For years now, Fenzi“s focus on environmental protection has been one of the distinguishing features of the company, a world leader in chemical products designed specifically for the secondary proces…
For years now, Fenzi“s focus on environmental protection has been one of the distinguishing features of the company, a world leader in chemical products designed specifically for the secondary processing of flat glass. A new goal was reached with the introduction of Thiover: this new generation of sealants makes it possible to earn LEED credits and to certify buildings in compliance with the American Green building rating system. Thiover, the polysulphide sealant specifically designed for insulating glass, fully complies with the rating system developed in North America. Paul Chackery, product manager and director of the Research & Development division of Fenzi North America – Fenzi“s US marketing and manufacturing site that focuses on product eco-compatibility – explains the result achieved as follows: Thiover contributes to the Green Building Rating System with the advantage of maximizing available LEED points in some key areas used for classifying building performances. Thiover helps architects, construction managers and engineers to obtain high-performance green building certification. LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – is a third-party certification programme, which encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building. Studied by the US GBC (U.S. Green Building Council) in collaboration with some American and Canadian companies and Universities, LEED is the Green Building Rating System that provides building owners and operators with the tools required to build eco-compatible buildings and measure their impact on the environment. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in six key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials selection, indoor environmental quality, innovation and design process. Certification is based on the total point score achieved. Thiover sealant contributes to maximizing available LEED points in some key areas used for classifying performance criteria. Therefore, Thiover helps architects, construction managers and engineers to achieve the high-performance green building certification and to enhance the value of the building. Having been proven to provide the best field performance when used in a dual sealed IG system, Fenzi Thiover polysulphide sealant contains no solvents or other hazardous ingredients. Thiover has excellent mechanical properties, including low permeation of water and gas; it is also compatible with all types of spacer systems and most glazing materials. Thiover is produced in different viscosities in order to suit the individual requirements of the operator and of the equipment in use.