Building Envelope
Building Envelope
March 5, 2012 - Philips and Ecophon have partnered to create free-hanging acoustic ceiling panels with integrated LED lighting, which they say will absorb sound in open-plan offices. According to…
Canadian manufacturer Stobag debuts sunshades at IDS 2012
February 02, 2012
February 2, 2012 - Stobag, a Canadian/Swiss manufacturer of sunshade solutions, presented sunshades made in its Mississauga, Ont., facility at last month's IDS (Interior Design Show) 2012 Show in Toronto.…
CertainTeed Sustainable Insulation
January 26, 2012
January 26, 2012 - CertainTeed describes its Sustainable Insulation as a proven fiber glass technology that is economical, easy to install and offers comfort and excellent thermal, acoustical and indoor…
GAF introduces Lifetime Roofing System
January 17, 2012
January 17, 2012 - GAF has announced a completed Lifetime Roofing System for homeowners, not just shingles. In order to qualify for Lifetime limited coverage, a homeowner must install any…
CertainTeed MemBrain 3/4 vapour retarder
January 09, 2012
January 9, 2012 - CertainTeed describes its MemBrain vapour retarder as the first of its kind which breathes and allows excess moisture to escape from wall cavities. The product is…
CertainTeed CedarBoards insulated vinyl siding
December 28, 2011
December 28, 2011 - Molded from real cedar boards and backed with polystyrene insulation, CertainTeed says its CedarBoards insulated vinyl siding provide the look of wide-board wood siding, while boosting…
CertainTeed WeatherBoards fiber cement siding
December 12, 2011
December 12, 2011 - CertainTeed claims WeatherBoards is a complete system of fiber cement lap and vertical siding, decorative shapes, soffit and trim, which offers a host of design possibilities…
CertainTeed boasts of its CertaWrap weather resistant barrier
December 12, 2011
December 12, 2011 - CertainTeed claims its CertaWrap Weather Resistant Barrier, with a full line of accessories, provides homeowners with a superior layer of protection for their walls and contributes…
eTime Energy boasts of its clear HPS nanotech window coating
November 07, 2011
November 7, 2011 - eTime Energy claims to reduce your energy bill by 20-40% with its clear HPS nanotech window coating, which it showcased at Greenbuild 2011 last month with…
Edgetech I.G. offers Super Spacer TriSeal to improve thermal efficiency
November 04, 2011
November 4, 2011 - Edgetech I.G., a division of Quanex Building Products Corporation, claims its Super Spacer TriSeal, a desiccated silicone foam spacer technology, reduces energy consumption by up to…
CertainTeed Apollo Solar Roofing System debuts at Greenbuild 2011
November 03, 2011
November 3, 2011 - CertainTeed Corporation debuted its Apollo Solar Roofing System at Greenbuild 2011 last month. The system features “highly integrated” photovoltaic (PV) panels and is described by the…
November 3, 2011 - Sto ExtraSeal is a single component air barrier and continuous insulation adhesive for use on vertical above grade concrete, concrete masonry (CMU), and gypsum board sheathing…




