What does "green building" mean? It is different for many people. There is no specific standard term but I believe it represents several different things. First, the product is renewable? You come from a source biodegradable or recyclable? How much energy is needed to make the product and transport to their final destination? What will happen once it is worn or broken? After examining the specific issues that have come to the conclusion that if 're looking for a sustainable wood product for your home, tropical timber Ipe is the best material for the exterior cladding and internal flooring needs.
First of all this wood is renewable. There are many managed forests available and the number of forests to obtain the prestigious FSC certification is growing rapidly. The USGBC uses only FSC certified wood for LEED program, due to the stringent requirements to qualify as a forest and as a manufacturer and distributor. The Lacey Act is launched by the Department of Interior, Commerce and Agriculture to ensure that only legal timber and confirmed providers are allowed to enter the U.S.. Logging does not seem desirable, but compared to oil drilling or mixture of toxic byproducts to the man made decks is a much more attractive source. Forests no longer allowed to clean and cut their trees have stricter standards for maintaining constant flow of fruit trees.
Second, Ipe is a product completely biodegradable. It can be recycled and used for other sources or broken down completely back to earth. This species of wood does not require chemical treatment or as it is, naturally rot, mold, mildew and insect resistant. Other artificial products are not as environmentally friendly. Both the coating and PVC compounds covered eventually be transported to a landfill, where they contribute to the problem of ever-growing landfills. Many boast of composite decks are made recycled plastic, but what is not said is that the decking will be ¼ of life if the PSI. This coupled with the fact that most of the composite plates can not be recycled because the wood fibers and plastics can not be separated.
Third, the amount of energy needed to manufacture the product and transportation is much less natural wood than anything else done. If you consider the fact that the wood does not require fossil fuel extraction and consumption, then it is easy to see what the difference is substantial. Fossil fuels, as we all know, have only increased production and environmental costs over time. Pollutants in the air, the water and land due to fossil fuel consumption will only increase demand.
It seems they are always looking for new resources and options to improve what nature has provided but always comes down to the fact that we can improve on it. Natural Wood Floors has been and will always be the best material for your purpose. There is duplication, and is really as green as it gets. If we all participate in the purchase of suppliers using responsible forest than they contribute to an environment sustainable and reduce the use of fossil fuels that have become so dependent on.
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