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Construction Marketplace 2 3 Thursday, January 12, 2017 THERMABLOK AEROGEL INSULATION RESOLVES THERMAL BRIDGING PROBLEM Adding just one Thermablok Aerogel Strip ® (patent pending), 1/4-inch by 1.5- inch, to only one side of each stud can increase the "R" value of a wall (regard- less of insulation in the cavity) by an amazing 33 percent (DOE Oak Ridge laboratory test). Thermal bridging has always been a significant known problem. Until the introduction of the Thermablok Aerogel Strips, there has never been any insula- tion that could go between a metal stud and drywall or outside sheet that would not compress during installation, thus losing its insulation properties. It is estimated that as much as 50 percent of energy we consume in the U.S. is used to control the temperature in buildings. Of that, a major percentage escapes through walls and windows in a process termed thermal bridging. Anywhere there is a mechanical connec- tion (i.e. metal studs, windows, frames) there will be thermal conductivity through it known as thermal bridging. The Aerogel in Thermablok is not only the highest insulating material known, but also has the least amount of compressibility of any known insulation. It is used in the most extreme thermal environments, space suits, the Mars mis- sions, space shuttles, the Star Catcher mission and clothing now used on Mount Everest expeditions. Thermablok ® Inc., a NASA Spinoff listed company, in Tampa, Florida, has spent years of research to develop an easy-to-use encased Aerogel strip to interrupt thermal bridging in the building industry. Even in small home applications, research indicates that using Thermablok Aerogel Strips can provide energy sav- ings of up to $746 per year in average homes of 2,400 square feet and a reduc- tion of 3.9 tons of CO2 emissions. Relative to tax incentives/energy cost, one could recover the entire cost in two to three years. Used by the military, NASA, Apple, Google, U.T. Aerospace, Stantec, Siemens, Kiewit, Turner and Clark to name a few, this is the ultimate breakthrough in insulation technology. It is very easy to install by simply removing the strip on the back and sticking it on the stud. Dry walling or outside sheeting can proceed as normal. The strips are vir- tually impervious to water, temperature, UV or other job site exposure. There is no toxicity or off gassing. It may also be used in many other applications, including radiant flooring, concrete slab separation, underground concrete and water pipe insulation and literally hundreds of other applications as the material is hydrophobic. Metal buildings can have a signifi- cant energy efficiency increase with Thermablok Aerogel Strips in the wall and the metal roofing. Made in the U.S.A., Thermablok is also available in blanket form. Thermablok/Acoustiblok Inc. is exhibit- ing and demonstrating the company's line of insulation products and its certi- fied/lab tested sound abatement products at booth #S810. For more information, go to www .thermablok.com, call 813.980.1400 or visit booth #S810. INCREASE PRODUCT SELECTION AND PROFITS WITH ONE SUPPLIER Elias Woodwork has been manufacturing cabinetry and millwork components since 1983. Over the past 33 years, it has become known for its high-quality fin- ishes, excellent service, vast product selection and competitive prices. As a Lean Manufacturer, Elias Woodwork can cater to a wide range of industries across North America and internationally. From cabinet doors, drawer boxes, moldings, veneers/sheet goods, custom frameless and face frame AOS Elite (Assemble On Site) cabinet boxes and decorative acces- sories, it can manufacture nearly any wood product for any new, remodeled or refaced kitchen or bath project. Recent improvements to production equipment and increased production space has improved the company's capacity to provide quality product in a timely manner. With more than 285,000 square feet of production space dedicated to meeting industry needs, Elias Woodwork is rapidly moving to the fore- front as a leading manufacturer for the kitchen and bath industry. The company is focused on utilizing the most techno- logically advanced, state of the art equip- ment available to ensure precision cut- ting, which results in some of the highest quality manufactured wood products in North America. The recently released line of AOS Elite (Assemble On Site) custom cabinet boxes makes Elias Woodwork a unique one-stop shop for all your kitchen and bath wood compo- nent needs. Elias Woodwork is carving its own niche in the industry by utilizing a revolutionary assem- bly method making its frameless lock dowel cabinets faster and easier to assemble than nearly any other product on the market. Not only do these cabinets save you time in assembly and installa- tion, they offer a competitive edge by reducing production costs for custom high-quality cabinetry. Elias Woodwork provides another benefit to help reduce project costs by offering free shipping on orders that con- tain 30 or more five-piece wood doors. This means other products like drawer boxes and moldings get shipped for free with your order. (Some restrictions apply.) Recent product improve- ments also include new colors in wood stain, decorative lam- inate veneer and rigid thermo- foil products. Improvements made to the durability, color selection and cost efficiency of laminate and vinyl products have led to a rapid increase in popularity. With options like these and the virtually endless wood component selection, Elias Woodwork can help increase profits through its vast selection and competitive pricing. Compare your last quote or get your next project quoted today. Call a customer service specialist and see how Elias Woodwork can help your company succeed. For more information, visit KBIS booth #S5264, go to www.eliaswoodwork.com, call 800.665.0623 or email sales@ eliaswoodwork.com. SIGNIFICANT WATER SAVINGS FROM NIAGARA 740 South Olive Street, a 309-unit affordable senior housing community located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, was originally built in 1922 as home to Pacific Bell. It was converted to apartments in 1979 and renovated in 2009, but still had older 3.5 gallons per flush (GPF) toilets as well as older water fixtures in place, which meant higher water consumption and costly water bills. Severe drought conditions in California caused businesses, officials, agencies and residents to seek a variety of solutions to help reduce water consumption. Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) is the nation's largest municipal water utility, serving a 465- square-mile area and serving a popula- tion of more than 3.9 million residents. LADWP is a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) and ensures a safe and reliable water supply. To assist 740 South Olive Street with water and energy con- servation, LADWP chose to retrofit the property with UHET Water-Saving Kits from Niagara Conservation ® . Backed by a 10-year warranty, Niagara's UHET Water-Savings Kits include its 0.8 gal- lons per flush (GPF) Single-Flush Stealth ® Toilet, Earth™ Massage 1.5 gal- lon per minute (GPM) showerhead and a 1.0 GPM aerator for both the kitchen and bathroom faucets. LADWP/MWD retrofitted the 740 South Olive Street property with Niagara's UHET Water-Saving Kits. The three-part kits include Niagara's the EPA WaterSense ® certified 0.8 GPF Stealth Single-Flush Toilet featuring the compa- ny's patented Stealth Technology, which involves a combination of air and water working in unison to force air down a transfer tube and into the trapway, which allows for a quiet yet powerful suction that ensures all waste in the toilet bowl is cleared out and flows fully into the sewer system. At only 0.8 GPF, this toilet from Niagara is the lowest gallon toilet on the market and goes a step beyond standard water-saving toilets. They were used to replace the previous 3.5 GPF toilets on the property. The two additional products featured in the UHET water-saving that were installed in the 740 South Olive Street property include an Earth Massage 1.5 gallon per minute (GPM) showerhead, which ensures up to 40 percent less water usage than the older low-flow shower- heads that had been installed, and a 1.0 GPM aerator for both the kitchen and bathroom faucets. Niagara's 1.0 GPM bathroom aerators provide a significant savings over the standard 2.2 GPM bathroom faucet aerators previously installed on the property. Niagara's 1.0 GPM kitchen aerators can offer more than a 30 percent savings compared to stan- dard faucets. According to LADWP, the Niagara UHET Water-Savings Kit installations resulted in a decrease of 35 percent in water use, which equates to saving $30,000 a year. These savings are keeping the property in the Tier 1 allot- ment (lowest water utility costs) without sacrificing performance. 740 South Olive Street Regional Facilities Manager Mark Hines notes that the retrofit with Niagara's UHET kits were "good, quality products with impressive function." Visit Niagara at booth #S4444.