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New ASTM Standard Will Reduce Amount Of Roofing Materials That End Up In Landfills
The “D8013, Guide for Establishing a Recycle Program for Roof Covers” will compare the costs for disposal versus recycling
Opinions Mixed About Whether New Codes Would Have Reduced Tennessee Wildfire Damage
Researchers say the choice of materials, distance from trees, and accessibility to firefighters can greatly increase survival of people and buildings
Home Values Continue To Accelerate, Reach Fastest Pace In A Decade
The median U.S. home value has seen 52 consecutive months of annual growth, but the rate has sped up considerably since September.
The…
DOE Report Outlines Health Benefits Of Home Performance Upgrades
No systematic review of this evidence had been previously conducted
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Rooftop Solar Could Provide 25% Of U.S. Electricity Needs
A study was conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Raymond James Economist: Housing Improvement Slower Than Anticipated
Single-family home sales and building permits have yet to reach pre-recession highs
First Product Category Rule For Roof Coating Materials Created
Verified environmental product declarations (EPDs) may help building projects qualify for points through the LEED v4 Material and Resource credits
DuPont™ Tyvek® ThermaWrap® R5.0 Helps Home Achieve Energy Star® Tier 3 and HERS Target Ratings
THE GOAL
To create a comfortable home large enough for a family of four that would qualify for an Energy Star® Tier 3 rating to help…
Sprawl Blamed For Houston’s Increasing Flooding Problem
Sprawling growth has eaten up green space that would absorb rainwater
Not Everyone Is Benefiting From The Housing Market Recovery
Many middle class owners have negative equity, and people with lower incomes are having trouble obtaining low-down payment mortgages
