NBN Online for the week of October 23, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Advised to Pare Costs as Sales Slow
Families Finding Homes They Can Afford in the Exurbs
Play Builders' Free Online Pro Football Game. Don't Miss Out.
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
Baby Boomers, Still Buying
Politics & Government
Builders Step Up Involvement as Races Enter Final Stretch
Economics & Finance
Starts Up, But Permits Still Down in September
Aggressive Selling Helps Stabilize Builder Confidence
Eye on the Economy: Housing Trends Down, Slowing Growth
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Using a Tape Measure as Fish Tape
Business Management
Warranty, Service, Home Readiness Keys to Satisfaction
'How to Thrive in Changing Market' at Custom Builder Symposium
Design
Workforce Housing, Creative Land Planning Work Together
IBS
IBS to Feature Two Showcase Homes, Koppel as Keynote
50Plus Housing
Get the Facts to Speed Up Your 50+ Approval Process
Multifamily
Enter Pillars to Be 'Best of the Best' in Multifamily
Construction Safety
OSHA Policy on Subcontractor Workers Challenged
Building Systems
Brochure Touts Speed, Quality of Panelized Home Building
Design, Trends, Codes Are Hot Topics at BSC SHOWCASE
Education
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Green Building
Las Vegas Models Its Green Program on NAHB Guidelines
Legal
Brochure Provides Update on NAHB Regulatory Efforts
Workforce housing
Attractive Atlanta Area Homes Offered at an Affordable Price
Labor
Hartford Program to Document Project CRAFT Effectiveness
Building Products
Tankless Water Heaters Designed to Be Seen
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Seven Named Endowment’s Newest Founding Advocates
Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions
Association News
NAHB Spokesperson Training Available at Builders’ Show
GM $500 Off Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Take the Solveras Savings Challenge & Save; or Make $50
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Tankless Water Heaters Designed to Be Seen

The latest series of tankless water heaters from Rinnai Corporation features sleek, modern designs that give consumers the opportunity to take their heaters out of the closet and install them along with existing household appliances anywhere in the home.

Based in Japan and with its American headquarters in Peachtree City, Ga., Rinnai is the world’s leading gas appliance manufacturer and a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — The Supplier 100 of NAHB.

The compact design of Rinnai’s Designer PLUS tankless water heater saves home owners up to 16 square feet of floor space compared to standard tank water heaters.

For optimum performance and easy installation, the unit can be mounted either internally or externally, and is equipped with factory-matched accessories, including Rinnai’s standard venting kit, plumbing installation kit, digital temperature control pad and matching pipe cover, which provides a finished appearance for interior installations.

The Design PLUS tankless water heater and complete factory accessory package has a MSRP range of $1,500 to $1,800, according to the manufacturer.

Featuring smooth and pleasant lines, a rounded corner enclosure and a silver-powder coated finish, the Design PLUS series is available in three models, two for inside and one for outside the home.

The energy-saving water heater has the capability to deliver continuous, on-demand hot water at up to 8.5 gallons per minute, Rinnai says. The unit has a safety monitoring system to ensure reliable operation, improved on-board diagnostics and digital temperature control functionality.

The Design PLUS heater comes with a 12-year warranty on the unit’s heat exchanger, a six-year warranty on all parts and a one-year warranty on labor for standard installations.

This feature is solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing on this page should be construed as policy, an endorsement, warranty or guaranty by the National Association of Home Builders of the featured product or the product manufacturer. The National Association of Home Builders expressly disclaims any responsibility for any damages arising from the use, application or reliance on any information contained on this page.


 

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