Working Together Towards a Greener Tomorrow
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TORONTO, March 11 /PRNewswire/ - DuRock Alfacing International Limited is a leader in coatings technology with a commitment to supplying quality products and exceptional service. This family owned corporation is a manufacturer of systems & coatings that are suitable for the entire building envelope including:
- EIFS (Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems) & Stucco Systems
- A patented Pressure Utilized Compartment Cavity System (PUCCS)
- Prefabricated Insulated Panels (CanaROCK)
- Specialty Cement Parging Compounds & Sealers
- Decorative Floor & Wall Coatings
- Pool Resurfacing Products
- TioCoat Solar Reflective Roof Coating
- Specialty Interior Decorative Finishes
The company's state-of-the-art facility in Woodbridge, Ontario is the largest of its kind in the industry with the ability to manufacture product in record time under the strictest quality control.
For the past thirty years DuRock's core business has been EIFS (exterior insulation finish systems), which are energy efficient exterior cladding systems that can save an average of up to 20% on heating and/or cooling costs every year. EIFS act as an energy-efficient thermal blanket reducing air infiltration and thermal bridging which stabilizes the interior environment, thus reducing energy costs.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building rating system encourages and accelerates the adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. Many DuRock systems and products qualify for valuable LEED points. Please log onto to www.durock.com for applicable LEED systems & products along with a 3rd party LEED performance assessment.
DuROCK recently launched TioCoat, a high-strength elastomeric coating that provides 89% reflectivity of solar radiation which significantly reduces the buildings energy requirements and helps combat Heat Island Effect. TioCoat's tough white finish resists abrasion, biological growth, dirt & extreme weather conditions. This versatile roofing system can be applied on a variety of roofs such as single ply, metal, asphalt or concrete. The TioCoat elatomeric roof coating system creates a uniform, seamless surface that remains flexible even at extreme temperatures, resulting in a longer roof cycle. Visit www.tiocoat.com for further information.
DuRock's extensive involvement in research & development keeps the company on the cutting edge of new and improved technology in the industry, creating new products to suit client demands. DuRock systems & products have been tested for salt spray & UV stability, mildew & fungus resistance, water vapour transmission, impact resistance and accelerated weathering. The Canadian Construction & Materials Center is a part of the National Research Councils Institute for Research in Construction. The center evaluates products & systems to ensure they comply with the National Building Code. Durock's CCMC evaluation Report is available on the National Research Council website. http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ccmc/registry/pdf/12969_e.pdf
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