Home Innovation Insights

Insider insights on what's going on in the home building industry.

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July 25, 2013

Look for the Home Innovation Label

As new and improved building products come onto the market, how do you know what's going to stand the test of time? It's easy — just look for the Home Innovation Lab Certified mark.

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Product Testing, Building Products, Building Practices, Building Codes

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July 18, 2013

Cost is Not Always King: Builders Look for Value When Increasing R-Value

While cost is always a factor with home builders, we've seen through data collected in our Annual Builder Practices Survey that value is often an overriding consideration. See what we've found for how builders address the cost vs. value equation when increasing R-value in their new homes.

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Survey Research, Building Products, Marketing, Energy Performance, Air Sealing Design, Building Practices, Insulation