No Grow Ingredients added during manufacturing protect Sheetrock brand Mold Tough gypsum panels from moisture and prevent mold growth on the front and back paper facings, as well as in the panel core. The gypsum panels score a 10 out of 10 for mold resistance under ASTM D3273 guidelines. The front and back paper facings are made from 100 percent recycled paper.
Designed for interior areas, Mold Tough panels install just like standard drywall. The panels come in four thicknesses and a variety of lengths. Fire-resistant panels also are available. Mold Tough panels replace the manufacturer’s Humitek gypsum panels and water-resistant green board panels. USG. 800.874.4968. www.usg.com.
Clean Machine Beam’s Serenity QS central vacuum power unit is designed to protect indoor air quality with a dirt collection receptacle that is lined with an anti-microbial, mold-preventing agent. When the collection unit is opened for cleaning, dust or dirt that escapes will not introduce mold, mildew, or other microbes back into the home’s air. The Serenity’s specially designed motor produces up to 640 air watts of cleaning power but operates 4 decibels quieter than competitive systems, according to the company.
The unit also has a self-cleaning filtration system that incorporates a Gore-Tex material. The filter traps dust on its thin surface membrane and then sheds it into the collection receptacle when the unit is turned off. Its mounting and bumper system prevents vibration noise, and the Quiet Pak insulation package and Sound Off muffler assist in decreasing operating noise. Beam Industries. 515.832.4620. www.beamvac.com.
–Stephani L. Miller
