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Paper for Rainscreening?

By Brian Herbst posted on | Comments Off

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

Green Alternatives to Granite Countertops

By Klondike Contracting posted on | Comments Off

There are many interesting products available for countertop selection, many made from composite and recycled materials.  Typically, a recycled material, such as paper or glass, is combined with resins to form the solid surface.  These manufactured surfaces are harder than stone, scratch, stain, and heat resistant, and only a few require maintenance and re-sealing.  Most … Read More