Residential "Green" News

Resin Art introduces The First Zero VOC, 100 Percent Mercury-Free Flexible Moulding
Under the brand name of Duraflex®, ResinArt has successfully introduced the first, Zero VOC, 100 percent Mercury-free flexible moulding product to meet the growing demand for greener building products.  According to Tom Trombatore, “as the marketplace has become more educated, we have been seeing increased interest by architects, builders, and homeowners for a more environmentally sustainable flexible trim.”  DuraFlex has now been specifically formulated to reduce potential environmental and health hazards created throughout its life-cycle from eliminating styrene emissions during the manufacturing process to eliminating harmful VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) once installed inside the building.  In addition, Duraflex’s advanced polymer technology allows oil and water-based stains to be used without blotching or spotting.  “Unlike traditional wood trim, Duraflex’s flexibility and superior longevity is insect-proof, moisture-proof, and can withstand extreme heat and cold without warping, cracking or deteriorating” added Mr...

AMERICAN CLAY EARTH PLASTER INTRODUCES U.S-SOURCED, U.S.-MANUFACTURED LIME PUTTY AND LIMEWASH TO LINE OF SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHY PRODUCTS
Award-winning, patented American Clay Enterprises kicks off 2010 with a major addition to their line of natural, sustainable and healthy plasters for interior walls and ceilings...

WARMBOARD TO OFFER HEAT LOSS & MECHANICAL DESIGNS
Warmboard Radiant Subfloor, one of the fastest growing radiant heating systems, has announced that it is expanding its product offering to include complete Heat Loss and Mechanical design services...

FEIT ELECTRIC - NEW Performance LED Bulbs
FEIT ELECTRIC, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of energy-efficient lighting products, announces its new and improved silver Performance LED bulbs with white facings (see image).
 
FEIT ELECTRIC Performance LED bulbs (Light Emitting Diode bulbs) are solid state, high output bulbs that offer true replacement performance compared with conventional alternatives...



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Issue #17

Features

- The First Optimum Performance Home™ - Engineered Slab Part XVII

- Hawaii Residence Proves Home Design Can Be Eco-Friendly And Chic

- Mixon—A New Kind Of Urbanism

- Paving The Way To A Greener Future

- Half An Acre Of Passionate Green

- Cost-Effective Solutions To Building Tight And Ventilating Right

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- New To The Neighborhood - Manufacturers' Product Innovations Showcase



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