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Used on nearly every type of surface, plastic wall covering has grown in popularity, increasingly serving as a design tool of choice for homeowners. Durable and easy to clean, vinyl products offer the added benefit of longevity. Thewww.vinylbydesign.com web site explains that vinyl’s longevity is the reason they compose a very small fraction of the materials that are disposed in landfills each year.
Furthermore, the energy required to manufacture vinyl wall coverings is only half as much as that needed to produce the same amount of an alternative wall covering.
Vinyl wall coverings also offer favorable Indoor Air Quality attributes since this plastic has a relatively low potential for odors or emissions. The www.vinylbydesign.com web site suggests that studies show considerably higher levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from some paints than from vinyl wall coverings. Painting a room with oil and/or solvent-based paints can result in emissions of approximately nine times the amount of VOCs released by vinyl wallcoverings incorporating water-based adhesives and inks.
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Saving Energy Through High Performance Buildings
America’s chemical manufacturers make the products that will answer society’s need for a more sustainable future. Our innovative products are used to make buildings and homes more energy efficient. From foam insulation in…
Energy and Greenhouse Gas Savings Using Rigid Foam Sheathing or Spray Foam Applied to Exterior Walls of Single Family Residential Housing in the U.S. And Canada
This analysis is a case study that examines energy savings and subsequent greenhouse gas emission reductions resulting from the addition of rigid plastic foam or spray foam sheathing to the exterior walls of single family housing…
Plastics Energy and Greenhouse Gas Savings Using Rigid Foam Sheathing Applied to Exterior Walls of Single Family Residential Housing in the U.S. And Canada – a Case Study
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Performance of Side-by-side South Texas Homes
As the use of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation is increasing in both new and existing homes, prospective users often ask the question: “How much can SPF impact my heating and cooling costs?” To provide the most…
Itch-Free Zone
Pricier alternative-fiber insulation may offer benefits for pros DIYers always know when their neighbors are installing new fiberglass residential insulation. The ubiquitous rolls of fiberglass batting are always accompanied by a…
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