Green Education


Green Homes 101

There are many very real benefits to living in a green home, and every day, more and more

Americans are discovering those benefits. Green homes are healthier, more durable and more cost

effective.


Green Home Sell Faster and Sell for More Than Comparables

Environmentally certified homes sold for 4.8% more and stayed on the market for 24% less time than

comparable homes sold last year.


What does FSC stand for?

FSC sets international standards for responsible forest management.


Window Technologies: Low-E Coatings

Low-emittance (Low-E) coating are microscopically thin, virtually invisible, metal or metallic oxide layers

deposited on a window or skylight glazing surface primarily to reduce the U-factor by suppressing radiative heat

flow.


SEER

It’s a number that describes how well air-conditioning equipment works.


Energy Star

To bear the Energy Star label, a product must operate significantly more efficiently than its

counterparts, while maintaining or improving performance.



Green Products


UltraTouch Natural Cotton Fiber Insulation

UltraTouch contains 85% post-industrial recycled natural fibers making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to

use a high quality sustainable building material.


LED Bulbs

LED bulbs are closer to the color of daylight — which new studies suggest is good for staying alert. LED

light bulbs can be used to replace your standard fluorescent or halogen light bulbs.


Cork Flooring

Cork flooring is environmentally friendly and cork is considered a renewable and sustainable natural resource.


Marmoleum

Marmoleum is a natural organic product, its performance is enhanced by time, as exposure to air

serves to harden and increase its durability.


PaperStone

PaperStone is the ‘greenest’ architectural surface on the market today.Common applications include interior

countertops, wall cladding, conference tables, signs, cutting boards, window sills, and toilet partitions.


IceStone

Icestone, a mixture of 100% recycled glass and concrete. It looks and performs like mined stone and is installed

and maintained like granite.


ALKEMI

Award winning ALKEMI is a SCS certified, LEED credits receiving, recycled surface material composed of post

industrial scrap waste.


Serious Materials

Green construction products that save energy and improve comfort.


Timber Pro UV

Timber Pro UV wood finishes are oil-based yet water-borne, and contain no flammable solvents.  Most

chemically sensitive people have no problem using our product.


V-Kool Window Coatings

V-Kool window film blocks the heat without losing the light! 


Decra Stone Coated Steel Roofing Surfaces

While some metal roofs are quite lasting and durable, wit exposed metallic surfaces, modern technology also

has introduced quality paint systems that beautify metal roofing and are warranted for as long as 50 years.


Caroma Bathroom Products

Caroma toilets can save up to 72% (approx. 18,000 gallons) of annual water usage compared to the traditional

3.5 gallon flush and up to 40% (approx. 4600 gallons) compared to today’s standard 1.6 gallon single flush

toilets.