Tag Archives: Green Building

Aldo Leopold: Father of Modern Conservationism

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Pat Austin

By: Pat Austin, Sales Representative - Architectural Products Much effort and attention is paid to living a “green” lifestyle these days. You might wonder where the roots of this movement lie and how it all got started. In the early … Continue reading →

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Don’t Sweat it. SIPs will Save you Money on Cooling Costs.

Posted on August 30, 2011 by John Myers

By: Bill Downs, Sales Representative - Architectural Products During the 100 degree days in Kansas City this summer there was one sound that was very consistent, the hum of my air conditioner. My 2 story home built with traditional 2×4 … Continue reading →

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Polyiso and LEED: Defeating the purpose?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Nick Harvill

By: Chris Casey, Sales Representative - Architectural Products The goal of LEED and the USGBC is an admirable one: “By using less energy, LEED-certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and contribute to a … Continue reading →

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Should you Specify FSC Certified OSB for SIPS?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by John Cowan

By: John Cowan, Regional Sales Manager As R-Control Structural Insulated Panels continue to be an important component used to accumulate points in LEED Certified projects, FSC OSB is often specified. But should it? 1) In order for the SIPs to be FSC certified there … Continue reading →

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Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Life Cycle Analysis

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Mary A. Burk

By: Mary Burk, Corporate Marketing Manager ACH Foam Technologies is pleased to announce the new R-Control® SIP Life Cycle Analysis conducted by the Expanded Polystyrene Molders Association (EPSMA) SIPs Work Group is now available. Life Cycle Analysis involves looking at … Continue reading →

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