The entire collection of commercial and residential architectural glass products by PPG has been Cradle to Cradle® certified. PPG is the first glass manufacturer in the United States to earn this designation, which signals their commitment to meeting the building needs of customers and the planet with environmentally progressive, high-performance products. Cradle to Cradle certified products may also be valuable to architects seeking LEED certification for their commercial or residential building projects. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, which administers LEED certification through the Green Building Certification Institute, building projects may be eligible to earn one point in the “Innovation in Design” category if the percentage of Cradle to Cradle certified products used in their construction equals at least 2.5 percent of the project’s total materials cost.

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Ametco® offers quality architectural sun shades in extruded aluminum tubing, louver, and perforated metal materials. Sun shade designs allow varying amounts of light to penetrate into the building, and custom fabrication is available. Aluminum and galvanized steel sun shades are powder coated in one of 15 color choices for durability and appearance. Ametco® sun shades reduce glare from the sun, reduce heat gain and cooling loads, and improve daylighting of interior spaces. The Style 102 Aluminum Bar Grille Sun Shade has 40% post-consumer recycled content, 50% pre-consumer recycled content, and is 100% recyclable. Additionally, it helps your project earn LEED credits.

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Duration Home® Interior Latex Coating leads the industry in coating technology and customer satisfaction. Available in deep, vivid accent bases in matte, satin, and semi-gloss finishes, Duration Home provides washability and burnish resistance even in bold hues. Duration Home carries Sherwin-Williams’ proprietary GreenSure® designation, and its low-VOC, low-odor formula features anti-microbial properties to inhibit the growth of mold or mildew on the paint film. Its long-term durability reduces the frequency of repaints, and its patented cross-linking technology prevents stains from penetrating over time.

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