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Structural & Framing (Before you buy...)
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.
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EarhSource Certified PlywoodEarthSource provides panels that combine Forest Stewardship Council Certified hardwood veneers with |
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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... Heating
In a winter climate heating is the single largest energy expense in a home. By reducing heating needs, environmental impacts are lessened as well. Using a high efficiency furnace (90%-96% AFUE or Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) along with conservation efforts it is not difficult and can dramatically reduce winter heating bills.
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