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PRODUCT FOCUS company reports. 1600 Wall System 1 is an outside glazed, captured curtain wall and 1600 Wall System 2 is a Structural Silicone Glazed (SSG) curtain wall. Enhanced for higher performance, pressure equalization is designed into the system and all components are silicone compatible to provide longevity. www.kawneer.com. Kawneer North America | Reader Service No. 24 13 percent R-value. Neopor is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality certified. www.basf-pfe.com. BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC | Reader Service No. 25 precision-cut into EPS panels to combine structural support with the ultra-insulation characteristics of EPS. www.greensourceproducts.com. Green-Source Products LLC | Reader Service No. 26 High-Performance EPS Panels CLEVELAND — The High Performance Green Building System (HPGBS), from Green-Source Products, is an ultra-efficient, state-of-the-art, fully engineered, structural, load-bearing building system comprised of tubular galvanized Living Wall System BRANTFORD, ONT. — The Easy Green Living Wall modular living wall panel, from Elevated Landscape Technologies (ELT), can be either pre-grown or planted in place. It’s comprised of rugged construction and is easy to install, the company reports. Additionally, the materials in the wall are UVresistant, 100 percent recyclable black HDPE (High Density Polyethylene). This plastic is also very resistant to chemicals found in fertilizers, ensuring a long product life span. The black color also means that the plastic will be more UV stable without as many chemical additives. www.eltlivingwalls.com. Elevated Landscape Technologies Inc. | Reader Service No. 27 Enhanced EPS Insulation FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Neopor, from BASF PFE, is a rigid Expandable Polystyrene Foam (EPS) insulation enhanced with tiny graphite particles, which act as infrared absorbers and heat reflectors lowering the material’s thermal conductivity, according to the company. It is available for use in insulated concrete forms as an upgrade to white EPS, adding an additional steel and expanded polystyrene (EPS) as a rigid insulation component, the company reports. The HPGBS is most effective when utilized for construction of commercial and high-end residential building projects. Unlike traditional structural insulated panel systems (SIPS), Green-Source Products’ HPGBS panels incorporate the strength and rigidity of recycled galvanized tubular steel Earn AIA Credit with FREE Online Training Architectural Rooﬁng & Waterprooﬁng is produced six times per year as a digital magazine. Each issue is introduced with an educational Webinar. Webinars are a convenient learning opportunity with many beneﬁts. 2009 Webinar Line-up: • Jan. 21 – Proper Calculations in Roof Design • March 11 – Cover Boards and Insulation • May 13 – Proper Drainage • July 15 – Solar Roofing Systems • Sept. 16 – Sustainability and Green Roofing • Nov. 11 – Foundation Design for Waterproofing After live date, Webinars are available on-demand. Register for FREE at webinars.arwmag.com. Thank you to this years sponsors: 46 ed+c F E B R UA R Y 09 EDC02094ARW.indd 1 1/15/09 2:18:49 PM http://www.basf-pfe.com http://www.greensourceproducts.com http://www.kawneer.com http://www.eltlivingwalls.com http://webinars.arwmag.com http://webinars.arwmag.com

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