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Sustainability • Commercial • BlogRegulations and roofs: Next generation insulation and sustainable VRA design

Vegetative roof assemblies (VRAs) look for environmentally-friendly building materials with high compressive strength and R-value maintenance when moisture is present. Redesigned XPS insulation has a lower GWP, cuts HFC-134a use and maintains performance in wet environments.
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Sustainability • Commercial • BlogRedesigning insulation for improved sustainability, carbon footprint

Reformulated XPS insulation was designed to maintain performance attributes while lowering the material’s global warming potential (GWP) and improved sustainability.
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Sustainability • Commercial • BlogBreaking Down the Claims: A Look at Product Labels and Certifications

Multiple building materials carry labels or certifications indicating that they have been generated in a specific way intended to produce an improved health or environmental outcome. However, it can be challenging to keep track of what each label means.
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