78 2017 | TECH Sustainable, Eco-conscious products ers are increasingly sensitive to the amount of silica used in mortars and grouts due to reduced OSHA thresh- olds that are going into effect this year. Low-silica and low-dust vari- ants of many products are appearing. This is coupled with a trend towards transparency in what is going into the products. Efforts like the new grout and mortar Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Green Squared® certification are allowing architects and designers an unparal- leled window into how the products they buy are manufactured. Sustainable, Eco-conscious products –––––––––––––––––––––– Custom Building Products offers more than 100 Build Green® prod- ucts that demonstrate its ongoing commitment to sustainability, and contribute to LEED certification and compliance with other green build- ing industry standards. The Emerald System™ takes environmental responsibility a step further with pre- mium CustomLite® Technology, guar- anteed regulatory compliance and Terrapass® Carbon Offset Credits. • Prism® Color Consistent Grout high- performance, cementitious grout eliminates efflorescence and color shading while delivering durable, stain-resistant performance. It’s made of lightweight, recycled con- tent. • ProLite® Premium Large Format Tile Mortar offers excellent bond strength with non-slump, non-sag and non-slip properties to support the weight of heavy stone and large format tile on floors, walls and ceilings. CustomLite® Technology means ProLite is 40% lighter than typical mortars. • RedGard® Uncoupling Mat is a crack-isolation, waterproofing and vapor-management membrane compatible with polymer-modified, thin-set mortars in accordance with TCNA guidelines for the instal- lation of tile, porcelain and natu- ral stone installations. It’s made of 70% recycled pre-consumer waste by weight. www.CustomBuildingProducts.com FILA has introduced two new seal- ers to its Green Line. FILAWET ECO is a topical anti-stain sealer, with a ‘wet effect’ for unpolished stone, terra- cotta and agglomerates. It facilitates easy dirt removal, is suited for out- door porches, walkways, driveways and BBQ areas. New FILA HYDROREP ECO is a natural look, water-repellent sealer that protects against weather- ing and efflorescence, and prevents algae and mold build-up. It’s designed for external wall application, from unpolished stone to exposed brick- work. Both solutions are solvent-free and provide a safe application and high performance. They also contrib- ute towards LEED credits and have GEV-EMICODE EC1 Plus certification. www.usa.filasolutions.com iQ Power Tools’ “Dry-Cut Tile Saw” designed to cut ceramic, porcelain, marble and stone is the first of its kind. The iQTS244® is a 10” dry-cut tile saw specifically created for professional tile setters and contractors. Featuring fully integrated dust control technol- ogy, this tool allows for tile to be cut inside or outside with no water and no dust discharge. Additionally, it is light- weight, compact and built on wheels for easy transport to and from job- sites. It’s 100% compliant with the new OSHA standard on respirable silica dust and uti- lizes a three- stage filtration system that captures up to 99.5% of dust. All dust from the cut- ting point passes through this filtra- tion system and is captured in the dust tray for easy clean up. The specially designed blades (10” Q-Drive Cool Cut Blade) are air-cooled by the vacuum. www.iqpowertools.com LATAPOXY® BIOGREEN™ 300, the industry’s first high-strength, chem- ical-resistant epoxy adhesive made with bio-based material for installing tile and stone, is designed by LATICRETE to provide an alter- native to conventional non-renew- able petroleum-derived products. Equipped for the most demand- ing installations of tile and stone, LATAPOXY BIOGREEN 300 can be used in interior and exterior areas such as walls and floors, wet and dry areas. Additionally, the bio-based epoxy adhesive can be used to install