THERMAX™ Total Wall System Named a Top Product

Midland, MI - August 27, 2008

The editorial staff at Buildings magazine selected the THERMAX™ Total Wall System for commercial buildings as one of its "Top 100 Products for 2008." The staff determines what they consider "intriguing and innovative products" by first consulting with industry suppliers, investigating products firsthand and reviewing product information.

The THERMAX™ Total Wall System is a systematic approach to achieving efficiency at every level: simplified design, streamlined construction and optimized energy consumption for a reduced carbon footprint. Dow's three-in-one system with THERMAX™ (ci) Exterior Insulation, WEATHERMATE™ Flashings and STYROFOAM™ Brand Spray Polyurethane Foam (CM Series) exceeds ASHRAE 90.1-2007 prescriptive requirements for continuous insulation. For more information, visit www.thermaxtotalwall.com.

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Dow Building Solutions has a 60-year legacy of providing energy saving solutions to the global commercial and residential construction industry, which began with the launch of its flagship STYROFOAM™ extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, one of the most recognized brands of insulation in the world. A market-facing business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, Dow Building Solutions offers unsurpassed expertise to help builders, designers, architects and homeowners reduce energy costs and protect against wind, rain and moisture, while contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

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For Editorial Information:

Kelly Chandler
The Dow Chemical Company
989-636-0351

Angie Hugo
Parsons & Maxon, Inc.
989-791-7011 ext. 122
ahugo@p-and-m.com