To follow-up from the meeting last week, the following is information is about 3 green building products recommended for energy efficiency, green building and sustainability.
CoolWall Exterior Coating
- Only coating tested effective by the U.S. Department of Energy
- Goes over exisiting stucco, brick and wood
- Class "A" fire retardant
- Saves up to 21.9% on air conditioning through superior heat reflectivity
- Water resistant, won't chip, flake, peel, stain and superior fade resistance
- Limited lifetime warranty- 25 year labor warranty, lifetime product warranty
www.texcotehomes.com
Dual Pane Windows
- Can reduce home heating and cooling costs up to 15% per year
- Low "E" window glazing provides up to 50% more efficiency than clear glass and reduces ultraviolet rays that fade furniture and carpets
-Vinyl windows handle the worst weather, city pollution and daily use the best with virtually no maintenance
- Argon gas between panes provides better insulation.
www.milguard.com
GreenFiber Recycled Insulation
- 85% recycled cellulose insulation made from newsprint and without asbestos or formaldehyde
- Energy savings of at least 25% in heating costs over fiberglass
- Class 1/A Fire Rating
- Blown in insulation stays in place and provides a full cavity fill especially around recessed lights, plumbing, tiny cavities and non-uniform stud spacing.
- Notably quieter homes through reduction in noise transfer from the outside, between rooms and floors.
www.greenfiber.com
On the Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) that were brought up at the last meeting, the following websites can be accessed for further information- http://sipsteamusa.com and www.cogeneration.net.
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