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WARMBOARD USED IN 25% OF SOLAR DECATHLON COMPETITION HOMES

(APTOS, CA) October 28, 2009 – Warmboard Radiant Subfloor was selected and used by an impressive 25% of the entrants in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2009 Solar Decathlon competition. Chosen for its superior thermodynamic properties, and the efficiency and comfort that they provide, Warmboard was proud to be the most commonly used heating panel in the competition.

Warmboard was utilized in five of the twenty competing entries: Team California (Santa Clara University / California College of the Arts), Ohio State University, Iowa State University, University of Kentucky and Team Missouri (Missouri University of Science and Technology / University of Missouri).

Over the past two weeks, the 2009 Solar Decathlon challenged twenty university-led teams from the U.S. and as far away as Puerto Rico, Spain, Germany, and Canada to design, build and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered home. Students competed in ten areas, ranging from architecture, engineering and comfort to how well the homes provided energy for space heating and cooling, hot water, lighting, and appliances.

The competing schools designed and built exciting applications beyond the Warmboard radiant heating system. All used photovoltaic panels, but some used air to water heat exchangers, liquid desiccant dehumidifiers, cutting edge home operation and monitoring systems, and even radiant cooling with Warmboard installed in the ceiling of the team California home.

Team California finished third overall and took first place in both the architecture and communications contests and second place in the engineering, appliances, and entertainment contests. The results were announced on Friday, October 16th, on the final day of the competition being held on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

When talking to the Team California team about why they selected Warmboard, Tim Sennott, Thermal Lead, states, “Warmboard’s solution to radiant floor installation provided the Refract House and several other Solar Decathlon teams with an easy to install, low-mass radiant floor panel. It was a great fit with the home’s overall design goals, construction needs, and radiant floor and ceiling system design.”

Tony Gasparich, President and COO of Warmboard Inc. said, “It is exciting to be involved with another Solar Decathlon and immersed in the latest technologies and sustainable building design. Warmboard is honored to be included in five of the competing teams’ homes, including Team California’s Refract House, and we are particularly proud of all the students’ achievements.”

Warmboard has a successful history at previous Solar Decathlon competitions. In 2005, Warmboard was selected by the University of Colorado in Boulder to contribute to the heating system for their home. It was a thrill when University of Colorado won the competition and took first place. In 2007, Warmboard was selected by five schools including University of Maryland, MIT, and University of Cincinnati. University of Maryland took second place overall and was the top placing U.S. team among seventeen U.S. entries.

Recognized as the key component of an efficient and highly responsive radiant system, Warmboard continues to gain market share. In a world that is progressively shifting to use alternate energy resources, Warmboard’s ability to be used in multiple applications from standard water heaters to solar to geothermal systems, will continue to keep it on the cutting edge of green, energy efficient technology.

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About Warmboard Radiant Subfloor:
Warmboard is a patented technology invented by Terry Alsberg in the early 90s, and has redefined radiant flooring with its design simplicity. Warmboard is a “simply smarter” radiant heat product, with faster response, even floor temperatures, higher output from lower water temperatures, and compatibility with numerous floor coverings. The product is currently marketed to architects, contractors and homeowners. Warmboard is available throughout North America, and has shipped its product into Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, Japan and Antarctica. For more information about Warmboard please visit www.warmboard.com.

About the 2009 Solar Decathlon:
Twenty teams were selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to compete in the 2009 Solar Decathlon. The teams, from colleges and universities around the globe, participate in an unparalleled solar competition to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered home. In fall 2009, the teams transported their solar houses to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., where they formed a solar village. The teams competed in ten contests to determine an overall winner. Using only energy from the sun, the teams generated enough electricity to run a modern household. With an eye on energy efficiency, the students carefully choose the systems, products, and appliances used in their houses. To learn more, go to www.solardecathlon.org/.

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