non-toxic remodeling: resources on selecting materials???
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Comments (13)flora - I realize that initial topics can often diverge (slowly or quickly) into interesting areas, and I'm OKay with it as long as the starter of the thread is OKay with it and somehow indicates that.... Calystegia related issues can quickly turn into a "How does a person get rid of it" type of thing etc., and having seen that happen before , I thought it best to stay focused on the most current post, which was the edibility of the I.batatas leaves and allow any divergences not to be be initiated by me unless sanctioned by the thread starter... I'm just trying to be respectful of the starter of the thread(s) (because it is their thread) and being the owner of 2 groups devoted to MG's, where staying on topic is important for basic organization., I personally prefer to remain as close as possible , to the latest posts of the owner of the thread. Please be assured that there is no disrespect intended towards you or anybody else and I'm just trying to err on the side of being respectful to the owner of the thread and accept full responsibility for anything that I post... best regards, Ron This post was edited by ron_convolvulaceae on Wed, May 1, 13 at 8:49...See Morequestion about flooring and toxicity
Comments (0)Hi All, I haven been struggling with a concern and thought that Gardenweb members might be able to help guide me. I have been pursuing the chance to purchase a store that is an overall great fit for my interests and lifestyle. The only sticking point is that the store has pre-selected build-out materials for each location, and my husband and I tend to be chemically sensitive when it comes to flooring. I can adjust the paint in the store by going with a zero-VOC version, but the flooring seems to be non-negotiable. The options are a wood-style plank vinyl or a carpet. (I would get to choose the adhesive for both types of flooring.) The wood plank vinyl uses low-VOC glues, but it is not phthalate-free. I don't yet have the specs on the carpet, but I worry that any carpet in a high traffic area (with lots of foot traffic from outside) will absorb toxins and allergens that will be hard to remove...and that might bother me with time. The parent company for the store seems only minimally open to looking at a substitute plank flooring: look-alikes to the plank vinyl. Here is a link to how the pre-selected plank vinyl looks: http://www.karndean.com/en/commercial-flooring/products/wp311-grano?link=shf#next I am wondering if maybe a low-emissions laminate or a wood-style plank linoleum might work. Does anyone have experience with these sorts of product? Do you think a phthalate-free vinyl would be safer or is the jury out on that (kind of like BPA-free products?) Or can you think of ways to make a new, industrial carpet tolerable for someone who tends to react to allergens? I would love some input from others who understand chemical sensitivities. I really want this career opportunity to work out, so this has been a challenging time. I am pretty sure that the company just won't budge. Thanks so much in advance, Sara...See Morenon toxic engineered wood flooring
Comments (3)Greige is gray + beige (merge the two words together). The colour that comes to mind is European Oak. You can also look for Fumed or smoked white oak. If you try for European Oak you will be working (90%) with Asia. If you work with the fumed or smoked local woods you have a better chance of finding it made in Canada or the USA. What is your budget?...See MoreWhat do you do with materials removed in your remodel?
Comments (16)When I was with Habitat in central Texas, my affiliate was near a city that had a big retirement community. Every time a new resident moved in they changed out the lighting and appliances and sometimes cabinets - those items sold so quickly because they were nice and someone new. Many habitats have a partnership with brand names or local businesses that donate discontinued or overstock items. When we moved into our short-term purchased home in Fort Worth I donates a laundry cabinet set with countertop, extra dryer venting, and all the weird shelves in every bedroom. And then when we had to get a new roof I asked the contractor to save the downspouting and one window we had to replace because the only thing that was broken was a chip in the exterior frame. Habitat is always great as a resource when we move because we had extra paint from our whole home interior project and gardening items. We're building a house in Raleigh and purchased standard lighting and fans so when we're ready to upgrade we'll donate them....See Moregirl_wonder
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