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Industry leader in waterproofing, roofing and green-roof assemblies provides sustainable roof design resource handbook to industry professionals

CHICAGO (May 18, 2009) – American Hydrotech, a recognized leader in the development and distribution of premium waterproofing and roofing products, today announced the availability of a newly designed and updated roofing and waterproofing resource handbook for the architect and design community. From sustainable design techniques and waterproof product specification to proper installation techniques, the 2009 American Hydrotech Architectural Binder provides today’s building professional with resources and information needed for designing and
waterproofing roof decks, plazas, vertical foundations, reflecting pools and green roof applications.

Each binder includes recommendations, guidelines and product spec sheets for various design options. After identifying specific application parameters in a building project, the materials aim to educate architects on the principles of waterproofing and the technology currently available to meet sustainability and waterproofing needs. Vibrate case study overviews, imagery and product literature detail options such as The Ultimate Assembly® for architectural pavers and Garden Roof® Assembly. In-depth product data sheets and installation methods not only allow for easy specification of materials for the architect, but also provide necessary technical data to ensure
proper installation techniques for the roofing and waterproofing contractor. The American Hydrotech Architectural Binder also contains guideline specifications for both domestic and international projects, as well as background on popular and newer American Hydrotech products such as:

• Monolithic Membrane 6125® - waterproofing and roofing membrane
• The Ultimate Assembly® - open joint assembly of architectural finish pavers
• Garden Roof® Assembly for green roof applications

“We've worked with American Hydrotech for years, given the breadth of products/applications and their highly accessible and professional support team,” said Dan Wheeler, FAIA of Wheeler Kearns Architects, Chicago, IL. We've found American Hydrotech’s reference binder to be one the best there is, graphically clear to the professional, client, and student alike. It not only addresses current waterproofing issues and sustainable roofing trends, but provides all of the background and product literature needed to specify a range of complete Garden Roof systems, ” “I highly recommend to my peers or others in the industry to obtain a copy of the binder to serve as reference for your next project.”

“We wanted to equip architects, contractors and building professionals with the most up-to-date information on industry issues and technology, as well as background on the products that meet today’s building demands,” said Edward Jarger, general sales and marketing manager for American Hydrotech. “The Hydrotech Architectural Binder provides all of this and more in a easy-to-read format in which information on new technologies or products can be added on an annual basis so that users consider this a go-to resource for all waterproofing, green or conventional
roofing information.”

American Hydrotech Architectural Binders and other literature are available free of charge in both print and digital version. All print materials can be ordered by contacting your local Hydrotech representative or emailing binder@hydrotechusa.com. American Hydrotech Inc. urges the architect and design community to please consider the environment in requesting print versions in lieu of obtaining digital literature at hydrotechusa.com.”