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 Green
Home Showcases Protected Shower Glass
The 2008 Green Home, co-sponsored by Innovative Home and Fort Worth,
Texas magazines, features Guardian's ShowerGuard glass, a protected
shower glass.
A showcase for the latest in sustainable home design trends and
products, the house received LEED (Leader in Energy and Environmental
Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.  It
was open to the public for tours from August 27 to October 5.
The Green Home, located in Fort Worth, also features solar panels,
bamboo floors, low VOC (volatile organic compound) paint, Energy
Star appliances, countertops made of recycled material, kitchen
cabinets made of recycled woods and other energy-efficient building
materials.
ShowerGuard glass is designed to be easier to clean than regular
glass and remain looking like new over time, eliminating the need
for specialized cleaners or the reapplication of chemical-based
coatings.
During manufacture, the glass surface of ShowerGuard is sealed through
a patented ion beam process. The glass is designed to resist the
corrosion and discoloration caused over time by constant exposure
to heat, humidity, hard water, soaps and harsh household cleaners.
These contaminants cause a chemical reaction that leaves standard
glass rough and pitted so that it becomes easily clouded with residue,
stain and scale buildup.
ShowerGuard glass is maintained with a soft cloth or wet sponge
and most common household cleaners.
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