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Green Building Products
Alex Wilson
The GreenSpec Guide to Residential Building Materials
New Society
September 2006
On Sale: September 1, 2006
352 pages
ISBN: 086571570X
EAN: 9780865715707
Paperback (reprint)
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Non-Fiction
Interest in sustainable, green building practices is
greater than ever. Whether concerned about allergies, energy
costs, old-growth forests, or durability and long-term
value, homeowners and builders are looking for ways to
ensure that their homes are healthy, safe, beautiful, and
efficient. In these pages you'll find descriptions
and manufacturer contact information for more than 1,400
environmentally preferable products and materials from
ag-fiber panels to zero-VOC paints. All phases of
residential construction, from sitework to flooring to
renewable energy, are covered. Products are grouped by
function, and each chapter begins with a discussion of key
environmental considerations, and what to look for in a
green product. Categories of products include:
Sitework and landscaping
Outdoor structures
Decking
Foundations, footers and slabs
Structural systems and components
Sheathing
Exterior finish and trim
Roofing
Doors and windows
Insulation
Flooring
and floor coverings
Caulks and adhesives
Paints and coatings
Mechanical systems/HVAC
Plumbing, electrical and lighting
Appliances
Furniture and furnishings
Renewable energy
Distributors and retailers A
miscellaneous section also lists products for hazardous
materials testing and remediation, insect control,
recycling, and wood products certification. An index of
products and manufacturers makes for easy navigation. There
is no more comprehensive resource for both the engaged
homeowner, as well as all those who design and build homes.
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