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Please find below a selection of relevant articles from AEC companies and organizations, including Perlite Institute Inc., The Schundler Company and Spec Mix, Inc., for water retention.

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TXI Spec Mix Products | TXI
...M, S, N) also with color SPEC MIX® PCL Sand mortar is a dry pre-blended mortar mix containing Portland cement, hydrated lime and dried masonry sand formulated for superior bond, water retention and board life. Meets ASTM C 270 requirements. MASONRY CEMENT AND SAND MORTAR MC SAND (TYPE M, S, N) also with color SPEC MIX® MC Mortar is a dry, pre-blended... See #1.

 

the World of STEEL ROOFING - Featuring Galvalume Steel Roofing
...Minimize Paint Microblistering At Cut And Drip Edges When roof panels are sheared or cut in the shop or field, the burr produced by the shear cut should be placed down to limit water retention at the edge. Drip or drain ends on roof panels at eaves should be bent down slightly to avoid collecting water on both the top and bottom sides of the panel. See #2.

Guide To Building Green
5' in width by 200' in length. CCW MiraDrain ™ GR 9200 Drainage Board consists of a high impact polystyrene core with “cups” and pierced holes allowing water retention and drainage. A non-woven polypropylene filter fabric is bonded to the retention side of the molded core to prevent passage of particles into the water reservoirs. See #3.

 

SPEC MIX®: Keep Going. Keep Moving. Keep Working.
SPEC MIX® Set Accelerated Masonry Mortar is specifically formulated for faster set times at lower temperatures for winter construction while maintaining superior bond, water retention and board life. Available in M, S and N formulations, SPEC MIX Set Accelerated Mortar is a dry preblended mortar mix containing Portland cement and hydrated... See #4.

SYNTHETIC STONE ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS AND BALUSTRADES
...balustrades system makes installation extremely easy, while remaining extremely durable, and requiring little maintenances. Our balustrades are highly water resistant, with a water retention rate around.0001%, this translate to a highly weather resistant product that requires little maintenance and no painting. Royal Corinthian also offers... See #5.

American Architectural Manufacturers Association
...for Installation AAMA XXX-XX, Voluntary Guide Specification for Security Glazing and Fenestration Systems AAMA XXX-XX, Voluntary Practice for Assessment of Water Absorption, Water Retention, Water Vapor Transmission, and the Effects of Environmental Cycling of Aerosol Expanding Polyurethane Foams for Sealing Rough Openings of Fenestration... See #6.

Ash Grove - Strong Foundations. Strong Future.
...finely ground mineral materials and special admixtures. It excels in all the qualities inherent in a fine masonry cement: workability, sand-carrying capacity, adhesiveness, water retention, and setting time. Type S/N Masonry Lab tests show excellent bond strength and adhesion with masonry units, resulting in less droppage waste and high... See #7.


J-DRain
...filter fabric placed on top layer will prevent roots from impeding the drain core and allowing maximum drainage. The green roof has no irrigation system; consequently, the water retention chambers of the drain core will store excess water. Concrete pedestal pavers, soil, stepping-stones, and 3000 plants were installed directly on top of... See #8.

BuildingGreen.com - CSI Division 33: Utilities
...Water Storage Tanks 33 30 00: Sanitary Sewerage, Utilities 33 42 00: Culverts 33 44 19: Stormwater Treatment 33 46 00: Foundation and Slab Drainage 33 49 23: Storm Drainage Water Retention Structures 33 51 33: Natural-Gas Metering 34: Transportation 35: Waterway and Marine Construction 42: Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment... See #9.


Cures & Coatings
A-H Acuricon is a 35% solution of special 42º Baume sodium silicate combined with penetrating and wetting agents. A-H Acuricon is applied to concrete surfaces to produce water retention in accordance with ASTM C-309. In addition to curing concrete, A-H Acuricon chemically hardens the surface by reacting with the cement binder of the... See #10.

USING PERLITE IN POTTED PLANTS--THE SCHUNDLER COMPANY
perlite, vermiculite, perlite potting soils, perlite potting mixes, perlite products, perlite soil amendments, aeration, water retention, water conservation, outdoor plants, potted plants, soil mixes, perlite/peat mixes, peat moss, container plants, dried flowers, orchids, seed germination, plant rootings, and cuttings, ... See #11.

Golf Green Construction Using Perlite as an Amendment
Table 1. USGA Specifications for Physical Measurements of Greens Mixtures * Bulk Density 1.20 - 1.60 g/cm 3 Porosity Total 40 - 55% Noncapillary > 15% Water Retention 12-25%, by weight Infiltration rate 2 - 10 inches/hour Silt Content < 5% Clay Content < 3% * USGA, 1973. Table 1 lists the USGA specifications... See #12.

POLYOX Home Page
...Company, Performance Chemicals, Water Soluble Polymers, POLYOX, poly(ethylene oxide, Water-Soluble Resins, thermoplastic polymers, viscoelastic polymers, lubricity, binding, water retention, thickening, film formation, introduction, applications, products, resources, frequently asked questions, reference, contact us. See #13.

Waterfront Retaining Walls, Shoreline Walls, Wet Cast Retaining Walls, Block Retaining...
Bulkhead retaining walls, protection riprap shoreline, protection shoreline, shoreline erosion control, pool landscaping, water retaining walls, water retention systems, marina construction, marine construction. See #14.

Custom Logo Mat Photo Gallery of before and after pictures
View examples of our custom logo floor mat products that feature heavy, coarse fibers that provide increased scraping action and water retention, while providing long-lasting beauty. See #15.

1: http://www.txi.com [c1607530]
2: http://www.steelroofing.com [c1606933]
3: http://www.carlisle-syntec.com [c1554630]
4: http://www.specmix.com [c1517367]
5: http://www.royalcorinthian.com [c1606523]
6: http://www.aamanet.org [c1577482]
7: http://www.ashgrove.com [c1553979]
8: http://www.j-drain.com [c1556963]
9: http://www.BuildingGreen.com [c1560999]
10: http://www.anti-hydro.com [c1600805]
11: http://www.schundler.com [c1516851]
12: http://www.perlite.org [c1001001]
13: http://www.dow.com [c1622795]
14: http://www.redi-rock.com [c1520666]
15: http://www.logomats.com [c1156333]


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