National Coatings Corporation (NCC), announces the release of their new Low Rise Roofing Adhesive (LRRA) adding to their extensive line of high performance, environmentally responsible, energy saving, sustainable roof systems for commercial and industrial buildings.
Camarillo, CA June 27, 2007 -- National Coatings Corporation (NCC), announces the release of theirnew Low Rise Roofing Adhesive (LRRA) adding to their extensive line of high performance, environmentallyresponsible, energy saving, sustainable roof systems for commercial and industrial buildings.Roofing screws and fasteners can now be a thing of the past. "Why make holes in a roof only to try to seal themup?" says Matt Kolb, President of National Coatings Corporation. The rapidly increasing acceptance of low riseroof adhesives is the result of their many benefits. One study even suggests that the labor savings alone can be upto 75% over the mechanically fastened systems! Seamless monolithic LRRA eliminates the temperaturetransmission from mechanical fasteners resulting in greatly improved building efficiency and positively affectingclimate change. The National Roofing Contractors Association estimates that up to a whopping 18% of the roofsystems R-value can be recovered by using polyurethane adhesive instead of fasteners.
This very high performing product has been subjected to the industry's most rigorous testing includingUnderwriter Laboratories UL 1897, Uplift Tests for Roof Covering Systems and FM Approvals Standard 4470 forsecuring selected roof insulations for various windstorm classifications.
Vince LaBruzzo, National Sales Manager states that "the benefits of adhesion to nearly every deck type, addedinsulation, long list of credentials, no disruption to building occupants, no VOC's and significant labor savings are sure to please the roofing community.
Performance through Innovation™ is the way National Coatings Corporation (http://www.nationalcoatings.com/) responds to the needs of the roofing community. This is a roofing system component engineered to last a lifetime.
About National Coatings Corporation
Performance through Innovation™, National Coatings Corporation (Camarillo, CA) is a leading manufacturerand supplier of premium-quality elastomeric roof and wall coating products. For over 25 years, NCC has providedits customers with leading edge products, support, and thought leadership. National Coatings is a charter memberof the Cool Roof Rating Council and the ENERGY STAR® Roof Products group, founding member of the RRCI(Reflective Roof Coating Institute) and was twice recognized as ENERGY STAR Roof Products Partner of theYear. NCC's leading brands include AcryShield®, AcryPly®, AcryGuard® AcryPly-D™, and AcryFlex®.
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Contact Information
Matt Kolb
National Coatings Corporation
http://www.nationalcoatings.com/
800-423-9557
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Indoor Air Quality Test Results Prove Major Problems In 9 Out Of 10 Households
AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 Reveals IAQ Problems in 9 Out of 10 Homes
AirAdvice was founded in 1999 to support and improve quality of life for people suffering from conditions related to poor indoor air quality. Since our inception, we have compiled the largest collection of indoor air quality data in the world. Culling over a billion points of data from 49,130 IAQ tests conducted over a 34-month period, AirAdvice has compiled these findings in the AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007.
AirAdvice senior IAQ chemist Lucas Klesch - one of the white paper's authors elaborates on the significance of this report. "Besides making people aware of just how seriously prevalent indoor air problems are and how these problems affect them, the report explains how uncovering and resolving IAQ problems creates a healthier, more comfortable indoor environment and helps cut energy costs, too."
The AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 gives HVAC contractors detailed statistics and information on indoor air quality problems, as well as helpful information for contractors' customers. Highlights from the 28-page report include:
96.7% of all homes tested had at least one indoor air quality problem.
The most common indoor air quality problem in North American homes is particle allergens (e.g., dust, dander, pollen, spores, bacteria, and other airborne pollutants). Over 91% of homes tested showed elevated particle allergen levels.
Chemical pollutant (volatile organic compound) problems were the second-most frequent type of problem found. Elevated chemical pollutant levels were found in 7 out of 10 homes (70%).
Carbon dioxide, temperature, and humidity levels were outside recommended ranges in many homes.
Carbon monoxide, a clear, odorless, and potentially deadly gas, was found at elevated levels in 2% of homes.
The tests were conducted in cooperation with a network of over 1500 HVAC-IAQ professionals who placed the AirAdvice IAQ monitor in homes across North America to test for six indoor air problem types: particle allergens, chemical pollutants (volatile organic compounds), temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide.
The AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 is available for download at by clicking here. Or, visit www.airadvice.com for additional indoor air quality resources and information.
AirAdvice was founded in 1999 to support and improve quality of life for people suffering from conditions related to poor indoor air quality. Since our inception, we have compiled the largest collection of indoor air quality data in the world. Culling over a billion points of data from 49,130 IAQ tests conducted over a 34-month period, AirAdvice has compiled these findings in the AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007.
AirAdvice senior IAQ chemist Lucas Klesch - one of the white paper's authors elaborates on the significance of this report. "Besides making people aware of just how seriously prevalent indoor air problems are and how these problems affect them, the report explains how uncovering and resolving IAQ problems creates a healthier, more comfortable indoor environment and helps cut energy costs, too."
The AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 gives HVAC contractors detailed statistics and information on indoor air quality problems, as well as helpful information for contractors' customers. Highlights from the 28-page report include:
96.7% of all homes tested had at least one indoor air quality problem.
The most common indoor air quality problem in North American homes is particle allergens (e.g., dust, dander, pollen, spores, bacteria, and other airborne pollutants). Over 91% of homes tested showed elevated particle allergen levels.
Chemical pollutant (volatile organic compound) problems were the second-most frequent type of problem found. Elevated chemical pollutant levels were found in 7 out of 10 homes (70%).
Carbon dioxide, temperature, and humidity levels were outside recommended ranges in many homes.
Carbon monoxide, a clear, odorless, and potentially deadly gas, was found at elevated levels in 2% of homes.
The tests were conducted in cooperation with a network of over 1500 HVAC-IAQ professionals who placed the AirAdvice IAQ monitor in homes across North America to test for six indoor air problem types: particle allergens, chemical pollutants (volatile organic compounds), temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide.
The AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 is available for download at by clicking here. Or, visit www.airadvice.com for additional indoor air quality resources and information.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Poisonous Mold
A librarian in New York State claims to have been made so sick by the mold in her school that she cannot return to the building.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Indoor Air Quality Improvements Save Energy Q & A
Q: Can improving the IAQ in our school reduce energy consumption?
A: You might be tempted to think the answer is NO. Many factors in a school, some that involve energy, can impact the IAQ in a building: cleaning materials, products and practices, maintenance, paints, furniture, carpet, plug loads, ventilation, CO2 levels, humidity, temperature. The list goes on and on. But after closer evaluation and improved understanding of what determines IAQ in a school, it turns out there is a direct correlation between IAQ improvements and energy reduction.
Read the full article at SchoolFacilities.com here.
A: You might be tempted to think the answer is NO. Many factors in a school, some that involve energy, can impact the IAQ in a building: cleaning materials, products and practices, maintenance, paints, furniture, carpet, plug loads, ventilation, CO2 levels, humidity, temperature. The list goes on and on. But after closer evaluation and improved understanding of what determines IAQ in a school, it turns out there is a direct correlation between IAQ improvements and energy reduction.
Read the full article at SchoolFacilities.com here.
U.S. EPA settles with SoCal mold prevention company for $11,700
From The IEQ Review June 20, 2007
Sample bottles lacked safety information, directions for use by Francisco Arcaute, EPA LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with American Mold Guard, Inc., a San Juan Capistrano, Calif. mold prevention company, for $11,700 for alleged violations of federal pesticide law.
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Sample bottles lacked safety information, directions for use by Francisco Arcaute, EPA LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with American Mold Guard, Inc., a San Juan Capistrano, Calif. mold prevention company, for $11,700 for alleged violations of federal pesticide law.
[FULL STORY]
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