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    Educational lineup offers myriad learning opportunities for new and veteran green pros.

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    CertainTeed. ProRoc drywall with M2Tech technology features a water-resistant core and moisture- and mold-resistant paper face. The product is Greenguard certified and is available in Type X panels. M2Tech is also available in the companys newest product, AirRenew, which absorbs formaldehyde and...

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  • NIST Test Home to Demonstrate, Research Net-Zero Construction Methods

    A house under construction in Maryland will showcase technologies for achieving net-zero efficiency while providing long-term, real-world performance data.

  • New + Notable

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    Evaluating carpet for green-built homes requires looking beyond the surface--to the fibers, backings, treatments, adhesives, and padding.

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    Bullet Tools. Designed to perform the same tasks as circular saws but requiring no electricity and generating no dust, the Magnum shear cuts laminate flooring, wood flooring, and fiber-cement siding. It is made of 90% recycled aluminum and plastic. Blades last 20 times as long as traditional power...

  • Insulated, Engineered Stud From EC Mfg.

    EC Mfg. Thermal bridging through wood framing accounts for significant heat loss in every home. The rSTUD is an engineered stud with a foam thermal break sandwiched between two pieces of LVL to create typical nominal-dimensioned studs. The high-density foam delivers stud R-values of 7 for a 2x4 and...