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Velux Solar Water Heating Systems

Installing a solar water heating system could reduce your water heating bills by 50-80%. The anticipated payback of a solar water heating system is estimated at 3 to 7 years, and could qualify you f...

Aged Snow Fence from Centennial Woods

Having grown up in California, we aren't too familiar with snow fences. But apparently they keep snow off roads in states like Wyoming. They're also perfect for reuse in homes....

RainTube: Perforated Gutter Protection

There is nothing more frustrating than gutters that are clogged during the fall and then ice-damaged during the winter. It's bad for your house and a nuisance to repair. RainTube, one of Sustainable...

A Green Roof Grows in Brooklyn
by Future Green Studio

This green roof is on top of an Adelphi Street residence in Brooklyn. It's 600sf in area and provides a beautiful green oasis from the streetscape below... ...

LiveRoof Modular Green Roof System

LiveRoof, as seen at this year's West Coast Green, is the first invisible modular green roof system. We're thinking this product would be great for not only homes, but that garden shed you have plan...

Cement Fiberboard: Eco-Friendly Siding

If you’re looking to replace or upgrade your existing siding, cement fiberboard is a great material to consider. Less maintenance than wood, more durable than vinyl (and less toxic) and guaranteed...

Cool Roof Shingles by GAF

With last month's New York Times article touting the benefits of cool roofs, Energy Secretary Steven Chu promoting them, and Energy Star now offering tax credits for having them, we think it's about...