Products
Products
Velux
The Warmth of the Sun
 For 65 years, VELUX has been utilizing the power of the sun to bring natural light into homes through skylights and roof windows. Now VELUX is bringing its Solar Water Heating system, proven for years in Europe and around the world, to the United States. Using the sun to heat the water in your home will reduce your monthly utility bill and your family's carbon footprint on the world. VELUX solar water heaters have been designed to hug the roofline, creating a streamlined, aesthetically pleasing appearance. They can also be installed in conjunction with VELUX skylights, creating a unified appearance on the roof.
To learn more please visit www.veluxusa.com.
TYPAR
Sealed for Your Protection
 The TYPAR® Weather Protection System is a series of products that work together to seal your home against the elements. At the heart of the system is TYPAR® HouseWrap, which reduces the risk of air and moisture infiltration that can ultimately waste energy or lead to mold. As an air barrier, the TYPAR® Weather Protection System contributes to the requirements for the ENERGY STAR® Qualified New Home program. This program can reduce heating and cooling costs by as much as 20 percent. The use of the TYPAR® Weather Protection System for the building envelope reduces the risk of water intrusion which can lead to mold growth and other potentially damaging results that may have an adverse impact on indoor air quality. In addition, TYPAR® water resistive barriers mitigate the incursion of dust, pollens, pests and pollutants that can degrade indoor air quality.
www.TYPAR.com
Andersen
Saves Energy and Money
 Andersen’s new EcoExcel™ energy performance package makes it easy to identify products that are eligible for the new tax credit.* The new EcoExcel™ package is intended to remove all doubt from the minds of builders, remodelers and homeowners about which Andersen® windows and doors qualify for the government’s $1,500 tax bill credit, good for qualifying products purchased and installed throughout 2009 and 2010. Andersen also eases the process of claiming the tax credit by providing the documentation necessary to receive it. EcoExcel™ branded windows and doors include Andersen products that come in a wide variety of styles and shapes (both custom and standard) from Andersen’s 400 Series, 100 Series and architectural product lines – and do not require expensive upgrades or add-ons to qualify for the tax credit.
To learn more, please visit www.andersenwindows.com.
Kohler
Good is now Even Better
 Kohler Co., the EPA’s 2008 and 2009 WaterSense Partner of the Year, has successfully converted several of its 1.6 gallon-per-flush high-performance gravity toilets to flush with a mere 1.28 gpf, assuring water savings without sacrificing performance. The KOHLER Archer toilet is the company’s first one-piece, single-flush, gravity, high-efficiency toilet. This toilet is part of the transitional Archer bathroom suite that features a combination of beveled edges and curved bases to create a classic look that appeals to an array of style preferences. The popular Devonshire and Wellworth toilets also have been converted to high-efficiency toilets, and both meet the requirements for the EPA WaterSense label. Both of these toilets are at the introductory price point for Kohler, providing a superior value to homeowners who won’t compromise on design or performance. Environmentally friendly Kohler fixtures and faucets address the challenging demands of customers and preserve one of our most precious natural resources.
Visit www.SaveWaterAmerica.com for more information about Kohler’s water-saving toilets, or www.kohler.com.
Versatex
VERSATEX means Versatility
 VERSATEX Trimboard makes trim smarter. Their products are created from cellular PVC in the most state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the industry. Whether you’re using VERSATEX for trim, fascia, soffit, or a decorative exterior moulding piece, you will find their manufacturing process provides a product that features the real look and craftsmanship of a premium lumber without the moisture problems of wood. Products include trimboards, sheet, cornerboards, T&G beaded profiles as well as the innovative patent-pending Stealth Trim System, all manufactured with the highest level of quality and featuring a fully transferable 30-year limited warranty. VERSATEX is a “Green” building material – it is made with over 10% recycled content, and in addition the company recycles 98% of all process waste and uses 10% or more pre-consumer recycled content in its products. It also takes less energy to produce VERSATEX than many competing products and its light weight makes it easier to transport, therefore reducing its carbon footprint.
You can learn more at www.versatex.com/green.
Hardie
Lasts a Lifetime
 James Hardie's industry leading fiber cement siding is a composite material made from sand, cement and cellulose fibers to create an incredibly durable, long lasting siding that withstands anything Mother Nature throws at it. James Hardie fiber cement siding is designed to last a lifetime, resisting cracking, rotting, hail damage, termites and many other possible problems. All Hardie products are backed by a 50 year warranty and offer the look of wood without the maintenance issues. Patterns available include lap siding, board and batten, shake, panels, trim boards and more. To add even more endurance, choose Hardie siding with ColorPlus® Technology. This proprietary process involves applying consistent, multiple coats of paint that was created especially for the demands climate places on a home's exterior. The end result is a beautiful consistent finish that can last up to two times longer than field-applied coatings.
www.jameshardie.com
Lutron
Go Green – Literally!
 Lutron’s innovative, new Eco-Minder dimmers feature an LED display that provides the user with instant feedback when they have dimmed lights enough to use at least 15% less energy than what is required to keep the lights at full strength. The two new dimmer switch profiles, Maestro and Meadowlark, have LED indicators that go from red to green when lights are dimmed low enough to start saving energy, offering homeowners an interactive visual barometer to help monitor and control their energy consumption. The eco-minder dimmers are the first of their kind, and are a useful visual tool for teaching children and reminding others to conserve energy.
www.lutron.com
Battic
Easy Insulation Solution
 When attic stairs are installed, a large hole is created in your ceiling. The ceiling and insulation that were there have to be removed, leaving only a thin, unsealed, sheet of plywood. Try this yourself: at night, turn on the attic light and shut the attic stairway door -- do you see any light coming through? If you do, heated and air-conditioned air is leaking out of these large gaps in your home 24-hours a day. This is like leaving a window or skylight open all year round. Available with optional R-50 insulation kit, the Battic Door Attic Stair Insulator Cover provides the highest insulation level in the industry and is the only stair cover kit to meet the new Building Codes that require pull-down stairs to be insulated to a level equivalent to the insulation of the surrounding floor, wall and ceiling. Designed to work with truss and standard framing construction, no tools are required to install the kit. The Battic Door cover is available at your local Building Supply Center, or Factory Direct by mail order. www.batticdoor.com
Clopay
Looks Like Wood
The Canyon Ridge Collection from Clopay combines the beauty of a natural wood appearance with the latest innovations in polymer composite engineering. The result is a faux wood cladding with high definition grain that replicates all the
charm and character of real wood. The 1/2" thick material is attached to an insulated three-layer steel base door for added strength and energy efficiency, delivering R-values ranging from 8.5 to an impressive 19.2. The cladding is molded from actual wood to duplicate its natural texture and intricate grain patterns as well as its imperfections, like deep, irregular pockmarks, knots, cracks, and holes up to 1/4" deep. Once installed, the material is virtually indistinguishable from real wood but, unlike real wood, it’s UV resistant and impervious to moisture so it won’t rot, split, shrink, separate, or crack, thereby minimizing the use of materials, energy and resources necessary to maintain or replace door components.
www.clopay.com
Enviro-glas
Recycled Glass gets a New Life
 EnviroSLAB™ is a standard 25” x 60” x 1”size countertop made from exquisite 100% recycled glass terrazzo suitable for flooring and countertops. With eight glass options and fully customizable pigmented epoxy resin, the color possibilities are endless! Combining aesthetics with sustainability, EnviroGLAS® Terrazzo is an inert, odorless, easy to clean, seamless durable hard surface. “We’re very excited about EnviroSLAB because it makes our environmentally friendly countertops more accessible to the buyer,” said EnviroGLAS Products Inc., Principal Tim Whaley. EnviroGLAS® Products Inc. converts post-consumer and industrial glass bound for the landfill into elegant, sustainable and ecological hard surfaces and landscaping materials. A recent independent analysis found that of the 69 LEED points available, EnviroGLAS Terrazzo can contribute to seven or more.
Please visit www.enviroglasproducts.com to see the full product line and learn more.
MOHAWK
Soft and Sustainable
 Did you know that one in every four plastic bottles recycled in North America becomes luxuriously soft Mohawk carpet? As a leader in flooring innovation, Mohawk recycles more than 3 billion plastic bottles each year. Over the past 10 years they have recycled more than 22 billion plastic bottles, keeping more than 1 billion pounds of plastic out of landfills. Much of this recycled material goes into Mohawk’s EverStrand carpeting, made using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that is extruded from recycled plastic bottles. As a result, EverStrand carpeting contains 100 percent post-consumer recycled content. When the bottles are recycled and processed, the resulting carpet fibers are far superior to lower-grade synthetic fibers used in making other brands of carpet yarns. There are a variety of patterns and hundreds of colors to choose from.
www.mohawk-flooring.com
Bosch
Conserve Energy without Compromise
 Bosch has engineered a way to make the smartest use of energy and water with the introduction of the ENERGY STAR® qualified Vision, a new full-size front-load laundry line. Vision washers and dryers use advanced EcoSmart™ technology, a network of sensors and intelligent controls, to deliver the most efficient performance without compromising cleaning results. In Vision washers, EcoSmart continuously analyzes the wash cycle and automatically adjusts water level, temperature and suds level. EcoSmart’s water savings are amplified with ActiveWater™, a system that multiplies the cleaning power of each gallon of water, using just 13 gallons of water per load while delivering the cleaning power of 400 gallons. The dryer’s EcoSensor® measures the moisture level of the clothes and adjusts cycle length and heat level automatically for efficient and gentle drying. The Bosch exclusive EcoAction® feature is available on all Vision washers and dryers. With just the simple push of a button, consumers can reduce energy use by up to 20% per wash load and 10% per dry cycle.
www.bosch-home.com
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