Surfaces

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    Fireclay Tile Handmade Debris Series

    The Handmade Debris Series ceramic tiles consist of more than 70% recycled material.

     
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    Cambria Greenguard-Certified Surfacing

    Cambria's two new designs capture the beauty of marble and granite and offer the strength of quartz.

     
  • Owens Flooring by Colonial Craft. Available with FSC-certified lumber, Plankfloor offers the beauty and durability of hardwood floors with the resource efficiency and durability of engineered wood, the firm says. Available in 11 species of unfinished wood with a no-VOC pre-finish coating, the Plankfloor line meets California Air Resources Board Phase II standards. The flooring can be installed with glue-down, nail-down, or floating methods in a variety of applications, including concrete, plywood, or over an in-floor radiant heating system. 713.961.4600. www.colonialcraft.com.

    FSC-Certified Flooring from Owens Flooring

    Available with FSC-certified lumber, Plankfloor offers the beauty and durability of hardwood floors with the resource efficiency and durability of engineered wood, the firm says.

     
  • Bal House, Menlo Park, Calif.

    A sensitive renovation interweaves the original house and its new additions.

     
  • With upper cabinets limited to a single end wall, the kitchen opens to light and views along its two outside walls.

    Appleton Living Kitchen by Minarc, Venice, Calif.

    Low profile cabinetry and walls devoted to glass open this kitchen to the outdoors.

     
  • DuChateau Floors. The manufacturers new Heritage Timber Edition is a line of FSC-certified wood flooring that replicates the patina of reclaimed distressed barn wood. Featuring a distressed surface of scrapes, nail holes, notches, and saw kerf marks, the European white oak planks measure 7 7/16 inches wide and come in warm browns and weathered grays. 888.382.4283. www.duchateaufloors.com.

    FSC-Certified Flooring

    The manufacturer’s new Heritage Timber Edition is a line of FSC-certified wood flooring that replicates the patina of reclaimed distressed barn wood.

     
  • Knauf Insulation. The EcoSeal System combines a spray-on, water-based air sealant with EcoBatt fiberglass insulation batts or JetStream blown-in insulation. EcoSeal dries to an impermeable elastic membrane that covers and seals tight gaps, cracks, and joints in the construction shell. EcoSeal exceeds Energy Star requirements for air leakage and has been tested for air infiltration by the NAHB Research Center. EcoBatt insulation contains 30% post-consumer recycled content, contains no formaldehyde or phenols, does not support microbial growth, and is certified to meet Greenguard Children & Schools standards. 800.825.4434. http://ecoseal.knaufinsulation.us.

    Air Sealing System

    Knauf Insulation. The EcoSeal System combines a spray-on, water-based air sealant with EcoBatt fiberglass insulation batts or JetStream blown-in insulation.

     
  • Greenguard-Certified Surfacing

    Formica Corp. The 180fx Collection of stone-look surfaces includes five new lighter, more neutral options to reflect consumer preference for granite and quartzite countertops.

     
  • Reclaimed-Wood Windows and Doors

    Chem Link. Chem Link’s WallSecure is a polyether-based, solvent-free, nonhazardous construction adhesive.

     
  • Lacey Act Enforces Legal Lumber Sourcing

    Even certified lumber can be illegal. New enforcement crackdown puts emphasis on verifying lumber sources.

     
  • Solid Surfacing

    DuPont. The Corian Terra collection of solid surfaces, made with recycled materials, now includes 33 colors; five colors have at least 20% pre-consumer recycled resin content as certified by SCS.

     
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    New + Notable

    New products for green-built homes, including tankless water heaters, asthma and allergy-friendly paint, and a greywater system.

     
  • Low-VOC Finishes

    Vermont Natural Coatings. The company’s low-VOC wood finishes were developed in collaboration with the University of Vermont using whey protein, a byproduct of the dairy industry.

     
  • Mixology metal tile line

    The Mixology metal tile line replicates cast metal sculptural pieces with a minimum of 50% post-consumer recycled content as certified by Scientific Certification Systems.

     
  • Green Surfaces

    Eco-friendly adhesives, resins, and other components come together to create a range of green options for walls, countertops, and floors.

     
  • Jeld-Wen. Douglas fir reclaimed from snow fencing, barns, houses, and factories can now be specified for the companys Custom Wood line of windows and doors for a one-of-a-kind, rustic look. Options include weathered, planed, and skip-planed finishes for doors and planed finishes for windows. 800.535.3936. www.jeld-wen.com.

    Custom Wood Windows and Doors

    Douglas fir reclaimed from snow fencing, barns, houses, and factories can now be specified for the company’s Custom Wood line of windows and doors for a one-of-a-kind, rustic look.

     
  • Sheetrock Ultralight Panels

    Sheetrock Ultralight Panels are the lightest ½-inch gypsum wallboard panels available, the manufacturer says, and are stronger pound for pound than competitive products.

     
  • New Decking Made with Plastic and Wheat Straw

    Manufacturer says Terra line of deck and fence boards is stronger and ecologically friendlier than competing wood-plastic composite materials.

     
  • USGBC Floats Plan to Let Wood-Cert Groups Qualify for LEED

    The pilot plan recognizes how the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Canadian Standards Association, and others promote transparency.

     
  • Natures Carpet. Part of the Dark Green line, Everest carpeting is made with wool and features no dyes or added chemicals, including insect resistance. The carpet has jute primary and secondary backings and uses a natural rubber latex adhesive. It is Green Label Plus approved. 800.667.5001. www.naturescarpet.com.

    Dye-Free Wool Carpet From Natures Carpet

    Natures Carpet. Part of the Dark Green line, Everest carpeting is made with wool and features no dyes or added chemicals, including insect resistance. The carpet has jute primary and secondary backings and uses a natural rubber latex adhesive. It is Green Label Plus approved. 800.667.5001...

     
 
 
 
 
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