Page 24 - Green Builder April 2017 Issue

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Pentair Everpure Sherwin-Williams
H-300-NXT Harmony Interior

Filtration System Latex Paint

Pentair’s Everpure H-300-NXT filtration system Sherwin-Williams has
provides homeowners with bottled-quality reformulated its Harmony
water without plastic bottles, but that’s not the zero-VOC paint line to
biggest environmental perk. The commercial- include materials that
grade filter is 100 percent recyclable (through actually absorb unwanted
TerraCycle) and works on pressure—not VOCs in the room. The
power. That’s a great benefit during power company’s upgraded
outages or in low-power situations, such as acrylic paint formula
off-grid solar homes, tiny homes and RVs. targets often-unsuspected
The filter is the first of its kind to receive the VOC sources such as
NSF/ANSI Standard 401 certification to reduce insulation, carpet, cabinets
contaminants that may be found in the water. and fabrics.
These contaminants include some Harmony paints also
pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter contain anti-microbial
medications, and chemicals used in agents that minimize paint
manufacturing like bisphenol A (BPA). But the deterioration caused by mold and mildew, and helps prevent
filtration process retains the water’s natural bacterial odors. Additional odor-eliminating technology
minerals, maintaining its health benefits and tackles other indoor air quality hindrances like pet, cooking
taste. and cigarette smoking odors.
Also, the H-300-NXT filter is 30 percent The product is GreenGuard Indoor Air Quality Certified and
larger than the standard H-300 model, for 50 GreenGuard Certified for Children and Schools.
percent better dirt-holding capacity. On the Sherwin-Williams has made similar modifications to other
maintenance side, one filter treats 300 to 500 popular paint lines, including Emerald Matte and Satin, ProMar
gallons of water, and a cartridge replacement is as easy as 200 Zero VOC Flat, SuperPaint Flat and Eminence ceiling
changing a light bulb. paint.

Velux Solar-Powered No
Leak ‘Fresh Air’ Skylight

At first glance, skylights and solar energy might appear to be a
surprise pairing. But Velux found a way to make the combination
as natural as…sunlight. The company’s Solar Powered No Leak
“Fresh Air” Skylight features a solar panel that captures available
daylight and uses it to open and close the window when
desired. The result is natural light, fresh air and efficient home
cooling, while limiting use of utility-generated electricity and
reliance on traditional HVAC units.
The skylight is controlled by an efficient, concealed battery-
powered operator and a handheld remote, which includes a
timer function. Installation is relatively simple (it comes
assembled straight out of the box) thanks to a lack of wiring. The
window provides an approximate 80 percent heat block. And
there is a rain sensor that closes the skylight in case bad weather
hits while the homeowner is away.
The product is also eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit
through 2019. The window carries a 10-year, no-leak warranty.

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