Products

Waste Disposal

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United Receptacle has recently become a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. The company manufactures steel products that contain more than 30% recycled steel, aluminum products that contain up to 70% recycled aluminum, and Perma-Wood products that are made from 100% recycled polyethylene.

The company’s products are powder-coated with Uni-Koat, which contains no VOCs. According to the company, using its products can help a building achieve LEED credits. In addition, it offers a line of recycling receptacles which also may help projects earn LEED credits.

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Sun Shades

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Tubelite Inc. recently introduced MaxBlock Sunshades to reduce solar heat gain by shading vision glass areas while allowing natural daylighting. Use of the sunshades can help lower building cooling costs and energy use attributed to air-conditioning. The sunshades are designed for use with Tubelite 200 Series and 400 Series curtainwalls and are available in a variety of styles. Finishes are available to match or contrast with the company’s curtainwall framing.

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Flooring

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Freudenberg Building Systems Inc. introduces noraplan environcare 3.0mm for educational facilities. It absorbs sound, contributing to improved classroom acoustics, and provides a soft underfoot for teachers who are on their feet all day. The flooring is slip- and wear-resistant and can withstand heavy traffic and indentations from classroom furniture.

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Window Shade

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Draper Flexshade Systems for sustainable solar control are available through the GreenSpec green building sector product directory. Draper offers mesh and blackout shades manufactured with Hexcel’s PVC-free 1260, 1277 and Screen Nature fabrics.

In addition to Hexcel fabrics, Draper’s PVC-free line also includes Roc-Rol, an opaque window shade fabric by Rockland , and Flocke and Obion fabrics from 3G Mermet.

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Flooring systems

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ECOsurfaces Commercial Flooring announces an expanded color collection for its most popular flooring line, ECOstone. Now offering 10 flexible and neutral colors and mirror contemporary commercial interior trends, ECOstone combines the classic look of marble with the resilience of ECOsurfaces products. The selection includes a palette of soft greys, warm beiges and bold charcoals.

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Architectural Wall

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KI’s Genius architectural walls are designed to offer a balance of aesthetic appeal, functional flexibility, acoustic privacy and environmental integrity. Manufactured using more than 70 percent recycled aluminum, Genius walls are 99 percent reusable and 96 percent recyclable. Genius walls are approved by the Greenguard Environmental Institute.

With a thickness of 3.5 inches and 22-gauge steel shells, Genius walls provide a sound transmission rating of 48. Increased functionality and VOC emissions reductions can be achieved by varying paint selection.

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Thermal Insulation

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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

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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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