Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Vinyl Roofing

Recycling of vinyl roofing membranes is near­ing mainstream implementation. And under the right circumstances, the benefits of recy­cling are hard to ignore.   Read more

Plastic Lumber Possibilities

Whether a composite mixture of wood and natural fibers or an entirely plastic material, ‘plastic lumber’ can provide resistance to insects, rot, and chemicals unmatched by many traditional materials.   Read more

Performance Across The Board

Extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam insulating sheathing can be energy-efficient, easy to install, and lightweight. Using it as a standalone material in a building’s walls can help create a continuous thermal and moisture protection layer.   Read more

Composites as High Performance Building Solutions

As this feature illustrates, melding natural and manmade materials can yield new hybrids with enhanced performance. However, design professionals must understand the options   Read more

Roof Renovation With XPS

Extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation often retains its strength and R-value during re-roofing projects, saving time, money, and energy.   Read more

Insulation is Sexy, and Obama Agrees!

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At a press conference in Alexandria, VA, President Obama discussed the economic impacts of energy saving home retrofits at Home Depot.

Stimulus Funding

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A top Washington, D.C. law firm video explains how the Federal Stimulus funding for builders, owners, and architects will flow, how to find it and where to start.

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)

Learn more about how EPS reduces global warming.

Sustainability Hits a Wall

How does a typical wall perform?

GBS asked the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to build several walls, use ASTM standards to measure performance and report the results at ASHRAE ‘s NY Conference.

Home Builder Tips from Bill McCauley

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