Showing posts with label hydronic heat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hydronic heat. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Creatherm Neopor Radiant Floor Panel
Our Creatherm Neopor Radiant Floor Panels being installed at BASF's Multi-Use Educational Facility in Rensselaer, NY.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Creatherm NEOPOR Panel To Be Displayed At CIPHEX WEST EXPO Next Week
Creatherm Radiant Floor Panels
Creatherm Radiant Floor Panels, manufactured out of BASF Neopor EPS, offer a great solution for slab-on-grade snow-melt and retro-fit heating. The finished floor panel size is 2’x4’ and features a staggered snap-tight grid for optimal tubing spacing. On-center points exist every 3 inches. Panels are available in 1.8”, 2.8” and 3.3” thicknesses.
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Thursday, September 09, 2010
We wanted to provide a little background information on a new project that will be using our Creatherm Radiant Floor Panels.
BASF Near-Zero Energy Classroom and Wildlife Habitat
The BASF Near-Zero Energy Classroom and Wildlife Habitat, currently under construction in the city of Rensselaer, New York, is intended to become an international showcase for holistic sustainable development, including best practices in site remediation and high-performance commercial construction
Benefits for participating manufacturers and strategic allies include a comprehensive 2010 marketing campaign including:
Benefits for participating manufacturers and strategic allies include a comprehensive 2010 marketing campaign including:
- • National media relations campaign
- • Ribbon cutting and press event in the Fall 2010
- • Featured at Greenbuild 2010 in BASF booth
- • Virtual and live tours highlighting your product solution on www.BASF.com/construction
- • 2010 BASF webinar series on sustainable development
- • Platform for AIA continuing education content development
- • Regional community and school tours
- • Urban Land Institute tours and events
- • YouTube™ content
- • High-Performance school seminars with New York Department of Education
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
BASF launches NEOPOR EPS website for North America
BASF launches Neopor® EPS website in North America
More information, organized for the convenience of customers
FLORHAM PARK, NJ, July 7, 2010 – BASF announced a new website for its Neopor® expandable polystyrene (EPS), a forward-looking solution to improve insulation in newly built and renovated buildings. The result is a more robust Internet resource that makes it easier for customers to learn about Neopor’s ability to improve a building’s insulation performance. Neopor is silvery grey in color because it contains graphite that considerably increases insulation performance.
The new website has been especially designed for the North American market and its content offers an increased value to BASF’s customers. The features of the site, www.neopor.basf.us include:
A literature section that contains product specifications and regulatory information, along with downloadable information, such as insulation investment payback, technical data sheets, MSDS data, application profiles and brochures;
A spotlight on the latest building success stories and links to customers showcasing their use of Neopor in commercial applications;
The Neopor site is open to all users and requires no registration to receive non-secure information. Customer account information and other secure data are protected with advanced safeguard measures.
BASF - The Chemical Company.
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $13 billion in 2009. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, or to sign up to receive news releases by e-mail, visit www.basf.us.
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals and oil and gas. As a reliable partner, BASF creates chemistry to help its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF posted sales of more than €50 billion in 2009 and had approximately 105,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
For more information, contact:
Kathy Dennis
BASF Corporation
Tel: (973) 245-6288
E-mail: Kathy.dennis@basf.com
More information, organized for the convenience of customers
The new website has been especially designed for the North American market and its content offers an increased value to BASF’s customers. The features of the site, www.neopor.basf.us include:
A literature section that contains product specifications and regulatory information, along with downloadable information, such as insulation investment payback, technical data sheets, MSDS data, application profiles and brochures;
A spotlight on the latest building success stories and links to customers showcasing their use of Neopor in commercial applications;
- An expanded marketing section describing the properties and versatility of BASF’s Neopor demonstrating how it adds value in building and construction applications;
- An online customer information service that puts users in touch with a BASF Customer Relationship Specialist, a single point of contact for answers to many common questions
The Neopor site is open to all users and requires no registration to receive non-secure information. Customer account information and other secure data are protected with advanced safeguard measures.
BASF - The Chemical Company.
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $13 billion in 2009. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, or to sign up to receive news releases by e-mail, visit www.basf.us.
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals and oil and gas. As a reliable partner, BASF creates chemistry to help its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF posted sales of more than €50 billion in 2009 and had approximately 105,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
For more information, contact:
BASF Corporation
Tel: (973) 245-6288
E-mail: Kathy.dennis@basf.com
Sunday, April 25, 2010
White Cap Construction Supply - Contractor Day
Looking forward to participating in the Contractor Day event at White Cap Construction Supply store #157 this Thursday. Please stop by and check out our Creatherm radiant installation panels.
The address is:
157 - LOUISVILLE, KY
4609 Poplar Level Road
Louisville , KY 40213
Phone: 502-964-3385
Fax: 502-968-2034
The address is:
157 - LOUISVILLE, KY
4609 Poplar Level Road
Louisville , KY 40213
Phone: 502-964-3385
Fax: 502-968-2034
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
CMX/CIPHEX Show 2010 = SUCCESS
Thanks again to everyone who stopped by our booth last week in Toronto @ the CMX/CIPHEX Show. We had an excellent time and met many great customers. The Dunford guys did a great job as well. Please feel free to contact them at sales@jessdondunford.com or via phone (519)763-1160 for any information regarding Creatherm panels in and around the Ontario market.
Thanks also to Axiom and Uponor for the enjoyable afterhours activities.
Thanks also to Axiom and Uponor for the enjoyable afterhours activities.
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Trade Show season 2010
Making last minute changes to the booth before starting the tradeshow circuit.
Check us out at the AHR show in a few weeks. Booth 5088.
Check us out at the AHR show in a few weeks. Booth 5088.
Monday, January 04, 2010
2010 CMX / CIPHEX
Making plans to attend the CMX/CIPHEX Show?
Make sure to visit us March 25 - 27 @ the Toronto Convention Center North Building, Booth 315.
Make sure to visit us March 25 - 27 @ the Toronto Convention Center North Building, Booth 315.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
BASF's Styropor EPS used in innovative application for radiant heating industry- Helps keeps heat rising
Creatherm “walk-it-in” radiant floor panels provide an efficient thermal and sound barrier between the ground and heated slab while saving contractors time and money.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ, – Until now, installing radiant heating has been a time consuming and labor intensive process for contractors. Home and building owners benefit from radiant heating because it is a clean, comfortable and energy efficient solution. Creatherm™ radiant floor panels, manufactured by Creatherm out of BASF Styropor® EPS, offer contractors an innovative foam installation process that saves time and money.
As with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs), Creatherm™ radiant floor panels are easily installed. Interlocking panels help reduce labor costs and improve installation efficiencies by allowing for precise tube layout that eliminates the need to tie, clip, staple, or screw the PEX [cross-linked polyethylene] tubing to the substrate.
Styropor®, an expandable polystyrene (EPS) was invented by BASF in 1952 and today is a classic among the raw materials employed for cost-effective construction, as well as efficient and reliable packaging. The most important properties of Styropor® EPS include:
excellent thermal insulation capacity
high compressive strength
outstanding impact absorption
low weight
design capabilities
BASF - The Chemical Company. We don't make a lot of the products you buy. We make a lot of the products you buy better.® BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany.
BASF employs more than 15,000 in North America and had sales of approximately $16.4 billion in 2007.
For more information about BASF’s North American operations, or to sign up to receive news releases by e-mail,visit www.basf.com/usa.
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has more than 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
About Createc Corporation Headquartered in Whitestown, Ind., a northwest suburb of Indianapolis, CreathermTM offers innovative foam products to the building industry. As a subsidiary of Createc Corporation, manufacturers of ICF panels, Creatherm’s Radiant Floor Panels were their first product to reach market, and sales have more than doubled since launch in 2005. For more than 35 years, Createc Corporation, as a second-generation family-owned business, has been a leader in the beaded foam industry, providing everything from protective packaging to automotive, component and specialty foam products. Strengths include in-house product design, quality manufacturing, and a large production capacity backed by timely delivery and attentive customer service. The ability to solve design problems offers Createc Corporation distinction as a valued business partner to companies nationwide.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ, – Until now, installing radiant heating has been a time consuming and labor intensive process for contractors. Home and building owners benefit from radiant heating because it is a clean, comfortable and energy efficient solution. Creatherm™ radiant floor panels, manufactured by Creatherm out of BASF Styropor® EPS, offer contractors an innovative foam installation process that saves time and money.
As with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs), Creatherm™ radiant floor panels are easily installed. Interlocking panels help reduce labor costs and improve installation efficiencies by allowing for precise tube layout that eliminates the need to tie, clip, staple, or screw the PEX [cross-linked polyethylene] tubing to the substrate.
Styropor®, an expandable polystyrene (EPS) was invented by BASF in 1952 and today is a classic among the raw materials employed for cost-effective construction, as well as efficient and reliable packaging. The most important properties of Styropor® EPS include:
excellent thermal insulation capacity
high compressive strength
outstanding impact absorption
low weight
design capabilities
BASF - The Chemical Company. We don't make a lot of the products you buy. We make a lot of the products you buy better.® BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany.
BASF employs more than 15,000 in North America and had sales of approximately $16.4 billion in 2007.
For more information about BASF’s North American operations, or to sign up to receive news releases by e-mail,visit www.basf.com/usa.
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has more than 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
About Createc Corporation Headquartered in Whitestown, Ind., a northwest suburb of Indianapolis, CreathermTM offers innovative foam products to the building industry. As a subsidiary of Createc Corporation, manufacturers of ICF panels, Creatherm’s Radiant Floor Panels were their first product to reach market, and sales have more than doubled since launch in 2005. For more than 35 years, Createc Corporation, as a second-generation family-owned business, has been a leader in the beaded foam industry, providing everything from protective packaging to automotive, component and specialty foam products. Strengths include in-house product design, quality manufacturing, and a large production capacity backed by timely delivery and attentive customer service. The ability to solve design problems offers Createc Corporation distinction as a valued business partner to companies nationwide.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Creatherm Now On Sweets.com
Find CREATHERM products, 3D CAD drawings/details, 3 part specs for Radiant Floor Panels on Sweets.com
http://products.construction.com/manufacturer/CREATHERM-NST151809/overview.
http://products.construction.com/manufacturer/CREATHERM-NST151809/overview.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Come visit us at the 2010 AHR Expo
Be our guest in Orlando at the AHR Expo next month.
Creatherm will be exhibiting at the world's largest HVAC&R event January 25 - 27, 2010.
Please stop by our booth # 5088 and join us for a great time.
Don't forget to contact us at info@creatherm.com for VIP admission tickets to the show.
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Creatherm will be exhibiting at the world's largest HVAC&R event January 25 - 27, 2010.
Please stop by our booth # 5088 and join us for a great time.
Don't forget to contact us at info@creatherm.com for VIP admission tickets to the show.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Small Iowa City Gets $1M for Geothermal Project
DES MOINES, Iowa, October 13, 2009 (ENS) – Iowa Governor Chet Culver today awarded $1 million to the City of West Union to establish an innovative geothermal district-wide heating and cooling system and a radiant-heat snow-melt system.
A city of about 2,500 in the northeastern corner of the state, West Union is the county seat of Fayette County. In 2008, West Union was named one of Iowa's two Green Pilot Communities by Iowa's Department of Economic Development.
"This is great news for West Union and our state as a whole," said Governor Culver. "I am committed to making Iowa the renewable energy capital of the country, and these funds are another step forward in meeting that goal."
West Union, Iowa on a summer evening (Photo courtesy West Union Chamber of Commerce)
West Union's planned renovation of six blocks of downtown infrastructure is called West Union Green Pilot Project. The award was made through the Community Development Block Grant's Downtown Revitalization Fund and Community Sustainability program.
The community will replace aging infrastructure such as water, storm and sanitary sewers, streets, sidewalks and lights using environmentally friendly materials.
The city intends to complete a six-block green streetscape including reconstruction of the streets and sidewalks. Porous pavement, rainwater harvesting and reuse, rain gardens and bioswales for stormwater retention will make the project green and sustainable.
Geothermal conduits using heat from deep within the Earth, radiant snow melt infrastructure and energy efficient street lighting will be installed.
The governor says no other community in the country will have integrated as many green infrastructure practices in one place and at one time as West Union, making the community a destination for planners, architects, engineers, and community officials who wish to learn from the West Union model.
The project began with a visioning workshop in October 2007 when the Department of Economic Development completed a technical assistance visit to advise West Union about the potential for multi-purpose pedestrian-scale streetscape improvements.
The next step on the green journey included a Green Pilot Workshop held in June 2008 to brainstorm and research green applications that could be incorporated into the six-block streetscape design.
West Union will receive technical assistance and training as well as financial incentives from IDED to complete the new, environmentally responsible streetscape.
The Iowa Green Streets Criteria will apply to this project. These criteria promote public health, energy efficiency, water conservation, smart locations, operational savings and sustainable building practices.
Copyright Environment News Service (ENS) 2009. All rights reserved.
A city of about 2,500 in the northeastern corner of the state, West Union is the county seat of Fayette County. In 2008, West Union was named one of Iowa's two Green Pilot Communities by Iowa's Department of Economic Development.
"This is great news for West Union and our state as a whole," said Governor Culver. "I am committed to making Iowa the renewable energy capital of the country, and these funds are another step forward in meeting that goal."
West Union, Iowa on a summer evening (Photo courtesy West Union Chamber of Commerce)
West Union's planned renovation of six blocks of downtown infrastructure is called West Union Green Pilot Project. The award was made through the Community Development Block Grant's Downtown Revitalization Fund and Community Sustainability program.
The community will replace aging infrastructure such as water, storm and sanitary sewers, streets, sidewalks and lights using environmentally friendly materials.
The city intends to complete a six-block green streetscape including reconstruction of the streets and sidewalks. Porous pavement, rainwater harvesting and reuse, rain gardens and bioswales for stormwater retention will make the project green and sustainable.
Geothermal conduits using heat from deep within the Earth, radiant snow melt infrastructure and energy efficient street lighting will be installed.
The governor says no other community in the country will have integrated as many green infrastructure practices in one place and at one time as West Union, making the community a destination for planners, architects, engineers, and community officials who wish to learn from the West Union model.
The project began with a visioning workshop in October 2007 when the Department of Economic Development completed a technical assistance visit to advise West Union about the potential for multi-purpose pedestrian-scale streetscape improvements.
The next step on the green journey included a Green Pilot Workshop held in June 2008 to brainstorm and research green applications that could be incorporated into the six-block streetscape design.
West Union will receive technical assistance and training as well as financial incentives from IDED to complete the new, environmentally responsible streetscape.
The Iowa Green Streets Criteria will apply to this project. These criteria promote public health, energy efficiency, water conservation, smart locations, operational savings and sustainable building practices.
Copyright Environment News Service (ENS) 2009. All rights reserved.
Friday, June 12, 2009
EPS Reduces Global Warming
New Life Cycle Analysis Clearly Demonstrates Environmental Contributions of Adding EPS Insulation to North American Homes
CROFTON, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new study shows that expanded polystyrene (EPS) provides a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when used to insulate homes in North America.
This study, Energy and Greenhouse Gas Savings for EPS Foam Insulation Applied to Exterior Walls of Single Family Residential Housing in the U.S. and Canada, calculated the resources used and emissions produced in the manufacturing and delivery of EPS and concludes that EPS insulation will reduce the operational impact of the building to an extent that far outweighs the environmental impact caused by its manufacture.
“Everyone knows that adding insulation to your home will reduce energy costs,” acknowledges Betsy Steiner, executive director of the EPS Molders Association (EPSMA). “However, consumers are increasingly aware that product manufacture requires resource and energy consumption. We want our customers to know that energy and environmental payback on this investment is substantial, making EPS insulation one of the quickest and easiest ways to reduce energy usage.”
With mainstream support for the green movement, consumers are asking new and different questions about how products perform and are increasingly making purchasing decisions that take environmental considerations into account. This is particularly true in the area of construction, as buildings are responsible for 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), a measurement tool that provides comprehensive environmental data, is a widely accepted method of evaluating a product’s environmental footprint.
Franklin Associates, an independent consulting firm in Prairie Village, Kansas, conducted this study to analyze and quantify energy use and emissions with regard to EPS insulation. Franklin used data from the U.S. Life Cycle Index (LCI) Database and data collected from the EPS manufacturing industry. Homes were evaluated in all climate zones in the U.S. and Canada. The thermal performance evaluation of the homes was based on R-value data from Oakridge National Laboratories.
Using this approach, the study assessed the energy and resources used during the extraction, manufacturing, processing, delivery, use and disposal of EPS insulation, and the greenhouse gas emissions produced throughout the process. The energy and greenhouse gas savings were determined by comparing the heating and cooling energy requirements for the modeled home with added EPS insulation to a similar structure without added insulation. This provides the ‘net’ footprint or the environmental payback that is achieved by using increased insulation.
Insulation is measured in terms of thermal resistance, called R-value, which indicates the resistance to heat flow. The higher the material’s R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness or, the better walls and roof resist the flow of heat either into or out of the building. When EPS insulation was added to the exterior walls, using R-4 and R-6 foam, the energy payback periods in Canada are less than one year in all Provinces. In the U.S., the energy payback time for R-4 insulation is less than two years with shorter payback times in colder regions. R-6 payback times for energy are slightly longer but ultimately result in higher energy savings over the life of the building. These energy values directly correlate to the resulting greenhouse gas reductions.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for 50 to 70% of the energy used in the average American home, and inadequate insulation and air leakage are the leading causes of energy waste in most homes.
While ongoing research is aiming to identify renewable energy options, immediate green house gas reductions and efficiencies upgrades can be achieved with added insulation, and most importantly allows homeowners to take action now.
“The exceptional performance of EPS insulation offers the construction industry a means to achieve newer energy efficiency goals being revised and updated on an ongoing basis,” adds Steiner. “Architects, designers, and material specifiers can be confident they are providing an environmentally responsible choice when selecting EPS to insulate their buildings.”
For more information on this study and other EPS insulation resources, contact Virginia Lyle at the EPS Molders Association at (800) 607-3772 or visit www.epsmolders.org.
The EPS Molders Association is a trade organization for the U.S. and Canadian manufacturers of expanded polystyrene building and construction products.
Contacts
EPS Molders AssociationVirginia Lyle, 800-607-3772
CROFTON, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new study shows that expanded polystyrene (EPS) provides a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when used to insulate homes in North America.
This study, Energy and Greenhouse Gas Savings for EPS Foam Insulation Applied to Exterior Walls of Single Family Residential Housing in the U.S. and Canada, calculated the resources used and emissions produced in the manufacturing and delivery of EPS and concludes that EPS insulation will reduce the operational impact of the building to an extent that far outweighs the environmental impact caused by its manufacture.
“Everyone knows that adding insulation to your home will reduce energy costs,” acknowledges Betsy Steiner, executive director of the EPS Molders Association (EPSMA). “However, consumers are increasingly aware that product manufacture requires resource and energy consumption. We want our customers to know that energy and environmental payback on this investment is substantial, making EPS insulation one of the quickest and easiest ways to reduce energy usage.”
With mainstream support for the green movement, consumers are asking new and different questions about how products perform and are increasingly making purchasing decisions that take environmental considerations into account. This is particularly true in the area of construction, as buildings are responsible for 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), a measurement tool that provides comprehensive environmental data, is a widely accepted method of evaluating a product’s environmental footprint.
Franklin Associates, an independent consulting firm in Prairie Village, Kansas, conducted this study to analyze and quantify energy use and emissions with regard to EPS insulation. Franklin used data from the U.S. Life Cycle Index (LCI) Database and data collected from the EPS manufacturing industry. Homes were evaluated in all climate zones in the U.S. and Canada. The thermal performance evaluation of the homes was based on R-value data from Oakridge National Laboratories.
Using this approach, the study assessed the energy and resources used during the extraction, manufacturing, processing, delivery, use and disposal of EPS insulation, and the greenhouse gas emissions produced throughout the process. The energy and greenhouse gas savings were determined by comparing the heating and cooling energy requirements for the modeled home with added EPS insulation to a similar structure without added insulation. This provides the ‘net’ footprint or the environmental payback that is achieved by using increased insulation.
Insulation is measured in terms of thermal resistance, called R-value, which indicates the resistance to heat flow. The higher the material’s R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness or, the better walls and roof resist the flow of heat either into or out of the building. When EPS insulation was added to the exterior walls, using R-4 and R-6 foam, the energy payback periods in Canada are less than one year in all Provinces. In the U.S., the energy payback time for R-4 insulation is less than two years with shorter payback times in colder regions. R-6 payback times for energy are slightly longer but ultimately result in higher energy savings over the life of the building. These energy values directly correlate to the resulting greenhouse gas reductions.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for 50 to 70% of the energy used in the average American home, and inadequate insulation and air leakage are the leading causes of energy waste in most homes.
While ongoing research is aiming to identify renewable energy options, immediate green house gas reductions and efficiencies upgrades can be achieved with added insulation, and most importantly allows homeowners to take action now.
“The exceptional performance of EPS insulation offers the construction industry a means to achieve newer energy efficiency goals being revised and updated on an ongoing basis,” adds Steiner. “Architects, designers, and material specifiers can be confident they are providing an environmentally responsible choice when selecting EPS to insulate their buildings.”
For more information on this study and other EPS insulation resources, contact Virginia Lyle at the EPS Molders Association at (800) 607-3772 or visit www.epsmolders.org.
The EPS Molders Association is a trade organization for the U.S. and Canadian manufacturers of expanded polystyrene building and construction products.
Contacts
EPS Molders AssociationVirginia Lyle, 800-607-3772
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Creatherm is Now on YouTube!
Recently Creatherm started a YouTube channel to post videos of some of the installations of our panels. We have plans on posting more videos, in an attempt to help spread the word of our Creatherm product line.
Look for added product videos and other postings as we progress and fine tune the channel.
Our goal is to give an up-close and personal look at our company and the industry.
If you have a YouTube account please subscribe to us http://www.youtube.com/creatherm.
Look for added product videos and other postings as we progress and fine tune the channel.
Our goal is to give an up-close and personal look at our company and the industry.
If you have a YouTube account please subscribe to us http://www.youtube.com/creatherm.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Creatherm Exhibiting At The 2009 AIA National Convention & Design Expo
Check out Creatherm at the AIA National Convention in San Francisco, CA April 30 - May 2.
Our panels will be showcased in booth 6537 West Hall.
Additional information about the show may be found by viewing the following link: http://www.aiaconvention.com/
Our panels will be showcased in booth 6537 West Hall.
Additional information about the show may be found by viewing the following link: http://www.aiaconvention.com/
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Hydronic Specialities to Distribute Creatherm Radiant Floor Panels
For Immediate Release-
Hydronic Specialities (HSC), has signed on to distribute CreathermTM and Brings Innovative Foam Building Technology to California and Northern Nevada.
Indianapolis, IN – February 2009 – CreathermTM is pleased to announce that HSC will be a distributor of the manufacturer’s foam building products. HSC will distribute the entire line of Radiant Floor Panels which are ideal for installing PEX hydronic tubing with considerable time savings.
The S45 floor panel is 2’ x 4’ x 2.8” thick and features a staggered snap-tight grid for optimal tubing spacing. On-center points exist every three inches. The S45 Floor Panel can support the installation of ½”, 5/8” or 3/4” PEX Tubing. This newer panel does not support installing tubing at 45 degree angles but offers greater “R” Value due to its thickness. This makes the product ideal for colder climates or new construction.
CreathermTM Radiant floor panels are now manufactured out of BASF Styropor® EPS. Styropor® an expandable polystyrene (EPS) was invented by BASF in 1952 and today is a classic among the raw materials employed for cost-effective construction, as well as efficient and reliable packaging.The most important properties of Styropor® EPS include: excellent thermal insulation capacity, high compressive strength, outstanding impact absorption, low weight, and flexible design capabilities. The foam panels are also quiet, resistant to insects and mold, and virtually allergen free.
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Creatherm TM offers expanded polystyrene foam products to the building industry. Building on a design alliance with Createc Corporation, manufacturers of ICF panels, Creatherm's Radiant Floor Panels were their first product to reach market.
Creatherm TM is a proud member of the Radiant Panel Association and USGBC.
###About Createc Corporation for over 30 years, Createc Corporation, as a second-generation family owned business, has been a leader in the beaded foam industry, providing everything from protective packaging to automotive, component and specialty foam products. Strengths include in-house product design, quality manufacturing, and a large production capacity backed by timely delivery and attentive customer service. The ability to solve design problems offers Createc Corporation distinction as a valued business partner to companies nationwide.
Creatherm TM and (US Design Patent No. D54139687 & D587358) are registered to Creatherm TM.
About BASF Corporation BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, N.J., is the North American affiliate of BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Our product portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/usa.
Creatherm Media Contact: David Treier 317.796.8816
Hydronic Specialities: 800.786.6847
Hydronic Specialities (HSC), has signed on to distribute CreathermTM and Brings Innovative Foam Building Technology to California and Northern Nevada.
Indianapolis, IN – February 2009 – CreathermTM is pleased to announce that HSC will be a distributor of the manufacturer’s foam building products. HSC will distribute the entire line of Radiant Floor Panels which are ideal for installing PEX hydronic tubing with considerable time savings.
The S45 floor panel is 2’ x 4’ x 2.8” thick and features a staggered snap-tight grid for optimal tubing spacing. On-center points exist every three inches. The S45 Floor Panel can support the installation of ½”, 5/8” or 3/4” PEX Tubing. This newer panel does not support installing tubing at 45 degree angles but offers greater “R” Value due to its thickness. This makes the product ideal for colder climates or new construction.
CreathermTM Radiant floor panels are now manufactured out of BASF Styropor® EPS. Styropor® an expandable polystyrene (EPS) was invented by BASF in 1952 and today is a classic among the raw materials employed for cost-effective construction, as well as efficient and reliable packaging.The most important properties of Styropor® EPS include: excellent thermal insulation capacity, high compressive strength, outstanding impact absorption, low weight, and flexible design capabilities. The foam panels are also quiet, resistant to insects and mold, and virtually allergen free.
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Creatherm TM offers expanded polystyrene foam products to the building industry. Building on a design alliance with Createc Corporation, manufacturers of ICF panels, Creatherm's Radiant Floor Panels were their first product to reach market.
Creatherm TM is a proud member of the Radiant Panel Association and USGBC.
###About Createc Corporation for over 30 years, Createc Corporation, as a second-generation family owned business, has been a leader in the beaded foam industry, providing everything from protective packaging to automotive, component and specialty foam products. Strengths include in-house product design, quality manufacturing, and a large production capacity backed by timely delivery and attentive customer service. The ability to solve design problems offers Createc Corporation distinction as a valued business partner to companies nationwide.
Creatherm TM and (US Design Patent No. D54139687 & D587358) are registered to Creatherm TM.
About BASF Corporation BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, N.J., is the North American affiliate of BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Our product portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/usa.
Creatherm Media Contact: David Treier 317.796.8816
Hydronic Specialities: 800.786.6847
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Central Enterprises to Distribute Creatherm Radiant Floor Panels
For Immediate Release-
Central Enterprises, has signed on to distribute CreathermTM and Brings Innovative Foam Building Technology to Illinois.
Clifton, IL – February 2009 – CreathermTM is pleased to announce that Central Enterprises, will be a distributor of the manufacturer’s foam building products.
Central Enterprises will distribute the entire line of Radiant Floor Panels which are ideal for installing PEX hydronic tubing with considerable time savings.
The S45 floor panel is 2’ x 4’ x 2.8” thick and features a staggered snap-tight grid for optimal tubing spacing. On-center points exist every three inches. The S45 Floor Panel can support the installation of ½”, 5/8” or 3/4” PEX Tubing. This newer panel does not support installing tubing at 45 degree angles but offers greater “R” Value due to its thickness. This makes the product ideal for colder climates or new construction.
CreathermTM Radiant floor panels are now manufactured out of BASF Styropor® EPS. Styropor® an expandable polystyrene (EPS) was invented by BASF in 1952 and today is a classic among the raw materials employed for cost-effective construction, as well as efficient and reliable packaging.
The most important properties of Styropor® EPS include: excellent thermal insulation capacity, high compressive strength, outstanding impact absorption, low weight, and flexible design capabilities. The foam panels are also quiet, resistant to insects and mold, and virtually allergen free.
Headquarted in Indianapolis, Ind., Creatherm TM offers expanded polystyrene foam products to the building industry. Building on a design alliance with Createc Corporation, manufacturers of ICF panels, Creatherm's Radiant Floor Panels were their first product to reach market.
Creatherm TM is a proud member of the Radiant Panel Association.
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About Createc CorporationFor over 30 years, Createc Corporation, as a second-generation family owned business, has been a leader in the beaded foam industry, providing everything from protective packaging to automotive, component and specialty foam products. Strengths include in-house product design, quality manufacturing, and a large production capacity backed by timely delivery and attentive customer service. The ability to solve design problems offers Createc Corporation distinction as a valued business partner to companies nationwide.
Creatherm TM and (US Design Patent No. D541396) for the S20 Floor Panel are registered to Creatherm TM.The S45 Floor Panel design is patent pending.
About BASF CorporationBASF Corporation, headquarted in Florham Park, N.J., is the North American affiliate of BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Our product portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/usa.
Creatherm Media Contact: David Treier 317.796.8816
Central Enterprises: 800.910.0231
Central Enterprises, has signed on to distribute CreathermTM and Brings Innovative Foam Building Technology to Illinois.
Clifton, IL – February 2009 – CreathermTM is pleased to announce that Central Enterprises, will be a distributor of the manufacturer’s foam building products.
Central Enterprises will distribute the entire line of Radiant Floor Panels which are ideal for installing PEX hydronic tubing with considerable time savings.
The S45 floor panel is 2’ x 4’ x 2.8” thick and features a staggered snap-tight grid for optimal tubing spacing. On-center points exist every three inches. The S45 Floor Panel can support the installation of ½”, 5/8” or 3/4” PEX Tubing. This newer panel does not support installing tubing at 45 degree angles but offers greater “R” Value due to its thickness. This makes the product ideal for colder climates or new construction.
CreathermTM Radiant floor panels are now manufactured out of BASF Styropor® EPS. Styropor® an expandable polystyrene (EPS) was invented by BASF in 1952 and today is a classic among the raw materials employed for cost-effective construction, as well as efficient and reliable packaging.
The most important properties of Styropor® EPS include: excellent thermal insulation capacity, high compressive strength, outstanding impact absorption, low weight, and flexible design capabilities. The foam panels are also quiet, resistant to insects and mold, and virtually allergen free.
Headquarted in Indianapolis, Ind., Creatherm TM offers expanded polystyrene foam products to the building industry. Building on a design alliance with Createc Corporation, manufacturers of ICF panels, Creatherm's Radiant Floor Panels were their first product to reach market.
Creatherm TM is a proud member of the Radiant Panel Association.
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About Createc CorporationFor over 30 years, Createc Corporation, as a second-generation family owned business, has been a leader in the beaded foam industry, providing everything from protective packaging to automotive, component and specialty foam products. Strengths include in-house product design, quality manufacturing, and a large production capacity backed by timely delivery and attentive customer service. The ability to solve design problems offers Createc Corporation distinction as a valued business partner to companies nationwide.
Creatherm TM and (US Design Patent No. D541396) for the S20 Floor Panel are registered to Creatherm TM.The S45 Floor Panel design is patent pending.
About BASF CorporationBASF Corporation, headquarted in Florham Park, N.J., is the North American affiliate of BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Our product portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/usa.
Creatherm Media Contact: David Treier 317.796.8816
Central Enterprises: 800.910.0231
Monday, February 16, 2009
Check Out Creatherm At The 2009 Pennsylvania Home Show
Check out Creatherm at the Pennsylvania Home Show in Harrisburg, PA next week.
Our panels will be showcased in the Hoover Industrial Supply booth(S) NorthEast 0729,0730 and 0731.
Additional information about the show is below:
When:
February 28 through March 8, 2009
Where:
The State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PAExit 67A, the Cameron St. exit, off I-81Get directions View parking map View floor plan map
Hours:
Monday thru Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission:
$8 Adults; children 12 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult. Buy tickets online.
Our panels will be showcased in the Hoover Industrial Supply booth(S) NorthEast 0729,0730 and 0731.
Additional information about the show is below:
When:
February 28 through March 8, 2009
Where:
The State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PAExit 67A, the Cameron St. exit, off I-81Get directions View parking map View floor plan map
Hours:
Monday thru Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission:
$8 Adults; children 12 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult. Buy tickets online.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Going Green with Radiant Floor Heat
With its energy efficiency and clean draft-free heat, concrete radiant floor heating offers numerous environmental benefits.
Here are some of them:
*Less energy required to achieve better thermal comfort at a lower thermostat setting.
*Water has 3,500 times the energy transport capacity of air.
*Adaptable to various energy-efficient heat sources, such as solar and geothermal.
*Radiant systems that use PEX tubing vs. copper pipe expedite hot water delivery and reduce water waste.
*The walls of PEX tubing provide better insulation than copper.
*Reduces building materials required for concealing ductwork and compensating ceiling heights.
*Provides more usable area, which allows for smaller spaces without sacrificing livability.
In-floor radiant heating can also help contribute to green building points under two recently introduced national programs: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Homes (see A National Certification Program for Green Homes) and the National Association of Home Builders Green Building Program.
The Radiant Panel Association worked with NAHB in developing its green home building guidelines, which were released in 2005. The RPA Guidelines for the Installation of Radiant Panel Heating and Snow/Ice Systems (available through the RPA bookstore) is included as a recognized design reference for earning green building points. In addition, builders can earn points for using an RPA-certified technician to install the system.
Information Sources:
Sustainability Solutions, a brochure from Uponor
2008 Radiant Flooring Guide, Radiant Panel Association
Here are some of them:
*Less energy required to achieve better thermal comfort at a lower thermostat setting.
*Water has 3,500 times the energy transport capacity of air.
*Adaptable to various energy-efficient heat sources, such as solar and geothermal.
*Improved indoor air quality.
*Radiant systems that use PEX tubing vs. copper pipe expedite hot water delivery and reduce water waste.
*The walls of PEX tubing provide better insulation than copper.
*Reduces building materials required for concealing ductwork and compensating ceiling heights.
*Provides more usable area, which allows for smaller spaces without sacrificing livability.
In-floor radiant heating can also help contribute to green building points under two recently introduced national programs: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Homes (see A National Certification Program for Green Homes) and the National Association of Home Builders Green Building Program.
The Radiant Panel Association worked with NAHB in developing its green home building guidelines, which were released in 2005. The RPA Guidelines for the Installation of Radiant Panel Heating and Snow/Ice Systems (available through the RPA bookstore) is included as a recognized design reference for earning green building points. In addition, builders can earn points for using an RPA-certified technician to install the system.
Information Sources:
Sustainability Solutions, a brochure from Uponor
2008 Radiant Flooring Guide, Radiant Panel Association
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Creatherm Named Top Fifty Product for 2008
For Immediate Release
Concrete & Masonry Construction Products Names CreathermTM S45 Radiant Floor Panels One of the Top Fifty Products for 2008
Indianapolis, IN – December 2008 – CreathermTM is pleased to announce that its S45 Radiant Floor Panel has been named one of Concrete & Masonry Construction Magazine’s Top Fifty Products for 2008.
In naming the Creatherm S45 panel to the list, the magazine wrote, “The floor panel has excellent thermal insulation capacity, high compressive strength, good impact absorption, low weight and flexible design capabilities.”
The finished floor panel size is 2’ x 4’ x 2.8” thick and features a staggered snap-tight grid for optimal tubing spacing. On-center points exist every three inches. The S45 Floor Panel can support the installation of ½”, 5/8” or 3/4” PEX Tubing. This newer panel does not support installing tubing at 45 degree angles but offers greater “R” Value due to its thickness. This makes the product ideal for colder climates or new construction.
CreathermTM Radiant floor panels are now manufactured out of BASF Styropor® EPS. Styropor® an expandable polystyrene (EPS) was invented by BASF in 1952 and today is a classic among the raw materials employed for cost-effective construction, as well as efficient and reliable packaging. The most important properties of Styropor® EPS include: excellent thermal insulation capacity, high compressive strength, outstanding impact absorption, low weight, and flexible design capabilities. The foam panels are also quiet, resistant to insects and mold, and virtually allergen free.
Headquarted in Whitestown, Ind., a northwest suburb of Indianapolis, Creatherm TM offers expanded polystyrene foam products to the building industry. Building on a design alliance with Createc Corporation, manufacturers of ICF panels, Creatherm's Radiant Floor Panels were their first product to reach market. Creatherm TM is a proud member of the Radiant Panel Association.
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About Createc Corporation
For over 30 years, Createc Corporation, as a second-generation family owned business, has been a leader in the beaded foam industry, providing everything from protective packaging to automotive, component and specialty foam products. Strengths include in-house product design, quality manufacturing, and a large production capacity backed by timely delivery and attentive customer service. The ability to solve design problems offers Createc Corporation distinction as a valued business partner to companies nationwide.
Creatherm TM and (US Design Patent No. D541396) for the S20 Floor Panel are registered to Creatherm TM.
The S45 Floor Panel design is patent pending.
About BASF Corporation
BASF Corporation, headquarted in Florham Park, N.J., is the North American affiliate of BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Our product portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/usa.
Creatherm Media Contact: David Treier 317.796.8816
Concrete & Masonry Construction Products Names CreathermTM S45 Radiant Floor Panels One of the Top Fifty Products for 2008
Indianapolis, IN – December 2008 – CreathermTM is pleased to announce that its S45 Radiant Floor Panel has been named one of Concrete & Masonry Construction Magazine’s Top Fifty Products for 2008.
In naming the Creatherm S45 panel to the list, the magazine wrote, “The floor panel has excellent thermal insulation capacity, high compressive strength, good impact absorption, low weight and flexible design capabilities.”
The finished floor panel size is 2’ x 4’ x 2.8” thick and features a staggered snap-tight grid for optimal tubing spacing. On-center points exist every three inches. The S45 Floor Panel can support the installation of ½”, 5/8” or 3/4” PEX Tubing. This newer panel does not support installing tubing at 45 degree angles but offers greater “R” Value due to its thickness. This makes the product ideal for colder climates or new construction.
CreathermTM Radiant floor panels are now manufactured out of BASF Styropor® EPS. Styropor® an expandable polystyrene (EPS) was invented by BASF in 1952 and today is a classic among the raw materials employed for cost-effective construction, as well as efficient and reliable packaging. The most important properties of Styropor® EPS include: excellent thermal insulation capacity, high compressive strength, outstanding impact absorption, low weight, and flexible design capabilities. The foam panels are also quiet, resistant to insects and mold, and virtually allergen free.
Headquarted in Whitestown, Ind., a northwest suburb of Indianapolis, Creatherm TM offers expanded polystyrene foam products to the building industry. Building on a design alliance with Createc Corporation, manufacturers of ICF panels, Creatherm's Radiant Floor Panels were their first product to reach market. Creatherm TM is a proud member of the Radiant Panel Association.
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About Createc Corporation
For over 30 years, Createc Corporation, as a second-generation family owned business, has been a leader in the beaded foam industry, providing everything from protective packaging to automotive, component and specialty foam products. Strengths include in-house product design, quality manufacturing, and a large production capacity backed by timely delivery and attentive customer service. The ability to solve design problems offers Createc Corporation distinction as a valued business partner to companies nationwide.
Creatherm TM and (US Design Patent No. D541396) for the S20 Floor Panel are registered to Creatherm TM.
The S45 Floor Panel design is patent pending.
About BASF Corporation
BASF Corporation, headquarted in Florham Park, N.J., is the North American affiliate of BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Our product portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/usa.
Creatherm Media Contact: David Treier 317.796.8816
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