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Feature Story

Readers' Most Requested Exterior Products

Last year, giving home buyers a green outdoors went far beyond the color of the front lawn. Many of the exterior products that sparked reader interest were those that save water, reduce runoff, improve the home envelope, or otherwise promote sustainable living.

Entire article ( BUILDING PRODUCTS MAGAZINE Online )

Announcements From Manufacturers

MI Windows and Doors Announces Production of Paintable and Stainable Interiors

MI Windows and Doors (MI) today announced the addition of paintable / stainable options to its replacement products category.
MI will begin taking paintable /stainable orders on its MI's Designer and its CertainTeed Bryn Mawr III line on July 6, 2010. This highly demanded offering features a pine finish interior allowing the homeowner to use interior paint or stain to customize their window to their home décor.

Broan Solar-Powered Attic Ventilator Offers Performance and Energy Savings

Consider this: air trapped in an attic can reach a sweltering 150 degrees Fahrenheit or more, increasing the load on the home's air conditioner and leading to higher energy bills. The new Broan Solar-Powered Attic Ventilator (SPAV) is the premium solution for attic ventilation, offering top-of-the-line performance and maximum energy efficiency.

News and Trends

Are Home Performance Certifications Worth the Effort?

Remodelers can disagree — and they do — about whether a particular set of certification credentials proves anyone’s meaningful or measurable expertise in anything, especially a realm as complex as home performance.

( REMODELING MAGAZINE Online )

Updated IAQ Standard Will Ease Home Retrofits

The latest version of ASHRAE's residential ventilation and indoor air quality standard provides alternative compliance paths for installations in existing homes.

( CUSTOM HOME MAGAZINE Online )