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How to Maintain and Repair Asphalt Roofing Shingles

The majority of homes in the U.S. is roofed using asphalt shingles. Economical and able to last 20-50 years, these shingles are very reliable if maintained properly. KTM Roofing, a leading Atlanta roofer, has provided some basic asphalt roof repair maintenance tips on its website

10 Aug 2009

Energy Saving Rockwool Now Also Saves Space

Rockwool, the world’s leading manufacturer of non-combustible stone wool insulation, has implemented a new, proprietary production process to reduce the space taken up by a number of its products – providing environmental and cost benefits for itself and its
supply chain

9 Aug 2009

London's Wood Lane Underground Station Refurbishment Finished With Special Stainless Steel Cladding

A regeneration project at London’s Wood Lane Underground Station, including the complete refurbishment of the station interior, platform and concourse, has been recently completed. The predominant feature of this p...

9 Aug 2009

OSRAM Releases New Energy Saving Lamps For Replacing Existing Lights

For existing internal lighting systems with conventional control gears there are now two more energy-efficient alternatives. New OSRAM T8 Lumilux ES fluorescent lamps and compact Dulux D ES fluorescent lamps enable energy costs to be reduced by up to 10 percent compared with the corresponding conventional lamps

9 Aug 2009

Stone and Stainless Steel Tiles Added to Outwater Plastics Tile Range

Offered as a time and cost saving alternative to labor-intensive piecemeal fabrication, Outwater's 100 percent Genuine Stone Tiles and 304 Grade Stainless Steel Metal Tiles are hand sorted according to their color, size and thickness and individually adhered in mosaic or stacked patterns, where applicable, onto mesh style backings to create uniform and level, seamless interlocking tiles that are easy to install using traditional methods, materials and tools

6 Aug 2009

Tallest Building in America Features Heart Pounding Views From The Skydeck Ledge Made From DuPont SentryGlas

Towering above the Chicago skyline at 1,450 feet, Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) is the tallest building in North America. Its newest feature - the "Skydeck Ledge" - are all glass viewing booths that provi...

6 Aug 2009

More Power and Longer Battery Life from New Metabo Compact Cordless Power Tools

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has launched its 18 V PowerMaster Lithium Ion cordless power tools line with the new, rugged BS18 LTX drill driver

6 Aug 2009

1930s Style House Goes Environmentally Friendly

A 1930s house built in 2008 is about to undergo the first of three energy efficiency upgrades which will ultimately convert an energy inefficient house into a zero carbon home designed to meet the Government's 2016 C...

6 Aug 2009

Green Projects Photo Gallery Launched to Showcase Energy Saving Projects Using Nansulate

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets: INTK), a global nanoscience solutions and research leader and member of the U.S. Greenbuilding Council and the American Solar Energy Society, announced today that the Company has l...

5 Aug 2009

WACKER Technical Center for Construction Applications Expanded in Dubai

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, has successfully
completed the expansion and relocation of its technical center and offices in Dubai. The new facility serves as a development and testing lab for construction-chemistry applications and helps tap the region’s fast-growing construction industry

4 Aug 2009

Plans For Environmentally Friendly Small Houses Launched

Eco friendly small house plans launched to focus on sustainability and reducing cost of housing

4 Aug 2009

GraniTex Decorative Concrete Coating Gives a Facelift to Existing Concrete Surfaces

For homeowners who like the look of stone but not the price, there's now an easy and affordable solution. Convenience Products, the manufacturer of Seal-Krete® waterproofing and decorative coatings for concrete a...

4 Aug 2009

Air Barrier Code Requirements Exceeded by ZIP System Wall Sheathing and Tape

Huber Engineered Woods LLC, leading manufacturer of innovative building solutions, recently reaffirmed its ZIP System(R) wall sheathing and ZIP System(R) tape as the premier air barrier assembly for builders seeking gree...

3 Aug 2009

Little House on the Prairie Star Helps Builds Habitat For Humanity House

"Little House on the Prairie: The Musical" star Melissa Gilbert helped build a house with fellow cast members at a Habitat for Humanity - New York City build site. The special build in the South Bronx was part of an announcement of a nationwide effort between Habitat for Humanity International and "Little House on the Prairie: The Musical" to raise awareness about the need for affordable housing

3 Aug 2009

Raven Brick to Provide Intelligent Windows for Department of Energy

Denver-based RavenBrick LLC has been selected to provide intelligent window technology for the new Research Support Facilities (RSF), which is currently under construction. The RSF is being built for the U.S. Department ...

3 Aug 2009