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Modeled after CARB regulations, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Act would limit formaldehyde levels, require third-party certification.
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A high-definition, full-color touchscreen on the Prestige programmable thermostat provides an easy-to-use graphic interface for homeowners. Built-in wireless technology allows the thermostat to communicate with other Honeywell RedLink wireless devices, such as the Portable Comfort Control, a handheld unit that provides for temperature adjustment from anywhere in the house. A question-and-answer setup process allows the thermostat to program itself. 800.328.5111.
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Discover tactics that are guaranteed to work and won’t break the bank.
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A selection of sustainable products, including ventilation fans, thin-film solar roofing, low-flow faucets, and energy monitoring.
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A tight building envelope, water-smart features, and solar power hightlight the contemporary Wash Park Green.
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Gaseous pollutants and particulate matter create an invisible pollutant soup in homes. The type of air filters you provide can have a lasting impact on indoor air quality.
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Building diagnostics expert Mark Williams kept seeing a problem popping up in buildings he visited. Water found its way behind siding, and, with no way to get out, would damage the wall system. That made Williams want to promote a construction method that allowed moisture to escape from behind claddings.
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The Solar Star Conversion Kit boosts performance and lowers noise of existing attic fans. The Solar Star ventilator is powered by a 10-watt photovoltaic solar panel and features a high-performance brushless motor and five-wing injection-molded fan. The unit works continually to maintain low humidity and temperature levels, eliminate wintertime condensation, and keep attic heat from building up in the summer. It requires no electrical hookup. 888.765.2882.
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Appalachian State University also found that radiant barriers improve air conditioning efficiencies.
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Tranquility 27 6-ton geothermal and water-source heat pumps use a zero-ozone-depletion refrigerant. Units feature a variable-speed motor and double-isolated compressor mounting. 405.745.6000.