Press Release - Aug. 21, 2003

Contact: Jack Wojcicki
HWB Inc.
416-598-2225
jwojcicki@hwbinc.com

Steve Tratt
ZERODRAFT Products Inc.
877-272-2626
stratt@canambuildingenvelope.com

ZERODRAFT® Professional Weatherization Materials
Making buildings healthy, safe, durable, comfortable and energy efficient

ZERODRAFT Products Inc. announces the launch of its complete line of professional weatherization materials.

The ZERODRAFT offering comprises top-of-the-line air barrier continuity components including:

Weatherstripping
Fin, encapsulated foam and pile materials combined with metal and plastic extrusion to create retrofit and new weather seals for windows and doors
Insulating Air Seal Kits and Foam Sealants
One- and two-component polyurethane Insulating Air Seal Kits are installed at junctions between building elements, in voids, gaps, cracks and holes and around mechanical and electrical penetrations, as well as the perimeter of door and window openings
Insulation
Two-component polyurethane foam, blown cellulose and other insulation types depending on the application
Application Equipment
Self-purging polyurethane foam dispensing guns, nozzles and hoses
Test Equipment
Depressurization devices, including blower doors and window test equipment, as well as smoke generating air leakage detectors to locate and measure air leakage in buildings

The quality of a building's envelope directly affects its durability and energy efficiency, as well as the health, safety and comfort of occupants. Professionally installed ZERODRAFT materials improve building:

Health
Contribute to the prevention of mold, mildew
Improve indoor air quality
Safety
Prevent uncontrolled smoke transfer
Prevent ice damming
Durability
Prevent decay of exterior finishes caused by air exfiltration
Comfort
Improve control over indoor environment, keeping it cool in summer and warm in winter
Prevent odor transfer between units
Minimize dirt and pests
Energy Efficiency
Eliminate the uncontrolled air leakage that contributes to high heating and cooling costs

Product application, specification and material safety data sheets are available online at www.zerodraft.com. A comprehensive training program is available for contractors.

About ZERODRAFT
Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada ZERODRAFT is a specialist manufacturer of building envelope materials, installation and test equipment

ZERODRAFT building science experts have a unique understanding of how the quality of a building's envelope, or protective shell, directly affects its durability and energy efficiency, and the health, safety and comfort of its occupants.

For more information, please visit www.zerodraft.com or call 1-877-27-22626.