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/26/2007)
- Grace. Vycorners are pre-fabricated corners for windows and doors that ensure superior protection against leaks in the areas most prone to water intrusion, according to the manufacturer. Used in conjunction with Vycor flashings, the corners make flashing installation faster and easier while ensuring high quality of work and fewer callbacks, the maker adds. 800-444-6459.
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