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1.08.2011

Green Building Product News - The Builders Show!

On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 1:33 PM, Green Building Product News <Green_Building_Product_News@mail.vresp.com> wrote:

Green Product Digest – Builders Show 2011 Exhibitors Preview

A Sneak Peek at Key Manufacturers'

Exhibits at the NAHB Builders Show

The International Builders Show (Jan. 12-15 in Orlando, FL) is the largest showcase for building materials and practices on earth. In addition to its enormous indoor exhibit space, there are also sample homes outside the hall, plus a very impressive schedule of training seminars. There are plenty of classes in green building techniques for builders who seek to become Certified Green Professionals. Look below for some key exhibitors at this year's show:

Accumix • Booth W1391
AccuMix is the first ever thermostatic temperature controlled water heater with an ASSE 1070-2004 code-compliant mechanical integrated mixing valve which meets the provisions of UPC 413.1. This energy efficient unit is perfectly suited for use in public restrooms in retail stores, restaurants, medical environments, office buildings, factories, schools, or any commercial building.

Eemax • Booth W1391
Estimates show that 20% of water is wasted down the drain due to the time it takes for hot water to reach the faucet. The solution: boosting central heating systems at point-of-use with an Eemax 2.5 or 4 gallon mini-tank water heater for near-instant hot water. The mini-tank line is easy to install, cost-effective, compact, plugs directly into a 110/120 wall outlet, and is floor or wall mountable.

Huber Engineered Woods • Booth 3121
Huber Engineered Woods (HEW) linerless tape improves the ease and speed of installing its ZIP System roof and wall sheathing, which delivers superior moisture management and a tighter building envelope than traditional air barrier assemblies. The new linerless tape will be introduced along with new high-wind panels, and HEW will also demonstrate its AdvanTech subflooring.

Kohler • Booth W2501
The Kohler Wellworth toilet line, with Class Five® flushing technology, now offers a model that will flush just 1.28 gallons. This water-conserving toilet can save a family of four 16,500 gallons of water and is certified with EPA's WaterSense label for using 20 percent less water than standard 1.6-gallon toilets while still meeting flushing performance guidelines.

Maze Nails, Booth W4286
Maze Nails is the nation's largest domestic manufacturer of hand-driven nails and nails for pneumatic tools. While the company is best known for its hot-dipped galvanized nails – ideal for pressure treated lumber – they also produce nails for virtually every construction application. Maze Nails are SCS Certified to contain at least 85% recycled content (65% post consumer), which means that using Maze Nails exclusively on a project can contribute credits towards NAHB-Green certification.

Moen • Booth W1901
Moen will be showing off their elegant Eco-Performance showerheads, lavatories, and kitchen faucets. Key products include EPA WaterSense certified products such as the LIndley faucet, a model that offers advance features such as quiet flow, pull-down head, side-mounted single handle control, and a special water-saving function. As a company, Moen has earned the EPA's WaterSense Partner distinction.

The Original Rainwater Pillow • Booth W208
The Original Rainwater Pillow is an innovative rainwater harvesting system designed to be stored in horizontal wasted space (in crawl space or under deck), with pillow sizes from 2,000 to 200,000 gallons. Collected water can be economically used to water lawn & garden areas. The Original Rainwater Pillow is a Green Approved Product for the National Green Building Standard.

Progress Lighting • Booth W4259
An Energy Star Partner of the Year, Progress Lighting has developed the Pro-Optic collection, featuring 6" and 8" horizontal and vertical downlights for an easy, cost effective way to upgrade any competitive light housing to more energy efficient sources in existing spaces. Available with LED and CFL options, Pro-Optic Retrofit offers energy savings for a variety of remodeling applications.

Touch 'n Seal • Booth W5690
Touch 'n Seal CPDS Series 2 delivers both open and closed cell, Class 1 fire-retardant foam for use in sealing and insulating applications. Using an adjustable constant delivery rate, the operator can apply polyurethane spray foam to horizontal or vertical surfaces. CPDS Series 2 fits in the back of a standard truck and easily fits through standard doorways. Touch 'n Seal foams contain no CFCs and are Intl. Residential Code compliant.

Uponor • Booth W1728
Uponor's ProPEX® Lead-free Brass Fire Sprinkler Adapter is made of lead-free brass to conform to new lead-free plumbing requirements, and provide a cost-effective alternative to stainless-steel adapters. The adapter features Uponor's cold-expansion ProPEX fitting system for strong, durable and reliable connections without the need for torches, glues, solvents or gauges.

VacuFlo • Booth W4692
VACUFLO and Dirt Devil® Central Vacuum Systems play a unique role in green homes by removing 100% of vacuumed dirt and dust, ensuring healthy indoor air and reducing the discomfort of allergy sufferers by more than 60%. The systems also offer the benefits of a lifetime warranty so they won't end up in landfills. No additional electricity is required when using turbine powerheads for carpet, and their sound-dampening design leads to a quieter living space.

THE MONEY QUOTE:

The green home building and remodeling market has reached the mainstream. As the leader in the nation's residential green-building movement, NAHB provides education, information and research to promote environmentally sensitive land development, resource conservation and energy and water efficiency. 'Green Day' celebrates advances in sustainable design and construction as well as new products and materials as the industry converges in Orlando for the largest light construction show in the world.

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