FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - Builders can help address homebuyers' concerns with rising energy costs by installing iLevel Structurwood Radiant Barrier Sheathing (RBS). The foil-laminated oriented strand board (OSB) panels contribute to lower home energy use by reflecting 97 percent of the sun's radiant energy. The result is an efficient and cost-effective way to help keep homes cool and comfortable while reducing energy bills. Structurwood RBS is Energy Star rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). www.ilevel.com

Unlike standard roof sheathing that allows solar energy to pass through and create heat build-up in attics, Structurwood RBS reflects energy away from the roof, lowering attic temperatures and the subsequent transfer of heat to living spaces. Less energy is needed to cool the home, helping reduce costs for homeowners and helping lower greenhouse gases related to energy usage.

The panels provide builders a simple way to differentiate themselves from the competition and support homeowners' growing interest in green home construction.

In addition to helping their homebuyer customers save money on energy, builders value Structurwood RBS for its quality, consistency and ease of installation. The panels are engineered to remain flat and resist buckling, cupping, warping and sagging to provide a smooth roof and reduce the risk of costly and time consuming call-backs.

Structurwood RBS installs similar to other roof panels and does not require additional tools, labor or materials. For work crew safety, the panels have a textured surface to enhance traction.

iLevel Structurwood RBS is available in select U.S. markets. To learn more, visit www.ilevel.com or call 1-888-453-8358.


Information provided by iLevel by Weyerhaeuser
iLevel is Weyerhaeuser's integrated residential framing business resulting in a seamless, unified solution for residential builders through dealers - offering a coordinated network of support for all structural framing materials. By combining Weyerhaeuser's high-quality products and services from well-known brands like Trus Joist and Structurwood, with its distribution and technology capabilities, iLevel efficiently supplies customers with all the necessary components for building the residential structural frame, and solving builder and customer needs around that frame.

About Weyerhaeuser
Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest forest products companies, was incorporated in 1900. In 2007, sales were $16.3 billion. It has offices or operations in 13 countries, with customers worldwide. Weyerhaeuser is principally engaged in the growing and harvesting of timber; the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products; and real estate construction, development and related activities. Additional information about Weyerhaeuser's businesses, products and practices is available at www.weyerhaeuser.com.