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July 2012: Product Solutions

July 2012: Product Solutions

Insulation, ceiling panels, sunshades.


By By Nicole Bowling, Associate Editor | July 13, 2012
This article first appeared in the July 2012 issue of BD+C.

Architectural-grade insulation is energy-efficient, moisture resistant

ACH Foam Technologies’ new EPS architectural-grade insulation, Foam-Control Plus+, can be used in a wide range of applications, such as perimeter insulation, under-slab insulation, cavity wall insulation, sheathing, precast concrete applications, green roofs, plaza decks, and waterproofing applications—especially where its moisture-resistant properties can be a benefit. ACH Foam provides Foam-Control Plus+ in 2x8-foot and 4x8-foot sheets up to 36 inches thick.

ACH Foam Technologies

 

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Ceiling panels increase fire rating

Class-A fire-rated panels from WoodTrac are available in three finishes: Abbey Oak, Bank Alder, and White/Paintable. Panels can be installed in any 2x2-foot or 2x4-foot suspended ceiling. The manufacturer has provided three profiles of moldings: Tear Drop, Colonial, and Cove. Moldings can be installed over any 15/16-inch or one-inch-wide ceiling grid. Panels can be combined with any molding profile and molding finish to match the desired look. Class-A panels are made of 3/8-inch-thick fire-rated board laminated on both sides with high-definition micropaper.

WOODTRAC

 

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Sunshades reduce solar heat, improve energy performance

Architectural sunshades from Gamco include pre-engineered louver blades, outrigger supports, and mounting brackets. The sunshade blades are offered in several standard and custom shapes, including tubular profiles. Fabricated from lightweight aluminum, the sunshade blades are available in anodized or a wide variety of painted finishes. Outriggers are available in standard depths of 24 and 30 inches, as well as custom sizes, in either stainless or painted steel to assure strength and durability. Gamco’s adaptable mounting bracket systems are used to securely anchor the sunshade outriggers to the building façade.

GAMCO Corp.

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