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Construction Marketplace 5 7 Wednesday, January 10, 2018 infield experience who can identify and recommend solutions with the various products they manufacture. Considered green, all products are made and sourced in the USA. Not only does Acoustiblok use the most advanced acoustical prediction modeling software, but it is now pioneer- ing the use of a revolutionary new prod- uct, the Acoustical Real-Time Video Camera System (ARTVIS ® ), which for the first time ever allows one to actually see sound/noise in real-time. This allows the engineer to actually see the problem (including frequencies and reflections) as it happens and saves time, errors and money by eliminating the necessity of spending far more time with micro- phones to establish assumptions regard- ing the problem. Acoustiblok recently solved a chiller pump noise issue using ARTVIS. Over the course of two years, the cause of excessive noise from two industrial chiller pumps could not be identified. After two hours of testing, the Acoustiblok team discovered the cause was sound escaping through the bottom of the cabinet upon which the motor was mounted. In effect, the cabinet was acting like an acoustic guitar, amplifying the noise from the motor, which then leaked out of the numerous openings in the cab- inet. Acoustiblok Corporation was found- ed by the president of the company, Lahnie Johnson, over 20 years ago in Tampa, Florida, and currently supplies products to over 50 countries worldwide. After working in the aerospace industry Acoustiblok (Cont'd. from p. 1) during the historic race for space, Johnson developed a passion for the sci- ence of acoustics. Inventing solutions to acoustical and environmental noise prob- lems led him to develop the revolutionary sound deadening material Acoustiblok, the company's primary product. Adding just one thin 1/8-inch layer of Acoustiblok material to a standard stud wall can reduce more sound than 8 inches of poured concrete, as verified by an independent certified lab test. Acoustiblok material is Underwriters Laboratories (UL and ULC) classified for over 400 different floor, wall and ceiling assemblies. The barium-free Acoustiblok material con- tains no lead or asbestos, is UV resistant and is impervious to water and mold. In addition to the Acoustiblok mate- rial, the company has patented numerous other eco-friendly products that are specifically designed to address many types of noise and insulation problems. Products include Acoustifence ® outdoor noise barrier, QuietFiber ® sound absorb- ing material, All Weather Sound Panels ® and Quiet-Cloud ® industrial sound absorption panels, Acoustiblok Wallcover ® for post-construction noise issues and Thermablok ® aerogel (the highest insulation known) as a thin 1/4 inch flexible insulation strip for stopping thermal bridging. Adding just one 1/4" strip to each stud before drywall can increase the "R" value of the wall up to 30-40 percent regardless of the insulation. For more information, visit www.acoustiblok.com, call 813.980.1400, email sales@acoustiblok.com or stop by booth #S1010. Service has been an industry leader and expert in performing technical evalua- tions for product manufacturers, engi- neers, architects and specifiers looking to have their innovative building and plumbing products evaluated and certi- fied for code compliance. CM: What is product certification? SM: Product certification is a review of products against a standard, a criteria or a code to ensure continuous compliance of products. Certification steps include review of products, periodic inspection of plants (by an ISO/IEC17020 accredited agency), periodic review of submitted information against new or revised standards. CM: What accreditation does ICC-ES have? SM: ICC-ES is accredited as a product certifier by both the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). ICC-ES reports are the most trusted and accepted reports by code officials provid- ing greater acceptance of building prod- ucts. CM: What are the benefits of having an ICC-ES Evaluation Report (ESR)? SM: Having an ICC-ES Evaluation Report is key to entering the U.S. mar- ketplace for domestic and foreign manu- facturers. Code officials trust and rely on ICC-ES reports, because they allow them to rapidly approve products with confidence and peace of mind. It is evi- dence to prove your product complies with code and standards, with the ICC- ES brand backing the code compliance of the product. It reduces regulatory bar- riers and allows new and innovative products to be used in construction proj- ects. ICC-ES (Cont'd. from p. 1) CM: What sets ICC-ES Apart? SM: ICC-ES upholds the highest stan- dards for safety and reliability and pro- vides a one-stop shop for the testing, evaluation and listing of innovative building and plumbing products, the only entity with direct contact with IBC/IRC code development staff. ICC- ES is the only evaluation service entity who is a part of an entity (International Code Council ® ) who publishes the building code for the nation. ICC-ES is the highest quality of product review: evaluations are conducted by licensed professional engineers in a variety of disciplines (structural, mechanical, civil, fire, etc.) ICC-ES is only agency accredited to evaluate products to the requirements of its Acceptance Criteria (AC). About ICC-ES A nonprofit, limited liability company, ICC-ES is the United States' leading evaluation service for innovative build- ing materials, components and systems. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports (ESRs), Building Product Listings and PMG Listings provide evidence 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 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 (EPDs), to meet global market demand for science-based, transparent, quality- assured information 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 IBS booth #W5541 and KBIS booth #S4275. and appearance of natural rough sawn wood. Joining HB&G's popular non- tapered square PermaCast RoughSawn columns available in 8, 10 and 12" widths and 8-12' lengths, the new tapered square Craftsman columns are available in 10 and 12" base widths and 66" lengths. "As part of the launch, we have also introduced a new similarly textured trim molding for the tapered Craftsman RoughSawn column to complete the look," says Jeff Byers, Vice President Marketing at HB&G Building Products. "The new trim molding can also be used with our non-tapered square RoughSawn columns to facilitate the installation of our patented Column-Loc ® wind-uplift column installation kits." With a Limited Lifetime Warranty, PermaCast structural fiberglass columns are easy to install and maintain, load bearing, weather and insect proof and will not check, split, twist or rot. HB&G Building Products offers a broad line of structural fiberglass columns that are building code tested, made in the USA and rated No. 1 in quality by the 2017 Builder Brand Use Study. Designed and manufactured to deliver curb appeal, PermaCast columns are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and deliver a HB&G (Cont'd. from p. 1) lifetime of enjoyment. "Our sales of square and tapered square Craftsman columns have grown significantly over the last few years," says James Augustine, Vice President of National Builder and Siding Sales. "Builders and remodelers are looking for reasonably priced alternatives that elimi- nate the callbacks, complaints and war- ranty issues inherent with wood and site- built columns and look great. HB&G Building Products has the product offer- ing that does just that." PermaCast RoughSawn, like other HB&G structural fiberglass columns, has been tested and complies with the 2015, 2012 and 2009 IBC and IRC. The ICC Evaluation Service report number is ESR – 1361 and the report can be found on HB&G's website, www.hbgcolumns.com or www.icc-es.org. HB&G Building Products is the only fiberglass column man- ufacturer with a current evaluation service report. Eliminate the callbacks and headaches. Select PermaCast RoughSawn for your next project and put your mind at ease. For more information, visit www.hbg columns.com, call 800.264.4424 or stop by booth #W6752. Vitamix Debuts New Explorian Blender Vitamix ® is giving home chefs every- where the opportunity to take their first step into high-performance blending with the new E310 blender, part of the Vitamix Explorian™ Series. With proven, long-lasting Vitamix quality, exhilarating performance and a lower price, Explorian Series machines are a smart investment for any kitchen. More than a blender, the Vitamix E310 Explorian Series machine elevates what's possible in the kitchen. With it, users can explore a range of textures, from chunky to smooth, enabling every- thing from rough chops to silky purees. It makes healthy easy for home cooks everywhere. "Having a Vitamix is a game chang- er," said Adam Wilson, Senior Culinary Manager of Vitamix. "It empowers users to try recipes they never thought were possible in a blender, from batters and doughs to hot soups and frozen desserts.…all in a matter of minutes." The E310 features standard con- trols, like a Variable Speed Control dial, Start/Stop and Pulse switches, as well as the same laser-cut, hardened stain- less steel blades engineered to provide years of quality blends found on all Vitamix blenders. Its dishwasher-safe, 48 ounce container is ideal for blending medium batches or small family meals, and also fits well under most kitchen cabinets. The Explorian Series is backed by the trusted performance for which Vitamix, a family-owned American com- pany that invented high-performance blending, is known. "We understand from customer feedback that owning a Vitamix is a rite of passage for many.…it's where you turn when you're ready to get rid of that clunky, old margarita maker or bargain- basement blender and take your culi- nary skills to the next level," said Anthony M. Ciepiel, Vitamix Chief Operating Officer. "That step is now easier than ever, thanks to the new Explorian Series." The Vitamix E310 Explorian Series is currently available on vitamix.com with a five-year full warranty for an introductory price of $349.95. It comes with a tamper and the First Blends cook- book, which provides recipes, tips and resources to enhance the Vitamix experi- ence. For more information, visit www.vitamix.com.