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Smart House
December 16, 2016
BUILDWIRE
JELD-WEN’s 12-Day Home Winterization Checklist
by JELD-WENTwas the first day of winter, and all through the house, there were maintenance issues that needed to be worked out. Thankfully JELD-WEN came up with this plan, so homeowners could take matters into their own hands. Day 1 –…
June 24, 2015
News
Construction Voyer breaks ground in Laval, Que. as part of a project to double the number of Net Zero Energy homes in Canada
by Steve PayneNet Zero Energy Homes produce as much energy as they consume. This demonstration project intends to show that this type of housing can be built cost-effectively by builders.
April 1, 2015
News
Initial costs versus lifetime costs for alternate roofing materials
by John BleasbyMost contractors understand the basic cost differences for asphalt shingles versus steel. But let’s look at the economics of some other popular roofing materials.
January 16, 2015
News
CertainTeed the first insulation manufacturer to issue a "Health Products Declaration"
by Steve PayneThese new HPDs “raise the bar for product transparency in the insulation marketplace,” CertainTeed says
April 26, 2012
News
The house with no furnace
by Robert KociAmazing heat in an amazing home
By Steve Maxwell