April 14, 2014

Peerless, a designer and manufacturer of architectural luminaries, has announced Square, a complete suite of LED luminaires in linear suspended, wall-mount and surface-mount models, ideal for use in a wide variety of commercial office, hospitality, health care and retail applications. The luminaires feature a 3.5-inch square form and provide flicker-free, glare-free illumination, according to the company. Square luminaires deliver an expected 50,000 hours (12 to 15 years) of illumination.

Milgard recently unveiled two new offerings for its moving glass wall systems. Consumers will now have the option of bi-fold and pocket operating styles in addition to the existing stacking option. The options respond to the increasing demand for indoor-outdoor living in homes. The bi-fold option employs a bottom-loaded operation, which eliminates the need for a structural header, according to Milgard. Milgard moving glass wall systems are available in several stock finishes including white, dark bronze anodized aluminum, and aluminum clad wood with clear vertical grain douglas fir and pine.

J+J Flooring Group’s new Artisan collection combines a handcrafted aesthetic with sustainable design. The collection, which features recycled content and is NSF/ANSI 140 Gold-Certified, also contains the Valencia and Barcelona broadlooms. Valencia is a contemporary take on the classic floral and sunburst motifs of Spanish tiles, combining a variety of icons and scales in a 4-foot repeat, while Barcelona creates the look of a ceramic mosaic with a smaller scale stylized botanical pattern.

Duro-Last Inc. announces an addition to its Duro-Guard insulation product line with Duro-Guard XPS Hybrid Fan Fold for deck to sky roofing assemblies. Duro-Guard XPS Hybrid Fan Fold is manufactured with a rigid extruded polystyrene core and wrapped with tough facers, which create a durable water-resistant board, according to the company. The fan fold is highly resistant to heat flow and moisture penetration. Duro-Guard XPS Hybrid Fan Fold incorporates a combination of both crush and cut fold methods.

A new lighting fixture by Precision-Paragon (P2) is the manufacturer’s first wet location LED fixture with efficacies up to 110 lumens per watt and a wide range of lumen outputs to address a variety of lighting applications, according to the company. The new LED LVT is a high-bay wide body vapor tight fixture available in multiple lumen packages, allowing the fixture to be used in a wide range of situations that may call for different light output requirements.

Major Industries’ innovative Clima-Tite Wall Systems offer enhanced thermal performance in three different insulation options. Clima-Tite products use a pultruded fiberglass framing system, which offers dimensional stability, increased protection from temperature differences and condensation, and enhanced occupant comfort. The material is electrically non-conductive, UV-resistant and environmentally sound, requiring less energy to produce than aluminum. Clima-Tite Wall Systems also offer easy snap-to-lock installation, keeping panels in place without visible fasteners.

Camfil Farr’s 30/30 high-capacity MERV 8 pleated panel air filter is designed for medium-efficiency filtration. Guaranteed to maintain a high level of performance throughout its life, the 30/30 model will not drop in efficiency while in service. Its radial pleat design provides the longest life and lowest average pressure drop, reducing the number of filter changes.

Zola Windows has introduced the Zola Aluminum Breeze Panel, a lightweight, flexible and corrosion-resistant folding wall system offering expansive folding glass panels and advanced thermal performance in its size class, according to the company. The flexible product offers four different tracks to provide support and smooth movement. The new panels are available in ultra-high-performance R-11 triple glazing, with a visible transmittance of 73 percent. Air tightness will vary depending on the threshold option selected, but can be as high as a European Class 4 Rating.

Designed with an asymmetric back-wall, Zurn Industries’ new Omni-Flo Urinal minimizes splash back while providing sleek, modern aesthetics. The Zurn Z5755-U Omni-Flo Urinal can accommodate multiple flow rates ranging as high as a gallon and as low as a pint, making it suitable for a wide variety of new and existing buildings, according to the company. When paired with high-performance flush valves, the Oni-Flo Urinal can reduce water consumption by 88 percent.