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The Kids Were Right - They Do Need to Worry About Monsters
- ebuild (5/7/2007)
- Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is on a mission to protect builders and homeowners from a noisy, energy-sucking monster dwelling in America's basements - uninsulated, unsealed sheet metal ductwork. In a national "Monster Campaign," Owens Corning is helping educate the market on how fiberglass ducts - which are 75 percent more energy efficient than uninsulated, unsealed sheet metal ducts - do just that. The use of fiberglass ducts has been a growing trend among top builders in recent years. In fact, there is significant growth potential in this market, demonstrated by the six percent sales increase since 2005, according to the North America Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA).
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GreenGuard PLYGOOD-Ultra Sheathing Provides Superior Thermal and Moisture Performance
- ebuild (5/7/2007)
- GreenGuard PLYGOOD-Ultra rigid foam board sheathing from Pactiv Corporation (NYSE: PTV) Building Products Division offers increased thermal and moisture performance compared to OSB when used in non-structural wall applications. GreenGuard PLYGOOD-Ultra sheathing provides insulation R-value of 2.0 in 7/16" thickness and a 1.5 R-value in 3/8" thickness, both of which are substantially higher than wood-based sheathing of the same dimensions. When used in conjunction with 7/16" OSB corner bracing, GreenGuard PLYGOOD-Ultra 7/16" sheathing matches the standard OSB thickness for an even wall surface on which to install siding.
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Pactiv's GreenGuard RainDrop Housewrap First to Feature Water Drainage Channels
- ebuild (5/7/2007)
- GreenGuard RainDrop housewrap's new and effective moisture management technology goes beyond serving as simply a water barrier. Vertical cords every few centimeters along the face of the housewrap create drainage channels that divert water straight down. When moisture penetrates the exterior finish or condenses on the backside of the exterior material, the moisture drains easily and quickly along the drainage plane on the face of the housewrap. Once the water has drained away and the source of water has ended, the drainage planes air dry. In addition, GreenGuard RainDrop housewrap's drainage channels will not crush even when a hard-backed siding is fastened to the wall over the housewrap.
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TechShield Radiant Barrier Sheathing
- REMODELING Magazine (5/2/2007)
- LP. Installed like traditional OSB, LP TechShield radiant barrier sheathing can prevent up to 97% of radiant heat in the panel from entering a home's attic, and produce summertime energy savings of up to 20%, the maker says. Standard panels measure 4 feet by 8 feet in five thicknesses. The panels are APA Exposure 1 rated OSB and come with a 20-year transferable limited warranty that covers the aluminum, OSB substrate, and lamination process. 888.820.0325.
- Bill Would Expand Solar Panel Rights
- The News & Observer (5/2/2007)
- May 2--Neighbors quizzed Gwendolyn Anderson about the solar panels she wanted to install on the roof of her Garner home. It took more than a year of calming fears and collecting signatures before Anderson got approval to use the sun to heat her water. Into this age of conformity, where homeowners associations tell people where they can park and what style of mailbox they can have, comes a state proposal to loosen appearance rules for the sake of energy savings.
- Concrete Surface Products
- CONCRETE SURFACES MAGAZINE (5/1/2007)
- The staff of Concrete Surfaces present twenty-four products to help your next job go smoothly.
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Cetol Maintenance Colorless Preservative
- UPSCALE REMODELING MAGAZINE (5/1/2007)
- Sikkens. For high-end homes clad in high-maintenance wood siding, shakes, or shingles, try Cetol Maintenance coating from Sikkens. The colorless finish preserves the beauty of wood previously coated with Sikkens products by maintaining the surface's original look, color, and strength. Cetol Maintenance won't darken the existing treatment or dull the wood's natural appearance. A single coat provides renewed UV protection and durability for two to three years. 866.745.5367.
- B-Dry System Recognizes National Remodeling Month
- Business Wire (5/1/2007)
- Finished basements are a popular home improvement trend, and now is the time of year when homeowners decide to transform their basements from rooms that store washers, dryers and storage items to comfortable living space for their own personal use and for their families.Renovating the basement is less expensive and less of a hassle compared to adding an additional section to the home," said Carl Rakich, president of B-Dry System. "During National Remodeling Month in May, we are advising local residents preparing to remodel their basements to consider waterproofing first, in order to prevent the possibility of having to tear out expensive renovations later to address future water leakage problems."
- Beat the Heat ; but Don't Break the Bank
- Augusta Chronicle, The (4/29/2007)
- Spring is in the air. "Becoming more energy efficient doesn't mean you have to give up on your current quality of life," says Mary Carr, the renewable energy coordinator for Southeastern Alliance for Clean Energy. REPLACE MAJOR APPLIANCES ($$$): "Any time you can replace an old air conditioner, refrigerator (or) washer with an Energy Star appliance, you're going to be saving a lot of money and electricity," Ms. Carr says.
- The Effect of Green Houses
- Topeka Capital Journal (4/26/2007)
- With global warming becoming the hottest trend - literally and figuratively - many people are getting annoyed with the ozone, or lack thereof.Because it uses more energy than any other room in the house, the obvious change for a kitchen is to purchase energy-saving appliances. Eco-friendly refrigerators and dishwashers typically use up to 50 percent less energy and can save 20 percent, or $130, on a families' average monthly energy costs.
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