In an effort to provide environmentally friendly
products, CertainTeed Corp. has reformulated its ToughGard R duct liner by
adding 25 percent recycled content.
“Using building products
with recycled content is important in meeting today’s sustainable building
standards and very important to the environment,” said Mike Lembo, senior
product manager for CertainTeed’s mechanical insulation business. “By adding recycled
content, we will use less energy during the manufacturing process and decrease
the amount of waste materials sent to landfills.”
Composed
of rotary-type glass fibers, ToughGard R duct liner is primarily used as an
acoustical liner in HVAC duct systems. The company says it also helps fight
moisture and mold growth and improves the energy efficiency in heating and
cooling systems.
The product received IAQ certification from
the Greenguard Environmental Institute in 2008, and it helps earn points for
the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification, CertainTeed
officials said.
CertainTeed adds recycled content to duct liner
May 1, 2009
No Comments