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Want to know more about the modern, state-of-the-art building materials that comprise the 2006 grand prize home? Get the complete list of manufacturers here.
air-sealing/insulation
AirTight Insulation, Inc.
www.airtightinsulation.com
best practices in homebuilding
www.buildiq.com
builder
Park Square Homes
www.parksquarehomes.com
counter tops
WilsonartHD High Definition Counter Tops
www.countertop.com
door sill pan
Jamsill
www.jamsill.com
faucets
Delta Faucets:
www.deltafaucet.com
Leland Kitchen Collection Victorian Bath Collection front door
Plastpro Inc.
www.plastproinc.com
hardwood flooring
Lumber Liquidators
www.lumberliquidators.com
Hardwood Flooring for Less! Schön Quick Click: engineered floating bamboo flooring hot water heater/solar
All Solar
www.allsolarflorida.com
hurricane strapping
Simpson Strong Tie
www.strongtie.com
mold, moisture, and pest protection
BluWood
www.bluwood.com
plumbing system
EverPEX™
www.jmm.com
J-M Manufacturing Company ventilation hood
Wind Crest
www.windcrestcnp.com
waterproofing
Protecto Wrap
www.protectowrap.com
Dri-Shield Housewrap Protecto Sill Drainage System Window and Door Sealing Tape Triple Guard Energy Sill Sealer appliances
Whirlpool
www.whirlpool.com/home.jsp
paint
Benjamin Moore
www.benjaminmoore.com
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These videos document the construction highlights from the 2006 Best Built Home in Orlando, Florida. Topics include: framing techniques, moisture management, PEX tubing, energy efficiency
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