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Flooring Design Software

Designed to help architects and designers create more detailed, accurate renderings, the new Autodesk Revit Architecture materials library from Nora Systems Inc. makes it possible to incorporate Nora flooring into 3D designs. With more than 300 variations of nora rubber flooring in different colors, styles and textures, the Revit materials library allows users to incorporate floor coverings, including tiles and sheet goods, into their Revit projects.

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Floor and Ceiling Assembly Joists

Weyerhaeuser’s Trus Joist TJI joist line with Flak Jacket protection is designed to provide builders with a simple, cost-effective way to achieve one-hour floor/ceiling assemblies and to comply with the new 2012 IRC fire protection requirements, according to the company. The new TJI joists with Flak Jacket protection, reduce the need for gypsum or wallboard. Additionally, Weyerhaeuser provides the unit with a limited lifetime warranty.

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Quick-Install Door

ZipWall’s newest dust barrier product, the ZipDoor kit, is designed to speed door coverage. Featuring new double-sided tape and heavy duty glued-in zippers, the ZipDoor installs in less than one minute, providing a complete dust barrier, according to the company. Its zippers also extend to the floor, eliminating the tripping hazard of a hatch-style door. When open, the door flap rolls up and stows easily in the provided flap hooks. The unit is available in standard sizes of up to 3 feet by 7 feet and commercial sizes of up to 4 feet by 8 feet. The commercial door is also fire retardant.

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High Traffic Flooring System

Gerflor launched its new Creation Clic System, designed as a high traffic vertical click flooring system. Unlike other Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) and laminate, which use a slip-in or horizontal locking method, Creation Clic System includes a fiberglass grid to provide unmatched stability, according to the company.

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Easy Installation Flooring Panels

Weyerhaeuser Edge Gold flooring panels now feature a new fastening template to help builders work faster on the job site. The simplified nailing template uses pre-printed dashes for a more efficient and faster installation and a proprietary edge seal formulation significantly reduces edge swell, according to the company. With features such as the tongue-and-groove edges and touch sanded face, Weyerhaeuser provides a 50-year limited warranty to reinforce the floor panel’s long-term performance.

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Dust Barrier

The ZipWall Dust Barrier system and Tight Seal accessories separate hospital facilities from construction zones. Heavy-duty zippers provide access to specific areas allowing facilities to stay fully functional while providing patient and staff safety.

Zipwall

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Curtainwalls

Curtainwalls by architectural aluminum products manufacturer Kawneer Co. recently helped a major sports arena achieve LEED Gold certification. The company’s 1600 Wall System 1 was used to provide natural light into the downtown-facing side of the 735,000-square-foot Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., home of the Pittsburgh Penguins professional hockey team.   
 
 

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Energy Evaluation Software

EcoDesigner from Graphisoft is an energy evaluation tool for architects and school planners. The software allows designers to control the energy consumption of buildings and set standards in sustainable design. Users can access energy information in the early design phase, rather than relying on outside professionals to analyze buildings in the advanced design and early construction stages.

Graphisoft

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Eco-Friendly Insulation

Biobased offers 1701s, an eco-friendly, low-emitting spray polyurethane foam for use with school construction projects. The soy-based, closed-cell insulation uses water as a blowing agent instead of potentially harmful chemicals to help ensure proper indoor air quality. It is Greenguard-certified for Children and SchoolsSM.

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