Apr 11 2008
DuPont today announced its newest collection of surfaces -- the DuPont(TM) Zodiaq(R) Terra Collection -- with four new colors that contain at least 50 percent pre-consumer recycled glass. The collection will be available through DuPont distributors in the United States in July 2008.
"DuPont is committed to developing innovative products that make a difference in sustainable buildings," said Thomas F. Schuler, vice president and general manager . DuPont Building Innovations. "The Zodiaq(R) Terra Collection will provide new colors and designs that will maximize the impact on home interiors for our customers and consumers."
The DuPont(TM) Zodiaq(R) Terra Collection
- Calm Springs - Medium gray color with a hint of blue and a deeply layered effect created by clear recycled glass particles.
- Moroccan Morning - Warm golden sandstone color with a subtle texture created by brown recycled glass particles.
- Mossy Green - Light neutral sage color warmed by clear and brown recycled glass particles.
- Warm Taupe -Deep warm mocha brown color with a subtle texture created by brown recycled glass particles.
The collection further demonstrates the company's commitment to providing sustainable building solutions that are on the cutting-edge of design. The colors will be submitted for certification review by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS).
All DuPont(TM) Zodiaq(R) colors can help contribute to earning U.S. Green Building Council's LEED(R) points for MR Building Reuse, MR Regional Materials, Environmental Quality (EQ) Low Emitting Materials - Adhesives and Sealants.
DuPont(TM) Zodiaq(R) and the sealants and adhesives from DuPont Surfaces are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified(R) and have received the GREENGUARD for Children & Schools(SM) Certification.
Long-lasting, extremely durable and easily maintained, DuPont(TM) Zodiaq(R) is an advanced composite material made of quartz and other materials. In residential environments, DuPont(TM) Zodiaq(R) can be used in a variety of applications including kitchen and bathroom countertops, backsplashes, wet bars, fireplace surrounds, tub decks and tub and shower surrounds. DuPont(TM) Zodiaq(R) is non-porous and when properly cleaned does not promote the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria. The entire DuPont(TM) Zodiaq(R) product line, including the Terra Collection, ranges from approximately $50 to $125 per square-foot installed and carries a 10-year residential installed transferable limited warranty from DuPont. Pricing varies on complexity, color and project location.
DuPont manufactures and markets multiple products for residential and commercial construction, including high-performance weather and climate protection of buildings and sustainable energy management systems. In addition to Zodiaq(R), a premium surfacing material made almost entirely of pure quartz crystals, other DuPont products include Corian(R) solid surfaces and Granite Certified by DuPont(TM); the DuPont(TM) StormRoom(TM) with Kevlar(R); DuPont(TM) SentryGlas(R) and DuPont(TM) RoofLiner with Elvaloy(R). In addition, DuPont offers the DuPont(TM) Tyvek(R) Weather Barrier Systems including Tyvek(R) AtticWrap(TM), the first breathable roofing membrane to create an airtight attic, and Tyvek(R) ThermaWrap(TM), which helps provide reduced energy costs and increased comfort by improving the reflection of radiant energy in wall systems. DuPont also manufactures Tyvek(R) Weatherization Systems, including DuPont(TM) Tyvek(R) CommercialWrap(TM) and DuPont(TM) Tyvek(R) DrainWrap(TM).
The Zodiaq(R) Terra Collection is a product offering of DuPont Building Innovations, one of five business units in the DuPont Safety & Protection segment. The other businesses are DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems, DuPont Nonwovens, DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise and DuPont Safety Resources. The segment provides innovative products and services that protect people, buildings, critical processes and the environment. In 2007, the segment's revenues totaled $5.6 billion.