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Curved Framing Products, Are “Green.” Video Blog
This week I decided to post a video blog on a “Awesome Product.” I found it saves Builders, Framers, And Drywall Companies a lot of Material cost, as well as labor that wasn’t needed. This Product is a one of a kind, and I wish all builders would use this product in place of “Traditional [...]
Formaldehyde Legislation Could Improve Industry
A coalition of sponsors introduced an emission standards bill in early September on Capitol Hill. Broadly based on the California Air Resources Board’s CARB rule that began last January, this legislation would mandate a reduction in formaldehyde levels in composite wood products–particle board, plywood, and medium density fiberboard. The EPA says urea-formaldehyde can be toxic, allergenic, and carcinogenic. [...]
Outside the Box, Inside the Forest
Looking for a great product that also helps the environment? You must be thinking wood. No? Well maybe you should. Being green doesn’t mean you have to build a cold ultra modern house. One of BMC’s sheetgood vendors, Sierra Pacific, points out common misconceptions about the resourcefulness of wood. Trees provide the only 100% renewable, recyclable, reusable, [...]
