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Survey: Granite Countertops Still Preferred to Quartz

Erie Insurance's kitchen and bath design and product preferences survey finds... More

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New LiteMount Solar Panel System Is Optimized for Metal Roofs

Sunflare’s newest solar modules seamlessly integrate with metal roof attaching... More

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Layered Approach
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Merits of Window Framing Materials

While the glazing in a new window may make up the majority of the product's energy efficiency, the framing can also be a contributor to heat transfer. By combining the right glass with the correct framing material you can give customers the highest energy-efficient window unit possible. More

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Neil Kelly Co. Buys Mr. Sun Solar

Neil Kelly Co.†has acquired†Mr. Sun Solar, thus adding design, installation, and servicing of solar panels and solar energy products to the Portland, Ore.-based remodeler's portfolio of services. More

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Retractable Awnings: The Good Kind of Hangover

The right awning can add visual interest to an outdoor space, with the added bonus of energy efficiency. More

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Cool roofs become a roofing hot button

A recent article in the popular press takes to task the energy-saving claims of cool roofing. Yet it's hard not to see the brazen denouncements of cool roofing put forth here as a ploy to maintain the market for dark-colored single-ply roofing. While it's true the energy savings are limited in cooler climates, the benefits of installing reflective roofing extend beyond energy savings, and only in the very coldest of U.S. cities (e.g. Anchorage, Alaska) should cool roofs be avoided. More

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The Well-Vented Attic Prolongs Roof Life

There are good reasons to ventilate the attic to minimize heat buildup. More

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Giving the Green Light: A Remodeler Uses His Own Home as a Green Test Case

A remodeler uses his own home to train himself and his crew in specific green practices so he can better inform clients. More

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Deep Green: A Sustainable Remodel With Appeal for Future Homeowners

This LEED Platinum renovation has a long-range goal: to ensure the building's adaptability for the needs of future homeowners. More

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