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February e-News Arcola
February 5, 2018
CertainTeed - For quiet and comfortable renovations Interior drywall can make a huge difference to indoor air quality, sound resistance and overall comfort. CertainTeed has customized drywall to suit every home renovation need. Healthy bedrooms start with healthy walls. CertainTeed's AirRenew actively removes formald...
Canada ranks second worldwide for certified LEED projects
February 5, 2018
Canada has come in second place for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) annual Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED list. The list recognizes markets outside of the U.S. that use LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building program, created by USGBC. Canada has a total of 2,970 LEED certified projects totalling 40.77 million gross square meters. “Canada's green building industry has consistently proven that we are among the most i...
Canada introduces new asbestos rules
January 9, 2018
Proposal prohibits use, sale, import and export of toxic material, products Canada is moving ahead with its promised asbestos ban by proposing the prohibition of the use, sale, import and export of asbestos and products containing the hazardous material. The federal health and environment departments are both sponsoring the proposed changes aimed at eliminating the market for asbestos products in this country. The government now acknowledges t...
January e-News Arcola
January 3, 2018
How to: Three Easy Winter Home Renovations Home renovations don't have to wait for spring. You or your clients can decorate, insulate and upgrade in three easy steps. Easy Reno 1: Replace Doors Keep the cold out and add style to the interior and exterior for your client's home with a quick door renovation. Gentek's First Impressions a...
December e-News Arcola
December 6, 2017
Basement renovations for comfort Basement renovations are a great way to extend living space and add extra coziness to your client's homes in the winter months. Armstrong ceiling tiles by Goodfellow come in a variety of patterns and designs to make the ceiling something worth looking at. ...
