Educational Resources

As a result of the Sustainable/Green movement not only throughout the country, but globally, the construction industry is changing at an incredibly fast pace. New concepts and terminologies are being introduced. Building codes, standards and practices are being revised, and new programs are being developed. Tremco is committed to providing our customers with valuable educational and reference materials in a user-friendly, quick and easy format to better acquaint you with this shifting industry trend.

Please feel free to reference these materials at any time and use them to educate yourself and others in your firm. If after reviewing them you have additional questions, please feel free to contact our Technical Services staff at 800-321-7906 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET weekdays.

Tremco CS&W Sustainability Reference Guide

Written by Michael Schmeida, LEED AP and Manager of Sustainable Programs at Tremco Global Sealants, this Sustainability overview has been divided into five sections which can be used as a quick reference guide and/or for training purposes.

• Part 1 Definitions/Concepts/Terminology
• Part 2 LEED, ASHRAE & EnergyStar
• Part 3 Sustainable Tools
• Part 4 VOC
• Part 5 Sustainability at Tremco Today and Tomorrow

Effective Water Management and the Ecological Benefits of Using Prefabricated Drainage and Coatings in Managing Water

Written by Michael Schmeida, LEED AP and Manager of Sustainable Programs at Tremco Global Sealants

This bulletin explains the important function of stormwater drainage management and coatings systems in water conserving design as well as some of the ecological benefits prefabricated drainage has over stone/pipe.

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The Role of Sealants & Weatherproofing in Maximizing Energy-Efficiency and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Output

Written by Michael Schmeida, LEED AP and Manager of Sustainable Programs at Tremco Global Sealants

This bulletin explains the important function of properly installed weatherproofing components, including sealants, air barriers, high-performance tapes, and elastomeric coatings, to help reduce energy usage and reduce greenhouse gas output.

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Answering the LEED™ Challenge to Sealant and Weatherproofing Products

Written by Michael Schmeida MS, LEED AP; Manager of Sustainable Programs, Tremco Global Sealants, this article provides an in-depth explanation of the various sealant, firestopping and waterproofing applications that will impact building owners' ability to build "greener" and obtain LEED™ credits.

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Rebuilding Greensburg

On May 4, 2007, the most powerful tornado recordable destroyed the town of Greensburg, Kansas. In the midst of devastation, a rebirth is taking place... of a "green" town with a sustainable future. Read the story of a town committed to rebuilding their town as a model for cities around the world.

Tremco and other RPM companies have committed to helping Greensburg and its design partners restore and rebuild in a way that will bring the critical concept of sustainability to life for each and every one of us.

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