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Englert manufactures Galvalume standing seam metal roofing, a variation on galvanized steel that uses an aluminum-zinc coating for improved corrosion resistance. Englert’s Ultra-Cool coatings, in a variety of colors, come as a standard option and meet Energy Star requirements. Englert offers a variety of warranties, including a 25-year limited warranty on all Galvalume and painted aluminum roofing material and a 20–35 year limited warranty on its coatings. Galvalume has an average recycled content of 30%.

Earthcam provides equipment and software for construction site security and monitoring. Camera systems include options for real time or time lapse, night vision, and 360-degree monitoring, along with remote monitoring via the Internet. The company's SolsticeCam line features flexible security cameras that can communicate through wireless signal and are completely solar-powered.

OnsiteView security cameras and closed-circuit-television (CCTV) systems for monitoring worksite progress and security. From remotely adjustable axial mounted cameras to high resolution fixed cameras, OnsiteView provides a variety of security equipment for lease or purchase. These cameras can help minimize travel between the jobsite and office and promote efficient use of time and materials.

Multivista offers construction monitoring equipment, ranging from time lapse footage to track progress to real-time adjustable cameras. Multivista also sells a variety of software which both aids in tracking development and reviewing security. Live video streams can be accessed by the Internet, including from mobile devices.

EZ Roll Grass and Gravel Pavers are permeable paving systems that provide a honeycomb matrix to retain grass or gravel and prevent soil compaction while allowing water to pass through. The product averages approximately 70% recycled HDPE plastic, though this varies by color and availability. EZ Roll Grass Pavers, with an empty compressive strength of 57,890 psf, are recommended for bike paths, driveways, parking lots, and access roads, as well as soil stabilization and erosion-control applications. EZ Roll Gravel Pavers, with an empty compressive strength of 66,000 psf, are additionally recommended for vehicle wash-down areas and boat access. Gravel pavers are available in tan, black, brick red, and gray, but some colors contain no recycled material. EZ Roll Pavers are 1" high and come in various dimensions, most commonly 4'x150' rolls.

Columbia Green offers two versions of its Advanced Vegetative Roof System (AVRS). The AVRS Tray System uses interlocking, overlapping modular trays that allow overfill so deeper growth medium can be added, up to 8" total depth. The trays also allow airflow to the tray bottoms to improve plant health and manage wind uplift. The company’s Multilayer system is engineered with a drainage layer and a water retention layer. Both of these products contain high amounts of recycled content; the trays and multilayered drainage layer are 88% and 40% post-consumer polypropylene, respectively, and the multilayered retention layer is 100% pre-consumer polypropylene. The growing media are chosen depending on project needs and plants can be regionally grown.

The Galvaply roofing system is designed for slopes as low as 1/4:12 on new construction or retrofits. Galvalume steel panels provide solar reflectance of .75 and emissivity of .80 over a steel framing system with metal flashing and stainless steel drain system and seam fasteners. The company claims the system contains 60% total recycled material and will last for over 40 years. (The company does not delineate how much is post-consumer recycled content, or how it is divided up by system components.) Galvaply is installed with no PAH-releasing tar products or offgassing glues.

Rooflite licenses companies across the U.S. to produce its five blends of planting media using regionally available materials. The five formulas are designed for specific green-roof applications: extensive on multi-layer construction; extensive on multi-course construction; semi-intensive; intensive; and intensive agricultural, formulated to support rooftop farming.

HydRocks soil media is manufactured in Georgia in three formulas: intensive, extensive, and structural. The structural blend may be used in conjunction with the others to support hardscapes, such as pavers, while allowing the roots from surrounding areas to continue to grow underneath the hardscape.

Stalite manufactures PermaTill in North Carolina using 80% post-industrial recycled fines from the company's production of slate aggregate,15% compost, and 5% pine bark fines. Available for extensive or intensive green roofs, PermaTill has a high cation-exchange capacity (CEC) of 26.9 milliequivalents per 100g, which the company says promotes nutrient retention, reducing the need for fertilizer inputs while allowing high permeability and aeration.

Bella Bluegrass, distributed by Todd Valley Farms, is a drought-resistant bluegrass that spreads via rhizomes rather than seeds. According to the company, this grass is not genetically modified, and it grows well laterally, “self-repairs,” and stops growing after reaching 3.5"–4", reducing the amount of mowing required by 50%–80%. It also requires 20%–30% less water than standard bluegrass. Bella Bluegrass is best used in colder climates and is available as sod, plugs, and Live Roof modules.

Sure-White is a white, single-ply EPDM membrane that meets Energy Star, Cool Roof Rating Council, and California Title 24 requirements for solar reflectance. Sure-White is available in 60- and 90-mil thicknesses, 10' to 30' widths (90 mil are only available in 10'), and 100' lengths. The wider sections and the use of Carlisle's pressure-sensitive SecureTape or FAT tapes help speed installation, according to the company. The length of the warranty on these products depends on installation, but a 30-year warranty is offered for 90-mil systems installed using Carlisle materials.

Firestone’s Rubberguard EcoWhite EPDM membrane meets Energy Star and Cool Roof Rating Council standards for solar reflectance. The 60-mil and 90-mil Platinum version are available in 5'–50' widths and lengths up 200'. EcoWhite EPDM membranes are installed using the company’s Quickseam tapes, flashing, and low-VOC adhesive. A pre-taped version is also available. These membranes have a 20- or 30-year warranty with 60- and 90-mil products, respectively.

Sportworks offers a range of secure, space-efficient, and convenient steel bike racks. As is common in steel building products, the steel contains pre-consumer recycled content. Included in Sportworks offerings is an Living Building Challenge Red-List Free, scratch-resistant model with an EPDM bumper. Sportworks offers a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

DeepRoot Green Infrastructure's impermeable geomembranes protect landscaping, hardscapes, and foundations against damage from underground water while also providing some protection against invasive species and roots. (For greater protection against roots, the company also makes dedicated root barrier products). DeepRoot’s geomembranes are made from a minimum 75% post-consumer recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and are available in 300-foot rolls, in three thicknesses, and widths from 18" to 40".