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HydroGap® Drainable Housewrap is the newest moisture management product from Benjamin Obdyke. This innovative product allows construction professionals to effectively eliminate excess moisture from …
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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 roll …
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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 …
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Increasingly, home builders, contractors and architects face the need to incorporate good moisture management solutions when designing and building homes to ward off problems such as mold and mildew …
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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 …
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While not all classic shingles are Energy Star qualified, the Shasta White shingle, which is Energy Star qualified, can help reduce energy bills when properly install.
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Duration Premium Cool shingles are designed to reflect the sun's rays, helping make your home energy efficient.
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Spray and Forget is a no-rinse cleaner and preventive treatment that removes green and black algae, moss, mildew, fungus, and lichen stains from roofs, siding, decks, and other exterior surfaces and …
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A cool roof reflects and emits the sun's energy as light back into the sky instead of allowing it to enter the home as heat. A cool roof can help reduce the cooling load of your home, providing many …
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This guide about cool roofing will answer all of your basic questions regarding what a cool roof is and how they work.
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Although most heat gain comes through the windows, eliminating heat gain through the roof can be a cost-effective and low-risk way to reduce cooling loads and peak demand. Timberline shingles contain …
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Galvalume steel roofing is available in chemically treated and acrylic coated forms. Independently tested, Galvalume was proven to meet the requirements of the EPA's Energy Star labeled roof product …
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An extensive three year performance comparison study conducted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Building Technology Center, show metal roofs save energy.
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Prestique shingles from GAF-Elk slow heat build-up to help make your home more energy efficient.
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Advanced Protection shingles have a special Dura Grip adhesive that seals shingles tightly, allowing them to hold up in strong winds.
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EnergyCap brilliant white cap sheets combine the proven performance of asphalt cap sheets with a factory applied layer of Topcoat Energy Cote roof coatings.
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Cool roofs can dramatically cut the cost of cooling your home by limiting solar heat gain.
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MetalWorks steel shingles are available in a variety of colors and styles, and are Energy Star qualified for certain applications. 100% recyclable and made from up to 50% recycled material …
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Building a home in a hot climate that is more comfortable for the occupants, easier on the environment and more economical to live in, takes some special considerations.
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Green roof framing techniques focus on reducing waste, reducing the amount of virgin wood used, and choosing wood products that have been certified for being sustainably harvested. This fact sheet …
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Ondura Corrugated Asphalt Roofing is comprised of 50% recycled content, 95% of which is post-consumer materials diverted form landfills. Ondure Corrugated Asphalt Roofing is a lightweight, durable …
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A major solution to ice dams is properly sealing attic bypasses. In most cases ice dams begin inside the home when heated air leaks up into the unheated attic.
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A quality roof plays a key role in protecting the rest of your home from the elements. If you find you are in need of a roof replacement, approaching the process with green remodeling principles in …
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Green building design and construction practices significantly reduce or eliminate the negative environmental impact of homes. The purpose of the Residential Green Building Guide for New England is …
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When selecting a roofing material, look for high solar reflectance, endurance of high reflectance over time, and high emittance. This fact sheet compares the most widely used roofing materials in the …
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A radiant barrier system, or RBS, is comprised of a sheet of reflective foil placed next to an air space, such as an attic. A properly installed RBS can block up to 95% of the heat transfer from the …
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This guide offers information about roofing systems and suggestions on how to be more energy-efficient with this component of your home.
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This fact sheet from Build It Green outlines some basic concepts and ideas important to taking a "whole system" approach to green building.
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Download this easy to read one-page document to learn about sixteen steps homeowners can take to turn new construction and existing structures into green homes.
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This low maintenance house, built in Cannon Beach, Oregon, produces as much energy as it uses. This home incorporates a number of basic technologies in an innovative way to produce heat, hot water …
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There are many simple things you can do to make your existing home or building more energy efficient.
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Keeping attics dry and ventilated will help ensure durability.
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The roofing system is one of the most important decisions you can make to save money and decrease your carbon footprint.
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Energy prices are rising, and so are concerns about the impact of energy consumption on the environment. Solar electricity systems can offer a solution.
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With new building-integrated solar technologies, state rebates, federal tax credits and energy-efficient mortgages, solar electricity is more affordable than ever.
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This guide provides tips on replacing a roof to make it environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
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