Remodeling: Insulationhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/products/exteriors/insulation/insulation.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1764895<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>Remodelers Sort Through Questions as Energy Audits Gain Steamhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/energy-efficient-construction/energy-audits-time-to-test-the-wind.aspx?rssLink=Energy+Audits+(Web+version)%3a+Time+to+Test+the+Wind%3fBetween the home energy tax credits and the ongoing energy bill debate, there may be no better time for remodelers to consider offering energy audits.Product Extra: Stimulus Productshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/products/product-extras/08-24-09-stimulus-products.aspx?rssLink=08%2f24%2f09%3a+Stimulus+ProductsManufacturers have been busy introducing new products that qualify for federal tax credits. CertainTeed Vytec Yukon Board Premium Insulated Sidinghttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/siding/certainteed-vytec-yukon-board-premium-insulated-s.aspx?rssLink=CertainTeed+Vytec+Yukon+Board+Premium+Insulated+SidingYukon Board Premium Insulated Siding is now available in a double 6-inch clapboard profile.The ARRA and Insulation: Higher Standards, but More Training Neededhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/if-walls-could-talk.aspx?rssLink=If+Walls+Could+TalkThe ARRA's $1,500 tax credit can be applied, in theory, to a broad array of insulation and weatherization materials and methods that are primarily designed to reduce heat loss or gain.Figure This: Cost-Benefit Analysis of Home Energy Improvementshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/june-2009-figurethis.aspx?rssLink=June+2009+FigureThisFacts and figures for cost-benefit analysis of energy-efficient home improvements.Remodelers Look to 2009 IECC for Some Stimulus Guidelineshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/the-arras-code-of-remodeling-conduct.aspx?rssLink=ARRA+and+the+2009+IECCRegardless of whether your state or jurisdiction has already adopted the 2009 IECC, remodelers need to be familiar with the new code if they intend to take advantage of remodeling-related provisions of the economic stimulus package.Bonded Logic UltraTouch Natural Cotton Fiber Batt Insulationhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/insulation/bonded-logic-ultratouch-natural-cotton-fiber-batt.aspx?rssLink=Bonded+Logic+UltraTouch+Natural+Cotton+Fiber+Batt+InsulationUltraTouch Natural Cotton Fiber batt insulation offers both thermal performance and sound absorption, the maker says.Johns Manville MR Faced Fiberglass Battshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/insulation/johns-manville-mr-faced-fiberglass-batts.aspx?rssLink=Johns+Manville+MR+Faced+Fiberglass+BattsFormaldehyde-free MR faced fiberglass batts use a water-based acrylic binder that meets California's Section 01350 standards.CertainTeed CertaSpray Polyurethane Foam Insulationhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/insulation/certainteed-certaspray-polyurethane-foam-insulati.aspx?rssLink=CertainTeed+CertaSpray+Polyurethane+Foam+InsulationCertaSpray 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.Super-Insulated Househttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/energy-efficient-construction/laying-it-on-thick.aspx?rssLink=Laying+It+on+ThickA super-insulated house demonstrates options for energy-efficient renovations.Making the Most of Residential Energy-Efficiency Federal Tax Creditshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/energy-efficiency/making-the-most-of-tax-credits.aspx?rssLink=Making+the+Most+of+Tax+CreditsCertainTeed offers tips on how homeowners can take advantage of federal tax credits for building products.New Green Products for the Remodeling Market from ECR International, Viance, Zephyr, and Knauf Insulationhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/hvac/new-green-products.aspx?rssLink=New+Green+Products+for+the+Remodeling+Market+from+ECR+International%2c+Viance%2c+Zephyr%2c+and+Knauf+InsulationNew green products from ECR International, Viance, Zephyr, and Knauf InsulationEnergy-Efficient Insulation Products http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/insulation/eco-friendly-insulation.aspx?rssLink=Eco-Friendly+InsulationMore energy efficient products for the home.The New American Home Has Several Green Featureshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/energy-efficiency/the-new-american-home-goes-green.aspx?rssLink=The+New+American+Home+Goes+GreenThis year's New American Home is a 6,725-square-foot plantation-style house located in the Waters Edge subdivision on the banks of Orlando's Lake Nona, Fla. The two-story house features a family suite on the first level to accommodate an elderly parent or long-term guest, a first-floor master suite, an open kitchen and leisure room combination, and an upstairs club room with a theater-quality entertainment system.New + Notable http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-products/new-and-notable-ecohome-winter-product-spotlight.aspx?rssLink=New+%2b+NotableKohler. The industry’s first one-piece, 1.0-gpf, high-efficiency toilet with pressure assist technology, the San Raphael Pressure Lite uses compressed air to propel water for strong flushing power. According to the firm, the toilet, which carries the EPA WaterSense label, can save a household of four 7,000 to 10,000 gallons of water a year versus a standard 1.6-gpf model. The unit has Comfort Height seating and an elongated bowl. 800.456.4537. First Look: Custom Built Railing, Products and more http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/first-look9.aspx?rssLink=First+Look%3a+Custom+Built+Railing%2c+Products+and+moreThe newest products for the remodeling market...Moisture barriers and mold prevention productshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/mold/moisture-barriers--mold-prevention2.aspx?rssLink=Moisture+Barriers+%26+Mold+PreventionThe latest in moisture barriers and mold prevention.Few take advantage of energy tax creditshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/energy-efficiency/ignoring-the-tax-man.aspx?rssLink=Ignoring+the+Tax+Man%3fCome mid-April, it turns out that Americans aren't eager to work with Uncle Sam even when he's being helpful. According to a recent survey conducted by Opinion Research for insulation manufacturer Johns Manville, just 23% of American homeowners took advantage of federal tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements in 2006. This, despite the fact that 78% of homeowners surveyed reported that their heating and cooling costs increased by 5% or more in 2006, and a full 74% of homeowners knew the credits were available under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/insulation/insulation3.aspx?rssLink=InsulationThe latest in insulation.Surface Treatmentshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/surface-treatments.aspx?rssLink=Surface+TreatmentsRemodeling Magazine staff picks the latest products. Made from naturally mold-resistant inorganic fiberglass, the Spider Custom Insulation System is a formaldehyde-free, spray-in insulation that completely fills wall cavities, eliminating gaps and voids where energy can escape. Spider's thermal performance reaches R-values of R-15 in a 2x4 wall cavity and R-23 in a 2x6 wall cavity. The material sprays in practically dry, with a lower moisture content than dry wood, and dries completely in two to six hours, allowing drywall to be put up the same day.