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FSC Wood Flooring
What does FSC mean: FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council. This council is a non-profit organization that sets standards to ensure forestry is practiced in an environmentally responsible and socially beneficial manner. If a wood product is labeled as “FSC Certified,” it means that the wood itself and the manufacturer of the product met the … Read More
Kitchen Countertop Options
With so many options, which material do you choose and what’s the environmental impact of your decision? Hopefully, this guide will give you enough information to make the best decision for your needs. Butcher Block – Individual pieces of wood are bonded together to make a work and cutting surface. It is easy to sand … Read More
Paper for Rainscreening?
The product is called RainStone and it is manufactured using 100% recycled post-consumer waste paper. The paper is bonded together under pressure with a water-based, non-petroleum phenolic resin system which is also VOC-free. Pigments are mixed into the bio-resin system to ensure maximum colour uniformity and UV resistance. For additional weather proofing a waterborne acrylic … Read More
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC): Protecting Our Forests
The FSC is an international non-profi organization founded in 1993 as a voluntary and market-based mechanism for ensuring that the world’s forests are managed in an environmentally responsible, socially acceptable and economically viable manner. FSC certified companies are independently audited to meet the FSC’s strict forest management standards. Beyond the forest, all producers along the … Read More
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