LEEDS Building Certification

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If you haven't heard about the LEED Green Building Rating System, stay tuned. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a set of specs for new construction existing buildings, and commercial interiors. Buildings that are built to LEED specifications are more energy-efficient and healthier for the people who live, work, and play in them.

 

 

Insulation

High-quality insulation is critical to keeping warmth inside a building, both making it more comfortable and keeping energy costs down. Similarly, it can keep sounds inside a room or a building, another way to make a building more pleasant to be in and to help ensure privacy. And it can play a critical role in fire safety.

Fiberglass Insulation

Fiberglass is a popular choice, as it's cost effective, energy efficient, and easy to install. We stock fiberglass insulation from Knauf in 16" and 24" widths and 3-1/2" to 9-1/2" thicknesses. Its R-Values range from R8 to R38*.

Eco-Friendly Insulation

Knauf Ecobatt® insulation is made from sand - an abundant, renewable resource - and 30% post-consumer recycled glass. It's free of phenol, formaldehyde, acrylics, and artificial colors. EcoBatt insulation has passed rigorous emission tests to become GREENGUARD™ certified, going beyond GREENGUARD's traditional certification to achieve its "Children & Schools" level of certification.

Along with being good for the environment, EcoBatt is mold-resistant, non-combustible, cuts easily and cleanly, and has excellent acoustical performance and thermal efficiency.

Limited Installation Space

We carry two types of Dow's STYROFOAM™ brand insulation, Z Mate and CAVITYMATE™.

Dow Z Mate is the perfect insulation when you need a high R-Value but have limited installation space. Z Mate is designed to fit between between Z-furring channels placed on 24" centers, eliminating the need to cut or snap the boards. It also eliminates the need to trim standard 24" wallboards later on. Z Mate is available in 2' x 8' panels, in thicknesses of 1" to 3".

CAVITYMATE's 16" width fits between brick ties in cavity wall applications. It's designed for wet cavity wall environments. CAVITYMATE comes in thicknesses ranging from 1" to 3", with R-Values* ranging from 5 to 15.

Fire Safety and Acoustic Properties

If you need fire-rated insulation or high-level acoustic properties, Roxul AFB Fire Protection insulation is an excellent choice. It has a melting point of approximately 2150°F/1177°C. Its superior sound absorbency meets ASTM standards E 90, E 413, C 423, and E 1050. This batt insulation is also easy to cut, water resistant, chemically inert, CFC- and HCFC-free, and made of natural and recycled materials. It's resistant to rot, mildew, fungi, and bacteria. Roxul AFB comes in 16.25" and 24.25" widths and 2-1/2" to 4 " thicknesses. Length is 48".

If you don't see what you need, let us know. We can special order many items.

To order our insulation products, contact us by phone or fax at the location closest to you, or send an email to info@wallboard.com.

*The R-Value indicates the level of thermal resistance. The higher the R-Value, the more effectively the insulation keeps in warmth.

 

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Wallboard Supply Company, Inc. provides drywall, metal framing, lumber, insulation and other construction materials for the tade industry for over 40 years.

Wallboard Supply Company, Inc. has been helping trade professionals for over 40 years in building quality residential and commercial buildings.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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