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3 Questions Answered About Reliable Energy in Home Construction

Energy expert Bryan Cordill makes a case for why and how propane is an answer to growing concerns about reliability and resilience in home construction 




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NapaWrap Coastal house wrap

Designed specifically for coastal and severe weather regions, NapaWrap Coastal house wrap from Propex offers the industry’s first “tear free” guarantee

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Habitat for Humanity builds first LEED home in N.C.

The North Carolina chapter of Our Towns Habitat for Humanity has built the organization’s first LEED-certified green home, according to The Charlotte Observer. The home was built for Wendy Roberson, a divorced single mother of two who couldn’t afford rent or a mortgage.

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A new kind of ‘green’ home

It’s almost like working with giant LEGOs. The first home made out of shipping containers, which are typically use to carry freight across the country, will be built in Oregon.

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Hurricane Tough

ZIP System wall panels from Huber Engineered Woods are now available in longer lengths designed specifically for high-wind regions.

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Even More Insulated

Roxul has added R28 insulation to its existing line of Roxul ComfortBatt thermal insulation products.

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Green Products

Got green on the mind? Earn LEED points and make your operations a little more eco-friendly with high-efficiency faucets, 'green' concrete, tankless water heaters and, yes, another new iPhone application!

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U.S. investors cite nine companies for failure to address climate change

Standard Pacific among those named; won't disclose strategies

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Your Custom Building Company's Path to Going Green

From a custom builder's perspective, whether you should jump into the deep end of the green pool or merely dip your toe into the shallow end depends on many factors. Here's what you should consider.

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Green with Envy

Senior Editor Sue Bady discusses green and luxury kitchens and baths

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