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Increase the value of your home with energy efficient products
The use of green and sustainable products in a home is likely to put green back into the wallet of the homeowner who chooses to do so.
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Geothermal heating explained
The growing number of people across the U.S. who are looking to alternative energy sources to power their homes shows a new commitment to sustainability and green practices.
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The high performance level of a Warmboard radiant heating system
The use of Radiant floor heating has grown exponentially in North America, as the number of homeowners who are looking to install the technology has risen due to a variety of reasons that range from lowered energy costs and consumption to increased comfort.
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Using Warmboard products with a solar-powered heating system
Many building owners and homeowners are making a switch to using solar and geothermal pumps to provide residences with a source of heat.
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Construction company notes efficient technology can reduce home energy use
A California-based energy company has noted that a program designed by the state's department of energy and utilities will help homeowners reduce their total energy consumption and costs through the adoption of more efficient technology.
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Sound attenuation and the Warmboard radiant heating system
Sound attenuation - the limiting of the intensity of sound propagating in a medium - for floor/ceiling assemblies is often required to attain code ratings or desired by a client or homeowner in order to mitigate the transfer of noise.
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Reviving damaged flooring: Renovating with value
Although older hardwood floors have become a trendy product in the interior design industry, many times these surfaces will be damaged by the wear and tear that a family can put on their home.
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How Warmboard radiant heating systems save money for homeowners
Although it may help to acquire an advanced engineering degree to understand thermodynamics, it is not necessary to have this knowledge to understand why Warmboard radiant heating systems are able to save a homeowner money when compared to other products.
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Eco-friendly options for homeowners
A number of energy efficient homes and communities are currently in the process of being tested across the country.
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2012 International Builders' Show to feature industry's largest product display
Housing professionals from across the U.S. and abroad will convene at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from February 8 to 11, for the 2012 International Builders' Show.
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