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Readers’ Top-Requested Products Shine Spotlight on Green

Building Products’ annual Top 100 list includes 53 eco-friendly picks.

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#73 LP Building Products. TechShield radiant barrier can reduce monthly energy costs up to 17% by blocking 97% of radiant heat in the panel from entering the attic space, according to the company. The product reduces attic temperatures, creating less work for HVAC systems. It also minimizes radiant heat loss in cooler months. 888.820.0325. www.lpcorp.com.


#76 Dekor. The Millennium collection of LED lights offers stylish mood lighting for outdoor decks, docks, patios, and more, according to the manufacturer. The lights can be installed in floors, ceilings, or wherever accent lighting is needed. The exterior LED light kit includes all the components needed for an outdoor lighting project, including eight compact LED lights in powder-coated covers. It is available in downlight or stair light styles. 800.258.0344. www.de-kor.com.


#77 Task Lighting. The Endure LED low-voltage undercabinet light is available in two colors (brushed nickel or black) and seven lengths ranging from 5 1/2½ to 32 1/2 inches. It is available in white or warm white light and lasts 50,000 to 75,000 hours. 800.445.6404. www.tasklighting.com.


#79 Global Solar. PowerFlex Solar Strings offer a pre-connected format for the company’s flexible Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS) cells, allowing manufacturers of solar products and modules (i.e., the end products installed on houses) to more easily fit thin-film cells into their manufacturing processes. The CIGS cells are made on a bendable substrate, the company explains, making it more adaptable in shape and size and thereby allowing for new and innovative designs. 520.546.6313. www.globalsolar.com.


#81 LEDtronics. The series GDL002 FloodLED floodlight features low power consumption and a glare-free design that enhances night vision, according to the maker. It is available in warm white 3000K, cool white 8000K, and pure white 5500K color temperatures. The LED will operate for more than 50,000 hours, the company says. 800.579.4875. www.ledtronics.com.


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