Green Building Tips:

Consider decks made of waste wood and plastic, such as Trex or other brands. Medium density fiberboard (MDF), a wood product used for interior trim and doors, does not contain formaldehyde. Fiber-Cement siding, trim, and pipe materials (Hardie Board) are very durable, rot resistant, and fire retardant. Use locally produced, and easily renewed, materials when possible.

— Seven Green Building Ideas
by Roselind Hejl

Contractor Opportunities

BenchCraft is always looking for the outstanding talent and quality in the construction our homes. If you feel that you have  great talent in home construction, or if you have a product or service that you would like us to evaluate, please contact us at 1-866-94 BENCH Ext. 702 or e-mail sean@benchcrafthome.com.

BenchCraft is particularly interested in evaluating Green or EarthCraft-certified products and services. We look forward to hearing from you.

by Roselind Hejl

Use Renewable or Recycled Materials

Consider alternative building materials, such as rammed earth, straw bale or insulated concrete panels. Concrete floors utilize the foundation material as finish floor, saving materials and labor.

Recycled wood floors are a very attractive re-use of materials. Bamboo floors are made from a rapidly renewable source - bamboo is a grass that can grow several feet per day. Hard surface floors do not hold dust, molds, and allergens, and are very durable.

Use materials with recycled content when possible, such as cellulose insulation, Thermo-ply, and lumber composites.

Plan for a place to re-cycle household trash, such as a storage bin in the kitchen, and holding bin in the garage.