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Insulfoam has introduced R-Tech BG (Below Grade), a rigid foundation insulation designed to provide superior strength and lasting performance in foundations and below-grade applications. R-Tech BG provides compressive strength, job-site impact resistance and point-load forgiveness, and protects against insects and water infiltration. Enhanced strength ensures resistance to both short-term and […]
ProSpec has expanded its presence in the western United States with the addition of increased manufacturing capacity and several new territory managers. Recent additions to ProSpec sales and manufacturing facilities mean extra coverage in the Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, California, Texas and Oklahoma regions. Several new distributors have also been established […]
The U.S. Green Building Council today announced Archbishop Desmond Tutu as the opening keynote speaker for its 2008 Greenbuild Conference & Expo, to be held Nov. 17-19 in Boston. Bishop Tutu, a Nobel Peace Laureate, lead a crusade for social justice and racial conciliation in South Africa as then- General […]
Kut-Rite’s KR34GR rotary polisher is equipped with three independently driven high-speed polishing pads that cover a 34-inch surface. The overlapping 12-inch pad drivers are capable of producing more than 4,000 square feet per hour per grit of extreme high-gloss polished floor. The KR34GR Rotary Polisher has three 5-horsepower, 480-volt industrial […]
Dur-A-Flex Inc.’s new acrylic stain not only offers great color and design options, it also contains a built-in advanced top coat that protects and seals in the stain. When compared to traditional acrylic and water-based sealers that are used to protect competitive stain products, Dur-A-Flex MMA stain claims better wear […]
ProSpec has registered with the American Institute of Architects as a Continuing Education Systems provider for architects and construction specifiers. The program, titled “Cement-based Flooring Systems – New and Rehabilitation,” covers a range of floor resurfacers, including toppings, underlayments, skim-coats and screeds. The program explains why floor resurfacers are used […]
Catering to his client’s passion for fine wine, Scott Cohen, owner of The Green Scene in Canoga Park, Calif., crafted this striking outdoor serving counter, which incorporates more than 200 recycled wine bottles.
The Portland Cement Association has announced an initiative to recognize public officials who take the lead in green building. The annual PCA Sustainable Leadership Awards will honor government leaders who advance sustainable development in their communities through the use of concrete and cement-based products. PCA encourages all members of the […]
Lafarge has launched a project to modernize its Joppa, Ill., cement plant. When the $415 million project is completed in 2010, the plant will be able to annually produce 2 million tons of cement. The construction effort is part of the company’s major emphasis on cost reductions. The changes will […]
This year, Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems launches three new product lines: Liquid Dazzle, Acetone Dyes and Pool Chip. Westcoat Liquid Dazzle is a 100- percent solids epoxy floor-coating system. Engineered with proprietary metallic additives that flow uniquely when applied, Liquid Dazzle produces a dynamic color-changing floor that is decorative and […]
