New / Green Product Showcase

Apex Alloy 9950 with revolutionary V-weld technology combines an energy efficient frame with the durability of exterior aluminum cladding to create a unique window, offering bold styling in a variety of colour choices. V-weld is a groundbreaking technology featuring machine welded joints to deliver the highest possible structural integrity and virtually eliminates air and water leaks from combination windows, thereby reducing energy costs and making your home more comfortable.

Heat treatments are a greener, more effective alternative to chemical pesticide applications for bed bugs. Our heat treatments effectively kill all stages of bed bugs, including their eggs.

We can provide the design and construction of permanent heat chambers for buildings as well as the rental and sale of portable heat chambers.

We emphasize and utilize non-chemical methods in bed bug control and in all of our pest management services.

WALLTITE® Eco is a medium-density polyurethane insulation/air barrier system designed to improve the energy efficiency of any type of building. Its industry-leading performance results in substantial energy savings by maximizing the effectiveness of the building envelope, thus reducing energy costs.

WALLTITE® Eco's formulation includes recycled plastic and a zero ozone-depleting blowing agent, qualifying it as the first closed-cell spray polyurethane insulation to obtain the EcoLogoM, North America's most widely recognized multi-attribute environmental certification.

THE WORLD'S #1 SCREW COMPRESSOR IS THE BEST VALUE FOR ACHIEVING YOUR HVAC SYSTEM ENERGY GOALS

• BITZER Screw Compressors achieve the highest efficiency and lowest sound levels available in their class.
• BITZER Screw Compressors can replace virtually any brand of Screw or Piston Compressor that has failed.
• BITZER High-Efficiency Screws can move you closer to LEED Certification.

Is it important to purchase products which are energy efficient, green and uniquely Canadian made? We proudly manufacture our optical fiber which can illuminate up to 50 feet with 3 - 1 watt LED's on each end.

Color options are infinitesimal. Wonderful for spas, pathway, linear definition, pools, displays, fountains and architectural applications. Put the lighting where you want it! No electricity, no heat.

Bullfrog Power, Canada's 100 per cent green energy provider, provides renewable energy solutions that allow homes and businesses to reduce their environmental impact and help create a cleaner, healthier world. Bullfrog's green electricity comes exclusively from wind and hydro facilities that have been certified as low impact by Environment Canada. Bullfrog's green natural gas is produced in Canada from biogas facilities that have met strict environmental criteria as defined by ICF International. Homes and businesses can sign up easily, quickly and affordably at www.bullfrogpower.com.

What if you could design a building that, at any given time, could think, move, react and adapt to real-time weather conditions and be optimized for the environment around it? What if that building meant more satisfied tenants, a lower carbon footprint, and significant energy savings in capital and operating costs? And what if you could do so without compromising the aesthetics of your building’s design, yet even enhancing it? This is becoming realized with Solarmotion Dynamic Solar Facades and Architectural Blinds, the best sun shading system on the planet. Visit us for more info and see how we can make your dream project a reality.

AirRenew® Gypsum Board Greatly Reduces Indoor VOCs

CertainTeed Gypsum introduces AirRenew, a gypsum board that significantly reduces, for up to 75 years, harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that circulate indoors. AirRenew helps clean the air by capturing VOCs, specifically formaldehyde and other aldehydes, and converting them into inert compounds that safely remain within the board. The product includes M2Tech® technology, providing enhanced protection against moisture and mold.

Core Gravel/Grass/Pavers for a Permeable Surface Solution

CORE Systems offers Eco-friendly solutions for stabilized gravel parking areas, grass reinforcement and decorative landscaping. All our products are designed to allow water to flow through and recharge the groundwater. The core of our product line is a proven system of honeycomb celled polypropylene panels that interconnect as a stabilizing base for access roads, parking lots, pathways, or landscaped parks and gardens. You can now have wheelchair-safe gravel and grass surfaces anywhere! Our products also allow you to achieve additional LEED points through their incorporation in your commercial project. We are your North American distributor for this proprietary lines of products.

The Pendant Matrix (PMX) is an architectural suspended luminaire series which compliments Dasal's recessed Matrix collection. Available in 1-5 lamp configurations, each lamp is independently adjustable (360° horizontal, 30°vertical) on a dual axis system. LED versions are available incorporating Xicato Modules. Each 15W Xicato LED lamp (1000 Lumens = 50W MR16 lamp) uses high performance optics with excellent glare control and dimming options.

“The Pathway to Sustainability – Flooring that Lasts” describes the recycled rubber surfaces by DINOFLEX®. Using Canadian post-consumer tire rubber and high quality colored EPDM, DINOFLEX® products are environmentally friendly, exceptionally durable, shock absorbent, slip resistant and noise reducing. With its performance and sustainability, DINOFLEX® flooring is ideal for offices, schools, libraries, theatres, retail outlets, and more! DINOFLEX® surfaces offer an innovative and cost effective solution that will have positive effects for future generations.

The GE Energy smart® LED A19 stands apart as an excellent replacement for a standard 40W incandescent product and is expected to meet ENERGY STAR® guidelines. Product benefits include:

• Saves $77.50 in energy vs. 40 watt incandescent*
• 9 watts
• High output – 450 initial lumens/ 50 LPW
• Color 3000K, 80+ CRI
• Very long life – 25,000 hours at L70
• Omni – directional, ENERGY STAR® qualified
• Instant full brightness similar to incandescent or Halogen
• RoHS Compliant
• GE Quality and reliability

*@ 10¢ per kWh over the life of the lamp

The Krinner Groundscrew foundation system is suitable for both natural ground and dense or tarred surfaces. From securing garden umbrellas, clotheslines and fencing to carports, flagpoles and traffic signs – its uses are limitless. Solar panel systems, advertising boards and outdoor event buildings are quickly erected and removed with no damage to surrounding surfaces. The Krinner Groundscrew System is environmentally friendly and economical. Distributed by Griff Building Supplies throughout Canada and the western US, the Krinner Groundscrew is a revolution in foundation construction

The CSDP is an integrated energy management system for residential, small, mid-sized retail and commercial sites. The CSDP replaces the conventional electricity panel and provides scalable monitoring and control capabilities of energy consumption at the customer premises at the individual circuit level. The CSDP provides the consumer the ability to program, monitor and remotely control individual circuit levels. The CSDP can transparently control any additional/renewable power source allowing for maximum power flexibility and energy efficiency by selecting that power source based on price and availability.

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Fast, one-stroke stapling for in-floor radiant heating layout!  This non-jamming, magazine-fed stapler operates from a standing position to secure PEX (polyethylene cross-linked tubing) to a wooden sub-floor or foamboard base.  A solid, one-piece, non-stick, polymer magazine slide directs tool weight over the stapling mechanism for sure one-handed control and easy insertion.  Exclusive wood and foamboard staple designs secure 3/8, 1/2 or 5/8-inch (9.5, 2.7 or 15.1 mm) PEX. 

In today’s building market, architects, designers, and building owners alike want solutions that offer superior performance and make environmental sense. Maxxon offers the complete package:

• “Green” Gypsum and cementitious underlayments
• Six sound control solutions containing recycled content
• May help contribute valuable points toward LEED© project certification
• The first underlayments and sound mats with the new GREENGUARD Select certification

Learn more about Maxxon’s line of eco-friendly solutions at our BUILDEX booth or visit our website!

It's green for a reason.

The Oasis Green Filter® water filtration system features completely reusable housing and replaceable bio-degradable filter elements, a truly eco-friendly product. This superior filtration solution eliminates funky tastes, smells and sediments, giving you great tasting water without the hassle or price of other filtration systems or bottled water products.

Perfect for delivering fresh, filtered water from drinking fountains and point of use coolers, the OASIS Green Filter is also compatible with most water appliances.

Paladin Security is 100% committed to protecting the environment through sustainable and environmentally-friendly growth. We have achieved the environmental certification of ISO14001:2004 – the first security company in Canada to do so. Among other things, our Environmental Management Plan includes converting our Mobile Patrol fleet to Hybrid vehicles, utilizing a paperless reporting system for our clients, and developing an Employee Web Portal for our 6,000+ employees nationwide. Find out more information about Paladin for your home and business at www.paladinsecurity.com

Stanpro's SAL, Sauvignon Induction Acorn fixture is a perfect solution for any outdoor application where energy efficient lighting is required because of it's 100,000 hour long lasting lamp life and 50% energy reduction as compared to standard lamp sources. As well as being energy efficient it is also made from recyclable materials including the reduced amalgam mercury content.

We provide BC Government approved 2-5-10 Warranty Insurance “For the Better Builder”. With our affiliated company Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc. we are truly a “One Stop Shop” for all of your construction insurance needs including, Course of Construction, Wrap up, Commercial General Liability Insurance, Contract Bonding, and now Home Warranty Insurance!