Jan 30 2014
Trusted contractor and long-time advocate for healthy homes, Mike Holmes is joining forces with CertainTeed Gypsum to raise awareness of the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and incorporating high performance drywall products as part of good IAQ design and construction.
CertainTeed's volatile organic compound (VOC) scavenging drywall line — the AirRenew® IAQ Gypsum Board product family — has been officially designated as a HOLMES Approved Product. The AirRenew product line features exclusive technology that actively helps to clear indoor air by capturing VOCs, specifically formaldehyde and other aldehydes, and converting them into inert compounds, while M2Tech® technology provides moisture and mold resistance to further contribute to a better indoor environment.
"AirRenew helps remove unwanted chemicals from your indoor air – even years after a construction job is done," said Mike Holmes. "Many things in the home off-gas, from the furniture and paint to the carpeting and cabinets. And breathing in these chemicals on a daily basis may be dangerous to your health. It's a real concern. But products like AirRenew are ahead of the game. They're tackling IAQ issues head on. That's something I can stand behind," added Holmes.
Mike Holmes will make his premier appearance with CertainTeed in Las Vegas at the International Builders' Show (IBS) on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 3 to 4 p.m. (Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth C2127). He will also be collaborating with CertainTeed on a variety of projects that promote the health benefits of building with AirRenew IAQ drywall products and provide further IAQ education to building professionals and homeowners on the importance of indoor air quality. More information on IAQ and best practices for improving IAQ will be featured on Mike Holmes' website (www.makeitright.ca), CertainTeed's website (www.CertainTeed.com/gypsum), in retail establishments, videos and social media networks.
Mike Holmes is a professional contractor with over 30 years experience and the host and creator of the hit TV series Holmes on Homes®, Holmes Inspection and Holmes Makes It Right. He's been named the Second Most Trusted Canadian by Reader's Digest for two consecutive years and Forbes' Third Most Trustworthy Celebrity. Through his company, The Holmes Group, Mike Holmes leads an international organization that is dedicated to improving building standard and helping create healthier, stronger homes through key partnerships and product development.
"CertainTeed's priority is to offer innovative, sustainable building products, so partnering with a well-respected, seasoned building professional like Mike Holmes made sense," said Dan Kennard, Vice President of Marketing for CertainTeed Gypsum. "He has a proven track record in choosing materials that raise building standards, and his endorsement of AirRenew is also in line with our mutual goal to help create sustainable, healthy indoor environments."
The AirRenew portfolio of products includes a wide range of performance attributes, such as resistance to fire, mold, moisture, abuse and impact. Specifically, the product line features: AirRenew Essential, AirRenew M2Tech®, AirRenew M2Tech Type X, AirRenew Extreme Abuse and AirRenew Extreme Impact. Each product handles the same as regular gypsum board and does not require special tools to install or finish.
AirRenew products are GREENGUARD® Gold certified and can contribute to indoor environmental quality, recycled materials, and innovation in design credits for green projects. AirRenew contains up to 99 percent total recycled content and may also provide regional materials depending on project location. In addition, AirRenew products have received Environmental Claims Validation (ECV) from UL Environment for permanent formaldehyde absorption, mold resistance, recycled content and regional materials.
Offering a broad range of gypsum and finishing products for interior and exterior needs, CertainTeed Gypsum has served the North American building industry for more than 80 years and is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, the world's leading producer of gypsum products. This, in combination with the full range of affiliated CertainTeed Corporation building products, provides architects, contractors, builders and dealers one partner to provide service and support for commercial and residential building projects. For more information, visit www.certainteed.com/gypsum.