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The Latest Building Materials and Green Wares

• By Katy Tomasulo
• Source: BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine
• Publication date: 2009-05-07

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Ecobee

Ecobee. The Smart Thermostat is designed to provide the energy-saving control of a programmable thermostat with easy-to-use functionality that homeowners can understand. The unit operates via a touchscreen or the Internet. The thermostat allows utilities to communicate with customers and to send alerts and notices of demand-response events. 877-932-6233 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 877-932-6233 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. www.ecobee.com.

KlipTech

KlipTech. EcoClad exterior cladding is made with a 50/50 blend of FSC-certified post-consumer recycled paper/wood fiber along with bamboo fiber, bonded with a water-based co-polymer resin. According to the firm, the cladding offers durability comparable to metal, brick, and stucco. The 4x8 panels come in 10 stock wood-grains and six stock matte colors, or in custom colors. 253-507-4622 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 253-507-4622 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. www.kliptech.com.

Sustainable Flooring

Sustainable Flooring. Showercork flooring is made with 1/4-inch pieces of cork cut from post-industrial wine corks. The durable material is suitable for wet applications such as shower floors and pool surrounds, is slip resistant, comes prefinished or unfinished, and offers thermal and acoustical properties. The sheets, which come 12 inches by 24 inches, are adhered with thinset or glue and then grouted. 303-544-6076 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303-544-6076 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. www.sustainableflooring.com.

Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore. Natura zero-VOC interior paint is available in nearly 3,500 colors (plus limitless color-matching), with a waterborne colorant system that ensures the addition of colorant doesn't affect VOC content. According to the company, the paint offers excellent hide and durability, dries quickly, is virtually odorless, and is washable. 800-344-0400 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-344-0400 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. www.benjaminmoore.com.