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BASF Introduce More Flexible Variant of Melamine

BASF has refined its melamine resin foam Basotect®. The new variant is called Basotect UF and it is substantially more flexible than conventional Basotect. As a result, this thermoset foam is now suitable for cushion...

9 Oct 2006

YWS Architects of Las Vegas to Feature on Best of the Best Program

PTG Studios is pleased to announce the selection of YWS Architects for feature in their Best of the Best program segment on “Top Architects In The United States.” Best of the Best is the very popular program ...

9 Oct 2006

First Breathable Roofing Barrier Introduced by DuPont

As a leader in delivering energy-efficient products to the marketplace, DuPont has launched DuPont(TM) Tyvek(R) AtticWrap(TM), the first breathable roofing membrane to completely seal a home's building envelope. A cu...

9 Oct 2006

Construction Begins on Europe's Largest Onshore Wind Farm

Construction today started on what will be Europe's largest onshore wind farm, as the Government set out proposals outlined in the Energy Review to see a five-fold increase in the amount of electricity generated from ren...

9 Oct 2006

Construction Discounts on Buildings Offered by Walters Buildings

Customers looking to take advantage of the high-quality construction of a Walters Buildings product can now enjoy significant savings by placing advance orders for pole building construction projects to be delivered betw...

9 Oct 2006

Homeowners Provided with First Hand Remodeling Resources from RenovatorsPlace.com

RenovatorsPlace.com offers first-hand thoughts from home owners about home improvement projects ranging from bathroom makeovers to kitchen remodels. For each category, project-specific articles and homeowner interviews c...

9 Oct 2006

Solid State lighting Research to Take Place at Sandia National Labs

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel W. Bodman announced today that Sandia National Laboratories is the new home of the National Laboratory Center for Solid-State Lighting Research and Development. He made th...

9 Oct 2006

The Changing Face of Housing

Looking at the outside shell of houses, from the legacies of iconic schemes to experimental contemporary designs and future ideas, this exhibition explores how the exteriors of the houses in which we live influences and ...

6 Oct 2006

New Industry Developed to Provide Environmentally Friendly Solutions

It all started in 1991, when a study by researchers at Rutgers University found leaching of CCA (pressure) treated wood into seawater retarded the growth of fiddler crabs and algae, and resulted in higher death rates for...

6 Oct 2006

American Rigging Services Annouce its Protective Polyurethane Coating

American Rigging Services, Inc. is pleased to announce its addition of ArmorThane® protective coating services for industrial, commercial and government application. This new service allows American Rigging Services to p...

6 Oct 2006

Fourth Annual Tour of Remodeled Homes Hosted by Austin NARI

AUSTIN NARI, the central Texas chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry will be holding their 2006 Tour of Remodeled Homes on Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22. The tour will provide great exam...

6 Oct 2006

Concrete To Become The New Favorite Option For Interior Decorating Through Concrete Furniture

Like most other Americans, when it comes to furnishing the home, one looks for pieces that are stylish, versatile, and a reflection of self. Updating your interior and exterior décor by using innovative concrete techniqu...

6 Oct 2006

GreenGuard Announces that it Now Certifies Cleaners and Cleaning Systems

GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announces that it now certifies cleaners and cleaning systems for low chemical emissions. Working closely with JohnsonDiversey, a global provider of commercial cleaning, sanitatio...

6 Oct 2006

Florida Homeowners Receive Keys to Rebuilt Storm Resistant Home

Port Charlotte, Fla., homeowner Monica LaCroix today crossed the threshold of her new, hurricane-resistant home for the first time - thanks to support from local businesses and a corporate donation from DuPont following ...

5 Oct 2006

Drought Conditions Cause Chronic Plumbing and Foundation Failures

This year’s drought conditions throughout North Texas and the Central Plains have raised homeowner concerns about foundations problems, but a plumbing industry expert warns other issues may lurk beneath the slab. ...

5 Oct 2006