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Title: Model reMODEL
Start Date: May 1999
End Date: July 2000
Builder: Owner/Contractor: Mark Wade, Remodeler: John Fries, Project Manager: Bill Asdal.
Description: This field evaluation measured the cost for materials and labor for the selected technologies: Kitchen Recycling Center, Latex Foam Sealant, Flexible Gas Piping, Recycled Wood/Plastic Composite Lumber, Plastic Plumbing Manifold and Piping System, Prefinished Drywall Corners, Low-VOC Paint. Final report (dated July 2000) available as pdf.
Technologies Evaluated:
  • Kitchen Recycling Center
  • Latex Foam Sealant
  • Recycled Wood/Plastic Composite Lumber
  • Drywall Finishing Accessories
  • Low- or No-VOC Paints
  • Plumbing Manifolds
  • Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Water Supply Piping