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October 7, 2008 Choose INDUROSHINE® for an Environmentally Friendly Concrete Floor Polishing System Hampshire, IL – INDUROSHINE from W. R. MEADOWS is a polished floor system that turns your concrete surface into a dense, wear-resistant, lustrous, high sheen floor. The INDUROSHINE system utilizes an environmentally friendly grinding and polishing equipment from Vic International, a leader in this type of technology. The equipment captures 99% of pollutants and debris during the applications, which results in a green process that is safe for the environment. During the grinding and polishing process, LIQUI-HARD concrete densifier and hardener from W. R. MEADOWS is applied. LIQUI-HARD hardens the surface, creating a wear-resistant, high sheen finish. LIQUI-HARD is a green product, as it is water-based and has a very low VOC content. The INDUROSHINE system is listed in the GreenSpec directory of green building products. After the INDUROSHINE system is complete, W. R. MEADOWS provides BELLATRIX premium concrete enhancer. This product has been specially designed for polished concrete as a stain repellant that provides immediate stain resistance and protection. Ideal applications for INDUROSHINE include warehouses, schools, and retail outlets. The system is backed by a nationwide network of approved applicators. For more information on INDUROSHINE, call (847) 214-2100, e-mail wrmil@wrmeadows.com or visit www.wrmeadows.com. More
October 6, 2008 Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. earns Silver Certification from the US Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes program Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc and HJL Construction Management Services, LLC are pleased to announce that the Topel Residence has earned Silver Certification from the US Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes program. Constructed in 2007-2008, the home is the first LEED for Homes certified residence in Chester County, PA. The home was also awarded Energy Star home certification with a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) rating of 51, a full 34 points below the Energy Star target threshold. The Topel Residence is a hybrid construction bringing together timber framing with Structural Insulated Panels to form a framework that rests on a Superior Wall foundation. Built almost entirely off-site, little waste was generated during construction. The focus of the design and construction team was to reduce the home’s impact on the environment by sourcing materials locally and with high recycled content, minimizing site disturbance, installing energy and water efficient systems and appliances, installing native plant landscaping and implementing innovative green building techniques that include installing a sedum planted roof, natural ventilation and rain gardens for on-site stormwater recharge. The design team included: Matthew Moger from Lyman Perry Architects, Jonathan Alderson from Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects, Tad Radzinski from Sustainable Solutions Corporation and Hugh Lofting and Amy Cornelius from Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc and HJL Construction Management Services, LLC. “We are very proud of this achievement and of all of the members of the construction team.” says Hugh Lofting, “Ave and Vicki Topel are wonderful clients that weren’t too sure about green construction at first but became increasingly interested and knowledgeable as the design and construction of their home proceeded. Now they are committed to green construction and green, healthy, sustainable living.” LEED for Homes is a nationally recognized, third-party certification system that’s based on measurable results. As such, LEED for Homes recognizes the highest quality in green homebuilding. LEED certified homes are energy efficient, durable, use non-toxic building materials, are water-smart, and respect the environment in which they’re constructed. For more information about LEED for Homes follow this link: www.usgbc.org/LEED/homes/. For more information about the Topel Residence follow these links: http://www.hughloftingtimberframe.com/Green/Topel.html http://www.hughloftingtimberframe.com/framers_gallery/topel/index.html Company Information For over 30 years, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc has been committed to the highest level of professionalism. Incorporating advanced technology with old world craftsmanship, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. is dedicated to hand-crafting energy-efficient homes and structures that are elegant and distinctive. One at a time. Contact Information Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc, 339 Lamborntown Road, West Grove, PA 19390, 610-444-5382 ph 610-869-3589 fax, hugh@hughloftingtimberframe.com, att: Amy Cornelius or Hugh Lofting More
October 6, 2008 WEBINAR: Green Energy InfoXchange & Webinar Topics: 1. New Lower Cost Wind System 2. Creating Green Energy Business/City Relationships 3. Heat from Sewer Pipes Live Webinar: Nov 6, 2008 1 pm ET, Noon CT, 11 MT, 10am PT Join Us to Hear 1. Mayor Doug Hutchinson, Ft Collins CO, will highlight their green energy business/city relationships, describe how they were structured and explain their benefit to the Ft. Collins economy PLUS: 2. New Low Cost Commercial Wind System - A new commercial grade wind system design, developed by Broadstar Wind Systems is versatile, highly efficient and less expensive per watt than most other turbines currently on the market. 3. Gaining Heat from Sewer Pipes - A technology that recovers heat from the municipal sewer system. Presenter: Chris Baber, Project Manager, Vancouver BC. 4. What's Happening in Green Energy - Learn about interesting developments in green energy in USA and worldwide This webinar is hosted by Challenge International. Just turn on your computer to hear, view and interact during this presentation. $39 per connection TO REGISTER OR LEARN MORE go to: http://www.challengeinternational.com More
October 6, 2008 W. R. MEADOWS, INC. Releases GREEN LINE Brochure W. R. MEADOWS’ GREEN LINE brochure is now available. The brochure focuses on their GREEN LINE products for environmentally friendly building. The GREEN LINE of environmentally responsible products/systems were developed in the 1980s to protect your work and our world. The brochure includes a list of W. R. MEADOWS products featured in the GreenSpec directory and explains how using W. R. MEADOWS products can contribute towards LEED Certification. W. R. MEADOWS delivers one of the broadest lines of premium-grade construction products available to architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners. Their extensive line of high performance, premium-grade construction products has been developed for use in, on, around, and under concrete. W. R. MEADOWS is committed to producing environmentally friendly/responsible products and systems that meet or exceed the latest EPA standards and guidelines. W. R. MEADOWS is a member of the USGBC and CGBC. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is a third-party certification program and nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. More
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