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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
Business
PERC Highlights Sustainability and Efficiency at IBS with 'Clean Build Conversations'
Hear from industry standouts Matt Blashaw and Anthony Carrino at this hour-long Show Village event
Construction
How to Air Seal the Garage
A poorly sealed wall or ceiling between the garage and the main house can let harmful fumes into the living space
New Home
Hosting Multiple Generations for Generations to Come
Despite juggling numerous program and site considerations, architect Joel Wenzel designed a long-lasting, multi-generational retreat that nestles seamlessly into its bucolic surroundings
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Insulation
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.
Insulation
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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Certified Green Dealer adds four new continuing ed training modules
Lumber dealers re-up to maintain their status
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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