LED Lamps

The WAL-SL-10-PAR38-LED-12.3-TLP work area string light set from Larson Electronics consists of 10 industrial-grade LED lamps with 10 feet of 12/3 SJTW cable between each lamp. This temporary LED string light system is connected to power with an integrated 3-foot cable terminated with an optional twist lock plug. Each socket is equipped with a high output LED lamp that delivers more light output than a 150-watt PAR38 lamp. Each socket is equipped with a hook eyelet making them versatile for a number of industrial applications.

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Recycled Glass Countertops

Vetrazzo countertops are made from 85 percent-recycled, post-consumer glass and a non-resin binder of Portland cement. The countertop contains no petroleum products or toxic chemicals. The glass comes from windows, dinnerware, stemware, windshields, stained glass and reclaimed glass from buildings, laboratories and traffic lights as well as other sources. Vetrazzo countertops are durable and are more heat resistant than granite and are stain resistant. The product is easy to maintain and can be cleaned with just soap and water. It is resistant to moisture, heat, chemicals and mold.

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Waterproof Underlayment

EcoStar Aqua Guard is a waterproof underlayment designed for outdoor exposure. It is made of polyethylene/polypropylene and is stronger but lighter than traditional roofing felt. It is slip, tear and wind resistant and will not crack or degrade due to sun exposure for up to 90 days. Aqua Guard is a cost-effective alternative to other roofing felts and provides superior protection. The product is ideal for new construction as well as re-roofing and provides easy installation due to the lighter weight.

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Innovative Insulation

To help building owners reduce heating and cooling energy costs, Insulfoam now offers a new class of insulation: graphite polystyrene (GPS). Made with Neopor by BASF, a rigid foam that integrates high-purity graphite into the polymer matrix, the innovative insulation offers similar performance as extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, but is more affordable. It also offers stable, long-term R-values and exceptional vapor permeability, making it a breathable insulation.

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Linoleum Tile Floor

Forbo Flooring offers the new easy-to-install and easy-to-maintain Marmoleum Click flooring. The flooring is healthy as well as sustainable. It is easy to install and clicks together without nails or glue and can be used as an alternative to vinyl or laminate flooring. Marmoleum Click is made from all-natural, bio-based, renewable materials and has a non-toxic finish. It is a wide plank floor with a high-density fiberboard made from recycled wood fiber and cork on the bottom. The product is made from 78 percent recycled material and is biodegradable. Marmoleum Click offers a 25-year warranty.

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Wall Panel

Allure by Nudo Products is a decorative wall and ceiling system that combines high-pressure laminates or prefinished veneer with a recycled core. The result is a decorative durable wall and ceiling panel that is easy to install as it adheres directly to a wall surface. Allure allows fashion to meet function, with its slim profile and high resistance to impact, chemicals and moisture, which helps reduce maintenance and increases the life of the panel.

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WVU Has High Hopes for New Facility

EVANSDALE, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s Evansdale campus opened the doors to the new advanced engineering research building for the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources on Oct. 1. The building features learning spaces and laboratories where students and faculty can “come together to solve the technical problems of today and tomorrow,” Gene Cilento, Glen H. Hiner dean of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, said in a statement. The university has high hopes for the new engineering center.

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Randolph Field ISD Preps for New High School Building

UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas — Randolph Field Independent School District in Universal City recently began site development work to prepare for the installation of a new two-story, 47,400-square-foot school facility. The school district partnered with design-build construction firm Ramtech Building Systems of Mansfield, Texas to complete the project using the firm’s Accelerated Building System (ABS) prefabricated construction method.

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