We might not be thinking about energy efficiency when we go out to cheer on our favorite sports team or take the kids to the movies, but the enteratinment industry--including stadiums, museums, convention centers, theaters, tourist attractions, and other venues--spends about $4.6 billion on energy each year. These costs can be controlled by managing energy strategically, and the savings can be used to build better attractions. EPA now offers online tools and resources for the enteratinment sector, including a "Quick Reference Guide to Benchmarking," information on promoting energy efficiency.Energy benchmarking groups have already formed among major league baseball stadiums (led by the St. Louis Cardinal's Busch Stadium) and convention centers (led by the Viriginia Beach Convention Center), with members of each group activley sharing information and best practices in a neffort to improve the energy efficiency of their facilitities.
With hundreds of thousands of vistiors each year, these facilities are uniquley positioned to help spread the word about energy effiecny. With EPA's help, members of the entertainment industry will have the tools and resources they need to engage and inspire visitors to join the fight against global warming.
To learn more about ENERGY STAR for the entertainment industry, visit www.energystar.gov.
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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.
Sunday, May 03, 2009
AIA 2009 National Convention
Thanks again to everyone who made it out to San Francisco for the AIA convention.
We were thrilled to have so many of you stop by our booth and discuss our panels with us.
We look forward to 2010!
We were thrilled to have so many of you stop by our booth and discuss our panels with us.
We look forward to 2010!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! Celebrated annually around the world, Earth Day is a day designed to increase awareness and appreciation of our environment.
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
United States Patent Office Awards Second Design Patent to Creatherm
Indianapolis, IN - February 2009 - CreathermTM , announces the receipt of their second United States Design Patent (D587,358) on their "Walk-It-In" radiant floor panels.
The 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 & USGBC.
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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) are registered to Creatherm TM.
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.
The 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 & USGBC.
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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) are registered to Creatherm TM.
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.
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
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.
###
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
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
EPS = Proven Performance
Expanded polystyrene insulation guarantees stable R-Value and increased energy savings.
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation products have been the subject of extensive research and evaluation over a 30-plus year lifespan in a wide variety of building and construction applications.
EPS is a closed-cell, thermal plastic material produced from styrene and pentane that can be engineered to meet the specific requirements of commercial, residential, and civil engineering projects. Building owners and contractors recognize the value of EPS due to its unique physical properties and cost savings.
Another Energy Crisis?
During the 1970s, demand for quality building insulation soared when an oil crisis sent heating and cooling costs skyward. In recent months, this same phenomena demands building owners look for even more energy-efficient insulation products. Offering stable R-value, EPS is made up of 95-percent air, making it an excellent insulating material. It can be produced in a wide range of densities and thick-nesses to provide the physical properties and thermal performance required for an application.
The Institute of Research in Construction, a subdivision of the National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, conducted a two-year study, "The Exterior Insulation Basement System" on the performance of EPS in below-grade applications. The results concluded "the key performance factors of thermal conductivity and compressive strength of the EPS specimens were not affected by the 31-month in-situ exposure." In fact, it demonstrated a slight increase in its thermal performance during the second year. This groundbreaking research establishes a new baseline for EPS performance measurements.
Other studies, looking at newer EPS building systems applications like insulated concrete forms (ICFs) and structural insulated panels (SIPs), show increased energy savings over competing materials, up to 25 percent. In a recent test conducted by the Florida Solar Energy Center, Cocoa, FL, a building structure constructed with EPS tested at only 1.8 air changes per hour (ach) vs. 3.9 ach measured for the more antiquated construction type.
Code Advancements
New code developments are also paving the way for increased cost savings when using EPS. Recent fire testing and evaluation reports from some national and state building code authorities make EPS foam insulation even more cost effective when used in steel-deck roofing applications.
The Seymour High School Aquatic Center in Seymour, WI, saved thousand of dollars in roofing construction costs by switching to UL-classified EPS. "We saw an opportunity to save the school district some tax dollars without compromising the safety or performance of the building," says Troy Eick, co-owner of Northeastern Roofing Inc. "Because the Wisconsin building code authority recognized the direct application of polystyrene to steel deck roof assemblies -- without the need for a thermal barrier -- EPS foam was the most cost-effective insulation choice. We were able to save the school district nearly $20,000."
In January 2000, the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) issued evaluation reports approving the use of expanded polystyrene foam plastic insulation for use in roofing systems directly applied to steel roof decks. The Southern Building Code Congress International Inc. (SBCCI) issued similar evaluation reports in 1997.
With ongoing code developments and technological advancements for new uses of expanded polystyrene, its role as a cost-competitive and high-performance insulation material is expected to increase in upcoming years. Growth projections in ICFs and SIPs alone are in the 20 to 25 percentile. With escalating energy costs, it is more important than ever that building owners seek out materials that deliver consistent performance over the life of the building.
Betsy de Campos is executive director of the EPS Molders Association, Crofton, MD, a partner of EPA ENERGY STAR.
Environmental Bonus
Pentane is the blowing agent used in the manufacture of EPS, and is not harmful to the Earth's stratospheric ozone layer. In fact, Green-peace recognizes EPS as a viable and preferred insulation technology. While pentane dissipates over a brief curing time -- within a few days -- hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) remain within the cellular structure of the foam, for possibly five to 10 years or more, according to the Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN, Therefore, the use of HCFCs can cause a significant loss of R-value, estimated at up to 28 percent.
SOURCE: EPS Molders 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
Pendleton Associates to Distribute Creatherm
For Immediate Release
Pendleton Associates, Inc., Signs Up to Rep
CreathermTM and Brings Innovative Foam Building Technology to Connecticut.
Manchester, CT – December 2008 – CreathermTM is pleased to announce that Pendleton Associates, Inc., will be a distributor of the manufacturer’s foam building products in the six New England states. Pendleton Associates 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 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
Pendleton Associates: Arthur Pendleton 860.646.4411
Pendleton Associates, Inc., Signs Up to Rep
CreathermTM and Brings Innovative Foam Building Technology to Connecticut.
Manchester, CT – December 2008 – CreathermTM is pleased to announce that Pendleton Associates, Inc., will be a distributor of the manufacturer’s foam building products in the six New England states. Pendleton Associates 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 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
Pendleton Associates: Arthur Pendleton 860.646.4411
Construction Resources Corp. To Distribute Creatherm Floor Panels
For Immediate Release
Construction Resources Corporation, to Distribute
CreathermTMFoam Building Products in Indiana.
Indianapolis, IN – November 2008 – CreathermTM is pleased to announce that Construction Resources Corporation, will be a distributor of the manufacturer’s foam building products in Indiana. Construction Resources Corp. 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 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
Construction Resources Corp: Steve Cordell 812.333.3050
Construction Resources Corporation, to Distribute
CreathermTMFoam Building Products in Indiana.
Indianapolis, IN – November 2008 – CreathermTM is pleased to announce that Construction Resources Corporation, will be a distributor of the manufacturer’s foam building products in Indiana. Construction Resources Corp. 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 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
Construction Resources Corp: Steve Cordell 812.333.3050
Monday, October 27, 2008
Green Building Products LLC, to Distribute Creatherm Foam Building Products in Oregon
For Immediate Release
Indianapolis, IN – October 2008 – Creatherm is pleased to announce that Green building Products will distribute the manufacturer’s foam building products. Green building Products, LLC will distribute the entire line of Radiant Floor Panels which are ideal for installing PEX hydronic tubing with considerable time savings.
The T, S, and U45 floor panels are 2’ x 4’ and feature 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.
Creatherm’s established product, the S20 Floor Panel, can support running tubing at 45 degree angles with ease. The S20 Floor Panel is 1.5” thick and features 8 radial snap grids for optimal spacing of tubing. On-center points exist every six inches, and a snap-tight grid holds tubing in place.
All CreathermTM radiant floor panels are 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 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 is also 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 backedby timely delivery and attentive customer service. The ability to solve design problems offers Createc Corporationdistinction as a valued business partner to companies nationwide.
Creatherm and (US Design Patent No. D541396) for the S20 Floor Panel are registered to Creatherm.
The S45 Floor Panel design is patent pending.
Green Building Products Media Contact: Pete Martens 541.786.1229
Indianapolis, IN – October 2008 – Creatherm is pleased to announce that Green building Products will distribute the manufacturer’s foam building products. Green building Products, LLC will distribute the entire line of Radiant Floor Panels which are ideal for installing PEX hydronic tubing with considerable time savings.
The T, S, and U45 floor panels are 2’ x 4’ and feature 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.
Creatherm’s established product, the S20 Floor Panel, can support running tubing at 45 degree angles with ease. The S20 Floor Panel is 1.5” thick and features 8 radial snap grids for optimal spacing of tubing. On-center points exist every six inches, and a snap-tight grid holds tubing in place.
All CreathermTM radiant floor panels are 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 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 is also 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 backedby timely delivery and attentive customer service. The ability to solve design problems offers Createc Corporationdistinction as a valued business partner to companies nationwide.
Creatherm and (US Design Patent No. D541396) for the S20 Floor Panel are registered to Creatherm.
The S45 Floor Panel design is patent pending.
Green Building Products Media Contact: Pete Martens 541.786.1229
Advance Construction LLC, to Distribute Creatherm Foam Building Products
Indianapolis, IN – October 2008 – Creatherm is pleased to announce Advance Construction as a distributor of the manufacturer’s foam building products.
Advance Construction, LLC will distribute the entire line of Radiant Floor Panels which are ideal for installing PEX hydronic tubing with considerable time savings. The T, S, and U45 floor panels are 2’ x 4’ and feature a staggered snap-tight grid for optimal tubingspacing. 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.
Creatherm’s established product, the S20 Floor Panel, can support running tubing at 45 degree angles with ease. The S20 Floor Panel is 1.5” thick and features 8 radial snap grids for optimal spacing of tubing. On-center points exist every six inches, and a snap-tight grid holds tubing in place.
All CreathermTM radiant floor panels are 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 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
is also 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.
CreathermTM and (US Design Patent No. D541396) for the S20 Floor Panel are registered to Creatherm TM. The S45 Floor Panel design is patent pending.
Advance Construction, LLC Contact: Mark Knepp 812.444.9662
Advance Construction, LLC will distribute the entire line of Radiant Floor Panels which are ideal for installing PEX hydronic tubing with considerable time savings. The T, S, and U45 floor panels are 2’ x 4’ and feature a staggered snap-tight grid for optimal tubingspacing. 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.
Creatherm’s established product, the S20 Floor Panel, can support running tubing at 45 degree angles with ease. The S20 Floor Panel is 1.5” thick and features 8 radial snap grids for optimal spacing of tubing. On-center points exist every six inches, and a snap-tight grid holds tubing in place.
All CreathermTM radiant floor panels are 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 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
is also 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.
CreathermTM and (US Design Patent No. D541396) for the S20 Floor Panel are registered to Creatherm TM. The S45 Floor Panel design is patent pending.
Advance Construction, LLC Contact: Mark Knepp 812.444.9662
Production Begins On New Creatherm U45 Radiant Floor Panel
Indianapolis, IN – October 2008 – The fourth panel from Creatherm is ready for market and combines benefits of its first three radiant floor panels into one product. The U45 Floor Panel is a half-inch thicker version of the S45 and one and a half-inch thicker version of the T45 Floor Panel. The thicker profile makes the snap-tight grid ideal for those requiring a greater “R” value.
The U45 floor panel is 2’ x 4’ x 3.3” thick and features a staggered snap-tight grid for optimal tubing spacing. On-center points exist every three inches. The U45 Floor Panel can support the installation of ½”, 5/8” or 3/4” PEX Tubing. This newer panel offers greater “R” Value due to its thickness. This makes the product ideal for colder climates or new construction. The new panel will be manufactured as existing Creatherm production facilities as well as Aptco, LLC on
the West Coast. Customers now have the ability to split orders between the T45, S45 and U45 by bundle quantity.
All Creatherm radiant floor panels are 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 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
is also 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) are registered to Creatherm TM. The T, S and U45 Floor Panel design is patent pending.
The U45 floor panel is 2’ x 4’ x 3.3” thick and features a staggered snap-tight grid for optimal tubing spacing. On-center points exist every three inches. The U45 Floor Panel can support the installation of ½”, 5/8” or 3/4” PEX Tubing. This newer panel offers greater “R” Value due to its thickness. This makes the product ideal for colder climates or new construction. The new panel will be manufactured as existing Creatherm production facilities as well as Aptco, LLC on
the West Coast. Customers now have the ability to split orders between the T45, S45 and U45 by bundle quantity.
All Creatherm radiant floor panels are 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 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
is also 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) are registered to Creatherm TM. The T, S and U45 Floor Panel design is patent pending.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Creatherm Helps Customers Save Money While Protecting the Environment
Indianapolis, IN – Creatherm, LLC announced today that it is helping companies maximize savings in energy and operating costs while earning the ENERGY STAR label for buildings - the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) national symbol for superior energy performance.
As a provider of energy-efficient foam building products, Creatherm is improving the energy performance of its clients through upgrades and implementing proven energy management strategies. Clients can strive to earn the ENERGY STAR label for their buildings and positively impact their operating expenses and shareholder value.
“Investments in improving energy performance can achieve competitive rates of return while cutting energy costs by 30 percent,” said Jean Lupinacci, branch chief, EPA.
Creatherm has committed to helping its customers achieve superior standards of energy performance in their buildings. This will help these customers reap financial rewards and position themselves as environmentally responsible citizens.
EPA estimates that by 2010, the savings from energy-efficient investments will reduce the annual greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by 2.4 million tons – the equivalent of the pollution produced by 1.7 million cars – and save taxpayers more than $750 million per year.
For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov/
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As a provider of energy-efficient foam building products, Creatherm is improving the energy performance of its clients through upgrades and implementing proven energy management strategies. Clients can strive to earn the ENERGY STAR label for their buildings and positively impact their operating expenses and shareholder value.
“Investments in improving energy performance can achieve competitive rates of return while cutting energy costs by 30 percent,” said Jean Lupinacci, branch chief, EPA.
Creatherm has committed to helping its customers achieve superior standards of energy performance in their buildings. This will help these customers reap financial rewards and position themselves as environmentally responsible citizens.
EPA estimates that by 2010, the savings from energy-efficient investments will reduce the annual greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by 2.4 million tons – the equivalent of the pollution produced by 1.7 million cars – and save taxpayers more than $750 million per year.
For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov/
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
BuildBlock Building Systems, LLC Signs As First National Distributor For Creatherm Foam Building Products
Oklahoma City, OK – May 2008 – CreathermTM is pleased to announce that BuildBlock Building Systems will distribute the manufacturer’s foam building products throughout the United States using their established distributor network and online platform. BuildBlock Building Systems, LLC, will distribute the S45 Radiant Floor Panel ideal for installing PEX hydronic tubing with considerable time and labor 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 1/2”, 5/8” or 3/4” PEX Tubing. This panel does not support installing tubing at 45 degree angles but offers greater “R” Value due to its thickness, making the product ideal for colder climates or new construction.
Creatherm TM 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 also a proud member of the Radiant Panel Association.
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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 1/2”, 5/8” or 3/4” PEX Tubing. This panel does not support installing tubing at 45 degree angles but offers greater “R” Value due to its thickness, making the product ideal for colder climates or new construction.
Creatherm TM 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 also a proud member of the Radiant Panel Association.
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