Environmental Design & Construction articles from May 2008

Environmental Design & Construction archives from May 2008

A department store of a different color.(THIS MONTH'S WEB EXCLUSIVE FEATURES INCLUDE:)
May 1, 2008... America's first green department store, Corky Woods, will open early this summer near Aspen, Colo., featuring a compelling offering of all things green, from chic green apparel, non-toxic cosmetics and body products to home furnishings,...

Sustainability in full measure.(THIS MONTH'S WEB EXCLUSIVE FEATURES INCLUDE:)
May 1, 2008... The focus on building green and green products is now ubiquitous. Builders, designers, corporations and even individuals are giving sustainability serious consideration, and some are making every effort to obtain LEED certification for their...

Heated glass transforms windows into a radiant heat source.(THIS MONTH'S WEB EXCLUSIVE FEATURES INCLUDE:)
May 1, 2008... New Technology can allow windows to become an energy-efficient source of radiant heat, supplementing a building's traditional heating system for a more comfortable indoor environment. Heated windows avoid the radiant cooling associated with...

Thinking greener.(THIS MONTH'S WEB EXCLUSIVE FEATURES INCLUDE:)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... In an attempt to do our part in making better choices in construction and leaving smaller footprints in our daily lives, the search for "greener" products reduced costs, using less material, wasting less or buying closer to help save fuel in...

Changing directions.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
May 1, 2008... Green building often requires going the extra mile. But, it is critical that you're heading the extra mile in the right direction. I'm always asked, "What's really green?" And my answer has always been prefaced with, "It depends..." Though...

New AIA CEU requirements.(NEWSLINE)(American Institute of Architects)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Washington, D.C.--During the March 2008 AIA National Board of Directors meeting, it was approved that starting January 1, 2009, all AIA architects will be required to take four Learning Units of Sustainable Design coursework to meet AIA...

New studies confirm savings significant in LEED, Energy Star buildings.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Washington, D.C.--Two recently released studies, one by the New Buildings Institute (NBI) and one by CoStar Group, have validated that third-party certified buildings outperform their conventional counterparts across a wide variety of metrics,...

Lodge wins "Sustainable Hotel of the Year" award.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Denver--The historic Zion Lodge in Zion National Park was named the Sustainable Hotel of the Year at the HotelWorld Global Hospitality and Design Award Ceremony and Expo in Las Vegas. The award was presented in recognition of the many...

Hotel industry carbon footprint reduced by 37,000 tons.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Alpharetta, Ga.--The Refinishing Touch, a provider of on-site environmentally safe, furniture re-finishing and re-upholstery to private and public organizations, reports that it has completed refurbishing 3,000 armoires to date, this year, for...

Company recognized as leader in green building practices.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Moon Township, Pa.--CENTRIA has been awarded the 2008 Shades of Green Leadership Award in the business category presented by the Green Building Alliance (GBA). The GBA is a nonprofit organization that supports the use of green buildings and...

GBI signs partnership agreement with ENERGY STAR.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Portland, Ore.--The Green Building Initiative (GBI), a not-for-profit education and marketing initiative dedicated to accelerating the adoption of green building practices, announced the signing of a formal memorandum of understanding (MOU)...

GreenGuard expands into certifying computers and electronics.(NEWSLINE)(GreenGuard Environmental Institute)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Atlanta--GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), a certifier of chemical emissions from building products and furnishings, announced the expansion of its certification efforts to include computers and other electronic devices. As part of its...

Global headquarters campus going 100 percent green.(NEWSLINE)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Round Rock, Texas--Dell is now powering 100 percent of its 2.1 million square-foot global headquarters campus, home to more than 10,000 employees, with 100 percent green power, the company reports. Dell is using all of the power generated...

Architect provides green designs for organic cafes.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... San Diego--Organic To Go, a fast casual cafe chain certified as an organic retailer, has enlisted the services of Bluemotif to design its new San Diego and Los Angeles area locations. To reinforce Organic To Go's commitment to the environment,...

Luxury hotel seeks LEED Platinum.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Greensboro, N.C.--Built to use 40 percent less energy and 30 percent less water than a comparable hotel, the recently opened Proximity Hotel is an upscale hotel constructed to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Proximity features efficient...

Green photo studio opened.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Milwaukee, Wis.--Kohl's Department Stores announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art photo studio in Milwaukee. The 100,000-square-foot facility was constructed using the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and...

New Green hotel breaks ground in Seattle.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Seattle--1 Seattle, a mixed-use facility combining hotel space and residential space, recently broke ground. The goal of the hotel is to form a meticulously thoughtful community of residences and "City Suite" hotel condominiums as well as a...

Hotel chain chooses wind power.
May 1, 2008... Dallas--Accor North America announced a new agreement between its Sofitel Hotels and wind energy supplier Community Energy, Inc. to purchase wind energy for all nine Sofitel locations in the U.S. This purchase of wind-generated power in the...

New + Notable.
May 1, 2008... 1 CARPET BACKING FOR HOSPITALITY, RESIDENTIAL MARKETS Dalton, Ga.--EnviroCel, from Universal Textile Technologies, is a high-performance, sustainable polyurethane carpet backing system designed specifically for the various installation and...

Passive solar on the Blue Ridge.(Cover story)
May 1, 2008... The Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center blends state-of-theart computational analysis with state-of-the-shelf passive solar design. The Center's mission is to orient visitors to the history, culture and resources of the Parkway and...

Rating system soup.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
May 1, 2008... In a recent Sustainable Home eNewsletter, which you can sign up for by visiting www.sustainablehomemag.com, I asked readers how they felt about the new slew of residential green building programs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Boy, was that...

Nation's first green residential remodeling guidelines launched.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... New Orleans--The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched the nation's first green residential remodeling guidelines at a press conference during INTERIORS 08: The ASID...

Housing starts fall further in March.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Washington, D.C.--Builders continued to reduce the pace of new-home construction in March amidst ongoing erosion in the over-all economy and credit markets, according to the latest figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department. Total housing...

LEED for homes reference guide now available for pre-order online.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Washington, D.C.--The LEED for Homes Reference Guide, a tool for residential builders using the LEED for Homes Green Building Rating System, is now available for purchase online at www.usgbc.org/store. The Reference Guide offers more than 350...

Discounted rate program for buyers of Green and energy-efficient Homes.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Portland, Ore.--Earth Advantage, Inc., has teamed with Countrywide Home Loans, a division of Countrywide Bank, FSB, to support the retail launch of Countrywide's new Green Incentive Program for homebuyers. In the program, Countrywide provides...

Sprinkler control system now available through home automation retailer.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Los Angeles--Cyber-Rain announced that its award-winning sprinkler control system will be carried by national home automation products retailer, Smarthome. The smart irrigation system will be available at retail online and at the Smarthome...

Homes backed by Energy savings guarantee.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Chicago--Located at 3018 W. Armitage Ave. in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, current computer modeling has shown that the eight-unit, state-of-the-art property, currently under construction, Green Armitage, will exceed the EPA's...

Book outlines ways to combine efficient land use and energy efficiency to mitigate climate change.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Washington, D.C.--Public policies that support sustainable development patterns and building practices can have a substantial impact on curbing climate change, according to Growing Cooler: The Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change, a...

Smart Home to have smart green roof.(NEWSLINE)
May 1, 2008... Chicago--Planning and construction have begun on the Smart Home, a green, state-of-the-art, 2,500-square-foot, three-story house being built by Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Along with a number of innovations that help reduce energy...

The case for regionalization: an evaluation of green building rating systems.(SUSTAINABLE HOME)
May 1, 2008... Pima County is located in Southern Arizona, set in a unique natural environment with numerous plants and animal species specifically adapted to the hot, dry days and cool nights typical of the Sonoran Desert. The county population passed the...

A green tune: the New York Energy Star labeled homes program has the sustainable-minded singing something other than the housing-slump blues.(SUSTAINABLE HOME)
May 1, 2008... The consistent decline in single-family housing starts (one year as of March 2008, according to the U.S. Commerce Department) has many in the residential market singing The Kinks' "Where Have All the Good Times Gone" (or the David Bowie or Van...

So, you think you know building? Common misconceptions about thermal performance.(SUSTAINABLE HOME)(Interview)
May 1, 2008... Consumers are more interested than ever in the environment, including the energy efficiency of their homes. The 2007 Cone Consumer Environmental Survey released last spring found interest in environmental issues increased 32 percent from a year...

Ceiling-mounted ventilation fans.(ENERGY STAR PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Secaucus, N.J.--Panasonic's WhisperGreen series incorporates DC motors and builtin controls that regulate optimum performance. These ceiling-mounted ventilation fans offer 75 to 400 percent more energy efficiency than the minimum ENERGY STAR...

Series offers energy-efficient windows.(ENERGY STAR PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Wausau, Wis.--Kolbe's Heritage Series products have H[degrees]K dual-insulating glass units with LoE2-270 coating, argon gas, and Thermo-Edge spacers on most units as standard. This reportedly helps them to meet or exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines...

Variable speed gas furnace.(ENERGY STAR PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Tyler, Texas--TRANE's XV95 variable speed gas furnace delivers a 96.7 percent Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating, the company reports. The TRANE XV95 furnaces are designed with two-stage gas valves and variable-speed motors and...

Lead-free air purifier.(ENERGY STAR PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Austin, Texas--AirMD is completely lead-free, ozone safe, and ENERGY STAR qualified by both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, the company reports. The four-speed AirMD marries modern decor-enhancing...

Energy-efficient line of tile and component roofing products.(ROOFING)
May 1, 2008... Irvine, Calif.--The MonierLifetile Energy Efficient Roof (EER) System is a complete line of tile and component products designed to simultaneously advance a roof's performance, reliability and functionality. The MonierLifetile EER System...

Steel shingles with energy-saving technology.(ROOFING)
May 1, 2008... Joplin, Mo.--MetalWorks Shingles offer a combination of aesthetics and performance for residential and commercial applications. MetalWorks Shingles are manufactured to be long lasting, but also offer energy efficiency with high solar...

Lightweight roofing technology.(ROOFING)
May 1, 2008... Santa Ana, Calif.--ArmorLite Roofing Technology, LLC's roofing material reflects heat back into the atmosphere and provides insulation, while the engineered polymers resist rotting and mildew, the company reports. The product, developed with...

Line of adhesives and sealants combine performance with low VOCs.(ADHESIVES)
May 1, 2008... Avon, Ohio--Henkel's OSI GreenSeries is a complete line of environmentally friendly, high-performance construction adhesives, interior/exterior sealants and specialty sealants, the company reports. OSI GreenSeries products have been GREENGUARD...

Wood flooring adhesive.(ADHESIVES)
May 1, 2008... Fontana, Calif.--Taylor developed an ultrahigh performance wood-flooring adhesive, Taylor MS Plus. This product combines patented Meta-Tec technology with a modified silane polymer to create a 100 percent solids adhesive with rapid strength...

Dust-Less Thin-Set Mortar.(ADHESIVES)
May 1, 2008... Torrance, Calif.--Mer-Krete Systems' 7D10 Dust-Less Thin-Set Mortar features 80 percent less dust than ordinary thin-sets, the company reports. The product has been specially formulated for improved air quality, healthier working conditions,...

Direct Vent Tankless Water Heaters.(APPLIANCES)
May 1, 2008... Chicago--The 7.4 gpm (gallons per minute) Direct Vent Tankless Gas Water Heater from Rheem is designed for "tight" new-home construction. These high-efficiency, direct-vent products draw makeup combustion air directly from outside the residence...

New refrigeration for behind closed doors.(APPLIANCES)
May 1, 2008... Burlington, Ont.--Liebherr has expanded its refrigeration line with the Premium Plus HC 1060 and the HC 1011. The HC 1060 and the HC 1011 are designed for condominium projects, small-space urban homes and galley kitchens. The line also offers a...

Hybrid water-heating system.(APPLIANCES)
May 1, 2008... Dallas--Eternal is a hybrid water heating system engineered with a counter-flow design and two-pass heat exchanger technology to maintain an 86 percent thermal efficiency rating with consistent pressure. The system is reportedly easy to...

Bringing green to market: organic grocery store earns green building certification, fostering sustainable values to share with customers.
May 1, 2008... PCC Natural Markets is the nation's largest co-operatively owned grocery store chain, with eight neighborhood stores in the greater Seattle area. During the past 14 years, PCC's green building program has progressed from experimenting with...

Selling sustainability: savvy retailers enhance environmental performance through store design and environmental stewardship.
May 1, 2008... There are forces changing today's retail environment--and the response has a distinctly green focus. Retailers and manufacturers see opportunity in environmental strategies that are sound business decisions and attract customers to their brand....

Green restaurants: commercial kitchens face unique challenges as well as opportunities for saving energy and materials.(STUDIO)
May 1, 2008... Restaurants are among the highest users of disposable products, water and energy, with the median annual bill for electricity and natural gas averaging $161 per seat. In addition to the exorbitant amounts of energy waste and costs, restaurants...

Incorporate sustainable elements into prototypical hotels.(STUDIO)
May 1, 2008... Cities such as Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C., are requiring some new construction projects to satisfy Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria. Other municipalities are offering incentives to developers who...

AIA Expo2008: green products on display and sustainable practices in play.
May 1, 2008... The AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition in Boston this May will offer new products, technology, innovation and services from more than 800 exhibitors. More than 100 companies will showcase green products. [ILLUSTRATION...

Durability, energy efficiency ... all in one S.T.E.P.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... The accel-E Steel Thermal Efficient Panel (S.T.E.P.) from ACCELERATED Building Technologies is a thermally resistant, high-performance building panel that's strong, lightweight and energy efficient. Combining the strength and performance of...

We keep snow in it's place.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... Roof attachments for solar panels, wind turbines AND snow retention--all in ONE booth! Our mission is to fabricate premium quality snow retention systems and universal roof attachments that allow you to earn points toward certification in the...

Certified ICFS.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... An industry leader since 1978, American PolySteel simply offers the most elegant solution available for the construction of a durable, safe, energy efficient, and sustainable building envelope, while at the same time providing greater design...

Cork oak flooring.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... Wicanders cork oak flooring showcases a rare balance between coveted beauty, intelligent design, and sustainable resource. For genere-rations, our flooring has been crafted with integrity and intelligence before being passed to the hands of...

We put your health first.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... At Safecoat, protecting personal health has always been our first priority. That's why for over 25 years we've been working to develop the safest, highest quality and least toxic paints and building products. Today, AFM safecoat is the leading...

Garden roof.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... American Hydrotech's Garden Roof allows the design professional to transform flat and most sloped roofs into a landscaped environment. Designed as a lightweight, low-profile system, the Garden Roof Assembly can be safely installed on roof and...

Recycled-content ICFS.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... Amvic ICF is 60 percent recycled material by weight. The 100 percent recycled polypropylene webs are placed every 6"o/c allowing most cut-off pieces to be re-used, reducing waste to less than 1percent versus 6 percent for most competitors....

FrameGuard mold-resistant wood.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... An effective mold inhibitor is factory-applied to lumber, plywood, OSB, trusses, SIPs, and other wood products to protect against mold, termites and fungal decay. FrameGuard wood is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality certified for its low emissions,...

The Buzz is Greenroof[??]Roofscapes.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... The very first name in commercial roofing, Barrett Company offers 80 years of proven performance to back their complete, single-source Greenroof[??]Roofscapes warranties. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Waterproofing, insulation, concrete...

Soy-based insulation.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... BioBased 1701 is a closed cell, spray foam insulation from BioBased Insulation, the leader in sustainable spray foams. This water-blown, soy-based insulation with a density of 1.7 lbs is the first polyurethane foam insulation to obtain...

Vertical trellis system.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... FacadeScape vertical trellis system by Carl Stahl-DecorCable is engineered and manufactured from AISI 316 stainless steel to be efficiently installed with little or no on-site waste. It is maintenance-free, possesses an extremely long use cycle...

Engineered bamboo floors.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... Bamboo Hardwoods' engineered bamboo floors are our most popular form of hardwood floors produced with pure, renewable bamboo. Our engineered bamboo floors are cross-laminated with two additional layers of bamboo, producing an extremely stable...

BASF High-Performance building enclosure systems.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC offers the WALLTITE insulating air barrier system and ELASTOSPRAY roofing system. Spray polyurethane foam offers the building envelope structural strength, energy efficiency and decades of leak-free...

SecurShield polyisocyanurate insulation.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... Carlisle SynTec now offers SecurShield polyisocyanurate insulation, a durable insulation that can be applied directly to wood decks for a Class A or Class B fire rating and provides enhanced wind uplift protection, meeting Factory Mutual 1-29...

Energy saving skylight.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... Carlisle SynTec offers DryLight--a fully encapsulated skylight that provides enhanced energy savings. DryLight is available with an industry-leading, total-system warranty that covers any leakage in the skylight, the curb and the installation...

Sustainability and Quiet coexist.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... Ecophon Focus DG designer ceiling panels from CertainTeed Ceilings are ideal for creating acoustically sound, aesthetically pleasing environments. Offering one of the highest recycled contents in the industry, this tile contributes 73 percent...

Free your imagination ...(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... DINOFLEX introduces a NEW, bold, vibrant pallet of recycled rubber flooring. The EVOLUTION OF RUBBER TILE flooring provides uniform color, non-laminated surfaces, and lasting wear qualities. Environmentally friendly and LEED rated, our flooring...

Cool Zone roofing system.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... The highly reflective Duro-Last Cool Zone roofing system can significantly reduce building energy costs. But for a roofing system to be considered sustainable, it must deliver on the five E's of high-performance roofing: Energy, Environment,...

Architectural block products.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... Let Clayton architectural block products help your projects meet LEED credit requirements toward LEED Certification. Choose the marble-like appearance of high-performance Polished Block or the beauty of our unique GlasStone block. For unlimited...

Protected membrane roof (PMR).(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... More than 40 years ago, the PMR idea literally turned roofing theory upside down by placing the roofing membrane below STYROFOAM extruded polystyrene insulation. This unique inverted system adds longevity to the roof system by protecting the...

THERMAX Total Wall System achieve efficiency at every level.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... The THERMAX Total Wall System is a systematic approach to achieving efficiency at every level: simplified design, streamlined construction and optimized energy consumption for a reduced carbon footprint. Dow's three-in-one system with...

DuroDesign cork and bamboo flooring Inc. green floors in any color.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... DuroDesign creates renewable and sustainable flooring in 54 colors for all your commercial and residential applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The natural depth and beauty of bamboo and cork is brought to life in sparkling and vibrant...

FSC-certified recycled teak.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. is now supplying FSC-certified, 100 percent recycled teak in North America and the Caribbean. All of East Teak's reclaimed woods are recovered by hand from old structures and recycled for new use. Custom millwork...

Structural insulated panels.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... Enercept is a manufacturer of structural insulated panels (SIPS). SIPS are stronger, energy efficient and environmentally responsible. Enercept SIPS are comprised of environmentally friendly oriented strand board (OSB) and expanded polystyrene...

Earn LEED credits for interior walls.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... Environmental Wall Systems manufactures a full line of floor-to-ceiling wall systems designed with SCS-certified recycled content, for use as an alternative to fixed drywall construction. Walls by EWS are simple to install, easy to relocate,...

Marmoleum Composition Tile.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... In recent years, environmental and health concerns have lead the industry to look for sustainable alternatives to vinyl flooring. These concerns, combined with PVC price increases, have created the ideal climate to introduce Marmoleum...

Steep slope roofing tiles.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... EcoStar has added Seneca Plus shake to its line of premium steep slope roofing tiles. Seneca Plus tiles are manufactured at widths of six, nine and 12 inches, and feature a thick cut that creates the natural appearance of cedar shake. Available...

EnviroGLAS adds recycled porcelain to the mix.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... EnviroMODE is crushed, recycled porcelain made from pre-consumer Kohler tubs, sinks and toilets-utilized in countertops, flooring tiles, landscape or poured in place terrazzo. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EnviroGLAS products are made of 75...

XLERATOR hand dryer.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... XLERATOR hand dryer, The New Industry Standard, dries hands completely in 10 to 15 seconds and uses 80 percent less energy than conventional dryers. XLERATOR represents a 95 percent cost savings versus paper towels and eliminates their...

Cork tiles.(Green Product Buzz Guide)(Globus Cork Inc)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Globus Cork Inc is a manufacturer of colored cork tiles used primarily for flooring. With the new wide range of colors, shapes and sizes, Globus Cork offers designers the creative range to design mosaic-style floors in an eco-friendly product....

Modular green roof system.(Green Product Buzz Guide)(GreenGrid/Weston Solutions )(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... The GreenGrid Modular Green Roof System can quickly and affordably improve a building's performance in both energy efficiency and sustainability. The system's modular design allows easy access to the underlying roof for repairs or changes...

Venting composite insulation board.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... Hunter Panels' Cool-Vent is a venting composite insulation board consisting of a panel of NexGen Chemistry polyiso, 1" airspace, wood spacers and a top layer of APA/TECO-rated OSB or plywood. (FSC OSB and plywood are also available.) Cool-Vent...

Composite insulation board.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 1, 2008... Hunter Panels manufactures H-Shield NB, a composite insulation board consisting of a polyisocyanurate foam core bonded to a fiber-reinforced facer on one side and APA-TECO-rated OSB or plywood on the other. (FSC OSB and plywood are also...

Air/vapor barrier system.(Green Product Buzz Guide)(Hohmann and Bernard of Illinois L.L.C.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Hohmann & Barnard, the leaders of innovation in the masonry industry, are introducing Textroflash Liquid--the most environmentally friendly air/vapor barrier system on the market today. The unique composition of this single component material...