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Here are some web sites of interest to consumers and building professionals.
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Professional
National Associations of Home Builders: www.nahb.org
NAHB House Price Estimator: Using Census Bureau's biannual American Housing Survey, builders can enter various characteristics, including location, to find out which house features and amenities justify a price premium. You can also use this site to calculate relative values in other markets. A current version of Microsoft Excel is required. www.nahb.org/estimator
GBI Green Building Program Support Module: Offers comprehensive research, training and tools for a variety of green building topics. It is designed to help builders integrate sustainability principles into their construction practices. www.thegbi.com
The Appliance Advisor: An informational site for appliance dealers, pros, and consumers that want the straight talk about all major and minor brands. Most of the opinion and insight are available on the blog. They will talk about what's new, what's hot and what has cooled down from the latest trade shows. Each page has a menu of all brands alphabetically, posting basic info and recent new products and refinements. www.applianceadvisor.com
Home Energy Saver: Answer a series of questions to determine the best way to achieve estimated potential energy cost savings for homes in a given area. There is a glossary to help with understanding key terms. http://hes.lbl.gov
Smart Growth: A Toolkit for Realtors: Courtesy of the National Association of Realtors, this on-line tool kit is a free download and details many smart-growth principles. It provides resources to help sales agents become more involved in community planning efforts. www.realtor.org/smartgrowth
Media
Hometime: On PBS, the source for information on home improvement, remodeling, and home repair. www.hometime.com
HGTV: Home and Garden Television Better Homes and Garden Online: www.hgtv.com
DIY Network: The Do It Yourself Network: www.diynetwork.com
Manufacturers
Andersen Windows: www.andersenwindows.com
Armstrong Floors, Ceilings, and Cabinets: www.armstrong.com
Carrier Air-conditioners, Heaters, and Refrigeration: www.carrier.com
Certainteed Corp.: Roofing, vinyl siding, fiber cement siding, windows, pipes, foundations, insulation, fencing and railing, and millwork. www.certainteed.com
Closet Factory: Custom design, manufacture and install closets. www.closetfactory.com
The Copper Gutter Shop: Makes copper gutters and parts. www.copperguttershop.com
Cultured Stone/Owens Corning: Manufactures stone veneer. www.culturedstone.com
Delta Faucets: Kitchen, bath, bar and laundry fixtures. www.deltafaucet.com
GAF Material Corporation: Shingles and roof products. www.gaf.com
Heatilator Fireplaces: Fireplaces and wood stoves. www.heatilator.com
James Hardie Building Products: James Hardie: World leader in fiber cement siding, backerboard and pipe. www.jameshardie.com
Masonite International Corp.: Interior and exterior doors. www.masonite.com
Owens Corning: Insulation, manufactured stone veneer, thin brick veneer, architectural trim, shingles, ventilation products, and vinyl siding. www.owenscorning.com
Pella Corporation: Windows and doors. www.pella.com
Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters: www.foreverhotwater.com
Simpson Strong-Tie Co.: Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to manufacture products that contribute to the strength and safety of structures, and equally proud to support our customers whose primary job is to make sure those structures are still standing after a natural disaster. www.strongtie.com
Therma Tru Doors: Entry doors, patio doors, and light commercial doors. www.thermatru.com
Timeless Architectural Reproductions: Manufactures and distributes beautifully handcrafted and finished architectural products such as balustrade systems, architectural columns, decorative railings, decorative mouldings, and architectural millwork. Luxury home products from Timeless are constructed from a unique marble fiberglass reinforced polymer composite material. www.timelessarchitectural.com
Automated Cabinet Systems: Cabinets that lower for seniors and disabled people.Automated Cabinet Systems has released a unique cabinet that lowers both out and down to the front of the counter for access. The AUTO-CAB™ is available in all standard cabinet sizes. Installation is simple for any experienced cabinet installer.(more)
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