Product Solutions
Feb 1, 2009 12:00 PM
New products/case studies.
Quality counts
Athletic center roof outlasts its life expectancy by seven years
Birdair
As part of its building renovations for the 2008-09 school year, Radford University, Radford, Va., replaced the roof on the Dedmon Center, the university's sports and athletic facility. The current Birdair roof had outlasted its 20-year life expectancy by seven years. The fact that the original roof weathered so well over time was the major reason the university chose Birdair for its second roof project.
Unlike the original roof with an air-supported, fabric membrane, the new roof will have a truss-supported, Tensotherm with Nanogel membrane — a Teflon-coated PTFE membrane that has highly effective insulative properties and delivers natural translucent light transmission to the interior. Despite being less than 2 inches thick, the incorporation of Nanogel aerogel allows the membrane to maintain an R-12 insulation value.
By retaining cool air in warm conditions and warm air in cold, Tensotherm increases thermal efficiency in the structure. Nanogel has an air content of 95 percent, making it the lightest solid material in the world. The Tensotherm with Nanogel membrane is sandwiched between two layers of PTFE to enhance its durability, water repellence and fade resistance, without adding significant weight to the structure.
The insulative properties of Tensotherm with Nanogel are especially important for the Dedmon Center's interior climate control and temperature regulation. In addition to the roof's replacement, the facility is undergoing numerous other renovations, including the installation of a new HVAC system
Select the February 2009 issue RSN number 163 on AS&U's Product Information site for more information.
Prefabricated booth
B.I.G. Enterprises
The Aztec booth is designed with a heavy-duty Type 304 stainless-steel plate floor, covered with industrial rubber tiles. The doors are hurricane-rated with stainless-steel hinges, custom commercial steel-framed sliding transaction windows, and dual-pane insulating glass. The booth comes with electrical wiring — including provisions for data, communication and security camera systems; stainless-steel shelves; and a high-output commercial split-system HVAC
Select the February 2009 issue RSN number 155 on AS&U's Product Information site for more information.
Emergency phones
Talk-A-Phone
The Pedestal Mount (Model ETP-PM) can be used with Talk-A-Phone's ADA-compliant, hands-free Emergency/Access Control Phones. This unit provides a durable, easy-to-use security solution for access control, as well as general emergency phone requirements. It automatically identifies its location to the guard receiving the call. Auxiliary outputs enable the guard to open the door remotely for those entitled to access, and automatically activate other equipment such as CCTV
Select the February 2009 issue RSN number 156 on AS&U's Product Information site for more information.
Dual-motor vacuum
Electrolux/Sanitaire
The Dura-Lux dual-motor vacuum cleaner features an extra-large intake to handle clog-prone items. Its independently controlled twin motors and a durable chromed steel brush roll with an automotive-style V belt pulley enable it to tackle a full range of commercial floor-cleaning challenges. Its sealed HEPA filtration system captures 99.97 percent of allergens and pollen down to 0.3 microns
Select the February 2009 issue RSN number 157 on AS&U's Product Information site for more information.
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