Green Materials
Quality Products from The Very Best in The Construction Industry We have teamed with the very best suppliers in our industry. Many of their products are on display in our showroom or can be viewed at their web sites by just clicking the links below...
Lighting Incorporate high efficiency LED lighting into your remodeling project. A Better Way to Generate White Light The technology is elegantly simple, yet incredibly effective. These Cree LR6 recessed downlights deliver high efficiency light with beautiful, warm color characteristics by mixing light from yellow and red LEDs. This approach enables active color management that maintains tight color consistency over the 50,000 hours of the life of the downlight. Plus the 12 watt input power gives an output of 65W Incandescent. And that saves energy for over 17 years! For more information check out http://www.creeledlighting.com Contact us now for more cutting-edge ideas for your addition or remodel.
Paints and Stains Low or Zero Volatile Organic Compounds paint and stains make for a healthier home. We use paints and stains from the following manufactures; Benjamin-Moore Interior and Exterior Paints offered in the Aura line with the patented color Lock technology makes this low VOC product different from any other coating on the market. This proprietary technology encapsulates color pigment in the resin which ensures that the color lasts year after year. Also available is a new low odor, zero VOC Natura paint line for interior applications. http://www.benjaminmoore.com Safecoat Full line of low odor, zero VOC which totally eliminate the residual toxic chemicals found in typical paint are available from this manufacturer. http://www.safecoatpaint.com Vermont Natural Coatings Vermont Natural Coatings Poly WheyTM wood finishes enhance the natural beauty of wood and preserve it with a durable shield that is environmentally safe for those who work with it and live with it. This product is manufactured from the natural by-product of the whey proteins from the dairy industry. http://www.vermontnaturalcoatings.com   Contact us now for more cutting-edge ideas for your addition or remodel.
Flooring Carpeting Natural fiber and natural dies are used in our carpeting products with many beautiful textures and colors that will enhance your home as well as healthy for your family. Cork Flooring Cork is a natural product from the outer bark of the cork oak, a species of tree native to the Mediterranean region. Cork has a cellular structure that absorbs sound waves. The numerous, tiny air pockets retains more surface heat and is more effective for saving energy as compared to harder surfaces such as ceramic, stone or vinyl. Cork feels hard to the touch, is available in snap together or glue down type products, but is slightly resilient which makes it pleasant to work on. Plus it is easy to keep clean. Bamboo Organically grown bamboo grows in 5 to 7 years ready for harvest and manufacture into a hard durable flooring product. It is available in a variety of colors and styles. Reclaimed Wood Flooring We offer a wide variety of wood flooring taken from old buildings around New England and recycled and milled into wide plank flooring. Species no longer available like chestnut can be made into a stunning wood floor. Contact us now for more cutting-edge ideas for your addition or remodel.
Construction Materials Framing Lumber The lumber and plywood we use is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified. Cement Siding We use Johns Manville Hardiplank and CertainTeed FiberCement siding products for the exterior of many of our remodeling projects. These siding products are manufactured from over 30 percent of post-industrial recycled materials and offer 50 year warranties and many pre-painted color options. These products are also U.S. Green Building Council LEEDTM (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified. Insulation We offer fiberglass, cellulose and Icynene insulation products. Windows and Doors We choose high quality windows and doors for our projects with the highest low E argon filled glass and superior insulated frames. All our windows and doors qualify for the current tax credit offered by the Federal Government.   Contact us now for more cutting-edge ideas for your addition or remodel.
Tile and Stone Recycled Glass Tile Recycled glass tile can be used in a variety of ways but primarily as accent tile in a kitchen or bath. Icestone This is a durable surface designed for use as green kitchen countertops, backsplashes and bath vanities is made from recycled glass that is formed into a concrete base. It is available in 27 beautiful colors.
Eco-Friendly Green Cabinetry We offer a line of extraordinary cabinets for your kitchen and bath manufactured for us by Executive Kitchens that are truly eco-friendly. They are available in a variety of styles and colors and are made with the following standards: Executive Kitchens Eco-Friendly Cabinetry 3/4" plywood full-access frameless construction utilizing formaldehyde free glues Waterborne stains, paints and coatings Cabinetry emits 0% formaldehyde Cabinetry emits 0% VOCs (volatile organic compounds) Cabinetry emits 0% HAPs (hazardous air pollutants) Uses no oil or solvent based stains or coatings Uses no particle board or MDF (medium density fiberboard) Plywood panels carry FSC certification and qualifies toward LEEDTM green building requirements http://www.executivekitchens.com     Contact us now for more cutting-edge ideas for your addition or remodel.