Safety Daylighting Panels

Major Industries manufactures the Guardian 275 translucent daylighting panels that have the ability to flex with the force of an explosion. They have been field-tested using machine-generated shock waves that replicated actual blast conditions. The results caused no flying debris and did not endanger building occupants.


The panels offer glare-free natural light and are weather resistant. They meet anti-terrorism performance requirements specified by the Department of Defense, UFC 4-010-01.

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Lighting Control

Watt Stopper/Legrand announces the ELCU-100 emergency lighting control unit. The product allows building owners and operators to leverage the energy-saving benefits of control devices, such as occupancy sensors and time-scheduled systems, by having these devices control emergency lighting in tandem with non-emergency lighting.


The device offers wiring options to accommodate different control needs and an input for remote control. Using this feature, emergency lighting can be activated by a fire alarm or building security system.

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Cover Board for Low-Sloping Roofs

CoverDeck is a new engineered cover board for low-slope roofing systems developed by Firestone Building Products Company and Armstrong World Industries Inc. It has 54 percent recycled content and combines high wind- and water-resistance with outstanding strength-to-weight performance characteristics.


The manufacturer says it provides superior moisture resistance and high compressive strength during installation and throughout the life of the roofing system.

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Floor and Concrete Repair

RetroPlate from Advanced Floor Products has been utilized to repair existing concrete and cementitious terrazzo floors, and has been specified and applied in middle schools, high schools and colleges. The product offers increased light reflectivity and enhances the use of natural daylighting.

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