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  • Thermastrand OSB with Radiant Barrier Foil
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/31/2007)
  • Ainsworth. Thermastrand OSB is produced using a one-step, in-line process, where a specially designed radiant barrier foil is applied as the panel is manufactured, rather than after the panel is made, creating superior foil adhesion, according to the manufacturer. The panel blocks up to 97 percent of the sun's radiant heat, and comes with a 25-year warranty that guarantees its foil will not delaminate. 877-661-3200.
  • Eclipse Radiant Barrier Panels
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/31/2007)
  • Martco. Eclipse Radiant Barrier panels are made of a perforated foil material adhered to the company's 7/16-inch, 15/32-inch, and 19/32-inch OSB, and 15/32-inch, 19/32-inch, and 23/32-inch rated sheathing plywood. Installed like traditional roof sheathing, the panels block up to 97 percent of the sun's radiant heat, lowering utility bills, improving appliance performance, and enhancing comfort, according to the manufacturer. 800-299-5174.
  • Thermostat Radiant Barrier Sheathing
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/31/2007)
  • Georgia-Pacific. Thermostat Radiant Barrier Sheathing adds a layer of highly reflective aluminum foil to Plytanium plywood sheathing. Thermostat reflects 97 percent of the sun's radiant heat, can reduce heat flow through the ceiling up to 50 percent, and can save up to 17 percent on cooling energy consumption in hot, sunny climates, the manufacturer says. It is available in 15/32-inch- or 19/32-inch-thick panels. 800-284-5347.
  • Zip System Wall Sheathing with Built-In Stormex Water-Resistive Barrier
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/31/2007)
  • Huber Engineered Woods. Zip System Wall Sheathing includes three components: the 7/16-inch sheathing with built-in Stormex water-resistive barrier, which is sealed with the specially designed Zip System tape and tape gun. The system forms an all-in-one structural wall and water-resistant barrier, eliminating the need for housewrap. The system's fastening guide ensures accurate installation and offers guidance for horizontal and vertical panel installation, the maker says. 800-933-9220.
  • Plytanium DryPly Plywood
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/22/2007)
  • Georgia-Pacific. Featuring a water-repellant coating, Plytanium DryPly plywood absorbs up to 40 percent less water than panels without the protective application for up to four weeks, the company says. The maker adds that using the product for subfloors can help builders avoid problems such as warping and excessive edge swelling. 800-284-5347.
  • Builders Are Buzzing About the ZIP System
  • ebuild (11/30/2006)
  • When veteran homebuilder Jeff Satterwhite first heard about Huber Engineered Woods LLC's new way to install walls and roofing - using panels that have built-in moisture and water-resistive barriers and are sealed at the seams with tape - he admitted he was more than skeptical. Five homes later, he has completely converted his business to using ZIP System Wall and Roof Sheathing.
  • Figure 1: Typical control joint detail filled with semi-rigid epoxy.DRIcore Modular Subfloor System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/23/2006)
  • The DRIcore modular subfloor system features an engineered wood surface backed by a rigid polyethylene moisture barrier with a raised, star-shaped grid pattern designed to create a 1/4-inch airspace between the concrete slab and subflooring. The raised grid increases airflow by more than 10 percent, allowing moisture to evaporate faster. 866-976-6375.
  • Plytanium DryPly plywood is available to professional dealers and retail lumber yards. Water-Repellent Plywood Sub-Floor From Georgia-Pacific Now Available
  • ebuild (11/3/2006)
  • Georgia-Pacific launches Plytanium DryPly plywood for sub-floors. Georgia-Pacific announces a new solution for residential builders interested in protecting sub-floors before the roof and exterior walls go up during the initial stages of the construction process. Plytanium DryPly Plywood, with a water-repellent coating, absorbs up to 40 percent less water than plywood without the protective coating for up to four weeks -- the average time sub-floors are typically exposed during the construction process.

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