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Virtually any wood product has an engineered alternative that in most cases offers consistent performance, predictable quality, and superior structural characteristics, while reducing construction waste. Although these products aren’t perfect, new technology is improving the durability and off-gassing issues that have posed problems in the past.
While in the planning phase of a project and thinking about structural and framing material, consider engineered wood products. Engineered wood products offer significant environmental savings over dimensional lumber because they utilize fast-growing, small-diameter trees efficiently, versus large-diameter, old growth trees.
Pre-manufactured components, or panelized construction, tends to be more resource and energy-efficient than conventionally framing homes. Pre-manufacturing takes advantage of a factory controlled environment to maximize efficiency.
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EarhSource Certified PlywoodEarthSource provides panels that combine Forest Stewardship Council Certified hardwood veneers with |
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Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)* AAC Is 100% Green Building Material / Alternative Building Material * No Pollutants |
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Agriboard PanelEnvironmentally Friendly Agriboard is made from compressed wheat or rice straw with exterior skin |
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R-Control SIPsR-Control SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) are a strong structural system consisting of Perform Gu |
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Finger-jointed lumberA method of joining two pieces of lumber end-to-end by sawing into the end of each piece a set of pr |
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Before you buy... Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets can be hazardous to your health. Cabinets can give off fumes that can make you ill. Cabinets made of particle board and treated with formaldehyde, for instance, can outgas for the life of the product. Look for cabinets made with low- or no VOC content materials.
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