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- SolidStart Laminated Strand Lumber
- (9/25/2008)
- SolidStart laminated strand lumber is available in lengths up to 64 feet and a maximum thickness of 31/2 inches. Manufactured from smaller, underused trees (primarily aspen and maple), more than 80% of the log is used in the final product, with the remaining portion used as fuel during manufacturing. Steam-injection manufacturing results in a product with greater resistance to warping, twisting, shrinking, and bowing, the maker says. SFI certified. 888.820.0325.
- TimberStrand
- (9/25/2008)
- TimberStrand laminated strand lumber is available in a broad range of products, including wall studs, rafters, beams, treated sill plate, columns, window and door headers, and concrete form board. The product is manufactured from faster growing species, including aspen and yellow poplar, and from trees not straight or large enough for conventional building products. It is available in lengths up to 64 feet, depending on product. SFI certified. 888.453.8358.
- Versa-Stud Laminated Veneer Lumber
- (9/25/2008)
- Versa-Stud laminated veneer lumber is designed for tall walls and other applications calling for strong, straight framing materials. Constructed of 1/6-, 1/8-, or 1/10-inch-thick veneers, the product uses nearly the entire timber log, compared with about 60% used in traditional framing lumber, the maker says. It is available in lengths up to 60 feet with a 11/2-inch width and depths of 3-1/2, 5-1/2, 7-1/4, 9-1/4, and 11-1/4 inches. SFI certified. 800.232.0788.
- Green Ribbon Products
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/22/2008)
- These days, you can't swing a hammer without hitting a product marketing itself as "green." But while the sustainable building trend is one that's often as good for the bottom line as it is for environment, all this bandwagon-jumping can lead to greenwashing, leaving many pros and consumers confused--and wary.
- Lumber Certification Groups Battle for Identity and Brand Recognition
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/15/2008)
- What do lingerie and groceries have to do with certified lumber? Take a look at the back of the latest Victoria's Secret catalog or on the bottom of a paper bag from Safeway or Lucky's, and you'll see brand logos from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), respectively.
- VOC-free Paints and Natural Paints Provide Eco-Friendly Options With Comparable Performance
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/15/2008)
- Since the Clean Air Act became law in 1970, it has been used to regulate the content of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a variety of products and manufacturing processes, including architectural coatings. That section of the federal law initially focused on the release of VOCs into the outside air as ground-level ozone, a key contributor to smog. Today, the popular focus for reducing VOCs in the built environment has turned inside, including the impact of house paints and other coatings on indoor air quality and the health and comfort of contractors, homeowners, and building occupants.
- New Arrivals: Sept/Oct 2008
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/14/2008)
- Autumn Arrivals: The new season brings a fresh selection of eco-friendly building products.
- Zero-VOC Coating
- (9/11/2008)
- This zero-VOC, clay-based, matte-finish coating uses natural mineral and plant-based ingredients to create a lightly washable finish. Depending on surface conditions, the paint covers 350 to 450 square feet per gallon and dries within one hour. Thirty-one premixed colors are available; additional colors are coming for a new line to be launched in late 2008. 520.394.2571.
- No-VOC Interior Paint
- (9/11/2008)
- Interior eggshell acrylic latex enamel paint offers a no-VOC formula and contains no other hazardous materials per OSHA regulations. It covers 400 square feet per gallon (one coat) on smooth surfaces and dries to the touch within two hours and up to eight hours before re-coat. It is available in more than 1,200 colors, and is Green Seal certified and qualifies for LEED rating system credits. 888.714.9422.
- Silicate-Based Paint
- (9/11/2008)
- Natural, inorganic, silicate-based paint for exterior and interior masonry and similar surfaces is a no-VOC formula that also seals out water, lets the substrate dry passively, and provides no food source for mold. A typical two-coat application covers up to 120 square feet per gallon; it requires 12 hours between applications. The product is GreenSpec listed and qualifies for LEED rating system credits. 800.249.1881.
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