Environmental Design + Construction - March 2009 - (Page 42) PRODUCT COOL ROOFING FOCUS Elastomeric, Low-VOC Base Coat MEDINA, OHIO — GEOGARD LO Base Coat, from Republic Powdered Metals, Inc., is a highsolids, highly elastomeric, low-VOC, low-odor, reports. It also has a slow vertical growth that requires about half the mowing of most other turfgrasses to maintain a longer-lasting manicured look while reportedly using half the water of Bermuda grass and one quarter the water of fescue grass. Turffalo brand turfgrass has been specified on a number of commercial applications by landscape architects and civil contractors. www.turffalo.com. Turffalo | Reader Service No. 15 aromatic urethane base coat. Used in conjunction with GEOGARD Finish Coat, it provides a restoration system that protects and extends the life of a variety of weathered single-ply roof membrane systems, smooth built-up roofing (BUR) systems, modified bitumen, polyurethane foam and structural concrete roofs, the company reports. The GEOGARD LO Base Coat is a single-component product applied in one coat as the waterproofing layer for the GEOGARD Restoration System. www.rpmrepublic.com. Republic Powdered Metals, Inc. | Reader Service No. 13 Alternative to Mulch WEST FARGO, N.D. — Tumbled Landscape Glass, from Glass Advantage, Inc., is 100 percent post-consumer recycled glass and tumbled for smooth edges, the company reports. Designed as an alternative to mulch and for other distinc- the HydraMatriCx Series is cost-effective, has a low water-to-mulch ratio, contains no synthetic fibers, and is a one-step application of seed, fertilizer and mulch. Additionally, it is reported that HydraMatriCx products can replace temporary erosion control blankets in many slopeprotection applications. www.nagreen.com. North American Green | Reader Service No. 17 WALLCOVERINGS Sustainable Designer Wallcoverings NEW YORK — Joseph Abboud for Versa is a 14-pattern collection of Type II, 20-ounce vinyl wallcovering measuring 52-inches and Insulated Standing Seam Roof DELAND, FLA. — Containing recycled content and able to be recycled at the end of its life cycle, MeTecno USA’s 1000 Series functions as an insulated, mechanically seamed system designed for low-slope roofing applications. The product combines the performance advantages of a standing seam roof with the insulation advantages of a sandwich panel, the company reports. The 42-inch width of the panels allows for fast installation, and a 24-inch width is also in the works. www.metecnousa.com. MeTechno USA | Reader Service No. 14 tive landscape applications, Tumbled Landscape Glass comes in a variety of colors, is durable, recyclable, chemical-free, and slug- and bugresistant. Fifty pounds covers six square feet at a 1-inch depth. www.glassadvantageinc.com. Glass Advantage, Inc. | Reader Service No. 16 LANDSCAPING Low-Maintenance, Low-Water Usage Grass ABERNATHY, TEXAS — Turffalo is a turfgrass designed to require half the water and maintenance of other turfgrasses, the company Blanket-Free Temporary Erosion Control EVANSVILLE, IND. — HydraMatriCx Series high-performance hydraulic erosion control products are made with a proprietary blend of straw, reclaimed cotton plant material, tackifiers, and polymers. According to the company, 54-inches wide. The low-VOC collection uses water-based inks and adhesives and incorporates a mildew-inhibiting agent that helps prevent fungal and other microbiological growth. Designs include 20-percent recycled content via Second-Look technology, but have 42 ed+c M AR C H 09 http://www.turffalo.com http://www.nagreen.com http://www.rpmrepublic.com http://www.metecnousa.com http://www.glassadvantageinc.com
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