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A newly developed construction material could have Americans feeling safer in their homes. The 3-inch-thick ACTech Panel combines strength and energy efficiency to create a building material that is able to withstand hurricane strength winds and ensure a 40 to 50 percent output reduction for heating and cooling devices in the home. Read more >>

Tornado season in March. Hurricane season in June. High temperatures can cause wildfires and flash floods throughout the summer. For many American homeowners, summer can be no time to relax. As more Americans move into high-risk areas, builders must design structures to withstand nature's "wrath." Read more >>