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ROOM ADDITIONS Slide 2 Building Greener Futures On a visit to a rainforest I discovered a tiny frog called the coqui. Just two inches big, his nocturnal song fills the air with his own name ko-kee, ko-kee. According to legend the words mean I love you. He sings to attract a mate and renew the cycle of life. But frogs lives are in trouble. Globally, frog populations have sharply decreased in the last three decades. More than 120 frog species are already extinct just since the 1980s. Because their unique skin takes in water and oxygen, they warn us when the environment is sick. Frogs are dying from epidemic disease and are found with deformities such as multiple or missing limbs. They are affected by pollutants in the air, land and water as well as global warming and UV-B radiation from our depleted ozone layer. Why care about the frogs? Frogs are vital to people. Chemicals from their skin provide numerous medicines and help in cancer research. Their absence is also a critical threat to global biodiversity a serious break in the ecosystem that affects all living things. Thats why TEMO takes a personal responsibility for a greener planet. Our E4 Structural Thermal Panel can be 100 percent recycled. The OSB wood surface is organic, grown through renewable forestry practices. And our EPS insulation core is Energy Star-rated with a low environmental impact in production. These include climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, ecotoxicity and fossil fuel depletion. I want the coqui frog to continue its love song. Even more, I want a healthy planet for our children and generations to come. Lets do it together. Nino Vitale Founder & C.E.O. TEMO, Incorporated Slide 3 What is e4? The Es of e4 Slide 4 Good for the Environment. Made of wood products and high-density expanded polystyrene, all materials can be recycled. Sustainable practices are used in manufacturing OSB that include renewing wood resources, respecting forestry through maintaining water quality, wildlife habitats and soil productivity and minimizing and recycling waste. EPS is recognized for its low impact on the environment in areas such as climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, ecotoxicity and fossil fuel depletion. Slide 5 Good for your Health. Compared to standard insulation materials such as fiberglass, ISO foam and cellulose, expanded polystyrene (EPS) is the Health Smart choice. It is solid, nonporous and moisture resistant, preventing mold and insect infestation. Unlike fiberglass, EPS will not release carcinogens through fiber emissions that carry the risk of potentially serious respiratory and other health conditions. Compared to ISO foam, EPS also will not out gas toxins, such as formaldehyde. EPS provides no danger to humans during manufacturing or in handling during construction. Slide 6 Reducing Air Pollution The solution to reducing or removing indoor air pollution is to build a tight but well-ventilated home, where the ventilation is under your control. Homes built with e4 thermal panels will easily achieve a tight and superior thermal blanket and an air exchanger can easily repel stale and polluted indoor air as well as bring in fresh air from the outdoors. Just the simple act of opening your windows and doors can greatly increase indoor air quality. Slide 7 Reducing Noise Pollution Due to the continuous air sealing and tightness of insulation, SIP homes can reduce and even eliminate much unwanted outdoor clatter. This greatly increases the quality of sleep for homeowners, a crucial component to physical and mental well-being. Slide 8