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The Excitement of Reclaimed Materials: Wood and Brick
There are countless ways that homeowners can re-use building materials that might otherwise end up in the trash. Two items that are often re-used are brick and wood.
 | With summer just around the corner, many homeowners searching for ways to reduce air conditioning bills are considering installing spray polyurethane foam (SPF). Homeowners stand to reap many benefits from this insulation like reduced air … |
| You have nothing to lose but your worn-out home exterior in CertainTeed's $75,000 Exterior Living Spaces Home Makeover. The company is currently seeking video entries for the 2013 contest, in which one lucky homeowner will receive a $75,000 exterior … | |
| Vinyl siding ranks as one of the most environmentally-friendly exterior claddings today, as confirmed by a life cycle assessment (LCA) using Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability (BEES®) software and published by NIST, the … | |
 | Recently, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said its index of confidence in the housing market gained three points to 44 from a downwardly revised 41 in April. Homebuilders can breathe a little easier and incorporate high quality … |
 | One of the components of the perfect wall that architect Chris Laumer-Giddens built into the Proud Green Home at Serenbe is the HomeSlicker rainscreen. Produced by Benjamin Obdyke, the HomeSlicker is a vertically-channeled, three-dimensional matrix … |
 | While log homes from Bracebridge, Ontario-based True North may look rustic on the outside, hi-tech secrets make these homes truly high performance. Built from white pine heartwood timber sustainably grown in northern Ontario and Quebec and certified … |
 | Shelley Ross, director of marketing for Boral Bricks, recently spoke with the editors of Design Innovations about the sustainability of brick in three green home demonstration projects. The folks at Boral Bricks have known that brick is green for a … |
| For a neighborhood of deep green retrofit homes in Houston, HOUZE developed a new closed-cell spray foam designed to ensure net-zero energy performance. In the Indepence Heights neighborhood, the first African American municipality in Texas, HOUZE … | |
 | As outdoor living spaces become ever more important, a new wide plank decking offers the durability and reduced environmental impact of a composite made from recycled materials. Cali Bamboo, a manufacturer of green building materials made primarily … |
 | Make the best case why your home needs an exterior makeover and you could win $75,000 in products from CertainTeed. The Valley Forge, Pa.-based exterior products manufacturer is encouraging homeowners once again to grab their video cameras and … |
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Metal Sales Architectural Systems
Metal Sales roof and wall systems offer the design versatility to make a remarkable impression. Metal Sales quality products come in a variety of profiles, widths, and gauges. They can be curved …Type: BrochureSponsored by: Metal Sales -
Benjamin Obdyke Ridge Ventilation
A comfortable, sustainable home requires a properly ventilated attic — one that lowers energy costs and reinforces the integrity of its structure. From Roll Vent (the original ridge vent on a …Type: BrochureSponsored by: Benjamin Obdyke -
Benjamin Obdyke Cedar Breather
Cedar Breather® is the solution for preserving the beauty and life of wood roofing. As a fire-resistant underlayment for wood shingles and shakes, Cedar Breather provides space for a continuous …Type: BrochureSponsored by: Benjamin Obdyke -
Benjamin Obdyke HydroGap Drainable Housewrap System
HydroGap® Drainable Housewrap is the newest moisture management product from Benjamin Obdyke. This innovative product allows construction professionals to effectively eliminate excess moisture …Type: BrochureSponsored by: Benjamin Obdyke -
Alexandria, VA. Makeover
The change in this 1970's home located near Washington DC will inspire you to update your own home. Read about what's possible in just three weeks.Type: Case StudySponsored by: Ply Gem
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