Green Building Siding Materials

Sustainability levels table b 4 recommended sustainability levels table c iii.

Green building siding materials.

Marmoleum waterproof cork paint sealer and more. Beyond providing the possibility of short and long term monetary savings to homeowners the use of plastic products for exterior siding is also a building solution. A study in 2013 found that western red cedar was the most sustainable siding material of all considered. Once again this product.

Construction and demo materials table d 5 recyclers in the burbank area table e iv. Tough to the core lp smartside panel siding is a treated engineered wood product that s more durable stable and consistent than. Since vinyl is significantly lighter in weight than some alternative materials energy is saved during initial transportation. Local wood is a green choice.

Lp smartside products combine the rich cedar grain texture lp smartside products combine the rich cedar grain texture of traditional wood siding with the advanced performance of treated engineered wood to help extend its curb appeal for years to come. All green building products distribution is the leader in distribution and sales of resysta and ambooo products in north america. Corrugated fiberglass panels clear white green greca corrugated polycarbonate sheets clear white bronze multiwall polycarbonate sheets clear white bronze black blue green. You deserve a toxic free environment searching for products that satisfy your safety and performance needs.

Back venting wood siding can make the paint last longer. Both types of cedar mentioned perhaps worth noting that they aren t actually cedar as the only true cedars are native to the middle east are relatively rapidly growing and are generally sourced from managed forests. Wood siding a first choice in some regions is easy to work with nontoxic and completely biodegradable depending on its finish. Founded in 2009 and located in chino california and annandale new jersey we provide clients such as architects designers contractors and homeowners with sustainable building products and services around building projects since our inception.

Green building and sustainable architecture program section table page i. Some species are maintenance free but most need regular coats of paint. California green building standards table a 3 ii. Green building supply safe non toxic supplies environmentally friendly materials.

Storm water pollution prevention table f 6.