Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL’s) can drastically reduce the energy use of buildings and significantly reduce green house gases. The use of CFL’s are considered green because they help in two categories of green construction; reduction of energy and improved air quality. CFL’s Have a Longer Life SpanThe average rated life of a CFL is between [...]

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One of the big pushes in green construction is the use of low VOC (volatile organic compounds) building materials. What Are Low VOC Building Materials?Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other hazardous chemicals are contained in many construction materials. Products with high levels of VOC’s pose a risk to the general population, especially children and the [...]

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Bamboo Hardwood Flooring You can’t walk into a hardwood flooring store now without seeing and hearing all about bamboo flooring. In fact, most of our customers building new homes now at least ask whether bamboo floors are any good. I’ve seen a few of these floors and they look great. But the other day I [...]

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