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These Occupancy and Vacancy Sensors from Pass and Seymour feature fixed time delays, eliminating the need for the homeowner to make adjustments. For those who desire more flexibility, there's a model with an adjustable time delay and ambient light sensing. All models have 180-degree, 600-square-foot coverage.
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GAF-Elk's Tru World Beauty
Slate is popular as a roofing material, but it can get pricey quickly. GAF-Elk has a cure in its TruSlate roofing. The shingles are easy-to-install and are offered in five colors
Serious Green: Serious Materials' EcoRock Green Drywall
Debuted at the 2009 International Builders' Show, Serious Materials' EcoRock green drywall uses 80 percent less energy in its production than most other drywall. EcoRock also uses 85 percent post-industrial recycled content and is fully recyclable
Scratch Free, Worry Free with Wilsonart's Aeon Line
Go ahead, try and scratch it — you won't get far! Wilsonart's Aeon option is a high-pressure decorative laminate comprising layers of resin-treated papers, which are processed under high heat and smooshed together to create a strong, flexible decorative surface. Aeon Enhanced Performance is standard now on all Wilsonart HD and most Wilsonart Premium designs.
Edging out the Competition
Check out the first pellet fireplace ever to hit the market. Quadra-Fire's Edge 60 is specifically designed for supplemental home heating. This little doozy can crank out 60,000 BTUs of heat per hour—that's enough to warm 2,500 square feet of living space. It can hold 120 pounds of pellets for up to seven days of continuous operation.
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A Standing Ovation from Mastic Home Exteriors
Mastic Home Exteriors is available in a double 4½-inch dutchlap panel; double 4- and 5-inch traditional panels; and a Triple 3-inch traditional panel