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Duravit and The Geberit Group have partnered to offer wall-mounted toilets with concealed, in-wall tank carriers. The toilets feature dual-flush actuators and use only 1.1 blended gallons (4 liters) per flush. The in-wall tank carrier offers a clean and modern aesthetic without visible piping. The height can be customized to sit between 15 and 19 inches (38 and 48 centimeters). Easy to clean, and can save up to 2 square feet (0.2 square meters) of space in the bathroom. Supports up to 880 pounds (400 kilograms). Designers of Duravit wall-mounted toilets include Philippe Starck (pictured: Starck 3 model), Norman Foster, Sieger Design, among others. |
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3M introduces 3M™ Fire Barrier Duct Wrap 615+, a new lightweight, thin-profile insulation product that provides up to two hours of fire protection for grease and air ventilation ducts. Made from an advanced ceramic fiber wrapped in scrim-enforced foil, the duct wrap is lighter and thinner than previous 3M offerings and meets the new ASTM E2336 fire test requirements. Installed around ducts, it creates a fire-resistant barrier that maintains the duct integrity and helps prevent fire from rapidly spreading throughout a building. Fire-barrier wraps are an alternative to conventional gypsum wallboard shafts and other stiffer, bulkier wrap systems. |
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Dow Building Solutions offers the Thermax™ Wall System for greater energy efficiency in commercial steel stud buildings. The system provides a continuous thermal barrier that insulates both the wall cavity and the steel studs, and moves the dew point from the within wall cavity to the exterior. Finished with spray foam on the interior wall cavity, the system meets NFPA 285 fire code and IBC requirements for continuous insulation, air barrier, and water-resistive barrier. High system R-value (between R-9 and R-24) can contribute to LEED credits. |
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Steril-Aire, Inc., offers a new UVC Kit for Air Handlers. The kit provides germicidal ultraviolet C lights for HVAC units, such as fan coil units, unit ventilator systems, and indoor air handlers with coils up to 84 inches (213 centimeters) with dual access. The UVC devices destroy microorganisms, including flu viruses, bacteria, and mold, and can be installed in current air handling units for patient rooms, classrooms, hotel rooms, apartments and condominiums, and offices. |
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Marvin Windows and Doors has introduced the Wood Ultimate Casement window to its Ultimate Casement and Awning Collection. A simulated check rail and a tall bottom rail mimic the look of a double-hung window, while low-E II insulating glass with argon provides energy-efficient performance. The window is available in sizes as large as 40 inches wide by 92 inches tall (102 by 234 centimeters) and 36 by 96 inches (91 by 244 centimeters). It has a commercial rating (CW), design pressure rating of 50, can hold a 150-pound (68-kilogram) sash, and features commercial-grade hardware and a folding handle. A special wash mode allows access to both sides of the glass from indoors. |
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