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22 Medical Construction & Design | M A RCH /A PR IL 2017 | MCDM AG.COM Lighter-Weight, Authentic NewBrick Expands Options for Design Dryvit Systems, Inc. has launched a new brick product that can dramati- cally increase brick instal- lation productivity and provide new options for architects, contractors and building owners who wish to include brick as part of a new or renovated build- ing's exterior cladding. At 1/12th the weight of traditional clay brick, NewBrick is a lightweight insulated brick product coated with a specially formulated fi nish. It matches clay brick's classic size and ap- pearance, but meets today's building challenges. ID#105 Building Envelope Spotlight Air, Vapor Barrier Meets Fire Code Approvals Carlisle SynTec Systems has introduced VapAir Seal MD, an air and vapor barrier for direct-to- metal-deck applications. Historically, the roofi ng industry has had very few options for effec- tive direct-to-metal-deck air and vapor barriers that meet fi re code approvals.VapAir Seal MD offers the following features and benefi ts: high puncture and tear resistance, a heavy-duty SBS adhesive, a reinforced composite aluminum surface and large, 460-square-foot rolls with a user-friendly poly-release backing. The bar- rier is certifi ed by UL, complies with FM 4470 Class 1 and can help mitigate roofi ng concerns like condensation from humidifi ed internal air that is common in medical facilities. ID#100 Vapor-Permeable Membrane Durable, Contains Low VOCs Ideal for exterior insulation and fi nish system hos- pital projects, the new StoGuard Gold Coat TA is a trowelable, vapor-permeable air barrier membrane. It is troweled directly onto vertical above-grade wall sheathing and concrete masonry. It also func- tions as a waterproof air barrier when combined with StoGuard joint and rough opening treatment. In addition, it's waterproof, structural, seam- less, durable and contains low VOCs. ID#101 Insulfoam recently introduced its Platinum graph- ite polystyrene insulation. GPS is a new class of insulation made with BASF's Neopor, a rigid foam that integrates high-purity graphite into the poly- mer matrix. The result is insulation with insulating R-values that increase as the temperature de- creases. Easily recognized by its silver/gray color, Insulfoam Platinum GPS insulation offers similar performance as extruded polystyrene insulation, but is more affordable, and with stable long-term R-values and exceptional vapor permeability, making it a breathable insulation. ID#103 For more information on these products, visit mcdmag.com/products. Insulfoam Introduces Platinum GPS Insulation Curtainwall System Fit for New Construction or Retrofit Installations Reliance Cassette Curtain Wall from Oldcastle BuildingEn- velope is a four-sided structurally glazed system that allows the installer to shop glaze the infi ll onto "cassette frames" us- ing structural glazing tape or structural silicone. These pre-glazed frames are taken to the fi eld and applied to a structural grid of standard Reli- ance or Reliance-SS curtainwall framing, provid- ing a four-sided structurally glazed appearance. This system can be used in either new construction or retrofi t onto existing Reliance or Reliance-SS installations. ID#102 Insulated Backup Panel Integrates with Rainscreen Panels, Exterior Cladding Engineered with Centria's Advanced Thermal and Moisture Protection technology, MetalWrap insulated composite backup panel is the ultimate barrier system, providing long-term performance in a single, easy-to-install component. The system integrates with all of Centria's back-ventilated metal rainscreen panels and virtually any type of exterior cladding. The combination creates multiple layers of protection, with the panel forming a continuous air, water, vapor and thermal barrier for the ultimate rainscreen wall system. The rainscreen systems are backed with a 10-year Weathertight warranty when any Centria cladding panel is used with MetalWrap for enhanced performance assurance. ID#104