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- Promising Products
- BUILDER Magazine (6/1/2007)
- MOLD-RESISTANT GYPSUM and concrete made with waste from coal-fired power plants are among the top 10 home building technologies for 2007, according to the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH). PATH, a program run by HUD, says the 10 technologies are the future of home building and hold the most promise for improving the quality of homes."Our 2007 list focuses on PATH-profiled technologies at the nexus of technological advantage, market readiness, and market appeal," says Mike Blanford, in HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research. "Each product on the list has the potential to transform the way we build or finish homes, and many of them offer environmental benefits as well as strengths in other areas."
- Rich Variety Lights Up the Latest Tiles
- Cincinnati Post (5/26/2007)
- Here are some of the newest trends in tile:Metal: Metal leaf in gold, silver and copper, etched into stone and under glass, gives tiles depth and dimension and is "one of the most evolving tile trends coinciding with the luxury tile market," said Nancy Epstein. Her company, Artistic Tile, introduced a new 12- inch gold-stone tile in various patterns at the recent Coverings trade show in Chicago.
- Magic Effects From Tile Technology
- Cincinnati Post (5/26/2007)
- Bejeweled, speckled and shimmering with flecks of gold, the newest tiles are going way beyond the backsplash, brightening living spaces all over the house.Improvements in the past 20 years in firing, glazing and cutting technology have made tile easier and, in some instances, less costly to manufacture while creating a new luxury category of visually appealing high-gloss finishes, textures and designs.American consumers last year laid 3.3 million square feet of ceramic tile, boosting sales of the $3.3 billion tile market 3.2 percent in 2006, according to data provided by Coverings, the recent international ceramic and natural stone tile trade show in Chicago.
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Temple-Inland Offers ComfortGuard Mold-Resistant Interior Gypsum Wallboard
- ebuild (5/22/2007)
- Temple-Inland is pleased to introduce ComfortGuard, a new interior wallboard manufactured with our TemShield mold-protection system. With ComfortGuard, Temple-Inland continues to respond to customers' needs by delivering an interior wallboard panel that fights a major problem for today's builder--mold. And unlike many more expensive fiberglass-faced interior wallboard products, ComfortGuard's superior surface smoothness ensures trouble-free finishing without added prep. Plus, our light, pastel face-paper eliminates costly, extra priming for even paint coverage.
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Yorktowne expands Deluxe End Panel offering to give builders and designers the ultimate in luxury finishing touches.
- ebuild (5/16/2007)
- As Yorktowne Cabinetry expands its roster of cabinets and accessories to accommodate the higher-end semi-custom marketplace, Deluxe End Panels continue to make an important contribution. Deluxe End Panels are 3/4" thick and are available by door style in maple, cherry, oak, hickory and maple painted white, in every finish and specialty finish package. Yorktowne Cabinetry recently expanded its Deluxe End Panel selections for 27", 54" and 60" high wall cabinets. Over 60 Deluxe Wall End and Deluxe End Tall Panels sizes have been introduced for cabinets that range from 12" x 12" to 21" x 108".
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Structural Laminate Technology Offers Builders Competitive Advantage
- ebuild (5/14/2007)
- Structus Building Technologies, the creator of NO-COAT drywall corners, has developed a Structural Laminate (SLAM) corner that offers builders the ability to ensure quality, cut costs and win business in today's increasingly competitive market. According to a NAHB survey, drywall corner cracks and dents remain the number one reason for callbacks in the industry.
- Adequate Soundproofing Requires More Than Insulation
- Virginian - Pilot (5/12/2007)
- Q. Our house walls need more insulation and they should be more soundproof. Will insulation make the existing rooms quieter and the new room more soundproof? The soundproof quality of a wall is rated by STC (sound transmission class).
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Spread Latex Paint
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/11/2007)
- Glidden. Spred latex paint features a new formulation that provides smoother application, the manufacturer says, while a calibrated quart-based color formula results in truer colors. Clearly identifying the sheen of each product, a new color label also provides information on which rooms or surfaces each is best suited for. 800-454-3336.
- 2007 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference
- Hanley Wood News Service (5/8/2007)
- Last week, the editors of CUSTOM HOME, residential architect, BUILDER, and REMODELING magazines reported from the Las Vegas Convention Center to tell you about the newest product and design trends. Read on to find out what's happening with Faucets & Fixtures; Toilets, Tubs, & Showers; Home Automation & Lighting; Appliances & Cabinetry; and Surfacing.
- Painting Pointer: Cheap Isn't Worth It
- Daily Herald; Arlington Heights, Ill. (5/5/2007)
- President of Eclipse Painting and Wallcovering, Ltd., Arlington HeightsEven an experienced painter will have trouble doing a good job using cheap tools.Q. What are some must-have tools for home paint jobs?
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