Waterproofing
Mameco/Paramount
Technical Products
Membrane
waterproofing that is self-seaming and self-healing waterproffing
product that seals tightly to itself and other surfaces when
in the presence of water.
4475
East 17th Street
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 752-4400
Rubber
Polymer Corp.
Fluid-Applied
Waterproofing called Rub-r-wall foundation and basement waterproofing
made from a mixture of synthetic co-polymers. Manufacturer claims
products meet the strictest VOC environmental regulations and
contain no toxins that leach into surrounding groundwater.
1135
West Portage Trail
Akron, OH 44313
(800) 860-7721
Insulation
Insulation has become an essential component to any new home construction.
Some buildings are designed to be insulative, while others require
the addition or supplementary insulation. Four main types of insulation
are:
Partially
processed materials such as cellulose
Fiberglass
Foam,
and
Natural
materials such as strawbale.
Partially
processed materials
Cellulose
is usually made from recycled newspaper or phonebooks (approximately
75-80% recycled content). It has an R-value of between 3.2 and
3.7 per inch. It is valued not only for its thermal resistance,
but also for its high resistance to air infiltration. The only
main concern with cellulose has been its fire resistance. Cellulose
is readily available at hardware stores in all Cleveland areas
Local
manufacturers:
US
Fiber Sun-System and Sun Guard II
S.
Main St.
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 692-7015
Another
partially processed insulation material is mineral wool
made from a waste by-product of steel production. Mineral wool
insulation has an R-value of between 3 and 4 per inch. It has
many applications including residential, commerical, and industrial
insulation. No local sources for this material were identified.
Roxul,
Inc.
Mineral
wool insulation made from volcanic rock and 50% recycled steel
slag.
441 Harrop Dr.
Milton, ON L9T 3H3
Canada
(800)265-6878
Fiberglass
Still the most common insulation, fiberglass commands over ? of
the residential insulation market. The material has a number of
environmental drawbacks. It requires a great deal of energy to
produce, it is an irritant and can adversly affect indoor-air-quality,
and there are few opportunities to recycle fiberglass. A growing
number of manufacturers are using increasing amounts of recycled
glass in their manufacturing process.
Local
source:
Owens
Corning
Miraflex
R-25 fiberglass insulation made by fusing two types of glass
fibers together creating a mechanical bond, thereby eliminating
the need for binders. The result is a material that is less
likely to get into the air or to irritate the skin.
One
Fiberglass Tower
Toledo, OH 43659
(613) 736-1215
Foam
Foam
insulation is relatively new to the insulation market and has
excellent R-values, but expends the most energy in the manufacturing
process of the insulation types listed here. A number of foam
insulation manufacturers recycle their own scrap, which helps
to reduce the embodied energy of the product.
Local
Source:
Techbuilt
Systems Inc,
Produces
pre-engineered building components for super energy-efficient
structures. Their product is not a specialty panel, but a building
system for every application. Manufacturer claims standard R-30
for walls (8") and standard R-50 for roofs (12").
941
Clark Ave.
Cleveland,
OH 44113
(216) 621-4340
Chemfoam
Pacemaker Plastics Co., Inc.
Pacemaker
is an AFM EPS foam manufacturer.
P.O.
Box 279
Newcomerstown, OH 43832-0279
(800) 446-2188
www.pacemakerplastics.com
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