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JELD-WEN introduces the new Builders Clad-Wood Sliding Patio Door. The doors are available with two sunlight-control options: either blinds between the glass, or low-e glass units filled with argon and thermally sealed. The doors also feature solid pine AuraLast wood, which comes with a warranty against water decay and saturation. A fiberglass sill provides an additional thermal barrier, and the integrated concealed sill anchoring system reduces bowing. The low-maintenance exterior frame and panel surfaces are covered in extruded aluminum cladding with integral nail fins. Available in six colors. |
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Mobile Solar Power, LLC, provides a transportable alternative to fossil-fuel generators for remote power needs. The units consist of photovoltaic panels mounted on trailers with deep-cycle batteries. The smallest models comprise the MS 100 Series. These compact solar generators are designed for small events, job sites, and remote living situations: light enough to be towed behind most four- or six-cylinder vehicles, and powerful enough to run 3,500-watt loads. The MS 300 Series offers the heaviest-duty options, with trailers up to 20 feet (six meters) in length and tandem axles for large battery banks — capable of running large motors or powering a full-size home. |
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Thermafiber® mineral wool insulation products offer high R-values per inch of thickness, along with sound attenuation, fire resistance, mold resistance, and low off-gassing. These inorganic insulation products include at least 70 percent post-industrial recycled content, and some feature up to 90 percent recycled content. The mineral wool is made from rock and blast furnace slag, a byproduct of the steel industry. The insulation has been installed at the Burj Dubai, and is available for commercial, residential, industrial, and marine applications. Can contribute to LEED credits. Also an eligible building envelope component that qualifies for the federal tax credit. |
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Pentadyne Power Corporation has introduced the GTX flywheel energy storage system, which provides 25 percent more energy storage than previous models. This allows customers with uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems to reduce the number of flywheels needed to bridge the gap between utility power losses and the transition to a backup generator. Designed to provide high power output and energy storage in a compact, self-contained package, Pentadyne flywheel systems are long-lasting, low-maintenance, lightweight alternatives to other energy storage products. They avoid the environmental damage from lead-acid batteries. Suited for applications such as hospitals, data centers, and casinos. |
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Modular classrooms and commercial buildings by Project FROG provide a "green" alternative to conventional trailers. The structures feature high-performance envelopes, natural daylighting, high-efficiency mechanical systems, and sustainable materials options. Available at a variety of price points, the specification packages range from the standard, which meets LEED Silver requirements, to customized models that meet LEED Platinum criteria. Built using central "spines," different-shaped wings, porches, and mechanical rooms, the buildings can range from 1,200 square feet (110 square meters) to over 5,000 square feet (460 square meters) in size. Sturdy enough for zone 4 seismic areas and able to withstand winds of 110 miles per hour (177 kilometers per hour). Quick assembly with little waste. |
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