Green Products spotlight:
Architectural Channel Glass
Pilkington Profilit is a self-supporting, translucent architectural glass that comes in U-shaped “channels” up to 23 feet long. They can be installed horizontally or vertically and can be specced with dual glazing for facades and single glazing for interior walls. With the low-E coating and Nanogel insulation options Profilit has a U-value of 0.19.
Green factor • Helps reduce heating and cooling loads
LEED value • EEA prerequisite 2: minimum energy performance: design & construction • EA credit 1: optimize energy performance— design & construction • IEQ credit 8.1: daylight and views—daylight
Technical Glass Products; Snoqualmie, Washington, 800-426-0279 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-426-0279 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-426-0279 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-426-0279 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-426-0279 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, tgpamerica.com
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Rigid Sheets and Wallcoverings
EnviroGT G2 rigid sheet and wallcovering products
are made from InPro’s BioPolyPETG+, a blend of 20% corn-based polymers
and polyester-based PETG (glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate).
They contain no PVC, phthalate plasticizers, or bisphenol A. And they
carry a Class A fire rating without the use of brominated or halogenated
flame retardants (which bioaccumulate in the environment).
Green factor
• Alternative to hazardous components
• Pre-consumer recycled content
• Rapidly renewable
LEED value
• MR credit 4: recycled content
• MR credit 6: rapidly renewable materials
InPro Corporation; Muskego, Wisconsin, 262-679-9010 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 262-679-9010 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 262-679-9010 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, 800-222-5556 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-222-5556 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-222-5556 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting inprocorp.com
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Fiberglass-Free Insulation
Dow’s SafeTouch 100% polyester-fiber batt insulation
does not contain the formaldehyde binders, flame retardants, or
respirable fibers found in most insulations. SafeTouch can be handled
without gloves or respirator—but it does not cut like traditional
fiberglass insulation, so installation may require scissors or pulling
batts apart. These 15-inch-wide batts provide an R-value of 3.7 per
inch.
Green factor
• Helps reduce heating and cooling loads
• Release minimal pollutants
LEED value
• EA prerequisite 2: minimum energy Performance: design & construction
• EA credit 1: optimize energy performance: design & construction
Dow Chemical Co.; Midland, Michigan, 989-636-1000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 989-636-1000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 989-636-1000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, building.dow.com
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GreenScapes Green Roof System
Green roofs absorb CO2 and reduce heat gain in
buildings, heat-island effect in cities, and stormwater runoff. CETCO’s
GreenScapes system uses a waterproofing membrane, root barrier,
drainage, growing media, and plants to create a variety of green roof
assemblies, including “extensive” systems for shallow plant roots and
“intensive” systems that can support bushes and small trees.
Green factor
• Building components that reduce heating and cooling loads
• Reduce stormwater pollution
• Enhance community well-being
LEED value
• SS credit 6.1: stormwater design—quantity control
• SS credit 7.2: heat island effect—roof
CETCO, Building Materials Group; Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 800-527-9948 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-527-9948 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-527-9948 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, cetco.com
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Insulated Wall & Roofing Panels
Kingspan’s tongue-and-groove panels are made from
polyisocyanurate foam or mineral wool insulation sandwiched between
steel skins. They create a weathertight seal and can provide whole-wall
insulating values up to R-49 for the 6-inch-thick foam panel. And the
company’s mineral wool panel doesn’t require toxic flame retardants or
blowing agents.
Green factor
• Helps reduce heating and cooling loads
• Pre-consumer recycled content
LEED value
• EA Prerequisite 2: minimum energy Performance: design & construction
• EA Credit 1: optimize energy performance: design & construction
• MR Credit 4: recycled content
Kingspan Deland; Deland, Florida, 386-626-6789 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 386-626-6789 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 386-626-6789 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, 877-638-3266 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 877-638-3266 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 877-638-3266 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, kingspanpanels.us
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Rigid Sheets and Wallcoverings
EnviroGT G2 rigid sheet and wallcovering products
are made from InPro’s BioPolyPETG+, a blend of 20% corn-based polymers
and polyester-based PETG (glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate).
They contain no PVC, phthalate plasticizers, or bisphenol A. And they
carry a Class A fire rating without the use of brominated or halogenated
flame retardants (which bioaccumulate in the environment).
Green factor
• Alternative to hazardous components
• Pre-consumer recycled content
• Rapidly renewable
LEED value
• MR credit 4: recycled content
• MR credit 6: rapidly renewable materials
InPro Corporation; Muskego, Wisconsin, 262-679-9010 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 262-679-9010 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 262-679-9010 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, 800-222-5556 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-222-5556 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-222-5556 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting inprocorp.com
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Screw-In LED Lamp
Cree’s LRP-38 screw-in LED Par 38 lamp combines red and yellow LEDs to
provide a warm light (2700K color temperature) that achieves a color
rendering index (CRI) of 92. So it looks similar to conventional
incandescent bulbs, yet uses only 12 watts to provide 500 lumens (42
lumens per watt).
Green factor
• Helps reduce heating and cooling loads
• Conserves energy and manages loads
• Alternative to hazardous components
LEED value
• EA prerequisite 2: minimum energy efficiency performance
• EA credit 1: optimize energy performance
• EBOM MR credit 4: sustainable purchasing—reduced mercury in lamps
Cree LED Lighting; Morrisville, North Carolina, 919-991-0700 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 919-991-0700 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 919-991-0700 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, creelighting.com
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Structural Slate Wall Cladding
Vermont Structural Slate has been quarrying slate in Vermont since 1859, producing roofing, cladding, flooring, and other architectural products for both commercial and residential buildings. Panels, split-face veneers, shingles, and sculpings—uneven brick-like pieces used as masonry—are available in a variety of finishes. The company can also create custom panels to meet a project’s needs.
Green factor • Natural or minimally processed • Exceptional durability or low maintenance
Vermont Structural Slate Inc.; Fair Haven; Vermont, 802-265-4933 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 802-265-4933 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 802-265-4933 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 802-265-4933 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, 800-343-1900 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-343-1900 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-343-1900 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-343-1900 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting,vermontstructuralslate.com
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Terra Cotta Rainscreen Panels
Made primarily from clay, Boston Valley’s TerraClad rainscreen panels
are inert, naturally fire resistant, and durable. They’re easy to
install and replace using the company’s aluminum mounting system which
creates a space behind the panels for drainage and ventilation.
Manufactured specifically for each project, TerraClad panels are
engineered to survive freeze-thaw cycles and have a 50-year-plus
lifespan.
Green factor
• Release minimal pollutants
• Block introduction, development, or spread of indoor contaminants
• Exceptional durability or low maintenance
Boston Valley Terra Cotta; Orchard Park, New York, 716-649-7490 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 716-649-7490 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 716-649-7490 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, 888-214-3655 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 888-214-3655 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 888-214-3655 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting bostonvalley.com
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Versapanel Roofing Panels
Made with polyisocyanurate foam cores sandwiched between steel skins, Centria’s Versapanel tongue-and-groove insulated roofing panels seal out the elements and create a thermal break between the face and liner. They’re available with R-values as high as 32, and when chosen in white they have a solar reflectance index above 78, making them eligible for additional LEED credits.
Green factor • Building components that reduce heating and cooling loads
LEED value • EA prerequisite 2: minimum energy performance: design & construction • EA credit 1: optimize energy performance: design & construction • SS credit 7.2: heat island effect—roof • MR credit 4: recycled content
Centria Architectural Systems; Moon Township, Pennsylvania, 800-759-7474 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-759-7474 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-759-7474 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, centria.com
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White Cedar Shingles
White cedar’s natural preservatives protect it
against insects and rot. Untreated it weathers to a distinctive silver
gray color, but Maibec recommends two coats of its factory-applied
opaque, waterborne, low-VOC stains. After staining, the shingles are
kiln dried to create a weather-resistant siding that carries a 50-year
warranty against rot. Maibec offers these shingles with Forest
Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.
Green factor
• Natural or minimally processed
• Exceptional durability or low maintenance
• Certified wood
LEED value
• MR credit 7: certified wood
Maibec Sidings Saint-Romuald; Quebec, Canada, 418-659-3323 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 418-659-3323 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 418-659-3323 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, 800-363-1930 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-363-1930 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-363-1930 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, maibec.com;
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Roof Battens
Wood battens used to support concrete or clay
roofing tiles can form “dams” that reduce air circulation and trap water
which eventually eats through the underlayment and potentially through
the sheathing underneath. The channels in BattenUp roof battens allow
water and air to drain through, minimizing pooling, and they’re approved
by the International Code Council (ICC) for Class A roof tiles.
Green factor
• Exceptional durability or low maintenance
LEED value
• LEED for Homes ID credit 2: durability management process
Battens Plus Inc.; El Dorado Hills, California, 530-620-5287 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 530-620-5287 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 530-620-5287 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, battensplus.com
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