Versatex Earns Green Certification
July 8, 2010 by stacy
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Versatex Trim Board, manufactured by Wolfpac Technologies, Inc, has earned certification from NAHB Green Approved Products http://www.greenapprovedproducts.com/FindProducts.aspx/. Versatex now is the only PVC trim manufacturer that can claim both the NAHB Green Approved Products and National Code listing via CCRR-#0149. Versatex can also contribute LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) points in three different categories.
Versetex is a Cellular PVC Trim product that offers many advantages to homeowners and builders:
- VERSATEX has a more compact cell structure than most other brands, leaving smoother cut edges.
- VERSATEX PVC Trim accepts paint better than other brands.
- The sun can yellow PVC trims. VERSATEX stays whiter than the others.
- The surface of VERSATEX is tested tougher, and it stands up to scuffs and dents better as well.
- VERSATEX offers a cut-to-length program to eliminate waste, and factory-packed mixed widths packaging for a wide variety of dealer needs.
Call Schutte Lumber Company for more information regarding Versatex on your next project – 816-753-6262
Following a Devastating Tornado, Greensburg Kansas Rebuilds Better and Greener
June 8, 2010 by eralls
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In 2007, a massive tornado devastated Greensburg, Kansas, destroying more than 95 percent of the small town. “What wasn’t leveled was severely damaged and the mile and half plus wide tornado left the town completely devastated,” according to Inhabitat.com.
Three years later, the town has changed dramatically, following a resolution to rebuild better and greener, thanks to a resolution that “all new buildings would be built to LEED Platinum standards, making it quite possibly the greenest city in the nation,” Inhabitat writes.Today, the town boasts more than 100 new homes (40% more efficient that code) and many buildings headed towards LEED certification.
"After the F5 tornado ripped through the town, 95% of the homes and buildings were destroyed. A week later the community began forming it’s plans to rebuild in a sustainable fashion. Greensburg GreenTown, a non-profit started by Daniel Wallach, was created to provide assistance during the rebuilding process." (photo credit: wikimedia)
Last month marked the third anniversary of the disaster, an occasion which was marked with the opening of the Eco Silo Home, “which is not only environmentally friendly and energy efficient, it’s also able to withstand 200 mph winds, making it practically tornado proof.”
To read more about what the constituents of Greensburg, Kansas are doing to make their town not only eco-friendly but carbon neutral thanks to a wind farm, visit Inhabitat.com.
Introducing Penofin Verde – Earth Friendly Wood Finish
April 9, 2010 by stacy
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Protecting your deck investment has always meant using a petroleum based product. Now our friends at Penofin have introduced a new line of earth friendly finishes for your needs.
Verde is the first of its kind. It is a 100% sustainable, petroleum free oil finish with no heavy metal compounds, no odor, and no offensive fumes. Verde is a 0-VOC finish that can be used in both interior and exterior applications. It is made with new age vegetable ester solvents, tough plant based resins, and the same high quality Brazilian rosewood oil found in all of fine Penofin products.
Use Penofin Verde not just on your decks; its low odor formula is for using on interior and exterior projects including:
- For decks, siding, fencing, furniture, floors, countertops, cabinets, all exterior and interior wood applications
- Safe for use around children and animals
- 99% UV protection
Schutte Lumber Company has chosen Verde for use on our Display Deck in our Showroom.