Building Materials Used in Sustainable, Green or Energy Efficeint Homes
Bamboo Flooring & Countertops- May not be suitable for Flagstaff. Durable, versatile and water resistant.
Cork Flooring - We have also heard this may not be suitable for Flagstaff. Cork flooring comes from tree barks and sealed with acrylic. Durable, thermal insulateds and comfortable
EnergyStar Products - Check to see if your products are EnergyStar and what the rating is compared to its competitors products. By using EngeryStar products or having a certified Energystar home it will lower your bills and use less natural resources & fossel fuels.
Formaldehyde Free Adhesives - Adhesives are used throughout the home in different building materials. They do sell formaldehyde free adhesives.
Granite, Travertine & Concrete - Different types of stones have been used for ages. Very durable and great for countertops and flooring. Concrete is also a great alternative for floors and countertops. Concrete can be colored, painted or made with designs.
Insulated Concrete Forms" ICFs" - Interlocked metal, plastic or foam forms. Concrete is then pored into the forms. ICF's are durable, well insulated, and good for passive solar. More energy efficency than a wood framed house.
Natural Linoleum - Made with cork, tree rosin, linseed and limestone. Long lasting, non-toxic and bioderadeable.
Paint - Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) or Home Depot's Fresh Aire With NO VOC's are not only earth friendly but people friendly. VOC's are chemicals that vaporize and enter the atmosphere and pollute the indoor air.
Photovoltaic Cell - A solar cell. Cells make up a solar panel. The technology is used to take light and turn it into engery to be used and stored.
Recycled carpet - Carpet made from recycled food and drink containers. Check to make sure they are low VOC and low off gassing.
Spray Insulation - This spray foam cost 3 times the amount as regular fiber glass insulation but will reduce you heating and cooling bills tremendously inturn use less natural resources & fossel fuels.
Structural Insulated Panels "SIPs" - SIP's consist of and interior and exterior sheathing(usually OS
with a foam core. SIP's can be used as walls, ceilings or subfloors. Great insulation, wind and earthquake resistant. SIP's have the same structural properties as I-beam or I-column.
Wood Floors - Made from mother earth. Looks great and can be refinished.
Wool Carpeting - Non-toxic alternative, healthy and natural.

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