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Green Paint Sets the Scene
Live from the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
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Energy Edge Slab Insulation System
A solution in search of a problem? It depends. Slab on grade construction is extremely common in the southeast and southwest US because it’s a fast, affordable way to get…
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Pro/Con: Is Vinyl Green?
Yes, Vinyl Is Green By Patrick Moore Expensive green products will remain niche products with little chance to have a positive effect on the environment. Vinyl is affordable and versatile.…
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Am I Hallucinating or What?
I got a press release in the mail today for a new product called “Doorbrow”, including the following points: “…a revolutionary new product…” , “…will minimize water intrusion and sun…
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Life-Cycle Assessment is a Tool, Not a Silver Bullet
Are steel studs greener than wood? Is plastic pipe greener than copper? And is vinyl siding green? A product's total environmental impact must be considered. There are few green building…
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Green Products Don’t Make It Green
Process Comes First, Then Products Green houses can be built with un-green products and un-green houses can be built with all-green products. In our common vernacular, “green” has come to…
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Are Heat Pumps Green?
Not If the Electricity that Powers the Pump is Generated by Burning Coal An article in the Home and Garden section of the New York Times titled "Time to Worry…
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Are All Air-Filter Ratings Equal?
Effectiveness Ratings Change, Depending on the Size of the Particles Being Filtered. Some filters labeled as 99% effective are only 10% effective when you change the sampling method. Particle size…