WC proudly announcesthe winners of our firstannual Green Awards,recognizing outstand-ing projects createdwith safe, healthy, sus-

tainable practices. Congratulations toall of the entrants for their dedicationto working green. For complete prod-uct information and other project de-tails, see “Green Projects, GreenProducts” on page 46. Then visitwww.pwc-magazine.com, where youcan view more entries in the ProjectPhoto Gallery and submit your own.

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PWC’s first ‘Green Awards’ winners see sustainable success.

PP FIRST PRIZE – HISTORICAL RENOVATION

TOWERING ACHIEVEMENT

Howell & Howell Contractors Inc.www.howellandhowellinc.comLouisville, Ky.Michael Dudukovich, general manager

The site: The Zorn Avenue Water Toweris a national historic landmark that sitsabout 200 feet from the edge of theOhio River in Louisville, Ky. The wood,masonry and sheet metal structure wasbuilt in 1865 and stands 189 feet tall.The statues, cast from zinc, are valuedat a half-million dollars.The project: Strip the lead paint fromthe tower and apply a new three-coatsystem.

SECOND PRIZE – HISTORICAL RENOVATION

RENOVATION AND REBIRTH

Deco Illusions LLCwww.decoillusions.comWabash, Ind.Richard Fischer, owner The site: The Wabash Inn was built in1920 with walls of concrete block andcement. At the time, it was the first hotelbuilt with construction materials thatwould not burn. Later, the hotel fell intodisrepair and stood vacant for more than40 years, resulting in tremendous waterdamage and other serious problems. In2009, the building was reborn as theCharley Creek Inn. The project: Strip many layers of leadpaint and repair all areas, then recreate ahistorical finish for the grand lobbywalls—an area 25 feet wide, 50 feet longand 22 feet high. The original finish had

FIRST PRIZE – COMMERCIAL

GREEN GOES PLATINUM

Long Painting Co.www.longpainting.comPortland, Ore.Lynn Jackson, project manager

The site: New mixed-use construction at12th and Washington, Portland, Ore.The project: Interior painting of walls,ceilings, doors, frames, trim, sealed con-crete floors, wall and ceilings, paintedstair steel and finished wood. Exteriorcoating of steel and wood.What made it green: Careful coatings se-lection, application and disposal helpedthis new construction attain a LEEDPlatinum rating. The project used low-and zero- VOC coatings exclusively, in-

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What made it green: All of the strippersand masonry, metal and wood coatingsused were green products chosen fortheir durability, longevity and VOC com-pliance for commercial coatings. Toeliminate airborne contamination, thetower was enveloped with containmenttarps. The ground and surroundingareas were triple-covered with 6 milpoly. The interior of the containmentarea was temperature controlled, andair movement was introduced to circu-late the atmosphere. In addition, nopower tools were used on the project.All work was completed using handtools, reducing the carbon footprint atthe site. All waste was properly con-tainerized, labeled, stored and disposedof. The 10-person crew completed theproject in 18 months.

been lime-based plaster, hand-polishedto create a natural stone look.What made it green: Rather than harvestnatural sand stone or other naturalstones, contractor Rick Fischer opted fora faux stone veneer. To replicate the his-torical finish, Fischer used a fresco lime-wash effect in new colors (Tuscany Gold,Terra Cotta and Off-White) that had to be

approved by the architects, designersand historical society. The lime-basedcement, plasters and washes made byTexturline Decorative Finishes of Toronto,Canada, made for a mildew-resistant,transparent and organic finish. The top-coat was water based and low VOC. Athree-person crew completed the job inabout a month.

cluding high-performance coatings onthe exterior steel. In addition, dirty waterfrom rinsing pumps and excess latexpaint were recycled and disposed of byClean Harbors Environmental Servicesof Norwell, Mass. A 12-person crewcompleted the project in 14 months.

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SECOND PRIZE –COMMERCIAL

HOME-BREWED BEAUTY

Todd Rose Decorative Concretewww.toddrosedecorativeconcrete.comLincoln, Neb.Todd Rose, co-owner

The site: Lazlo’s Brewery and Grill in His-toric Haymarket, Lincoln, Neb.The project: Install a stained decorativeconcrete floor with a “Wow” factor in aworking restaurant.What made it green: Because this was abusy restaurant, contractor Todd Roseneeded high-performance, low-VOCproducts. To that end, he used a low-VOC, water-based epoxy; a high-perfor-

mance polymer overlay; and sustainablepolymer concrete. And he didn’t stopthere. Rose also personally created anew coating that incorporated the mi-

crobrewery’s own beer. “I love taking theconcrete medium and creating things or-ganically,” he says. A five-person crewcompleted the project in just two days.

Here are the products used by the winners ofthe first annual PWC Green Awards. We’ve alsoincluded some project notes.

FIRST PRIZE – HISTORICAL RENOVATIONTowering Achievement

Howell & Howell Contractors Inc.www.howellandhowellinc.comLouisville, Ky.

Paint Removers/StrippersHi-Speed Ready StripMulti-StripTough2-StripUltra-Strip

Vendor: Back to Nature Products Company (www.sunnysidecorp.com)

Masonry PaintUndercoat: Silin Fixative (15% to 20%) + Silin AZ Masonry CoatingTopcoat: Silin Fixative (10%) + Silin AZ Masonry Coating

Vendor: Cathedral Stone Products (http://jahnmortars.com)

Metal CoatingsPPG Pitt-Guard Epoxy Mastic 97-145Pitthane 35 Urethane Enamel

Wood PaintPPG Porter Paints Acri-Shield Exterior

Acrylic PP619PPG Porter Paints Easy Hide Alkyd PP565

Vendor (metal and wood coatings): PPG PorterPaints (www.porterpaints.com)

DDiissppoossaall::The following type wastes were generated:• Hazardous, from the removal of lead-based paint• Hazardous, from the end of day clean-up of paint equipment and tools• Non-hazardous, from everyday debrisThe used paint remover/stripper residue and debris were removed from the site at the end of each day and containerized in cardboard boxes double-lined with 6 mil poly bags and designed for hazardous-waste storage and disposal. Each box was labeled, stored off the ground, covered and secured in a fenced,locked storage facility.

VVeennddoorr:: Clean Management Environmental Group Inc. (www.cleanmanagement.com)

SECOND PRIZE – HISTORICAL RENOVATIONRenovation and Rebirth

Deco Illusions LLCwww.decoillusions.comWabash, Ind.

Products and Process:Cleaning: The surface was scrubbed clean with scouring pads and a white-vinegar and water mix, then rinsed clean with sponges and water with white vinegar.

Prep: All repairs to the original surface were done with lime-based plaster by another vendor.

Primer: Two coats of Texturline Lime Proof Primer were tinted to the new wall colors,

then rolled on and back-troweled smooth with a Venetian plaster trowel.

Limewash: Texturline Limewash Calce CieloFirst coat was tinted to a darker version of thenew wall colors, rolled on and then back-troweled smooth using a Venetian Plaster Trowel.Second coat was tinted lighter and rolled on,then back-troweled and stylized into the look of marble drifts within each 16” x 22” faux stone block.

Sealing: Two coats of Texturtop Burnishing Wax were rubbed on with a sponge and back-troweled smooth.

Vendor: All products were purchased from Texturline Inc. (www.texturline.com)

FIRST PRIZE – COMMERCIALGreen Goes Platinum

Long Painting Co.www.longpainting.comPortland, Ore.

Products:CHEM-TRETE BSM 40 VOC Masonry SealerDAP Fast ‘n Final SpackleKel -Pro Plus CaulkKelly-Moore 971 Acry-Plex Primer-SealerKelly-Moore 1500 Enviro Cote Flat LatexKelly-Moore 1510 Enviro Coat Interior AcrylicEggshell Enamel Kelly-Moore 1520 Enviro Coat Interior 100%

Green Projects, Green Products

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wood fillers played a major role in in-creasing the home’s energy efficiency.About 97% of job waste materials wererecycled, and all equipment and brusheswere washed with non-toxic solvents/cleaners. Local plant life in the forest set-ting was protected by drop-cloths andmasking. Throughout the job, HEPA fil-tered fans kept fresh air circulating. Thecrew of three or four completed the proj-ect in about three weeks, including downtime for drying. pwc

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FIRST PLACE – RESIDENTIAL

THE WONDER OF WOOD

T Paul Sek Paintingwww.greenpaintingcontractor.comPescadero, Calif.Debbie Sek, co-owner

The site: Log home, Santa Cruz, Calif.The project: Full exterior renovation of 40-year-old log home, including improvingenergy efficiency. The project requiredcleaning and mold/mildew removal, woodlightening, wood brightening/blonding,and hand sanding and buffing. Woodconsolidators and fillers were used to re-

pair severe infestation damage, andpreservatives were used to prevent fur-ther wood decay and insect infestation.Contractors Paul and Debbie Sek alsoused Energy Seal sealants, pH-balancingcleaner, semi-transparent stain and aprotective clear coat.What made it green: All prep productsused were eco-friendly (water-basedand/or low VOC). Stains were water-based, contained no petroleum distil-lates, and complied with all state andfederal VOC regulations. Sealants and

Acrylic Semi-Gloss Enamel Kelly-Moore 1725 Acry-Shield 100% Acrylic Metal PrimerKelly-Moore 7100 Envira-Poxy Water Reducible Epoxy

Vendors:Caulk and Coatings: Kelly-Moore Paint Company (www.kellymoore.com)

Disposal: Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc. (www.cleanharbors.com)

Masonry Sealer: Degussa/Evonik Industries (www.degussa.com)

Spackle: DAP (www.dapproducts.com)

SECOND PRIZE – COMMERCIALHome-Brewed Beauty

Todd Rose Decorative Concretewww.toddrosedecorativeconcrete.comLincoln, Neb.

Products:Cem-Rez HT SystemAPF Polymer Epoxy 200APF Polymer Polyurethane 501

Vendor: Arizona Polymer Flooring (www.apfepoxy.com )

Home Brew: In addition to the products he pur- chased, Rose spent about two weeks develop-ing an exclusive coating that used the micro-brewery’s own beer. He explains: “I was in myshop messing around with products, and I noticed that some of our dyes were water-based and some were solvent-based. Luckily, the water-based ones will work in both water or solvent. And the thought hit me, ‘What is beer but water and solvent (alcohol)?’ So I drove like mad to the Kwik Shop and bought a‘40,’ brought it back to my shop, added dye to it, put it in a HVLP sprayer, and started spray-ing every piece of concrete around me. I noticed quickly that with polymer overlays, I could create a beautiful effect.”

FIRST PLACE – RESIDENTIALThe Wonder of Wood

T Paul Sek Paintingwww.greenpaintingcontractor.comDebbie Sek, co-ownerPescadero, Calif.

Products:Energy SealE-Wood Epoxy Putty Wood Restoration SystemLifeline Advance SatinLifeline Ultra-2 StainLog Wash CleanerM-Balm Epoxy Wood ConsolidatorOxcon Wood Blonding AgentShell-Guard RTU Borate PreservativeWood Re New Cleaner

Vendor: Perma-Chink Systems Inc. (www.permachink.com)

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