Architectural Products Update

 
TXI Expanded Shale and Clay (ES&C)

TXI is one of the largest producers of rotary-kiln expanded shale and clay aggregate in the U.S. By enhancing the concrete curing process from the inside out (internal curing), lightweight aggregate provides:

• Significantly increased service life for more sustainable structures and increased ROI
• Reduction or elimination of drying and plastic shrinkage cracking of concrete
• Abatement of alkali-silica reactivity (ASR) to eliminate costly repair or replacement of structural members
• Reduced maintenance cost by mitigating the cracking of concrete
• Considerably improved microstructure and durability of concrete
• Potential for LEED credit(s) toward innovative design by extending the service life of concrete

txiesc.com

 
Clad-Wood Sliding Patio Door

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.

jeld-wen.com

 
Mobile Solar-Powered Generators

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.

mobilesolarpower.net

 
Mineral Wool Insulation

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.

thermafiber.com

 
Flywheel Energy Storage

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.

pentadyne.com