Building Envelope
Building Envelope
JM Insulation Project Guide suggests building envelope products to use
Monday, 29 April 2013 11:17
April 29, 2013 - Johns Manville has launched the JM Insulation Project Guide, a mobile tool and website to guide homeowners and insulation professionals select products and practices to meet…
3M Canada introduces self-adhered air and vapour barrier membrane 3015
Friday, 19 April 2013 10:54
April 19, 2013 - 3M Canada Construction introduced its new self-adhered air and vapour barrier membrane 3015, which is a one-step solution that does not require the use of a…
GAF announces CREST roof energy calculator
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 00:00
March 20, 2013 - GAF has announced CREST—the Cool Roof Energy and Sustainability Tool—to help contractors, consultants and building owners compare the energy cost savings of different roofing systems options.…
Roxul aims to simplify specification of stone wool insulation
Sunday, 17 March 2013 10:36
March 16, 2013 - Roxul Inc., a North American manufacturer of stone wool insulation products, has launched the RSPEC online tool, which promises architects and specifiers easy access to the…
New CertainTeed InsulSafe XC fibre glass blowing insulation
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 14:45
November 14, 2012 - CertainTeed’s new InsulSafe XC fibre glass blowing insulation boasts 25% greater coverage than previous InsulSafe, allowing contractors to achieve target R-values faster, with the consistent handling…
Industrial Nanotech releases Nansulate Energy Protect
Friday, 19 October 2012 13:56
October 19, 2012 - Industrial Nanotech has developed a clear thermal insulation and mold resistance coating called Nansulate Energy Protect. According to the company, the coating offers an easy way to…
Pactiv announces GreenGuard PlyGood R-2 insulative sheathing
Tuesday, 21 August 2012 09:57
August 21, 2012 - Pactiv Building Products describes its new GreenGuard extruded polystyrene (XPS) PlyGood R-2 insulative sheathing as a cost effective solution to meeting the increased wall insulation requirements…
Icynene expands commercial exterior wall assemblies offering - May 2012
Monday, 23 July 2012 15:12
July 23, 2012 - Icynene, a manufacturer of spray foam insulation, has announced the approval of five new fire rated commercial exterior wall assemblies featuring its LD-C-50 Light Density and…
Roxul ComfortBoard IS insulation sheathing board
Tuesday, 22 May 2012 13:40
May 22, 2012 - Roxul is now offering its ComfortBoard IS, a R6 rigid mineral wool insulation sheathing board that is non-combustible, water repellent, fire resistant and sound absorbent. Also…
Philips and Ecophon release Soundlight Comfort ceiling panels with LEDs
Monday, 05 March 2012 12:04
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
Thursday, 02 February 2012 13:35
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
Thursday, 26 January 2012 12:47
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…





