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Used Building Materials (Before you buy...)
Construction activity accounts for 60% of the total raw materials used in the U.S. economy. Of the total 136 million tons of waste generated per year in the U.S. (EPA estimate), only 20-30% of construction and demolition debris is currently recycled.
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Nature's CarpetNature's Carpet is a series of 100% natural, biodegradable and ultra-low toxicity floorcoverings for |
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GCS Radiant Modular Heat PanelsGCS Radiant Modular Heat panels is a 100% Green Building product utilizing regrind concrete with fly |
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D'Mand Distribution SystemMetlund hot water DMand Distribution Systems are the only hot water distribution system that saves b |
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WOODCLAD™ SERIES FIBERGLASS WINDOWSMilgard WoodClad™ fiberglass windows satisfy both the architectural purist and the realist. Yo |
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Cork FlooringCork flooring is made from bark peeled from cork oak trees. The cork oaks thrive and regenerate, whi |
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Before you buy... Composite Windows
Composite frames claim to offer the best qualities of both vinyl and wood. If the window frames are anything like their decking and lumber composite counterparts, it should hold true that they offer the strengths of both wood and plastic.
Aesthetic concerns are often the most important issue when looking for windows. Composite windows may be suitable if maintaining the look of wood is desired. In modern dwellings the look of the composite offers a good alternative for the more particular consumer. Composite frames are ahead of the pack when it comes to contemporary popularity. Be sure you check out key components before making a final selection. If composite frame windows are the choice, make sure that the wood or vinyl being used to make the frames is recycled.
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