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Product
categories
Description and example of products

Examples of products:
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Ceiling panels
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Ceiling tile
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Surface ceiling structures e.g., gypsum or plaster
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Suspended or drop ceiling systems e.g., grid systems, canopies and clouds
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Glazed skylights
InsulationInsulation is any type of material that provides a barrier within the walls, ceilings,
and floors of a home and helps regulate temperature and noise.141 It plays an
important role in heat transfer and maintaining indoor temperatures in buildings by
providing thermal resistance.

Examples of products:
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Thermal and acoustic boards
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Batt Insulation
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Roll Insulation
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Blanket Insulation
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Sound attention fire blankets
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Foamed-in place insulation
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Loose-fill insulation
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Blown insulation
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Sprayed insulation
Furniture
Furniture refers to movable objects that support various human activities, such as
seating, eating, sleeping, and storing items. Furniture is both functional and
decorative, playing a significant role in the design and use of interior spaces. It can
be made from a variety of materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, and
fabric, and comes in many styles, shapes, and sizes to suit different needs and
tastes.

Examples of products:

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Seating
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Desks
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Tables
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Filing/storage
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Free-standing cabinetry
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Systems furniture
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Partitions
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Bathroom partitions
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Shelving
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Lockers
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Specialty and custom fixtures
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Furniture furnishing

141 Powering today, Transforming tomorrow, (n.d.), The Department of Energy’s Energy.gov, energy.gov/.

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