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City of Centennial Saves Money by Requesting Rust Grip

timhoeffel — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:52:32 +0000

Rust is a big maintainance issue for governments of all sizes. Rust Grip lowers that cost.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 8/2011 After a year of test projects and meetings, the city of Centennial has specified Rust Grip to coat rusted areas on 29 light poles. This is a step forward for the City and SPI . . . → Read More: City of Centennial Saves Money by Requesting Rust Grip

Super Therm Energy Saving Coating Wins Prestigious SSPC E. Crone Knoy Award

timhoeffel — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 03:36:51 +0000

SPI's Super Therm®, Rust Grip® and Enamo Grip Coatings Selected for SSPC E. Crone Knoy Award, Recognized for Innovative Coating Performance at Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge – Colorado River Bridge . . . → Read More: Super Therm Energy Saving Coating Wins Prestigious SSPC E. Crone Knoy Award

"Painting Green - Truths and Myths About Eco Friendly Paint"

timhoeffel — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:10:18 +0000

Defining a green coating within the United States is like pulling a confused rabbit out of a magic hat. Anyone can conjure up his or her own set of standards. Green coating standards must include a more comprehensive look at VOCs, energy efficiency, long-term performance, and recycling latex polymers and containers. . . . → Read More: "Painting Green - Truths and Myths About Eco Friendly Paint"

Cool Roofs: An Easy Upgrade

timhoeffel — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:41:44 +0000

White House Endorses Cool Roof Coatings. Super Therm® has more facts, test results and field studies than any other cool roof coating on the market.

December 14th, 2010, The White House Blog by Cathy Zoi, Acting Under Secretary of the Department of Energy

Check out Google Earth – the ‘view from . . . → Read More: Cool Roofs: An Easy Upgrade

Do Cool Roof Coatings Work?

timhoeffel — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:43:44 +0000

No other insulation or weatherization material in the world market has the facts, test results and field studies to compare with Super Therm. There is no product in the world market with the proof of performance equal to Super Therm. . . . → Read More: Do Cool Roof Coatings Work?

Inacurate R-Values For Insulation

timhoeffel — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 23:34:26 +0000

What I have learned so far is that the conditions under which R-values are determined for insulation, particularly fiberglass or rock wool, don't exist in the real world.

The insulation is locked in an air tight metal box with 0 humidity in it. Like that is ever going to happen in your house. Then they . . . → Read More: Inacurate R-Values For Insulation

Why Your Home's Insulation Doesn't Work

timhoeffel — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:21:11 +0000

Insulation was never intended to keep heat in or out. Just slow it down as it travels through your home. The solution to keeping heat out is to not let the sun heat your house. Super Therm does this more effectively than any other product of it's kind on the market. . . . → Read More: Why Your Home's Insulation Doesn't Work