Products - March 2009

Turbo-Dri Hand Dryer

The Turbo-Dri uses a combination of heat and high-speed air to dry hands in less than 12 seconds, according to the company. The air temperature and speed are both adjustable, and generate between 68 and 116 cubic feet per minute of heated air using 1300 to 1600 watts. An infrared sensor activates the unit when hands are placed at the nozzle, and turns it off when hands are removed; a 60-second automatic shut off helps minimize misuse. Sound levels vary between 65 and 78 decibels, depending on settings. Made for heavy-duty applications, the unit’s body is one-piece stainless steel, finished in white porcelain enamel or with a satin or bright polished surface. American Specialties Inc.; Yonkers, NY. Phone
914-476-9000; www.americanspecialties.com
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EcoBatt Fiberglass Insulation

Knauf’s EcoBatt fiberglass insulation, which contains at least 30 percent post-consumer recycled bottle glass, uses a proprietary binder made with rapidly renewable materials instead of petroleum derivatives. The manufacturer maintains the composition of the biobased binder (called Ecose) as a trade secret—but whatever it is, it helped EcoBatt meet Greenguard Children and Schools and California’s Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) indoor air quality standards. EcoBatt has the same performance and cost as Knauf’s other fiberglass products, and is available in five configurations: unfaced, kraft-faced, foil-faced, FSK-25-faced, and a sill sealer. R-values range from 8 to 38, depending on density and thickness. Because no colorants are used, this fiberglass has a mottled brown appearance. Knauf Insulation; Shelbyville, IN. Phone 317-398-4434,
Toll-free 800-825-4434; www.knaufusa.com
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Reclaimed Wood Flooring

Enterprise Wood Products remills high-quality wood reclaimed from antique buildings and, board by board, individually hand-finishes it into visually unique flooring—each plank with its own character of nail holes, markings, and patina. Species include mixed hardwoods, oak, and Eastern White Pine from the 20,000-square-foot Old Globe Grain Elevator in Superior, Wisconsin—the world’s largest when it was built in 1887. Enterprise also offers fireplace mantels, countertops, paneling, decking, and structural beams. Enterprise Wood Products; Rhinelander, WI. Phone 715-369-5700; www.enterprisewood.com
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Insulating Window Quilt Shades

Window Quilts are insulating, edge-sealing, retractable window shades that reduce conductive heat loss while blocking air infiltration, light, and noise. The quilt, which includes two layers of polyester batting and a reflective vapor barrier, uses surface-mounted edge tracks to create a seal around the window. According to the company, the R-value of a standard insulated-glass window can improve from less than 2 to nearly 7; noise is reduced by as much as 35 percent; and condensation eliminated. The room-darkening quilts block 99.5 percent of light, but less opaque shading quilts are also available. Sizes range from 24-to-104 inches wide in one-inch increments, in lengths up to 144 inches. The color is off-white. Window Quilt; Brattleboro, VT.
Phone 802-246-4500; www.windowquilt.com
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