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Crush is a line of handmade 100% recycled glass tiles fabricated from pre-consumer window panes. The line comes in 40 colors, two finishes, and 17 size formats. www.fireclaytile.com.
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The manufacturer says ECOCELL is the industry’s first cellulose insulation batt made from a combination of recycled and renewable fibers (the majority of which is post-consumer recycled newspaper). The 5.5-inch batt achieves an R-value of 20. www.cmsgreen.com.
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This line of flush-style doors is engineered with an agri-fiber core, laminated veneer lumber frame, a high density fiber skin, ¾-inch bamboo edges, and bamboo veneer. Doors are available up to 8 feet tall and with a variety of wood and metal inlays. www.greenleafdoors.com.
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Available for interior and exterior applications, Emerald is a line of no-VOC paint that is stain resistant, easy to wash, and provides maximum resistance to mildew and moisture, the company says. The self-priming product comes in all of the company’s colors. It costs about $65 per gallon. www.sherwin-williams.com.
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The company’s folding and bi-fold glass walls can be installed almost anywhere in a home in a variety of custom heights and widths. Some doors pass Florida hurricane ratings and are certified for both Florida State Impact and Miami Dade and can be specified with a variety of glazing options such as low-E, acid etched, frosted, and art glass. www.solarinnovations.com.
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This Passive House–certified tilt-turn window is made from laminated wood to avoid warping and features high-performance triple glazing, warm-edge spacers, and a four-level water-based finish. Self-tinted glass is available. www.unilux.de.
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Your windows aren’t the only ones that can have triple glazing. Available in sizes up to 20 feet wide and 8 feet tall, these doors feature triple glazing, warm-edge spacers, and German hardware. Doors can be specified in all-glass, thermally broken aluminum frame, and pine, meranti, and oak cladding. www.zolawindows.com.
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Friendly Wall is a pre-fabricated interior wall cladding made from 3-millimeter-thick solid wood laminated to 3-millimeter-thick plywood. The panels can be attached directly to drywall with construction adhesive or fasteners. Walnut, Canadian maple, and oak are available. www.finium.ca.
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Made from basalt rocks and recycled slag from the steel industry, ComfortBoard is a rigid mineral wool insulation sheathing board that can be used on the exterior of a home or to prevent thermal bridging in basements. The product is non-combustible, water repellent, fire resistant, and sound absorbent, the company says. It has an R-value of about 4 per inch. www.roxul.com.
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The Terra Krystal line of tiles is made from 55% recycled glass and clay, and features a crackled glaze that makes it ideal for kitchens and baths. Priced from $10 to $14, the line comes in seven colors and four standard and special-order sizes. www.terragreenceramics.com.
