Cotton Fiber Insulation

BondedLogic manufactures UltraTouch, a Class-A fire-rated natural cotton fiber insulation. The product is treated with an EPS-registered, non-toxic borate solution and flash-dyed. In addition to being fire retardant, borate inhibits the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and fungi, and it is a pest inhibitor.


The insulation contains thousands of tiny air pockets that maintain thermal protection, while a three-dimensional infrastructure traps, isolates and controls sound waves.

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VERTICAL LIFT

JLG Industries introduces the MVL 15 and MVL 20, two new additions to its line of mobile vertical lifts designed for construction, maintenance, institutional and retail applications.


Features include an extended-life gearbox, a single joystick drive and steer control, an automatic battery charger and two sealed 100-amp-hour batteries.


The lifts’ electric drive motors use four brushes that increase brush life by five times, according to the manufacturer.

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COOL ROOF

Met-Tile Inc. has released its new “cool roof” line, which combines weather protection with energy efficiency.


Combining the look of tile with the functionality of metal, the product line uses an architectural coating system that provides solar reflectivity, allowing roof surfaces to stay cooler longer. Due to the product’s cooling properties, roofing surfaces should be less subject to chemical and atmospheric degradation, according to the company. The product line carries a 230+ mph wind rating and Class 4 rating for impact resistance.

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Design-Build Literature

“Preparing for Design-Build Projects: A Primer for Owners, Engineers and Contractors” is a professional reference that covers the basics of developing a design-build project. The authors focus on learning modules that break down the decision-making process and reassemble it as a straightforward method for D-B projects from the owner’s standpoint.


This book acts as a guide on developing D-B requests for qualification and requests for proposals.

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Metal Tile Roofing System

Met-Tile, Inc. has become an Energy Star partner for its metal tile panel roofing system, which combines the look of tile with the performance of metal. The new cool roof Met-Tile line combines all-weather performance and aesthetics with energy savings.


The updated roofing line features a Super Series 4800 Super Cool architectural coating system in 10 designer colors. Manufactured by Specialty Finishes Company (Fontana, Calif.), these coatings have solar reflectivity values ranging from 26 percent up to 67 percent, meeting and in some cases exceeding Energy Star requirements.

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Floor and Concrete Repair

RetroPlate from Advanced Floor Products has been utilized to repair existing concrete and cementitious terrazzo floors, and has been specified and applied in middle schools, high schools and colleges. The product offers increased light reflectivity and enhances the use of natural daylighting.

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