Architectural Products Update

 
Premier Vertical Bi-Fold Door

Wilson Doors Inc. introduces the Premier™ Vertical Bi-Fold Door. Combining the light weight of aircraft aluminum with the reinforcement of well designed structural support, the Premier door boasts a reduction of over 40 percent in weight compared to steel bi-fold doors of the same size. Every Premier door is custom built and can be delivered in widths up to 140 feet. The builder or contractor can clad it with the same siding as the building or another material. The Premier door now includes the Ascent AC-Drive and three-button controller as standard features.

www.wilsondoors.com

 
Organic Concrete

The e-studio has developed a new material that bonds vegetal and inorganic in a single element. "Organic concrete" emerged through a series of projects in which the distinction between natural and artificial materials became increasingly blurred. Exploiting concrete's capacity to retain moisture, the material works like a battery in which the water is released during dry periods. Applied as a surface, organic concrete makes possible permeable, "living" surfaces, reintroducing a natural component in public urban spaces.

www.extrastudio.pt

 
Bilco Roof Hatches Are Bil-Guard-Ready

The Bilco Company is introducing a new feature for the company’s line of roof hatches. All Bilco roof hatches are now Bil-Guard-Ready, equipped with prepunched cap flashing to facilitate quick and easy installation of the Bil-Guard™ Hatch Rail System. Bil-Guard is a fixed rail system that provides a permanent means of fall protection for roof hatch openings. The system exceeds OSHA standard CFR 1910.23 fall protection regulations. The Bil-Guard is constructed of a durable, fiber-reinforced polymer material with corrosion-resistant hardware. Additional features include a self-closing gate, a quick-mount bracket, a pivoting sleeve for installation flexibility, and a standard 25-year warranty.

www.bilco.com