On June 9^th  and 10^th  I attended the Pacific Coast Builder Conference (PCBC) in San Francisco. In addition to the general sessions and workshops offered each year a new option presented this year was to attend curator led tours. I decided to sign up for the Top 5 Green Products at PCBC tour led by Joyce Mason, Vice President of Marketing at Pardee Homes (www.pardeehomes.com). Pardee Homes has been involved with over a decade of green building, making Ms. Mason’s picks for the top green products at this year’s PCBC a must-see for attendees.

Check out the top 5 green products at this year’s PCBC exhibit:

(1)    Crossvile Inc.: Crossvile EcoCycle was the first porcelain tile certified for recycled content. To learn more about Crossvile Inc. go to http://www.crossvilleinc.com/index.html

(2)    Icynene:  Icynene helps build healthier, quieter, more energy efficient homes and commercial buildings. To learn more about Icynene go to http://www.icynene.com/

(3)    WaterSense® program: Similar to the Energy Star® program, the EPA has introduced the WaterSense® program to raise awareness about the importance of water efficiency and ensure the performance of water-efficient products. To learn more about WaterSense® go to http://www.deltafaucet.com/company/green/green-programs/watersense/

(4)    General Electric’s GeoSpring Water Heater and New Home Energy Manager: For more information on the GeoSpring Water Heater go to http://www.geappliances.com/heat-pump-hot-water-heater/electric-water-heater-features.htm and for more information about the New Home Energy Manager please go to http://www.gereports.com/ges-smart-grid-introducing-the-zero-energy-home/

(5)    Radiant Roof Barrier by LP: The Radiant Roof Barrier helps block radiant heat in the roof from entering the attic, keeping the attic cooler, lowering energy costs and making the home more comfortable. To learn more about this product please go to http://www.lpcorp.com/techshield/