EnviroSand from EnviroBond is a stabilized joint sand for redoing driveways, walkways, and patios. It combines traditional jointing sand and an organic glue made from a renewable plant resource and designed to form an adhesive gel that binds sand particles with water. When spread among paving stones, the formed gel protects the sand from washing away and creates a toxic environment to prevent weeds from sprouting, according to the company.
Stego Industries’ Stego Wrap concrete vapor barriers are designed to prevent the diffusion of water vapor, contaminants and soil gases into the building envelope for its entire lifespan.
The Haiku model by Big Ass Fans is available in several optional finishes, including caramel bamboo, cocoa bamboo, white matrix composite and black matrix composite. The bamboo doesn’t feature typical fan blades, but rather moso bamboo, coated with a solvent-free finish, providing smooth airflow without rattling or wobbling. Its power is generated from a cool-running inverter, delivering up to 80 percent improvement in energy efficiency, according to the company.
The Sanya streetlamp by Urban Green Energy offers its trademark eddy vertical axis wind turbine. Like the rest of the UGE series, eddy allows for small wind power yet provides a focus on efficiency, reliability, and durability, according to the company.
Polaris 3DTM is Encelium’s latest lighting control software for the company’s energy control system. The application provides users with a single 360-degree, three-dimensional navigation in a multi-floor view of the entire facility’s lighting energy use, according to the company. Using Microsoft’s Silverlight technology, Polaris 3D will permit access to the system via a simple web browser, eliminating the need for software installation for increased security, faster set-up and start times, and easier integration with other web-based building control systems, according to the company.
Tolko Industries’ new and professional grade OSB flooring, the T-Grade Pro, was developed to withstand wet building climates. T-Grade Pro’s dimensional stability across its thickness, length and width provide protection against exposure to high humidity or moisture during construction and offers improved resistance to edge swell, buckling or warping, according to the company. Featuring easily-identifiable blue edge sealing, the panels are fully sanded on both sides to ensure tightness and proper fitting.
Unearthed Paints’ new natural Hard Wax Oil Finish, a durable surface treatment, is designed to protect wood, cork and stone in interior applications. Unearthed Hard Wax Oil is produced from natural raw materials such as linseed oil, carnauba wax, tung oil, and colophonium glycerine ester. It is nontoxic and VOC-free, contributing to a healthy living environment to provide a natural, breathable silky-matte finish that penetrates deep into the pores to enhance the wood’s natural beauty.
Firestone Building Products announced the availability of the new Firestone BP iPad Application at the recent International Roofing Expo in Orlando. The free app gives building owners, facility managers, contractors, architects and consultants the opportunity to explore the complete integration of people, products and systems that Firestone Building Products offers, according to the company.
Inax’s Satis, a space-saving, water-saving integratd toilet, is designed for both versatility and conservation. Winner of the prestigious Good Design Gold Award, the eco-friendly Satis features a compact, tankless design aimed at delivering comfort, performance and style.
Tolko Industries’ new professional grade OSB flooring was developed specifically for use by building professionals. Backed by upgraded manufacturing processes and new technologies, the high performance flooring is tough enough to meet the challenges of wet building climates, extended construction seasons and projects at risk of weather exposure due to delays.
