Solar-controlling window films can block up to 80% of the sun’s heat, boosting a home’s efficiency. Here’s what builders and remodelers need to know.
A combination of the green building groundswell and the new economy may bring OVE and advanced framing into common practice.
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DOE hopes to make energy-efficient windows more economical through volume purchases.
Looking for a terrific house? BUILDER design editor Jenny Sullivan shares her favorites from the past year.
Boost a home's quality and performance with these products.
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Consumers would rather refurbish kitchens and bathrooms than upgrade their HVAC or buy new windows.
Choosing the right windows and placing them properly can make a big difference in a home's overall energy efficiency.
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Discover tactics that are guaranteed to work and won’t break the bank.
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Products with EcoExcel brand will qualify for credit, and Andersen will also provide documents to consumers for claiming benefit.
Window Makers Brace for Tighter Energy Star Criteria.