Versa Wallcovering introduces Sequence, a low-VOC wallcovering made of 20 percent recycled content.
Nearly 170 tons of vinyl wallcovering have been reclaimed and recycled by the Second-Look Recycled Wallcovering program since 2007. The program reclaims vinyl wallcovering of any make, and covers the cost of freight for customers ordering new wallcoverings that want to recycle their old product. New products from the company contain at least 20 percent recycled material.
Mondo’s Harmoni flooring is antibacterial and antimicrobial due to the vulcanization process used when it is manufactured. The product can help contribute to LEED points and meets California indoor air quality requirements.
The Mohawk Group introduces its new generation of 100 percent non-PVC thermoplastic contract modular carpeting. The patent-pending Encycle modular carpet backing system is designed with three thermoplastic layers and zero water-based components, enabling it to be completely recycled back into new Encycle backing through thermal re-activation without separating face fibers from backing layers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
