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Aug. 11, 2010
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Shopping in Comfort

Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Center, which encompasses over 2 million sf of retail space, 210 stores, and a six-story office tower, recently remodeled its HVAC system. The system includes 11 Voyager packaged rooftop units, with two-stage heating and cooling agents, and five smaller Voyager Precedent units, featuring dual compressors, allowing rapid cooldown and longer duty cycles at lower cooling levels. A Tracer Summit building automation system was also added to control the rooftop units. The manufacturer estimates that the new system is saving the shopping center nearly $120,000 per year.

Trane.

Reader Service No. 302

Create a New Old Look

Clay pavers are made to look centuries old by being fed through a large tumbler that rounds the edges while maintaining strength and size. Best application is for a building with historic main street theme. Rumbled bricks can be installed on a flexible sand base and are available in five colors.

Pine Hall Brick Co.

Reader Service No. 203

Bold Bricks

Bricks for exterior and interior surfaces are made in a unique process that presses the moisture out of the bricks, eliminating the typical 24- to 48-hour drying time. Available in four different textures and a variety of bold colors, as well as the traditional red, brown, tan, and gray hues. Bricks are lightweight and can be installed on panels.

Stone Mountain Brick Co.

Reader Service No. 202

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