Certainteed Press Releases
“PERCEIVED” VERSUS “REAL” VALUE: Which Makes Consumers Buy?
A product’s price tag defines its value, at least that’s what recent studies have found.According to a wine test conducted by researchers at the Stanford School of Business and California Institute of Technology, a wine’s taste is perceived to improves as its price...
GREYWATER: STILL A “GREY” ISSUE
Water conservation remains a popular global issue. For years, revolutionary manufacturers have worked vigorously to create water-saving products that achieve groundbreaking new heights for the plumbing arena. Some of these efforts are demonstrated by the creation of...
The Carey Brothers and Eternal® Hybrid Water Heater Team UP at IBS to Promote an Industry First
The 2008 IBS aisles were flooded with sizzling new building products, thought-provoking industry events, celebrated eco-friendly initiatives and celebrity appearances. K&A's most exhilarating achievement was the Carey Brothers presence at Eternal® by Grand Hall's...
CREATING MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS IN A SLUGGISH HOUSING MARKET
With land in short supply, the bleak outlook of the housing market and the lending atmosphere becoming less flexible and more risk-aware, today's cities are taking matters into their own hands to create more affordable housing options for modern-day homeowners. Or are...
WHAT’S THE LATEST IN NEW BUILDING TRENDS? A behind-the-scenes look at innovative infill development
With land in short supply, modern-day builders are looking for infill spots in older neighborhoods to make the most of existing communities. Most prevalent in single-family neighborhoods and teardowns on lots that previously held single homes, these spaces are...
THE LAW OF PHYSICS APPLIES TO HOUSING: What goes up must come down and now is still a good time to buy
We've all seen, heard and read about the sluggish, declining housing market. The unsold surplus inventory of homes, limited funds in the form of tighter lending options, mortgage crises, stock market plunge. When I sat down at my computer this morning, mulling over...
JUMPSTART THE NEW YEAR BY HELPING TO DE-CLUTTER THE WORLD: Top Seven Reasons Why Organization is among the Nation's Top Priorities
It's time once again to actually implement our New Year's resolutions. Did you know that getting organized is one of the top five of all time? As January is Get Organized Month, it's the perfect opportunity for those of you in the home industry to capitalize on...
SHRINK YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT WHILE ENHANCING THE AIR YOU BREATHE : Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
While global warming, energy and water conservation and are hot buttons among today's green homeowners, surprisingly, awareness of the importance of pollutant-free indoor air is not as prevalent among those embracing their green side. Even more ironic, the World...
2008 OFFERS A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO THE “HUMAN CONDITION”
The words “Happy New Year” can often roll off the tongue and sound so trite and ambiguous. How can we embrace such a concept when everything seems to be in a continuous state of turmoil? The world’s floating economies are anchored by the U.S. dollar (issued by one of...
TOP THREE “OTHER” WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT: Additional Green Initiatives Gaining Momentum
Incorporating green products in today’s homes continues to escalate as emergent homeowners become increasingly educated about eco-smart options for new builds and remodeled homes.