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Severe Weather and Walls/Roofs:
The case for using advanced roof systems in hurricane zones


Several major hurricanes have provided proof to the capability of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) to withstand major weather catastrophes. As a result, there has been an increase in performance testing and materials studies on SPF by industry experts in order to make roofing and envelope systems that better protect buildings and their occupants during storms and high-wind events. Learn more on how to protect your investment in this significant review of the latest data on SPF.


 

 



PermaCrete
 
LEED Project Points
All PermaCrete products are green, sustainable, and have volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions of less than 10 g/l. PermaCrete surface applications can qualify for up to 8 LEED project points within the scope of most building projects seeking LEED certification.

LEED Press Release (PDF)
LEED Points Bulletin (PDF)
Green / Sustainable Article (PDF)

ICC-ES Code Approvals
PermaCrete is the only product to be ICC-ES code compliant for both AC 219 vertical (ESR-1637), and AC 39 horizontal (ESR-2492) surface applications in the U.S. PermaCrete products are distributed worldwide to over 1,200 independent PermaCrete Dealers located in all 50 states and 27 foreign countries.

Vertical Horizontal Press Release (PDF)
ESR-1637 ICC-ES Report (PDF)
ESR-2492 ICC-ES Report (PDF)

Impact Resistance Tests
PermaCrete has received the highest impact rating of any polymer cement coating in the U.S. with its standard 4.5 oz mesh achieving 220 in/lbs. of impact resistance per EIMA 101.86 code testing at ICC-ES approved, Architectural Testing Laboratory in York, PA. PermaCrete surfaces have also passed high-powered, ballistic penetration tests.

Impact Rating Press Release (PDF)
Impact Test Results (PDF)
Ballistics Press Release (PDF)

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Composite Technologies Corporation
Composite Technologies Corporation Sponsors Free Continuing Education
Composite Technologies Corporation offers the following FREE on-line continuing education course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. This course is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is registered with AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.
Insulated Concrete Sandwich Walls
Provides an overview of insulated concrete sandwich panels, their benefits, applications, thermal and moisture resistant properties and contribution to sustainable buildings.

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Founded in 1980, Composite Technologies Corporation has been manufacturing and distributing the THERMOMASS® Building Insulation System for nearly 30 years. The THERMOMASS Building Insulation System is the world's safest, most cost-effective, energy-efficient and durable concrete sandwich wall insulation system. Used in well over 900 million square feet of concrete construction, THERMOMASS has a history of versatility and performance that is unmatched in the concrete insulation industry. With site-cast tilt-up, plant precast and poured-in-place applications, our variety of integral insulation systems featuring rigid insulation and our non-conductive, fiber-composite connectors, are flexible to your specific project needs. With a sales force spanning the world, and a technical staff comprised of an architect and structural engineers at our corporate office in Boone, Iowa, we have a knowledgeable team of architectural representative and technical resources available to address your project specific needs. We welcome the opportunity to assist you in changing the way the world builds.

For more information on Composite Technologies Corp., please visit www.thermomass.com.

 





Miller Edge, Inc.
Miller Edge, Inc. Sponsors Free Continuing Education
Miller Edge, Inc. offers the following FREE on-line continuing education course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. This course is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is registered with AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.
Sensing Solutions for Motorized Doors
Recognizes the need for entrapment protection devices on motorized commercial and industrial doors, and discusses specifying the appropriate sensing edge actuation method and monitoring function to meet design, safety, and industry code requirements for specific building projects.

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MillerEdge, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of the most positive emergency stopping devices available for motor-driven doors and gates. We also manufacture a full line of safe guarding products for perimeter, area and machine guarding.
It is the policy of MillerEdge, Inc. to supply quality products that conform exactly to all established requirements and the reasonable expectations of its customers. Our customers are our focal point and customer satisfaction is our driving force. We are further committed to a company-wide program for continuous quality improvement.

This philosophy gives us the basis to provide excellent service and convenience for our customers.

For more information on MillerEdge, please visit www.milleredge.com.