NBN Online for the week of April 20, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Nearly 600,000 Home Buyers Claim Tax Credit So Far
Wilmington, Del. Home Buyer Benefits From Stimulus Package
Real Estate Outlook: A Turnaround May Be in Sight
Coast to Coast
First-Time Home Buyers Jolt Market Into Life
Economics & Finance
Single-Family Home Starts Unchanged in March
Builder Confidence Shows Biggest Jump in Five Years
Four More States Announce Programs to Monetize Tax Credit
Register Online for NAHB Spring Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Two Strategies for Storing Parts and Tools
Downturn
Stimulus Bill Tax Provisions Help Small Business, Says IRS
Effective Advertising Should Focus on Generating Traffic
How to Overcome Home Buyer Objections in Today's Market
Free NAHB Webinar to Discuss Impact Fee Alternatives on April 21
Free Webinar on April 29 Looks at Negotiating With Lenders
May 14 Audio Seminar Explores Government Contracting Options
Technology
Add Bells, Whistles to Standing Inventory, Without High Costs
Commercial
Builders in Hard Times Find Money for Commercial Jobs
Enter NCBC 2010 Awards of Excellence Competition
Multifamily
Explore FHA Financing at NAHB Webinar on April 22
Remodelers
Universal Design, Green Remodeling Have Joint Appeal
Planning for Aging-in-Place Up 10%, Remodelers Say
Free ‘Remodeling Month’ Materials for May Available From NAHB
Sales
Promote ‘New Homes Month’ With Free Online Resources
Education
Online Directory Makes It Easy to Find Designation Holders
One-Day Passes Available for NAHB’s Spring Conferences
Education Calendar
Green Building
Number of Builders With NAHB Green Credentials Soars
Green Videos Now Available for Builders, Buyers
Green Home Builders Celebrate Earth Day
Earn BuilderBooks Green Savings in April for Use Through June
environment
EPA Greenhouse Gas Finding Could Impact Housing
hbi
HBI Job Corps Students Win State Championship
Building Products
Uponor Plumbing Lead-Free From Inlet to Faucet
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Downturn Bumps Up Demand for Endowment Scholarships
Apply for Herman J. Smith Scholarships by May 4
Association News
Rick Judson Candidate for 2010 NAHB Third Vice Chairman
New Name for Homeless Shelter Recognizes Builder Efforts
Undeterred by Downturn, Builder Finds Way to Give Back
'Struggling' HBAs, Apply for NAHB Assistance Grants by April 24
Office Depot Offers Members 14 Deals Under $5
Williams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members
Spring Board Last Chance for Spokesperson Training in 2009
Pitney Bowes Postage Meters Offer Convenience, Savings
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Uponor Plumbing Lead-Free From Inlet to Faucet

Uponor earlier this month introduced a complete line of lead-free brass transition fittings and valves that meet various state lead-free laws and exceed the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act.

Combining these new fittings with Uponor’s flexible cross-linked polyethylene (Pex-a) tubing, extensive engineered plastic (EP) and ProPEX Out-of-the-Wall Support System provides a complete lead-free plumbing solution — from the inlet to the faucet.

The new fittings carry the National Science Foundation's marking for lead-free compliance and feature Uponor’s unique ProPEX fitting system for strong, durable connections without the need for solvents, glues, torches or gauges.

“Uponor is again offering solid building solutions to respond to market conditions and demands,” said Jayson Drake, the company’s senior product manager for plumbing and fire safety.

“We see the need for lead-free compliance in states such as California, Washington and Vermont, and have responded by being the first to offer a plumbing solution that accurately and effectively meets those requirements for all communities.”

The manufacturer’s new lead-free products feature a total of 34 brass transition fittings and valves, which are available in sizes up to 1-1/4 inches. Included are stub ells, tub ells, elbows, adapters, ball valves and stop valves, as well as fittings for washing machine and ice maker outlet boxes.

Uponor Corporation is a leading supplier of plumbing, fire safety and radiant heating and cooling systems for the residential and commercial building markets across North America and Europe, and a market leader in municipal infrastructure pipe systems in the Nordic countries.

Headquartered in Apple Valley, Minn., U.S. Uponor is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — The Leading Suppliers of NAHB.

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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