January 2010

Thermal Insulation

1 mins

Fi-Foil’s RetroShield System incorporates RBI Shield’s reflective insulation technology and low-radiant heat emissivity to provide thermal efficiency in metal building installations. The system’s clip and pin components allow for simple installation on roof purlins and sidewalls with an attachment method that eliminates the need for adhesives and support cables

The system reflects 97 percent of radiant heat and covers the entire bottom of the purlin surface for increased thermal performance, according to the company.

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Adhesives & Wood Glues

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Wilsonart International manufactures laminate, water-based adhesives and PVA wood glues that have been certified by Greenguard for indoor air quality performance. They can be used in the construction of countertops, cabinetry, casegoods, furniture and other interiors.

All PVA adhesives have low-VOC and low-HAP formulas and can be cleaned with hot water.

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Recycled Masonry Unit

1 mins

Trenwyth’s Versatone Plus is a recycled filled and polished concrete masonry unit that is designed to provide a smooth terrazzo look for building installations. Each unit is manufactured with a moisture-resistant admixture that prevents mold and efflorescence.


The product is grinded to expose the variegated coloring of the natural aggregates before the pores and interstices are filled with cementitious grout.

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Architectural Glass

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Solarban 70XL Solar Control Low-E Glass, manufactured by PPG Industries, is a transparent architectural glass that transmits 64 percent of natural light. Available in a 1-inch insulating glass unit, the product results in a light-to-solar gain ratio of 2.37.


Solarban is made to generate energy savings for commercial buildings where glazing is a major architectural element.

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Water Heater

1 mins

The new Energy Saver Indirect Water Heater from Lochinvar shares heat with a hydronic boiler. The heater is an indirect-fired potable water storage unit that accepts heat from external sources.

The heater features non-CFC foam insulation, which minimizes standby losses and maximizes heat retention, and a glass-lined steel tank, which protects against rot and corrosion.

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Plywood

1 mins

Timber Products introduces GreenT line of hardwood plywood that is produced from wood certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. It can be made with a resin that is urea-free formaldehyde and is available with three different core materials.

The product line includes the SpectraBoard, a hardwood face, overlay back panel made with a urea-free-formaldehyde particleboard core; Decorative Overlays; Particleboard, a raw particleboard made with urea-free-formaldehyde resins; and Door Core.

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Modular Classroom

1 mins

The Iguana modular classroom from Modtech is a relocatable classroom that features environmentally friendly materials. It features formaldehyde-free batt insulation, high-recycled content metal framing and wall coverings, agrifiber composite-paneled casework, acoustic ceiling tiles with 25 percent recycled content, and a daylight control sensor.

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Solar Glass

1 mins

PPG Industries manufactures Solarban solar control glass that can block up to 70 percent of total solar energy, allowing facilities managers better control of temperature gain. Made with a magnetic sputter vapor deposition coating, it can deliver a light to heat gain rating of 2.37.

The product is available in heat-strengthened and tempered versions, and in clear glass or with a blue-gray tint. It can be coupled in a 1-inch insulating glass unit with clear or tinted glass.

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Water Heater

1 mins

Tankless water heaters from Takagi heats water as it is used rather than heating and storing water, the method used with inefficient conventional water heaters. Coils inside the unit automatically turn on and become heated once the hot water tap is turned on. Cold water from the main line passes through the copper coils and is heated.

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Stormwater Management

1 mins

The Flo-Well storm water leaching system from NDS Inc. features a large plastic container with holes in the side walls. When buried in the ground, the plastic walls provide structural support and the container serves as a void into which water can be collected and slowly leached out in to the soil.

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