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THERMAX™ Wall System and LEED

From Dow Building Solutions

Dow Building Solutions is an active supporter of "green building" efforts. Among its many affiliations
and alignments with organizations dedicated to sustainable design and construction, Dow is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a nonprofit coalition that promotes high-performance green building design.

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