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Green Building Materials

Which types of insulation are best for your home? It depends on where you live. Here's how to choose a green insulation material with a high R-value. We'll cover these: cellulose, cotton, mineral wool / rock wool, sheep wool, straw bale, soy foam, and recycled plastic.

I'm a roofer and I can tell you that roof shingle colors do matter! It depends on where you live. See when to choose reflective roof shingles instead of dark asphalt shingles.

To find cheap building materials for your new home or remodel, use these tips! See how to get a contractor discount when you're not a contractor, and where to look - locally & online.

Building a new home? Renovating an old one? Green homes matter. Improvements that make a home green + How to determine the environmental impact of your home

Radiant barrier roof sheathing has a highly reflective material facing the interior of your attic. It will seriously reduce your home's energy consumption.

Radiant barriers are an effective way to reduce your home energy consumption. Here's how to choose the right type of radiant barrier for your home.

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Window labels make it easier to comparison shop for new home windows. Before you go window shopping, here's what you need to know about replacement windows.

I looked high and low at the Atlanta Home Show for cool homebuilding products. I found a few that I think you're going to like: solar thermal water heaters, attic access insulation covers, tubular sun skylights.

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The EZflow French drain system is an innovative product consisting of 90% recycled content. It counts toward LEED credits, is easy to install, saves time & money.