Green Products

Green Stripper

Finally, there’s a floor stripper that is Green SealR and EcoLogo certified, and works as good as conventional strippers-if not better. In addition, it is cost competitive, safer for people, and protects the environment.

Introducing Enviro-Solutions ES 90 Clean Cut Concentrated Floor Stripper. This easy-to-use stripper is fast acting with little or no odor, helping to protect indoor air quality. And with a dilution ratio of as much as 1:24, ES90 competes in price with most conventional strippers, saving you the other green as well.

For more information, visit www.enviro-solution.com, or call toll-free: 877-674-4373.

Green Roof Growth Medium

The growth media engineered for Green roof systems must provide the nutrients necessary for the vegetation to survive and thrive in all types of climates and conditions. To accomplish this, Weston SolutionsR , manufacturer of the GreenGridR modular Green roofing systems, has developed a proprietary mixture of organic and inorganic growth media. Formulated after years of research and field-testing, the growth media used in GreenGrid modular systems has the proper pH balance, air space, nutrients, and drainage to help maximize root development and improve plant growth, quality, and survival. And it helps reduce costs for the end customer.

About GreenGridR Green Roof System GreenGridR Green Roof System is a division of Weston Solutions, Inc-a leading environment and redevelopment firm delivering comprehensive solutions to complex problems for industry and government worldwide. Employee-owned, the company’s services encompass environmental remediation, redevelopment, and management and compliance. Its emphasis on restoring resource efficiency to its clients’ operations – including land, air, water, facilities and staff – ensures that clients derive maximum value from their resources. For more information, visit www.greengridroofs.com or contact Sandra McCullough at (312) 424-3306; Jared Markham in Glastonbury , CT at (860)368-3204; Michael Rieger in Sherman Oaks, CA at (818) 332-1812,or Larry Vanselow in Seattle , WA at (206)521 -7692.

Water-Based Stone Color Enhancer

Stone Care International, Inc. (SCI) manufactures and distributes a complete line of sealers, cleaners, disinfectants, polishes and stain removers to clean and maintain natural stone, as well as ceramic tile and solid surfaces. We are the acknowledged leader in the stone care and countertop care industries and are easily recognized by our famous Black & Gold labeled bottles.

In an effort to continue offering the best care and maintenance products for stone, SCI is pleased to announce the latest addition to our product line: the Water-based Stone Color Enhancer. With over a year of extensive research and development, SCI’s latest addition to our water-based products is even better. With the water-based Color Enhancer, our customers will no longer have to use harsh chemical products to enhance the color of their natural stone. The V.O.C (Volatile Organic Compounds) identifies certain solvent based chemicals as compounds that are deemed harmful to the environment and play a role in the deterioration of the ozone layer.

Our water-based Color Enhancer enhances the color of stone without altering the stone’s natural crystalline structure. It highlights the vibrant colors of natural stone while producing a clear low matte finish that will protect the stone. SCI’s Color Enhancer does not build-up on the stone surface, but it prevents dirt from adhering to stone surfaces; it seals the stones surface and adds protection to help prevent staining. This special formula bonds to both interior and exterior stone for maximum protection and allows the stone to release moisture vapors. It offers complete protection against UV rays. Our water-based Color Enhancer is not only simple to use, but also covers a larger area. It is also UL Classified for Slip Resistance.

Puzzle Floor from Certified Forests

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For decades hardwood floors have been limited to either strip or plank configurations. But now a new product called Puzzle Floor is throwing a “curve” into wood flooring with a product that runs the gamut from classy and stylish to creative and whimsical.

The solid hardwood flooring components of Puzzle Floor really are as they appear – pre-finished, precision fit puzzle pieces. Two individual patterns interlock quickly and easily to create a floor that’s durable, easy to care for and fun. For room renovation or new building projects, Puzzle Floor provides the perfect starting point to create a theme for game rooms, home theatre rooms, family rooms, and children’s bedrooms. There are even great commercial applications for boutiques, shops and offices.

The product sports a 25-year residential warranty and is available in 13 colors including Natural Puzzle Floor. Each piece is made from hand selected northern hardwood, providing one of the most durable flooring surfaces available. Puzzle Floor can even be customized with an engraving of a favorite image, logo, slogan, etc.. http://www.puzzlefloor.com/specifications.htm

Puzzle Floor is easier to install than traditional hardwood strip or plank flooring. The pieces can be installed as a floating floor or glued down and the easy-to-assemble interlocking pieces allow do-it-yourselfers to install it themselves. Puzzle Floor is precision-manufactured to allow for perfect alignment and fit.

Puzzle Floor is not only durable but is also extremely easy to clean and maintain. Regular cleaning requires little more than sweeping and or/vacuuming, with occasional use of a professional wood floor-cleaning product. Briggs Engineered Wood Products Inc., the manufacturer of Puzzle Floor, sources all of its hardwood from certified managed forests. Responsible resource management protects the environment and aids in wildlife preservation, forest regeneration, and limiting soil erosion.

A Digital Floor Plan is also available as a downloadable file to calculate the number of Puzzle Floor pieces needed for a project: http://www.puzzlefloor.com/digital.htm

Puzzle Floor is the first in the flooring industry to allow consumers to simply send in room dimensions and the company will calculate the exact number of pieces needed to complete the installation. As a premium product Puzzle Floor ranges in price from $18-$22 (MSRP) per square foot.

For information on where to buy Puzzle Floor go to: http://www.puzzlefloor.com or call 800-750-5563.

Energy-Efficient Windows

Not only is Hunter Douglas the leading manufacturer and marketer of custom window fashions in North America , the company is also synonymous with energy efficiency at the window, offering products that can significantly reduce utility bills by providing extra insulation. In response to the energy crisis of the late 1970s, Hunter Douglas developed Duette® honeycomb shades, the first ever cellular shade which is highly energy efficienct because it traps air inside the honeycomb cells. Today as the nation is experiencing another crisis in energy costs, the window fashions leader has introduced the Duette® Architella™ Collection – the ultimate in energy efficiency at the window.

Duette Architella honeycomb shades feature a unique, patented construction consisting of a honeycomb nestled within a honeycomb. This provides two more air pockets than the original Duette honeycomb shade and dramatically increases R-values, which measure a product’s ability to keep heat in and cold out. The higher the R-value, the better the product is at retaining indoor warmth. For example, with an R-value of 4.00, a product stops about 75 percent of heat loss through the window.

The Architella Collection is available in two pleat sizes: ≤” and 1 π” in both semi-opaque and opaque fabric options. The semi-opaque fabrics offer an R-value of 5.48 in the ≤” pleat and 6.02 in the 1 π” pleat. The opaque fabrics offer even higher numbers – 7.22 in the ≤” pleat and 7.73 in the 1 π” pleat. These figures are for double-pane windows with Low-E glass.

The fabric itself is soft with a relaxed, textural look, and is offered in 12 rich colors like Honey Maple, Smokey Blue and Plumberry as well as neutral tones. Because of the unique construction, the Architella Collection boasts deep color saturation while offering similar opacity levels to current fabrics.

With the Duette Architella Collection, Hunter Douglas once again responds to growing energy efficiency concerns with product innovation and excellence.