When it comes to "green" building, there is hype, and then there are the green building practices that are essential for remodelers to know about, such as combustion safety.
The WhisperComfort Spot Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) is the first ceiling-insert ERV available in the U.S.
CertaSpray polyurethane foam insulation is now GreenGuard certified for indoor air quality. When applied, the closed-cell foam insulation expands to fill openings that could potentially leak air.
Energy audits educate clients about upgrades they can make during a remodel or just to improve performance and comfort.
Take care of "the air up there" with these ventilation units that remove pollutants from indoor air.
The latest in moisture barriers and mold prevention.
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Two decades ago, no one thought people would pay a buck fifty for an element that flows freely across our planet, but today bottled water is a $10 billion industry. Now, it's air's turn.
Originally made to prevent air and water infiltration, housewrap products now are engineered to serve several purposes. They still act as air barriers, but a greater emphasis is now placed on managing moisture generated from both outside and inside the home.
Mold has sometimes been blamed for a wide array of health problems — everything from fatigue to neuropsychiatric disorders — and while experts can't definitively say that mold doesn't contribute at all to these and other more serious illnesses, a recent study sponsored by the Centers for Disease...
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Central vacuums have been around since the 1850s and have evolved into ever-more-efficient household appliances. Indoor air quality is becoming a much bigger issue in the marketplace.