July 2017

Energy Efficiency

Eco Achievers' Jason LaFleur Ties Building Science to Healthy Homes and Appraisals

The builder scientist and rater for multiple green building programs talks about matching builders with certification programs and the price premiums builders are getting from healthy and certified homes

A LEED Platinum home in Libertyville, Illinois

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Mini Pendants | Sonneman Lighting

LED light is refracted and diffused in the tiny clear seeded-glass balls of the Champagne Bubbles pendant from Sonneman Lighting. Each ball...

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Flush-Mount Lights | Hudson Valley Lighting

The square-shape flush-mount fixtures in the Elmore collection by Hudson Valley Lighting feature an opal diffuser and symmetrically...

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Snap-In Recessed Lighting | Kichler

The Horizon LED downlight fixture from Kichler sits nearly flush with the ceiling, extending just ½ inch, which helps to minimize air leaks....

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Night Light | SnapPower

Regular night lights take up an outlet socket, but the SnapPower SwitchLight is a light switch with a built-in LED night-light bulb that...

Windows

Clear Views: Window Product Trends

When it comes to windows, homeowners focus on contemporary design and personalized features, with high-performance benefits a given

Caulks, Sealants + Adhesives

Roof Sealant | Lucas

The #9500 Single-Ply Roofing Sealant from Lucas is a new one-component nonshrink polyurethane sealant designed for use in liquid flashing...

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Silicone Sealant | Red Devil

Red Devil’s new sealant expands quickly and can tolerate exposure to precipitation just 30 minutes after application. Made of silicone,...

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Construction Adhesives | DAP

The DynaGrip line of construction adhesives from DAP can tackle a wide range of jobs for general contractors, framers, drywallers, and...

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Flooring Adhesive | Bostik

Climb is a one-component, easy-gunning, non-sag adhesive from Bostik, formulated for hardwood flooring, planks, and blocks on interior,...

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features