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EcoTimber.
Woven Poplar flooring is made from 100% FSC-certified recycled furniture scraps kiln-dried and cold-pressed with a hardening resin, and is free of added urea formaldehyde. The tongue-and-groove planks measure 3 7/8 inches wide by 72 7/8 inches long by 9/16 inch thick. Nail- and...
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Evaluating carpet for green-built homes requires looking beyond the surface--to the fibers, backings, treatments, adhesives, and padding.
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Smith & Fong. PlybooStrand FSC-certified bamboo plywood and flooring are urea formaldehyde-free and carry Indoor Advantage Gold and FloorScore certifications, respectively. Plywood panels come in 3/16-, 1/2-, and 3/4-inch thicknesses; the flooring comes in 3/8- and 9/16-inch thicknesses. Both are...
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EcoPath is a 100 percent recyclable entryway matting solution with biobased content.
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New + Notable
New products for green-built homes.
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HomerWood.
Reclaimed Hardwood flooring is crafted from slow-growth Appalachian timber from deconstructed barns in Ohio, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The kiln-dried wood features character markings such as nail holes, cracks, and mineral streaks. It comes with the companys low-luster Oil Naturals...
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The Ecology Center found lead, phthalates in some vinyl flooring while more than 50% of wallpapers contained one or more hazardous substances. Vinyl manufacturers contend that metals were not found in most test samples and that phthalates are not harmful.
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In tests of more than 3,000 samples, The Ecology Center found lead, phthalates in some vinyl flooring while more than 50% of wallpapers contained one or more hazardous substances.
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Mannington Mills.
Earthly Elements engineered hardwood flooring comes in 12-inch squares and 12-inch-by-24-inch rectangles, in addition to a traditional 6-inch plank, allowing installers to mix and match colors and shapes for a custom design, such as checkerboard or herringbone patterns. The...
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HomerWood Premium Hardwood Flooring has added 100% Reclaimed American Oak to its collection of flooring.