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Berger Introduces Pro-Master Standard Box Vents- ebuild (8/10/2007)
- Berger Building Products, Inc. introduces Pro-Master Standard Box Vents. Pro-Master Standard Box Vents are designed to fit any pitch roof. Proper use of box vents enables attic air to exit, which reduces heat and moisture build-up. This helps the shingles last longer and makes insulation more effective. They also help reduce energy costs.
Buyers' Choice Convinces Connecticut Builder To Make Rheem Tankless Water Heaters Standard - ebuild (8/9/2007)
- Carrier Home Builders Inc. of Plainville, Connecticut installs Rheem tankless water heaters. About the size of a medicine cabinet, high-efficiency tankless units deliver a continuous supply of hot water on demand, eliminating the need for a storage tank and the high cost of heating and reheating the water in it.
WarmlyYours Introduces ComfortPlus Area Rug Warmers at Surfaces 2007- ebuild (8/6/2007)
- WarmlyYours has unveiled the very latest in home comfort solutions: the ComfortPlus under area rug warming system, an organic extension of WarmlyYours existing lines of popular electric floor warming systems and other home comfort solutions. With no installation required, this innovative system is designed to fit discreetly under your room's area rug and provide a simple, invisible and safe way to add the comfort of a radiant heated floor to any room in your home.
Weathering the Storm: These Sturdy Products Resist Wind, Water and Flying Debris- residential architect Magazine (8/1/2007)
- These sturdy specs resist wind, water, and flying debris.
Lennox Honored By 2007 ENERGY STAR Program for Fourth Year; Unprecedented in HVAC Industry- ebuild (7/20/2007)
- For the fourth time in five years, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have selected Lennox Industries Inc., a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII), as an ENERGY STAR Manufacturing Partner of the Year for its outstanding contributions to developing, manufacturing, and promoting energy-efficient products; consumer education; and industry outreach efforts. Lennox is the only heating, ventilation, and air conditioning manufacturer ever to be chosen for the EPA award.
Building Products Top 100: Direct-Vent Tankless Water Heater- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
- Rheem. The second-generation Tankless Water Heater line includes a 7.4-gpm direct-vent model and a 5.3-gpm model, both with sensing burner technology, overheat film wrap, and high-altitude options. Units can easily be linked together to expand an existing system or service a large home. A 140-degree F thermostat is standard. 866-720-2076.
Building Products Top 100: InTouch Z-Wave Controls- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
- InTouch professional Z-Wave-enabled home controls provide full two-way, real-time status for every device in the network, including Legacy Z-wave devices. Features include greater network range, system text and graphic messaging, and centralized scene and status information. Homeowners can manage indoor and outdoor lighting, entry access, pool and spa functions, home theater systems, window treatments, and heating and cooling. 815-675-7000. www.intouchcontrols.com
Building Products Top 100: SunRise 1050 Solor-Powered Attic Fan- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/17/2007)
- SunRise Solar. The SunRise 1050 attic fan, which mounts on the roof, runs on solar power so no wiring or electricity is needed. By removing heat and moisture from the attic, the unit reduces energy consumption, extends the life of HVAC equipment and shingles, and keeps insulation dry, the firm claims. The unit moves 1,050 cfm. It comes fully assembled and can be installed in less than an hour, says the company. 866-599-3566.
Building Products Top 100: Energy-Star Rated MatComfort Floor-Warming System- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/17/2007)
- Nuheat. Available in 110- and 220-volt formats, the Energy Star-rated MatComfort 82F floor-warming system sustains temperatures at or below 82 degrees F for laminate and engineered-wood floors. The floor-sensing thermostat is programmable up to seven days, automatically adjusting to desired temperatures at specific times, states the maker. Installed between the floor and the subfloor, the heating mats come in 60 sizes. 800-778-9276.
Breathe Easier in Every Room of Your Home - ebuild (7/12/2007)
- One way to ensure that the air is comfortable and healthy in every room is through a whole-home air cleaner that can be installed by a professional on any central heating, ventilating and air conditioing system. These work to permanently trap contaminants and move clean air through the entire home, 24 hours a day, rather than the very limited areas that are affected by portable air cleaners.
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