M r n le p e ea ap eD tH Th es I ak Summer, 2012 Volume 8, 2 Insulation Innovations Sustainability Drives Improvements in Performance and Ease of Installation

Whats in a name A promise. SPECIFY Pacific Albus Red Oak Poplar Black Cherry Hard Maple Soft Maple White Oak Basswood Ash Kane Hardwood SCSCOC000024 In 1995 before LEED I specified sustainably harvested wood for the new San Francisco International Airport. In my research, I discovered FSCcertified Collins Hardwood. I was able to choose the exact quality and color, plus I got the environmental standards I support. We received the first commercial award ever given by the National Resources Def

BREAKING GROUND i Boosting Hot Water Heater Efficiency Using small amounts of hot water through simple tasks such as rinsing a couple of plates or washing your hands is enough to drop the temperature in a household water heater. Theres also the standby heat loss factor which occurs when heat slowly escapes through the tanks outer jacket and the flue. Either condition signals the existing aquastat on most water heaters to fire up and begin heating the water in the tank, even though there is p

the green magazine for dealers... i Summer 2012 Volume 8, Number 2 Green Building Product Dealer Better Behind the Walls . . . . . . . . . 10 Insulation gets healthier Getting Started With the GSA . . . . 13 An insiders tips on selling the federal agency Saving Historic Windows . . . . . . . . 14 Inserts that improve rvalues of windows 29 18 10 Green Design in the KB . . . . . . . . . 16 Appealing choices for kitchen bath LED Beauty . . . . . . .

Editors Notes In the midst of a long, hot summer by Mike Matthews, Editor 11469 Olive Blvd. 103 Saint Louis, MO 63141 3149953067 www.gbproductnews.com PuBLiSher Chris Pierce chrisgbproductnews.com editOr Mike Matthews editorgbproductnews.com This years drought seems to reinforce every message about sustainability that weve been preaching for years. Its hard not to reflect upon the fable of the grasshopper and the ant as energy bills are setting new records in much of the nation. In the midst

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Green Building Product News Definitely An App For That An increasing number of building product suppliers have reached out to the jobsite with smartphone and tablet apps. Among the recent entries The Sto App enables users to browse descriptions of all Sto systems including EIFS, air barriers, stucco, and coatings and view or download related specifications, details and literature. It also includes a product finder with datasheets, MSDS and LEED documents, and allows the user to search for the n

Manufacturing Constructing Designing Training Government Mergers Acquisitions JeldWen a supplier of doors, windows and related components has agreed to acquire Craftmaster Manufacturing, which is best known for its CraftMaster molded doors and facings, MiraTEC exterior composite trim, and Extira exterior composite panels. Miller Paint Company has formed a strategic alliance with KellyMoore Paint Company for the distribution of KellyMoore products throughout the Northwest. Miller, which op

Insulation Insulation Goes Natural for Improved Performance Long the popular choice, fiberglass insulation gets greener through improved performance, easier installation, and enhanced impact on indoor air quality. Owens Cornings EcoTouch Insulation represents a new class of highperformance fiberglass insulation batts for commercial and residential applications. The product line is made from a blend of at least 55 percent recycled material, and at least 30 percent of that is postconsumer recycle

Architectural Grade EPS Insulation FoamControl Plus EPS insulation can match XPS products in compressive strength and Rvalue, but its available in more dimensions and at lower costs. The products superior water resistance makes it ideal for exterior perimeter insulation, underslab insulation, cavity wall insulation, sheathing, and precast concrete applications It carries a warranty for 100 of its rated Rvalue for a full 20 years www.achfoam.com 800.525.8697 Portable Electric Foam Sprayer The G

Insulation Closed Cell Polyurethane Foam Boasts High Performance, Easy Installation Closed cell polyurethane foam insulation is growing in popularity because it provides more Rvalue per inch while also forming an air barrier seal. The product is very versatile, said Jamie Rawlinson, technical director at Tiger Foam. Its ideal for use as residential or commercial insulation, but a lot of people have used it for boats, wine cellars, coolers for food storage as well. While there are many suppliers

Government Next Quarter Spending Spree Means More Opportunities for GSA Vendors by Denise RodriguezLopez he summer months are not just a time of increased temperatures, but also of increased procurement activity. Faced with a looming end of the fiscal year on September 30, federal agencies are motivated to use their unspent procurement dollars before it is taken away. This yearly exercise is exacerbated whenever there are continuing resolutions. Due to the late passage of the fiscal 2011 budget

Windows High Efficiency Window Inserts a Smart Alternative to Replacement Windows For Historic Commercial Residential Structures New line of interior window inserts adds energy efficiency, maintains the appearance of classic older windows. H omeowners in older homes are often forced to make a tough decision. Will they continue living with their homes drafty original windows should they put in some cheesylooking vinyl replacement windows or can they invest in pricey wood replacement windows E

highend double or triple pane window. It makes a very tight window. Another area where Indow Windows excels is in the reduction of noise. The standard Indow Window reduces noise by 50 compared to a single pane window. Theres also an acoustic grade Indow Window thats an upgrade option which reduces noise by 70. By comparison, upgrading to a standard double pane window will only lead to a 25 reduction. To date, Indow Windows have been installed in homes from every decade of construction. We have h

Kitchen Bath Contemporary Range Hood The elegant contemporary design of Zephyrs Europa range hoods may overshadow its surprising array of sustainable features. The fans are powered by a proprietary DCBL noise suppression component that includes direct current brushless motors and an onboard computer. DC brushless motors generate more torque yet operate at lower RPMs, allowing greater air movement and virtually eliminating noise. The collection is also supplied with 25,000hourlifetime, dimmable

Dual Flush Toilet Converter HydroRights Dual Flush Converter is an economical way to upgrade a standard toilet into a watersaving dual flush toilet. Unlike other converter handles that require a special motion to flush, the new HydroRight handle moves downward like a conventional handle. The handle is split into an upper section for activating a Quick Flush for liquids and paper when more power is needed, pushing down on the end of the handle activates the Full Flush. The system installs in less

Lighting SteppedUp LED Technology Provides More Design Options LED lighting is now offered in fixture packages that take greater advantage of the technologys capacity to provide luminaires in shapes not possible in traditional lighting packages. With a clean look and superior light quality, the new TruGroove lineup of LED and fluorescent recessed luminaires are high performance solutions for a variety of applications. Not only does TruGroove allow lighting designers to deliver aesthetic impact

LED High Bay Luminaire The IBEAM LED high bay from Lithonia Lighting offers higher quality 24,000 lumen illumination. The 70 CRI wide distribution luminaire is dimmable to 10 and promises longer life and consumes less energy than comparable fluorescent and HID fixtures. The product is priced to provide payback in as little as two years and an effective ROI over the life of the product. www.lithonia.com 7709229000 Architectural LED Pendant Lighting Pathway Lightings Harmonie Pendants are fabric

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Wood CARB2 Compliant FSCCertified Particleboard Collins Pine FreeForm and Pine Particleboard are FSCCertified western pine particleboard with no added formaldehyde. Using a formaldehydefree polymeric MDI pMDI adhesive, the products are CARB Phase 2Certified, available moisture resistant, contain 100 percent postindustrial wood fiber, have excellent machinability thus extending tool life. Both products contain a high level of pine content for high strength and density, plus consistent color and

Roofing Case History Midwestern Nursery Earns High Marks For Green Roof Installations The 100,000squarefoot Anderson Center is a threelevel glass and terra cotta structure that will soon become the official entrance to Hamline Universitys St. Paul, Minnesota campus. The new facility, designed to meet LEED Silver standards, will officially open its doors this fall. A key design element is its 1,800squarefoot LiveRoof Hybrid Green Roof, supplied through a Minneapolisbased supplier, Bachmans Nurse

Radiant Barrier Foil Silver Shield Radiant Barrier has multiple layers of reflective material which separate when installed to form an enclosed airspace. The unique multilayer design reduces heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter which results in lower energy use and improved comfort in the home or light commercial building. The product can reduce attic temperatures as much as 30 degrees in summer. Silver Shield is typically applied at the bottom of the top cord of the roof rafter,

Coatings New Aerosol Technology Delivers Healthy Advantages With No Hydrocarbon Propellants A erosols have evolved a great deal in terms of environmental performance in recent years. Gone altogether are the ozonedepleting CFCs, and theres been a big dropoff in smogcreating VOCs. Just the same, traditional aerosols utilized for applying spray paints, adhesives, and other materials continue using hydrocarbon propellants and solventbased ingredients that contribute to unhealthy air. One notable

Durable, FadeResistant Front Door Paint Benjamin Moores Grand Entrance utilizes an innovative lowVOC waterborne alkyd resin technology to produce a tough, faderesistant finish reminiscent of traditional European oil based coatings. Benjamin Moore has created a specialty color card with 32 hues typically favored for a homes front door regardless the architectural style., but Grand Entrance is available in unlimited colors for any interior or exterior project. Sheen availability includes High Glos

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Ceilings Lightweight Acoustic Ceiling Panels Decoustics SoloT panels consist of a perforated medium density firerated fiberboard with a ribbed natural wood veneer. Featuring a noise reduction coefficient of 0.65, SoloT features unique vgrooves allow sound to be absorbed from multiple angles. The panels mount directly to a heavyduty 1516inch Tbar grid system, creating the visual of a custom linear ceiling. Available in three plank or six plank configurations, SoloT is available in FSCcertified be

Indoor Air Quality EasytoInstall Commercial UVLight System The Tubular Rack UV System TRS from FreshAire UV disinfects interior HVAC air handler surfaces, coils and airstream for superior IAQ in hospitals, schools and other commercialindustrial buildings. According to the manufacturer, TRS may be the industrys quickest to install germicidal ultraviolet system. Designed for onsite configuration with all major brands and sizes of HVAC equipment, the TRS disinfects interior wall surfaces, coils and

5th Annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference And Expo Slated for October 35 in Las Vegas Waterefficiency professionals from around the globe will gather in Las Vegas for the fifth annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, slated for October 35 at the South Point Hotel and Conference Center. Presented by the Southern Nevada Water Authority in cooperation with the U.S. EPAs WaterSense Program, the American Water Works Association and the Alliance for Water Efficiency, WSI has grown

Mark Your Calendar Event Planning Guide July 2427 AWFS Fair A highlight of his years Association of Woodworking Furnishings Suppliers Show is the SmartShop, a fully operational cabinet shop on the exhibit floor designed to showcase simplicity and sustainability practices. In addition, College of Woodworking Knowledge features innovative solutions for enhancing woodshop efficiency. Find out more on the web at www.awfsfair.org or by phone at 800946AWFS. October 35 WaterSmart Innovations Confer

Global solutions for your communitys water challenges Experts from across the country and around the world will come together to share ideas and experiences at the fth annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, October 3 5, in Las Vegas. Presented by Southern Nevada Water Authority in partnership with such organizations as the American Water Works Association, Alliance for Water Ef ciency and EPA WaterSense, WSI 2012 will feature enlightening professional sessions and panel discus

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