Midland, Mich.-based Dow Building Solutions, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., is donating insulation and air sealing products in support of Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. Dow will provide select products from its building envelope product portfolio, including STYROFOAM Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation, GREAT STUFF Window & Door Insulating Foam Sealant, the new GREAT STUFF Work Wipes and other products, as needed, for a Jonesboro, Ga. home construction project of Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity.
Dow Building Solutions’ products support Habitat for Humanity
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Daylighting design strategies enhance retail
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the Eagles Landing barndominium
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