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- Filling the Void
- Source: BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine 5/6/2009
- Insulation represents an inherently green building material because it is designed to save energy. Still, the many choices present a broad range of benefits, with certain products inherently more ecological than others. More
- Building Products Top 100: Tyvek AtticWrap Breathable Roofing Membrane
- Source: BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine 7/18/2007
DuPont. Tyvek AtticWrap breathable roofing membrane forms vent channels beneath the roof sheathing that generate a dynamic air flow from soffit to ridge. This concentrated roof ventilation helps dissipate attic moisture in cold weather and reduce heat buildup in warm weather more efficiently than traditional attic ventilation, providing a 20 percent reduction in heating and cooling costs, says the company. Furthermore, the product is the first to completely seal the building envelope, creating drier, healthier living spaces by helping to eliminate dust, pollen, and insects in attic spaces, the firm says. 800-448-9835. More
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- Protecto Wrap Reduces Floor Noise with their Complete Line of Whisper Mat High Performance Underlayments
- Source: ebuild 5/10/2007
- Protecto Wrap Company, a leading manufacturer of flooring membranes, proudly introduces their Whisper Mat product line of high performance underlayments for effective sound control, crack suppression and moisture resistance. Professional flooring installers demand a crack isolation membrane designed to protect against sub-floor movement up to 1/4" to protect their Customer's flooring investment--as well as their own reputation. But something many professionals overlook is the concern about reducing sound transmission through hard flooring surfaces. Eliminating noise problems in multi-story construction is another sign of a quality installation, and a feature that owners, whether residential or commercial, will appreciate. More
- New High Performance Roofing Underlayment with 180-Day Exposure Now Offered by Protecto Wrap
- Source: ebuild 5/10/2007
Protecto Wrap Company has just launched a new high performance roofing underlayment that is coming to the rescue of many homes and businesses in the Southern United States that have been devastated by the recent surge of hurricanes. In addition to being a lightweight, rubberized asphalt sheet waterproofing underlayment that is ideal for a number of applications, Rainproof 60 Plus 180-Day boasts a major advantage in its unheralded exposure time. While other roofing underlayments in the market offer a 60 to 90 day UV exposure time before the roof has to be covered, Rainproof 60 Plus affords roofers and building professionals up to 180 days exposure before a roof must be put down. More
