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 DERBIGUM Americas, Inc. | Cendrex, Inc. | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Raven Industries — Engineered Films Division | Microban International, Ltd. | The Tapco Group | T. Clear Corporation | Benjamin Moore & Co. | Georgia-Pacific Gypsum  | Bradford Products | Subscription Info 
DERBIGUM Americas, Inc.
DERBIGUM Americas, Inc. Derbigum is a leading manufacturer of sustainable modified bitumen roofing to fit low slope designs in all climates throughout the US. With over 30 years of proven performance, premium Derbigum membranes are ideally suited to protect occupied space and priceless valuables such as museums, schools, hospitals, businesses, and government facilities.
Liquid Resin Membrane Systems: Seamless Waterproofing Solutions
Liquid Resin Membrane Systems: Seamless Waterproofing Solutions Thumbnail Provides an overview of fully reinforced, cold-fluid-applied liquid resin waterproofing membrane systems, including the system components, application process, performance benefits and the range of applications.
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Advantages of Cold Applied Roofing Systems
Advantages of Cold Applied Roofing Systems Thumbnail Provides an overview of cold applied roofing systems, how they differ from hot applied asphalt, their components, benefits and application considerations and procedures.
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Cendrex, Inc.
Cendrex, Inc. Cendrex specialises in the manufacturing of metal products sold to the institutional, industrial and commercial markets. The main product lines are as follows: access doors, postal boxes, ashtray's and waste receptacles.
Access Door Considerations & Solutions
Access Door Considerations & Solutions Thumbnail Provides an overview of access doors, including discussion on what they are, their differing functions, specifics of fire-rating and testing, and how to complete a successful installation.
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Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
Hill-Rom Services, Inc. Provides clinical care products such as beds, therapy surfaces, room furniture, modular wall systems.
An Introduction to Acuity Adaptability
An Introduction to Acuity Adaptability Thumbnail Provides an introductory overview of concepts relevant to hospital design that are presently part of ongoing conversations on acuity adaptability. Keeping the human element, technology and flexibility in mind, arguments for designing with acuity adaptability and those against it are presented.
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Interoperability Strategies for Safe, Acuity Adaptable Patient Room Environments
Interoperability Strategies for Safe, Acuity Adaptable Patient Room Environments Thumbnail Provides an overview of the challenges of designing and equipping an acute care patient room, and explores how the connected activities that occur in the patient room can affect patient safety and the delivery of care, and how architects and planners must consider the connected room solution where the design and technology successfully work together to meet the continuously evolving acuity and care needs of the patient.
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Raven Industries — Engineered Films Division
Raven Industries — Engineered Films Division Raven Industries Engineered Films is an innovative manufacturer producing high-quality flexible films and sheeting to major global markets. Raven services the construction industry with high performance underslab Vapor Barriers (VaporBlock®), Recycled Content LEED Barriers (VaporBlock® G™), Gas and Moisture Barriers for Radon, Methane, and VOCs (VaporBlock® Plus™), and a wide spectrum of Reinforced and Fire Retardant films (DuraSkrim®).
Critical Elements in Specifying Underslab Moisture & Gas Barriers
Critical Elements in Specifying Underslab Moisture & Gas Barriers Thumbnail Provides an overview of the critical properties that require consideration when specifying underslab vapor barriers and moisture/gas barriers, as well as discussions on the basic installation guidelines to help insure a successful installation.
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Microban International, Ltd.
Microban International, Ltd. Microban International, Ltd. is the global leader in built-in antimicrobial product protection, engineering durable antimicrobial solutions for consumer, industrial and medical products around the world. Microban protection can be engineered into a breadth of materials including: polymers, textiles, coatings, paper and adhesives.
Antimicrobial Protection for Building & Commercial Products
Antimicrobial Protection for Building & Commercial Products Thumbnail Provides an overview of antimicrobial additives that help protect products from degradation caused by microbes, with discussions on types of microorganisms and the array of products that can benefit from antimicrobials.
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The Tapco Group
The Tapco Group The Tapco Group has grown to become the premier provider of interior and exterior building products, specializing in the manufacturing of roofing, siding, shutters, tool systems, trim and decking, egress systems and siding components.
Exterior Shutters in 21st Century Architecture
Exterior Shutters in 21st Century Architecture Thumbnail Provides an overview of different types of exterior shutters available on the market today, including a discussion on the characteristics and benefits of each, proper installation techniques, and shutter hardware. Additionally, it provides an overview of specifying exterior shutters, including storm shutters, to meet various building codes and standards.
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Slate Roofs in America: An Enduring Architectural Statement
Slate Roofs in America: An Enduring Architectural Statement Thumbnail Provides an overview of the history of slate roofs and various slate roofing alternatives. The course includes discussions on the appearance, performance, and costs of various types of roofs that replicate natural slate, with a focus on composite slate tile roofing, its durability, specification, and installation.
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Synthetic Trim Materials: Cellular PVC Products
Synthetic Trim Materials: Cellular PVC Products Thumbnail Provides an overview of synthetic trim materials with a focus on cellular PVC trim products, applications, manufacturing, proper installation, painting, and advantages over wood and other synthetic trim materials.
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Alternative Choices: Specialty Siding
Alternative Choices: Specialty Siding Thumbnail Provides an overview of the different types of specialty siding materials with a focus on their performance characteristics, lifecycle costs, and sustainability factors, and a discussion on key installation and specification techniques to ensure a quality, durable product that meets the latest industry standards.
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T. Clear Corporation
T. Clear Corporation T. Clear Corporation offers a full portfolio of concrete faced insulation solutions for your building envelope projects. Our full line of products can cover you from the underground foundation up to where your building touches the sky.
Concrete Faced Continuous Insulation Systems
Concrete Faced Continuous Insulation Systems Thumbnail Provides an overview of design criteria used in designing energy efficient buildings using concrete faced continuous insulation systems for low-slope roofing, walls and foundations. Included are discussions on protective membrane roof (PMR) systems, concrete faced insulated panels for walls and foundations, and concrete structural insulated panels (CSIPs).
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Benjamin Moore & Co.
Benjamin Moore & Co. Benjamin Moore & Co. continues to develop and produce new paint products, such as EcoSpec, a solvent-free, low odor, low VOC, water-thinnable coating system that utilizes our own advanced materials technology.
Three Centuries of Color
Three Centuries of Color Thumbnail Illustrates how the use of color can express our individuality and culture, and how the past can inspire us with fresh ideas for using color in the present. Highlighting the prevalent colors of more than ten decades, this course also looks at the societal, political, technological and cultural influences which impacted and defined the personality of each decade.
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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Moisture forgiveness is a building science concept generated by the demand for increased energy efficiency in the built environment. As buildings become increasingly tighter, they also can become more susceptible to moisture damage which can compromise the performance and durability of the building. Building owners, architects, and contractors must employ an integrated project delivery strategy to manage moisture effectively. Georgia-Pacific fiberglass mat gypsum products provide the moisture forgiveness that protects the performance of the structure and the inhabitants within.
Benefits of High-Performance Gypsum Panels for Moisture Mgt and Project Scheduling
Benefits of High-Performance Gypsum Panels for Moisture Mgt and Project Scheduling Thumbnail This course considers the design of energy-efficient buildings, which must include an effective, lasting, moisture-management strategy. Moisture management is essential to resilient, sustainable, healthy buildings.
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Interior Fiberglass Mat Gypsum Panels: Benefits for Sustainable Construction
Interior Fiberglass Mat Gypsum Panels: Benefits for Sustainable Construction Thumbnail Provides an overview of fiberglass mat gypsum panels, and explains their potential contribution to LEED® certification and other sustainable building codes and standards, as well as addresses issues of indoor air quality and construction scheduling.
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Bradford Products
Bradford Products Bradford Products is America’s premier manufacturer of stainless steel aquatic products. Bradford specializes in elevated stainless steel pools and hot tubs, therapy tanks and water features. Bradford Products manufactures only the highest quality stainless steel products combined with elegant tile finishes. Bradford Wellness and Spa provides the ultimate in “spa relaxation” with steam, sauna, heated loungers, and other related thermal rooms.
Sustainability and Stainless Steel in Elevated Pools, Spas and Thermal Rooms
Sustainability and Stainless Steel in Elevated Pools, Spas and Thermal Rooms Thumbnail Provides an overview of stainless steel pools, spas, and spa experience rooms, with a close look at stainless steel and its performance characteristics, and the aspects of stainless steel pools that make them an environmentally friendly choice.
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Building Knowledge and Connections
AEC Daily offers the following Online Continuing Education courses at our Online Learning Center. These courses are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and are registered with AIA, GBCI, IDCEC and many more organizations.
Inside this Edition:
 SimTek Fence | Duraamen Engineered Products Inc. | Nedlaw Living Walls | National Gypsum | Benjamin Moore & Co. | Proflex Products Inc. | Sealed N Safe | Ortal USA | Chicago Faucets | Sika Corporation - Roofing | Subscription Info 
SimTek Fence
SimTek Fence SimTek Fence has reinvented fence manufacturing with its patented design of rotationally-molded fencing resulting in realistic stone appearance and superior performance.
Polyethylene Privacy Fencing: Beauty & Durability
Polyethylene Privacy Fencing: Beauty & Durability Thumbnail This course offers an introduction to linear low-density polyethylene privacy fencing, including its attributes, components, and general installation instructions.
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Duraamen Engineered Products Inc.
Duraamen Engineered Products Inc. Duraamen Engineered Products has a sterling reputation among architects, designers and contractors for high quality floorings systems used in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications. We manufacture self-leveling concrete underlayment and toppings, concrete overlay/microtopings, exterior concrete resurfacing products, self-leveling epoxy coatings, decorative quartz and resin chip systems, polyurethane concrete flooring systems, concrete sealers, polyaspartic polyurea coatings, chemical stains, and water-based stains for concrete concrete densifier for polished concrete moisture vapor mitigation systems.
Polymers in Concrete: A Sustainable Choice for High Performance Flooring
Polymers in Concrete: A Sustainable Choice for High Performance Flooring Thumbnail It is increasingly critical to be conscious of the environmental impact of the materials and methods we choose to use in construction. Concrete is one of the most widely used materials in construction around the world, and it is important to consider its place in sustainable construction. This course discusses the use of polymers in concrete in high performance flooring applications, including advantages and enhanced characteristics that lead to longer life and use in resurfacing and repair, saving the environmental and economical costs of new construction.
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Nedlaw Living Walls
Nedlaw Living Walls Unlike any other green vertical wall, a Nedlaw living wall biofilter is a biological system that takes the air within a building, removes the pollutants and returns this cleansed air.
Living Wall Biofilters: Growing Clean Air and Energy Savings
Living Wall Biofilters: Growing Clean Air and Energy Savings Thumbnail At first glance, a living wall biofilter appears as a vertical, hydroponic green wall of plants. However, it is an active filtration system that is an integrated part of the air handling system for a building. This course explains how living wall biofilters improve indoor air quality, enhance building performance, and create healthier, more pleasant indoor environments.
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National Gypsum
National Gypsum Our formula for success is based on customer service and National Gypsum's quest to provide products meeting its customer's highest standards. To do this, the company has created the most advanced customer service organization in the industry, updated plants and built modern manufacturing facilities, applied advanced technology to improve product quality, and put increased emphasis on innovation.
Advantages of Using Cover Boards in Low-Slope Roofing Assemblies
Advantages of Using Cover Boards in Low-Slope Roofing Assemblies Thumbnail Provides an overview of low-slope roof systems with a discussion on various cover board types and reasons for their use, including benefits, primary features and challenges.
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Cement Board and Exterior Finishing Systems
Cement Board and Exterior Finishing Systems Thumbnail Provides an overview of cement backer board, features and benefits, and versatile interior and exterior applications with a focus on exterior applications, including Cement Board Stucco Systems (CBSS) and Cement Board Masonry Veneer (CBMV). The program reviews CBSS and CBMV components and performance benefits.
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Benjamin Moore & Co.
Benjamin Moore & Co. Benjamin Moore & Co. continues to develop and produce new paint products, such as EcoSpec, a solvent-free, low odor, low VOC, water-thinnable coating system that utilizes our own advanced materials technology.
High Performance Floor Coatings
High Performance Floor Coatings Thumbnail Provides an overview of the basic characteristics of concrete as a floor substrate; floor coating types and selection of appropriate materials; proper coating application and importance of preliminary inspection and surface preparation.
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Proflex Products Inc.
Proflex Products Inc. Proflex Products, Inc. manufactures state of the art products that can assist with water vapor reduction, sound control, and crack suppression. The membranes are specially designed to be used under thinset and mudset mortars and adhesives.
When Sound Control Matters: Floor Underlayment Solutions
When Sound Control Matters: Floor Underlayment Solutions Thumbnail Sound abatement products are not just a building owner and occupant preference; minimum sound abatement ratings are required by many local building codes for multi-story residential, commercial, and multi-purpose buildings. Following an introduction to the basics of sound, this course presents a summary of the most common sound control methods, with a focus on the options available for floor underlayment.
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Sealed N Safe
Sealed N Safe Sealed N Safe has developed a Thermal Spacer specially designed to create a Thermal Bridge System between the outer shell and the inner frames of a metal building. By installing a typical MBI fiberglass insulation blanket with our SNS Thermal Spacer it creates a "Continuous Insulation System*".
Thermal Spacers for Code Compliance and Improved Energy Efficiency in Metal Buildings
Thermal Spacers for Code Compliance and Improved Energy Efficiency in Metal Buildings Thumbnail The key to an energy-efficient metal building is the implementation of a continuous insulation system that eliminates thermal bridging and prevents condensation. This course discusses how using thermal spacer blocks and metal building insulation in the building envelope increases energy performance and meets stringent energy code requirements.
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Ortal USA
Ortal USA Ortal USA, in business since 1986, is well known for its wide selection of modern gas fires, produced with close attention to detail, finishing, heating efficiency and quality. Ortal’s products combine traditional and modern design with the technology innovation that ensures a green product with high efficiency ratings. Our advanced technology produces eye catching fires that are safe, beautiful and economical. Our product sophistication allows installation in more location inside the home.
Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace Code & Standards
Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace Code & Standards Thumbnail This course presents an introduction to the types of gas fireplaces and vents, and covers the applicable code and standards for direct-vent, factory-built gas fireplaces. Also included are discussions on the new protective safety barrier requirements, test methods for fireplace efficiency, and typical steps for installing a direct-vent gas fireplace and barriers.
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Chicago Faucets
Chicago Faucets Chicago Faucets has been America's leading manufacturer of commercial faucets for over 110 years. With manufacturing, research, and development facilities located solely in the United States, Chicago Faucets provides unparalleled control of product quality and an ability to quickly deliver products to any location in the United States.
Commercial Faucets: The Hidden Link to Water Conservation
Commercial Faucets: The Hidden Link to Water Conservation  Thumbnail Provides an overview of commercial faucets, including the evolution of the modern faucet, design and installation considerations, and the faucet’s impact on water conservation and green building programs.
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Sika Corporation - Roofing
Sika Corporation - Roofing Sika Corporation - Roofing is part of Sika AG of Switzerland, a globally active specialty chemical company and a leading provider of materials for sealing, bonding, damping, reinforcing and protecting load-bearing structures in building construction and industry. Sika Corporation - Roofing has more than 45 years of experience in providing thermoplastic, single ply membranes for a wide range of roofing and plaza deck waterproofing applications.
What Makes a Thermoplastic Roof Sustainable?
What Makes a Thermoplastic Roof Sustainable? Thumbnail Provides an overview of the features, benefits, and life cycle impacts of thermoplastic PVC roofing membranes that makes it a sustainable product.
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AEC Daily
Building Knowledge and Connections
AEC Daily offers the following Online Continuing Education courses at our Online Learning Center. These courses are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and are registered with AIA, GBCI, IDCEC and many more organizations.
Inside this Edition:
 Proflex Products Inc. | greenscreen® | American Biltrite | Professional Products of Kansas | Bradford Products | Richards-Wilcox, Inc. | Dri-Design | ODF Inc. | Delta Faucet Company | Global Environmental Manufacturing (G.E.M.) Inc. | Subscription Info 
Proflex Products Inc.
Proflex Products Inc. Proflex Products, Inc. manufactures state of the art products that can assist with water vapor reduction, sound control, and crack suppression. The membranes are specially designed to be used under thinset and mudset mortars and adhesives.
When Sound Control Matters: Floor Underlayment Solutions
When Sound Control Matters: Floor Underlayment Solutions Thumbnail Sound abatement products are not just a building owner and occupant preference; minimum sound abatement ratings are required by many local building codes for multi-story residential, commercial, and multi-purpose buildings. Following an introduction to the basics of sound, this course presents a summary of the most common sound control methods, with a focus on the options available for floor underlayment.
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greenscreen®
greenscreen® greenscreen is a three dimensional, welded wire trellising system.The distinctive modular trellis panel is the building block of the greenscreen system. Rigid and lightweight standard 3" or 2" thick panels are 4' wide x 6', 8', 10', or 12' tall. greenscreen's unique wire space frame configuration can span between structure members- thus fences, free standing screens and gazebos are just some of the many applications. The panel's depth creates a "captive growing space" for plants to grow.
Considerations For Advanced Green Facade Design
Considerations For Advanced Green Facade Design Thumbnail This course examines the required considerations for successful green facade installations and projects and includes discussions on system selection, design, plant selection, maintenance, and client/owner education.
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American Biltrite
American Biltrite American Biltrite manufactures and distributes commercial flooring and performance sheet rubber throughout America. We offer a select range of flooring solutions for the educational, healthcare and institutional sectors. American Biltrite manufactures one of the widest selections of performance sheet rubber products in the industry.
Resilient Flooring for Healthcare
Resilient Flooring for Healthcare Thumbnail Provides an overview of resilient flooring options for the healthcare industry and includes discussions on industry requirements, types of products available, product properties and specifications.
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Professional Products of Kansas
Professional Products of Kansas Our focus is the development, manufacturing, and distribution of quality products designed to retard building material degradation from the elements or vandals. PROFESSIONAL® Water Sealant has been manufactured since 1987. It is a silicone rubber waterproofing sealer that has been successfully applied to buildings, bridges, highway sound walls, decks, fences, and many other types of above grade surfaces in cities and towns in North America and abroad to protect against water intrusion and/or graffiti.
Using Water Repellents to Prevent Water Intrusion into Above-Grade Masonry
Using Water Repellents to Prevent Water Intrusion into Above-Grade Masonry Thumbnail Provides an overview of problems water creates for masonry structures, and how water repellents can help to prevent those problems.
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Bradford Products
Bradford Products Bradford Products is America’s premier manufacturer of stainless steel aquatic products. Bradford specializes in elevated stainless steel pools and hot tubs, therapy tanks and water features. Bradford Products manufactures only the highest quality stainless steel products combined with elegant tile finishes. Bradford Wellness and Spa provides the ultimate in “spa relaxation” with steam, sauna, heated loungers, and other related thermal rooms.
Sustainability and Stainless Steel in Elevated Pools, Spas and Thermal Rooms
Sustainability and Stainless Steel in Elevated Pools, Spas and Thermal Rooms Thumbnail Provides an overview of stainless steel pools, spas, and spa experience rooms, with a close look at stainless steel and its performance characteristics, and the aspects of stainless steel pools that make them an environmentally friendly choice.
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Richards-Wilcox, Inc.
Richards-Wilcox, Inc. Since 1880, Richards-Wilcox has been the leading manufacturer of hardware and door accessories for slide, swing, and slide-fold doors used in zoos, aquariums, barns, stables, contemporary buildings and historic buildings, too. Commercial, industrial, and residential settings nationwide feature Richards-Wilcox hardware products. Richards-Wilcox also provides custom design services, partnering with architects and designers to create unique door hardware.
Specialty Door Hardware
Specialty Door Hardware Thumbnail Provides an overview of specialty door hardware with a focus on the specific components that make up this category, including a discussion on applying specialty door hardware to specific projects.
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Dri-Design
Dri-Design Created in 2000, Dri-Design is the result of meticulous engineering of a metal wall panel system that had not existed previously. It was, and is, a 100% recyclable, pressure equalized rain-screen, architectural metal wall panel system that attaches to nearly any substrate without the use of clips or extrusions. The pressure equalized rain-screen design can be installed simply over commercial grade Tyvek onto plywood, or as the most sophisticated outboard insulation pressure equalized rain-screen you can design.
Single-Skin Metal Panels for Pressure-Equalized Rainscreen (PER) Applications
Single-Skin Metal Panels for Pressure-Equalized Rainscreen (PER) Applications  Thumbnail Various control strategies are used to prevent rain from penetrating a building envelope and entering a building assembly. This course compares exterior wall metal cladding systems and takes an in-depth look at the design options, testing, specifications, environmental implications and the detailing of single-skin metal panel systems as used in a pressure-equalized rainscreen (PER) application.
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ODF Inc.
ODF Inc. Where ever an outdoor floor, deck, raised decking or rooftop terrace is required, Outdoor Floor System™ has a solution.
Elevated Outdoor Flooring System for Stone and Tile
Elevated Outdoor Flooring System for Stone and Tile Thumbnail There are many important considerations and issues related to outdoor tile and stone surfacing installations. This course provides an overview of the causes of their frequent failures, a detailed description of a system which addresses those issues and avoids the failures, and case studies of successful system installations in various contexts.
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Delta Faucet Company
Delta Faucet Company Delta Faucet Company is a world leader in residential and commercial faucets, with sales in more than 53 countries.
Innovative Water Delivery Solutions for Today’s Kitchen Design Trends
Innovative Water Delivery Solutions for Today’s Kitchen Design Trends Thumbnail Provides an overview of kitchen design trends and how innovative water delivery solutions meet the evolving needs and expectations of our ever-changing population.
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Global Environmental Manufacturing (G.E.M.) Inc.
Global Environmental Manufacturing (G.E.M.) Inc. Global Environmental Manufacturing (G.E.M.) Inc., the manufacturer of Euroshield® Recycled Rubber Roofing Products, was founded in 1999 by Mr. Henry Kamphuis in response to the overwhelming problem of what to do with the deluge of old tires clogging up landfills and dumpsites. Years of research has resulted in the creation of the extremely durable, and great looking environmentally friendly green roofing systems.
Recycled Rubber Roofing for Steep Slope Applications
Recycled Rubber Roofing for Steep Slope Applications Thumbnail Provides an overview of features and benefits of recycled rubber roofing for steep slope applications.
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