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C o n s t r u c t i o n M a r k e t p l a c e 2 1 T h u r s d a y, J a n u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 6 ACOUSTIBLOK INC STRIPS THE NOISE OUT OF STRIP MALLS Acoustiblok Corporation, a NASA Spinoff listed company and a world leader in noise control products, offers cutting-edge solutions to noise problems in strip malls both during and after con- struction. Strip centers are abuzz with all types of noise: loud music, road noise, HVAC units, machinery and more. Tenants can also vary from heart thump- ing gyms to tranquil business offices, causing serious noise complaints that require a resolution. Acoustiblok Wallcover ® is designed for post-construction application and can be a solution for strip malls once tenants have moved in. Acoustiblok Wallcover is scientifically designed to apply directly on top of existing wall surfaces, includ- ing concrete. Acoustiblok Wallcover installs easily with adhesive and requires just two or three people to align and hang it properly, making it the perfect and sim- ple solution to noise reduction in any store, office or warehouse in a strip cen- ter. Years in the making, Acoustiblok Wallcover incorporates a unique aero- space nanotechnology, three-layer lami- nate which provides the acoustical break- through needed for this type of applica- tion. Significant sound reduction must not only reduce airborne sound, but also mechanical sound transmission (i.e., vibration) through a wall. Acoustiblok Wallcover addresses both. Since it can be painted or wallpapered, no one will notice the difference between an untreat- ed wall and a wall treated with Acoustiblok Wallcover once it is installed and finished. Whenever possible, the ideal method for reducing noise levels is to attach noise abatement material to the studs within the wall during construction. The UL/ULC Classified Acoustiblok material is truly a unique soundproofing material which has taken years to develop. Just one thin 1/8 inch layer of Acoustiblok in a standard stud wall can reduce more sound than 8 inches of poured concrete. The soft flexible material is 4.5 feet wide and is available in 30, 60 or 350 foot rolls which is usually stapled or screwed to studs before drywall. It is a proprietary formula, barium free, heavy mineral filled, viscoelastic polymer which is eas- ily cut with a utility knife. While other materials attempt to block or absorb sound, Acoustiblok does neither. As the heavy, limp Acoustiblok material vibrates from the sound, it actu- ally transforms the acoustical energy into inaudible internal friction energy in a process sometimes referred to as isother- mal adiabatic. Lead, previously consid- ered the best soundproofing, works on precisely the same basis and has exactly the same STC rating. Acoustiblok can be installed on studs before attaching drywall to reduce noise between rooms, over floor joists before the sub floor is attached to reduce the sound from walking (impact noise) as well as, the noise created in the room, on roof truss- es to reduce noise from low flying air- planes or busy highways, around plumb- ing pipes to quiet the sound of running water or in theaters and multi-functional A/V type entertainment rooms. Both Acoustiblok material and Acoustiblok Wallcover are considered environmentally-friendly, and made in the USA with U.S. materials. For more information, visit www. acoustiblok.com, call 813.980.1400 or stop by booth #C9119. POWER UP YOUR HOME SALES WITH GENERAC'S BUILDER PROGRAM Looking for ways to add value and dif- ferentiate your new homes from other builders? What if you could provide your home buyers with the comfort and secu- rity of year-round automatic power out- age protection? By partnering with Generac's Builder Program, you can accomplish this goal with a natural gas or LP-powered automatic backup generator. Severe weather can happen any- where and at any time, but residents liv- ing in the South and Southwest seem especially susceptible to threatening weather, including catastrophic events like tornadoes and hurricanes. Now imagine being able to offer your potential homeowners 24/7 relief from nights with no heat, water and/or air conditioning. The generators are fueled by natural gas or LP so they do not require constant refueling and cost less to operate com- pared to portable gasoline generators. The system consists of a generator and an automatic transfer switch that safely and automatically switches between utility and generator power. This eliminates the need to run extension cords throughout a house to a portable generator. The generator is always monitoring utility power. If it senses an outage, the generator will automatically start, and within seconds, send a signal to the auto- matic transfer switch to safely switch over to generator power. Homeowners are back up and running in as little as 10 seconds. When utility power returns, the generator senses it and will send a signal to automatically switch back to utility power, run for a brief cool down period and then shut itself off. Home buyers can choose their level of power protection depending on their needs. Whether it's a few essential cir- cuits, such as the furnace, well and sump pump or complete whole house coverage. From starter homes to custom homes, there is a backup generator solution for every buyer's specific requirements and budget. There are other financial benefits associated with homes with an automatic backup generator. Homeowners will never have to worry about the cost of replacing spoiled food, staying in a hotel if no water is available or hav- ing to worry about a flooded basement if their sump pump lost power. Some insurance compa- nies even offer a home insurance policy cost reduction if a home is equipped with a backup generator. During new home construction, installation of an automatic backup gen- erator and transfer switch is the easiest and most affordable. Electricians and plumbers are already on site and can eas- ily run the required wires and fuel piping while establishing the rest of the home's infrastructure. To learn more, visit www.generac. com/resources-and-tools/builderalliance or email builderinfo@generac.com. MANUFACTURER CONFIDENCE GROWS IN ICC EVALUATION SERVICES PMG LISTING PROGRAM The ICC Evaluation Service Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Listing Program (ICC-ES PMG) has issued PMG-1351 and PMG-1352 to Symmons Industries for its latest lavatory faucet and select handheld showerheads and showers. Both reports show compliance with the requirements of the International Plumbing Code, International Residential Code, National Plumbing Code of Canada, Uniform Plumbing Code and the Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense specifi- cation for showerheads. "We are excited to be part of ICC- ES PMG and the list of respected manu- facturers who understand the value of the ICC-ES PMG mark of conformity, providing greater acceptance of certified products in North America and Canada," said Kirk Mellits, Vice President of Engineering at Symmons. Symmons Industries is a premier manufacturer of commercial and resi- dential plumbing products. Family- owned and managed for 75 years, Symmons has set the standard for uncompromised quality in plumbing fit- tings. "Symmons' decision to certify their products with ICC-ES PMG and the trust they have given us demonstrates the quality customer service and timely issuance of reports that plumbing manu- facturers demand to ensure their prod- ucts are accepted by code officials and selected by specifiers," said Dawn LaFleur-Qualley, Director of ICC-ES PMG. "We understand the time con- straints put on manufacturers, and speed to market is imperative." "The ICC-ES difference is a total commitment to the cus- tomer," said International Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims. "ICC-ES does a tremendous job of identify- ing the needs of its clients and acting quickly to serve them better. New clients such as Symmons signals growing support and recognition from the plumbing and mechanical industry that ICC-ES can effectively provide major international manufacturers support for the goal of one standard, one test." The ICC-ES PMG Listing Program is quickly growing as the evaluation service of choice for product accept- ance in the U.S. and Canada. The pro- gram offers manufacturers a fast and cost–effective way to evaluate products applicable to codes standards. For more information, contact an ICC-ES Connect+ customer care expert. A nonprofit, limited liability com- pany, ICC-ES is the United States' lead- ing evaluation service for innovative building materials, components and systems. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports, Building Product Listings and PMG Listings provide evi- dence that products and systems meet require- ments of codes and tech- nical standards. The ICC-ES Environmental Programs issue VAR environmental reports that verify a product meets specific sustainability targets defined by today's codes, stan- dards, green rating systems and ICC-ES environmental criteria. The Environmental Programs now offer Environmental Product Declarations to meet global market demand for science- based, transparent, quality-assured information about a product's environ- mental performance. ICC-ES is a mem- ber of the ICC Family of Companies. For more information, visit booth #C8931 at the International Builders Show and booth #N2671 at the Kitchen Bath Industry Show. Learn more at www.icc-es.org or call 800.423.6587.