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Propex. The surface of Opus Roof Blanket synthetic steep-slope roofing underlayment is more slip-resistant than traditional synthetic and felt products, the firm says, and the product is durable enough to be walked on, stays cool in the summer, is lightweight, and can be marked with a chalk line or...
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MonierLifetile. The company has added three new colors—goldenrod, Charleston, and dunes tan—to its line of concrete roof tiles that exceed LEED requirements for a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 29. The color-through tiles resist surface damage and degradation, the company says. The three colors...
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The S1E retractable screening system combines the company’s insect screen with a privacy blind. For summer days, the blind can be pulled out to block solar heat gain; in winter, it can help retain the home’s heat at night. The shade, made of tightly woven PVC fiberglass mesh, is available in...
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VOC- and benzene-free, EcoClad is made from a 50/50 blend of post-consumer recycled paper/wood and bamboo fibers
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Picklewood siding is crafted from salvaged vat staves used to produce pickles, vinegar, and other foods in the 1800s; these redwood, cypress, and Douglas fir vats are being phased out in favor of fiberglass and stainless steel. The siding is available with the weathered exterior faces of the vats...
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The HardieZone System, the company’s latest generation of fiber-cement siding, is formulated and engineered for optimum performance under varying climate conditions to further ensure durability and longevity. HZ5 siding, for northern climates, offers a formulation designed to withstand freezing...
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Filaments on Hydrofilament drainable housewrap create a 1-millimeter gap, providing pathways for trapped moisture to escape and helping exterior walls dry more quickly. According to the firm, the wrap’s performance characteristics do not diminish over time and after exposure to wet conditions. The...
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ProWood Micro wood is treated with Osmose’s MicroPro, a preservative that has earned Scientific Certification Systems’ Environmentally Preferable Product certification. MicroPro copper wood pre-servative doesn’t need organic solvents to dissolve its copper components, says the maker, instead using...
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Ten eco-friendly building products that bring new choices and solutions for addressing water and resource conservation, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and site design.
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ERVs recycle energy from the building’s exhaust air to pre-treat the outside air/ventilation air.