Wood – Page 9 – Building Renewable

Two photographs side-by-side of Trex Decking installations. The left hand image shows a square elevated decking area with steps leading up to the square seating area that has a dining table and chairs with a parasol above. There are black railings around the decking area and along the stairs. The image on the right shows a decked area that is covered with a wooden roof that has large beams. The deck appears to run along the side of a house and has wicker chairs and a coffee table with a glass top. There are palm trees growing in the garden just beyond the decking. There is an information icon in the center of the image showing an open book with the letter "I" popping out of it. Along the bottom are the words "Trex Decking - Everything You Need to Know (Pros and Cons)."

Trex Decking – Everything You Need to Know (Pros and Cons)

ByJim Pritchard April 1, 2023May 1, 2024

Trex decking is becoming a popular alternative to standard wood decking, but why is this? This article examines the pros and cons of trex decking to understand why everyone’s talking about this innovative and sustainable building material.

Two photographs side by side, one showing recycled plastic lumber and the other showing a log from a tree that has been cut into planks. The letters "VS" are placed in between the two photos with an orange "splat" design around them. Across the top of the image are the words "Recycled Plastic Lumber vs. Regular Wood (Pros and Cons)."

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Recycled Plastic Lumber vs. Regular Wood (Pros and Cons)

ByJim Pritchard March 25, 2023October 13, 2024

Did you know you can buy a product similar to wood but made completely from plastic? In this article, we compare recycled plastic lumber vs. regular wood. Which is right for your building project?

A man in a building supplies store with a neat wall of cartoon earthbags in front of him. Behind him are many tools used in the construction of earthbag homes and other types of building. Across the top of the image are the words "The 8 Best Places to Buy Your Earthbag Building Supplies."

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Buy Earthbag Building Supplies From One of These 8 Places

ByJim Pritchard February 9, 2023December 15, 2024

Where are the best places to buy your earthbag building supplies? We look at 8 of the top places that can provide the building materials for an earthbag construction project.

A detached two-storey house with a garage and driveway surrounded by a lawn. In the bottom left is a cartoon hand holding a plant (white with a partly-transparent green background). In the bottom right is a cartoon person with a heart shown on their chest (white with a partly-transparent blue background). Across the top are the words "The 9 Healthiest Renewable Building Materials You Can Build."

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The 9 Healthiest Renewable Building Materials You Can Build

ByJim Pritchard January 31, 2023October 14, 2024

The 9 healthiest renewable building materials are listed in this article. We’ve investigated a wide range of materials and included only the most eco-friendly and non-toxic on our list. Click here for more info.

A collage of a person working at a desk with sustainable symbols overlain, such as recycling arrows, water dripping from a tap and an energy-saving lightbulb. Along the bottom of the main image are three smaller images showing solar panels being installed, a sustainably-managed forest and a wind farm. Across the top are the words "Sustainable Building Materials."

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Where Do You Buy Sustainable Building Materials (21 Shops)?

ByJim Pritchard January 29, 2023November 8, 2024

Sustainable building materials are critical for any green building project. But where are the best places to buy eco-friendly materials? We investigate in this article and share some interesting findings.

Waste for recycling spread out on a table with a green recycling symbol in the middle. Across the bottom, the words "What Are Recycled House Materials? 12 Examples" appear in white lettering on a green background.

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What Are Recycled House Materials: See These 12 Examples

ByJim Pritchard January 26, 2023October 13, 2024

Recycled house materials are a great way to keep your costs down and minimize your impact on the environment. In this article, we look at 12 examples of recycled materials you could use today.

A collage including a builder wearing a blue hard hat and high visibility tabard with his arms crossed and smiling. There is an older builder in the background, similarly attired. In the top left of the collage is a green footprint on a brown background with the words "carbon footprint". The bottom right has assorted building materials and the words "5 Lowest Carbon Footprint Building Materials (Use Today)" are written in green letters on a brown background along the bottom.

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5 Lowest Carbon Footprint Building Materials (Use Today)

ByJim Pritchard January 19, 2023October 13, 2024

With global temperatures continuing to rise because of global warming, the construction industry must use the lowest carbon footprint building materials available. We look into the carbon footprints of 5 common building materials.

A high-rise building with lots of greenery growing on its exterior. The words "Non-toxic Sustainable Building Materials" are written across the top in white on a transparent green background. There are icons to indicate sustainable building along the bottom in white on a transparent green background. There are three icons, equally spaced and centered. Going from left to right, they are: two leaves with circular arrows encircling them, a hand holding the earth, and a cartoon building.

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10 of the Most Non-toxic Sustainable Building Materials

ByJim Pritchard January 16, 2023October 14, 2024

The demand for non-toxic sustainable building materials is growing, thanks to greater awareness of environmental, health, and well-being issues. We give a rundown of the top 10 non-toxic, sustainable building materials on the market today.

A picture of bamboo plants on the left half of the image and a cedar tree on the right. Across the bottom, the title "Bamboo vs. Regular Lumber: Which Is Better to Build With?" is written. At the top is a white question mark.

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Bamboo vs. Regular Lumber: Which Is Better to Build With?

ByJim Pritchard January 13, 2023July 21, 2024

The debate over whether you should use bamboo vs. regular lumber can get heated sometimes. The bamboo fans claim greater sustainability, whereas regular lumber aficionados say sustainably-managed forests are more eco-friendly. But who’s right? We tell all in this article.

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The 10 Benefits Of Choosing Non-Toxic Wood Finishes

ByJim Pritchard January 9, 2023October 13, 2024

Choosing products that are both safe for the environment and for human health is important. In this article, we describe the benefits of choosing non-toxic wood finishes for you home.