SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At the 2010
Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC), Owens Corning (NYSE: OC)
is showcasing solutions that help the industry frame green homes
from the inside out for comfortable, energy-efficient, beautiful,
affordable and green homes.
"Selling to today's discerning homeowners, builders must offer
homes that are functional, aesthetic, and sustainable," said Frank
O'Brien-Bernini, Owens Corning's chief sustainability officer. "As
homeowners are increasingly demonstrating a personal commitment to
environmental responsibility, Owens Corning is offering builders,
contractors, architects and homeowners solutions that help them
build green with ease and confidence."
At PCBC 2010, Owens Corning is showcasing air sealing,
insulation and manufactured stone products that help builders
achieve green-building programs such as the National Association of
Home Builders' (NAHB) National Green Building Standard, the USGBC's
LEED for Homes and the new California Green Building Standards
Code.
- LIVE Demonstrations for Comfort and Energy Efficiency at the
Core – Buildings consume 40 percent of energy in the US with
the primary use being for heating and cooling. Proper air sealing
and insulation alone can help save up to 30 percent in heating and
cooling energy bills. At PCBC, Owens Corning will demonstrate the
EnergyComplete™ with Flexible Seal Technology Whole Home Insulation
and Air Sealing system, the industry's first high-performing and
affordable system that delivers comfortable and energy efficient
homes. PCBC attendees will experience just how fast, easy and safe
the EnergyComplete system is to install for new and existing
homes.
- NEW TO THE INDUSTRY: Increased Efficiencies in
Insulation – Owens Corning will demonstrate the
PROPINKComplete™ Blown-in Wall System that now features high
performance PROPINK® L77 Loosefill Insulation. Builders gain
productivity using PROPINK® L77 Loosefill Insulation because it
provides the highest coverage and R-value per bag in the industry
and can be used for multiple new construction and retro
applications. In wall applications, PROPINK® L77 delivers an R-16
for 2X4 walls and R-25 for 2X6 walls. The PROPINK Complete™
Blown-in Wall System is installed by Owens Corning certified
contractors who use a unique Inspect-R® Gauge to assure system
performance. To achieve comprehensive air sealing and insulating
performance, the PROPINK Complete™ System and PROPINK® L77
Loosefill Insulation can be used as part of the EnergyComplete™
System. As part of the family of Owens Corning Fiberglas®
insulation products, PROPINK® L77 contains a minimum 50 percent
certified recycled content, the highest for fiberglass in
North America and is GREENGUARD
and GREENGUARD Children & Schools(SM) Certified.
- CULTURED STONE® Veneers Lead in Beauty and
Sustainability – Known as the industry leading manufactured
stone veneer for beauty and quality, Owens Corning Cultured Stone®
manufactured stone is driving the industry in sustainable
practices. Cultured Stone® products carry third-party validation
from UL Environment™ for a minimum 35% recycled content and are
GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD Children & Schools(SM) Certified for
indoor air quality.
Visit Owens Corning at PCBC in booth 1227 and learn more about
building solutions at www.owenscorning.com.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a leading global producer of
residential and commercial building materials, glass-fiber
reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems. A
Fortune 500 Company for 56 consecutive years, Owens Corning is
committed to driving sustainability by delivering solutions,
transforming markets and enhancing lives. Founded in 1938, Owens
Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass-fiber technology
with sales of $4.8 billion in 2009
and about 16,000 employees in 28 countries on five continents.
©2010 Owens Corning
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