Colbond Inc. introduces EnkaRetain and Drain, a sustainable roof product that absorbs and retains water so plant roots have a continuous source of moisture while allowing excess water to filter through and drain.
Freudenberg Building Systems Inc., manufacturer of nora rubber flooring, introduces noraplan fossil. The color granules that characterize the flooring resemble fossils found in nature. The multi-colored granules are embedded in one of 16 base colors, each a blend of three matched colors that supplement the existing flooring line's range. The company says the floor's smooth, nonglare finish makes it a compliment to wood, stone and other natural design elements.
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.
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.
ECOsurfaces flooring products are available in 4-foot wide rolls; 18-inch x 18-inch and 3-inch x 3-inch-square cut tiles; and 2-inch x 2-inch ECOmax modular tiles for rooftop and outdoor areas. The product features 70 standard colors, and custom colors and logos are also available. Each ECOsurfaces product line is designed to meet LEED standards.
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. Unit faces are polished smooth using a multi-stage process and a clear satin gloss acrylic finish is applied to provide the terrazzo-like look and enhance moisture resistance. The sealed finish is resistant to staining, abrasion, impact and chemicals. Units can be manufactured to offer up to a four-hour fire rating.
Carlisle-Syntec Inc. offers the Roof Garden System featuring Weston Solutions Inc.'s GreenGrid, a modular green roof system. The system is an alternative to built-in green roof systems. It is composed of a series of preplanted modules made of recycled plastics.
PPG Industries manufactures Solarban solar control glass that can block up to 70 percent of total solar energy, allowing facilities managers better control of temperature gain. Made with a magnetic sputter vapor deposition coating, it can deliver a light to heat gain rating of 2.37.
The product is available in heat-strengthened and tempered versions, and in clear glass or with a blue-gray tint. It can be coupled in a 1-inch insulating glass unit with clear or tinted glass.
Two hand soaps from Enviro-Solutions, ES 50 deodorant lotion soap and ES 59 soy and walnut shell hand cleaner, were certified by the independent EcoLogo program.
The certification verifies that the hand soaps perform as well or better than conventional hand cleaners, according to Enviro-Solutions. The certification also ensures that the products have limited toxicity, are biodegradable and produce minimal waste, are derived from sustainable sources, and have fewer ingredients that are considered harmful to peoples' health and the environment.
The F-9000SS waterfree urinal from Falcon Waterfree Technologies saves approximately 40,000 gallons of water per year. The bowl is constructed of grade 304, 16-gauge stainless steel with a matte finish. It includes a patented cartridge with biodegradable sealant, which acts as a barrier against bacteria and odors.
The no-flush mechanism eliminates valve maintenance and water use costs. The urinal includes all installation hardware and an instructional DVD.
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.
