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Construction Marketplace Tuesday, January 21, 2020 1 8 Quality and Speed Matter with Evaluation Reports By Linda Tejeda, Administrative Coordinator, ICC Evaluation Service ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) is the top choice for manufacturers in perform- ing technical evaluations for code com- pliance. In addition to providing the highest quality evaluation reports in the industry, ICC-ES also delivers some of the fastest service with a current median project turnaround of two months. Because quality and speed matter when it comes to your project, ICC-ES has made it a priority. Customer satisfac- tion is of the utmost importance – in fact, surveys indicate a minimum 97 percent customer satisfaction rating for the past three years. ICC-ES achieves this by pro- viding a streamlined product evaluation process and personalized customer care to increase the speed and turnaround time of every report. The ICC-ES Expedited Service pro- gram is another value-added option for new reports and revisions for those man- ufacturers needing the highest priority. ICC-ES is the only entity with direct contact with IBC/IRC code development staff, and the only evaluation service who is a part of an entity (International Code Council ® ) who publishes the building codes for the nation. Our team of knowledgeable engineers are happy to help. Applications are available at www.icc-es.org/applications. About ICC-ES A nonprofit, limited liabili- ty company, ICC-ES is the United States' leading evaluation service for innovative building materials, compo- nents and systems. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports (ESRs), Building Product Listings and PMG Listings provide evi- dence that products and systems meet requirements of codes and technical standards. The ICC-ES Environmental Programs issue VAR environmental reports that verify a product meets spe- cific sustainability targets defined by today's codes, standards, green rating sys- tems and ICC-ES environ- mental criteria. The Environmental Programs now offer Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), to meet global market demand for science-based, transparent, quality-assured informa- tion about a product's environmental performance. ICC-ES is a subsidiary of the International Code Council (ICC ® ). For more information, visit www .icc-es.org, call 800.423.6587 or stop by booth #C3022 at the International Builders Show and booth #SL1859 at the Kitchen Bath Industry Show. Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board from Kingspan Kingspan Insulation has introduced the new Kooltherm ® K9 Internal Insulation Board that is ideal for basement, crawl space, attic and habitable space wall applications. It is suitable for both new build and retrofit projects and is fast and easy to install. Insulating interior habitable space walls can improve a home's energy effi- ciency, provide substantial energy cost savings, keep rooms more comfortable and prevent moisture problems. The materials you choose are very important to prevent mold in habitable space walls. Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board can help you build a better basement or finish an existing basement and can help stop the conditions that promote mold growth. It is a cost-effective alternative to spray foam and in colder climates, installing interior basement wall insula- tion will almost always result in lower energy bills and a healthier, more com- fortable home. Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board is installed directly to interior space concrete walls and can provide reliable long-term thermal per- formance over the life- time of the home. Its high R-value allows for increased internal floor space, and unlike other rigid insulation, it is NFPA 286 compliant; for exposed inter- nal applications and does not require a protected layer of drywall. The core of Kingspan Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board is a premium performance rigid thermoset fiber-free, phenolic insulant, manufactured with a blowing agent that has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP). It offers an R-value of 17 on 2 inches, outstanding fire and smoke performance, and is unaffected by air infil- tration. Kingspan Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board has a glass tissue based facing, adhesively bonded to the insu- lation core during manufacture. It is available in standard sizes or can be ordered in custom lengths and comes in R-values ranging from 10 to 33.5. For more information, visit www.kingspaninsulation.us or email info@kingspaninsulation.us. Henry Offers Compatible Weather Barrier System Components Preventing moisture intrusion and weath- erizing a building is a critical role of a weather-resistive barrier system. It's important that the weather-resistive barri- er, flashing and sealant are compatible and work together to provide effective protection. The Fortifiber 1-2-3 Moisture Control System by Henry ® offers a simple way to select an effective weath- erization system – you simply choose the barrier for your application, add flashing and then complete the job with Henry Moistop ® Sealant. All products are com- patible with one another, making the selection process error-free to create an effective weather-resistive barrier system that can prevent mold and rot as well as minimize air leakage. "Industry data indicates more than two-thirds of litigation in the construc- tion industry is connected to moisture- related defects of building envelope sys- tems," said Jeff Wedge, Vice President Sales of Henry Company. "Builders are faced with balancing regional building practices, construction types and weather patterns. With the Fortifiber 1-2-3 Moisture Control System, we've simpli- fied this process by serving as a single- source of all building envelope system components for vertical walls. This pro- vides the flexibility to customize differ- ent combinations of components to achieve the right system for any project." With a complete portfolio of both self-adhered and mechanically fastened weather-resistive barriers and flashings, Henry offers the most comprehensive, compatible Building Envelope Systems ® in the industry for vertical walls. With the ability to mix and match com- ponents to suit specific requirements for a particular project, Henry takes the guess work out of creating a weath- er-resistive barrier system, allowing you to move on to your next project with confidence. The Henry product portfolio is built upon trusted brands such as Blueskin ® VP100, WeatherSmart ® and Jumbo Tex ® weather-resistive barriers, as well as Fortiflash ® and Moistop window and door flashings. When you choose a Fortifiber 1-2-3 Moisture Control System by Henry, you will gain the confidence of a proven weatherization system, backed by an industry-leading warranty. You'll be protected against product defects for 15 years with replacement materials plus labor provided to correct the defect. With the 1-2-3 Moisture Control System warranty, the company doesn't prorate value or limit coverage to the original owner. It stands behind its Building Envelope Systems for the full term of the warranty. Visit Henry Company at booth #N455. For more information, go to www.henry.com or call 800.773.4777.