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Translucent Building Systems
Kalwall Corporation manufactures the Kalwall Translucent Wall, Roof and Window System, a translucent fenestration whose primary element is a structural composite sandwich panel formed by bonding formulate fiberglass-reinforced translucent faces to a grid core constructed of interlocked, structural aluminum/composite, thermally broken I beams.
The systems are insulating, diffuse-light transmitting and meet Approval Standard 4881 requirements for wind-load rating, windborne-debris resistance and hail-resistance ratings.
Plywood
Timber Products introduces the GreenT line of hardwood plywood produced from wood certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. It can be made with a resin composed of urea-free formaldehyde and is available with three different core materials.
The product line includes SpectraBoard, a hardwood-face, overlay back panel made with a urea-free formaldehyde particleboard core; Decorative Overlays; Particleboard, a raw particleboard made with urea-free formaldehyde resins; and Door Core.
Protective Coating
United Coatings offers Elastuff 310, an elastomeric, 100 percent aromatic polyurea coating for waterproofing membranes over vertical and horizontal concrete and masonry substrates. It can be applied in high humidity areas or on objects with high moisture content without causing blistering or film cellularity.
The coating provides corrosion protections as well as chemical, abrasion and impact resistance. It can be installed over primed metal, concrete, wood, fiberglass, geotextile fabric and foam substrates.
Exterior Flooring
Lonseal Inc. manufactures Londeck and Londeck Sierra, commercial flooring for courtyards, balconies and rooftops. The sheet vinyl flooring is made specifically for open-air environments and can handle sun, salt and water. It features slip-resistant and waterproof materials and texturing that increases traction.
The flooring is available in 80-mm thick, 8-foot-wide sheets that can be cut to fit around posts, vents and other obstructions. It can be installed on plywood, concrete, metal or magnesite substrates.
Wall System
Marlite Inc. introduces Myriad Wall Systems, a pre-engineered hardware system of extruded aluminum framework that can be used with interchangeable panels. The system allows a variety of material to snap in and out of the framework, enabling users to mix, match, accent, change and backlight wall statements.
The frames can be removed with a putty knife or plastic burnishing tool and are available in transparent, translucent, opaque and custom-made finishes. Panel materials include wood and metal veneers, perforated metals, decorative laminates, stone, fabric, acoustic and clear.
Life-Cycle Calculator
Tremco introduces the first version of its GreenSave Life-Cycle Cost-Benefit Calculator from Tremco for comparing green roofs to conventional roofs. It determines the lowest cost investment for a specific roofing requirement over a specific time frame.
The calculator is useful in determining whether the initial cost of an investment is justified by reductions in future costs such as operating, maintenance, repair or replacement costs.
Rubber Flooring
ECOsurfaces commercial flooring has increased its product line of recycled rubber flooring to include ECOstone, a collection that combines the look of marble with 10 neutral colors. It includes a palette of soft grays, warm beiges and bold charcoals.
The flooring is available in 4-foot wide rolls, 18-inch x 18-inch and 3-foot x 3-foot square tiles, and 2-foot x 2-foot ECOmax modular tiles for rooftops and outdoor areas. The product is designed to meet criteria under the LEED rating system.
Brick-Finishing Product
Brick manufacturer and masonry products distributor Boral Bricks has unveiled its newest product, ReCote. The product is a new brick-finishing system, designed to create a sanded mat-textured, monolithic look. It is formulated for brick, stone, block, or any other true masonry product and comes in 30 colors.
Five times thicker than a standard paint application, it is applied to the masonry surface in one application and dries to a 20-22 mils thickness. The product comes premixed in a 60-lb container and can be applied to cover approximately 275 square feet of masonry surface.
Metal Roof System
Liberty Building Systems has acquired exclusive rights to manufacture and market the Snap-It architectural standing seam metal roof system. The product is a 16-inch wide roof and fascia panel system whose edges snap together to form 1-inch high seams without requiring a mechanical seaming device. The roof system requires a 3:12 inch pitch and 5/8 inch wood or 22-gauge metal deck with a weatherproofing underlayment.
The company will supply panels in lengths from 3 feet up to 45 feet long and in 26-gauge fluted or 24-gauge fluted or flat facings.