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Western Red Cedar Lumber Association. Available in a range of patterns and grades, Western red cedar is naturally resistant to decay and insects and can be left untreated for a natural patina or painted or stained. Wood from SFI-, FSC-, and CSA-certified forests can be specified. The product is...
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CertainTeed. The companys CedarBoards D6 insulated vinyl siding is made with 60% recycled content that includes post-consumer vinyl siding. The foam backing boosts a walls R-value, enabling an Energy Star rating for the panels, and provides rigidity and impact resistance. The TrueTexture rough...
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Collins. TruWood engineered wood siding comes in a range of styles, including 1/2-inch Cottage Lap, 1/2-inch panel, and 1/2-inch cedar shake lap. The product is SCS certified for a minimum of 25% recycled content and is available FSC certified. It is designed to eliminate splitting, cracking, and...
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New research, code requirements, and material assemblies are driving strategic changes rainscreens.
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When it comes to selecting siding, there are lots of options--and no silver bullet. Here's what attributes to look for.
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Richlite. RainShadow rainscreen cladding panels are made with an FSC-certified recycled paper composite that is weather resistant with no sealing required, durable, and color-through. The product comes in 5/16-inch-thick 4x8 and 5x12 sheets. Midnight iron, Boulder bronze, Buckhorn Mountain, and...
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The concrete tiles, first installed by KB Home in California, use sun and water to convert pollutants into nitrogen
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Cosella Dorken. Delta-Floraxx serves as a water retention and drainage layer for green roof systems. The sheets, installed on top of a green roof systems root barrier, feature octagon-shaped dimples that retain water during drought periods, while holes in between drain excess water to eliminate...
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ELT. Consisting of modular planted panels, the EasyGreen Living Wall System provides for easy installation of a living wall. The panels angled cells hold soil and plants in place while creating maximum green surface area, the maker says, and the overall design allows water to move downward through...
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Cali Bamboo. BamDeck Fossilized Strand bamboo deck boards offer density, strength, and durability comparable to Brazilian ipe, the firm says, but with the rapid renewability of bamboo. The decking is made with no-urea-formaldehyde glues, tests below E1 emissions standards, and has passed California...