The Latest Building Materials and Green Wares

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Englert

Englert. The company's integrated system combines its UltraCool-coated metal roofing with integrated PV, solar hot water heating, and rainwater harvesting. The SunNet solar standing-seam roof features 1/4-inch-thick laminate solar collectors. Mounted underneath is a solar thermal system that draws heat from the roof and transfers it to the hot-water system. Finally, three rainwater harvesting kits capture water; integrated LeafGuard and Gutter Tunnel protection help keep debris out of containment tanks. 800-364-5378. www.englertinc.com.

AFM

AFM. Naturals plant-based finishes contain no solvents or toxic ingredients such as preservatives or dryers. The products, which are SCS certified, help rejuvenate, weatherproof, and enhance the beauty of wood floors, fencing, timberwork, and decks, according to the manufacturer. 619-239-0321. www.afmsafecoat.com.

Knauf

Knauf. EcoBatt fiberglass insulation utilizes Ecose technology, with converts natural organic materials into an inert polymer, binding the insulation fibers; the technology, which also is up to 70 percent less energy intensive than traditional binders, allows for the same performance but greater sustainability. The insulation, which is brown in color, contains no formaldehyde, acrylics, or artificial colors. It contains a minimum of 30 percent post-consumer recycled glass. 317-398-4434. www.ecobatt.us.

GridPoint

GridPoint. GridPoint Central is an online energy management portal that gives homeowners detailed information and control over their energy consumption and costs. By comparing a utility rate schedule against a customer's energy consumption patterns, the system can recommend the most cost-effective time to run appliances. Users can create a personal energy profile to automatically manage energy according to fluctuating utility rates and consumption patterns. 888-998-4743. www.gridpoint.com.

Everpure

Everpure. The ViruPure single-cartridge commercial-grade residential water filtration system filters out 99 percent of bacteria, viruses, and cysts down to 0.019 micron, as well as reducing VOCs, THMs, MTBEs, chlorine, chlora­mines, and lead, says the maker. The system, which mounts under the sink, has a 500-gallon life span, which lasts a family of four about a year. 800-323-7873. www.everpure.com.