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Excerpt: One of the big challenges we experience regarding our Eco-Logic Bamboo products, is that other products are often marketed as “Green” when in fact the products are not green. The industry term for this is called “greenwashing”. So how do you KNOW whether a product is REALLY green? If you don’t have time to read the whole post, the essence of the how to prevent getting “greenwashed” is to check for credible & independent certifications. FSC Certification provides this assurance. Where to start … The source of the raw materials is the best place to start looking to ensure that the product is…
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Why does FSC Certification matter?
February 4th, 2012
Study on the manufacture of bamboo panel components for a prefabricated house
February 4th, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: INBAR performed a study to look at the feasibility of manufacturing a prefabricated house using bamboo panels. The study looks at some important considerations; Physical and mechanical properties Sound insulation properties Thermal transmission properties Fire resistance properties Cost analysis We’ve interpreted aspects of the study to represent South African conditions and requirements in the post. Have a look, we think that the results merit serious consideration of bamboo panels for prefabricated housing projects. Physical & mechanical properties of bamboo panels This expanded table is reproduced from the report: Product Density g/m3 Swelling % 24h in Cold Water Swelling % 2h in Boiling Water MOR MPa MOE GPa Compression Strength MPa Bamboo Panel 1 2.5 17.1 135.78 10.50 71.99 OSB 22 3.5 Some interesting points to note; The bamboo only swells…
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Potential shortage of lumber
February 3rd, 2012According to Niel Poland (MD of Mullican Wood), we could be seeing a shortage of hard woods as early as January 2010. He says the US hardwood harvests have declined by 50% in the last 10 years. Here is a copy of the audio interview.
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Bamboo sinks for the bathroom & kitchen
February 2nd, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: We’re always telling everyone how tolerant our bamboo boards are of water. Well here are some real world examples … One day I was telling a client about the merits of bamboo boards, and told him that bamboo is exceptionally moisture tolerant, “in fact, more so that most other timbers”. His response was great! “Really”, he said. “Give me some samples”. So I left him with a bunch of bamboo board samples and was on my merry way. A couple of weeks later I get this call; “Come see me!”, he said. When I arrived, on the table were the bamboo board…
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Antiquing Your White Kitchen Cabinets
February 1st, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Antique White Kitchen Cabinets Do you have a dull, white kitchen that needs to be spruced up? Yes, even though the kitchen is all white, the counters are white, the seats are white, and I’m sure the table is white, and while it all seems nice, the room probably seems cold. This is a prevalent issue for people with all white rooms. Well, a simple way to add personality to your white kitchen is to antique the kitchen cabinets. The only supplies you will require is sandpaper, I suggest 120 grit, clean clothes, one quart of clear paint glaze, some paint brushes…
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What to Decide Before Starting a Kitchen Remodel
February 1st, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: A kitchen remodel is an exciting proposition. There are many things to consider—and frankly—fun things to decide. Decisions have to be made about cabinets, countertops, appliances, a shiny new faucet and flooring to name a few. Unfortunately, like most home improvement projects, there are some things to consider before starting kitchen remodels. “Home is where the heart is” has never been truer when talking about the kitchen. It is the central location of the home where everything happens. Cooking, eating, entertaining, laughing and hugging in all probability occur in the kitchen more so than any other room of the home. That…
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Garden Decking
January 31st, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: At times, you will want to be in a position to walk on part of one’s garden without walking on the grass You can achieve this by creating a floored area at one end of the garden with a path to it. The most frequent way of doing this utilized concrete patios, but they’re quickly falling out of fashion. Nowadays, many people are opting for wooden decking. Decking may be built either straight over the best of grass, or leading of an existing patio. It is not hard to construct oneself: normal decking is just a grate-style frame with beams every…
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Ideas to decorate the Children Bedroom furnishings
January 31st, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: With regards to decorating a kid’s bedroom it seems like an uphill task for the parents as to many questions pop to their head. Ought to they program the room around their child’s beloved cartoon character? Or ought to the mother and father paint the room to appear like a tropical forest or a fortress? A good rule of guidance would be to picture the space on how you can see your kid in five many years. So would the child fancy a Barbie bed or a Spiderman bookshelf in 5 years, or will parents have to paint the room once…
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Wonderful Ideas For Columbus Kitchen Remodeling
January 30th, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: The kitchen area could be the heart of any house. It’s the warmest, most active room in most homes. This is where the spouse and children meets, cooks, eats and occasionally entertains. You may for that reason, want to generate it the kind of place that’s functionally sound and secure for entertaining or household bonding. Should you already have a kitchen area, you possibly can opt for Columbus Kitchen Remodeling to generate it additional suitable to your needs. Whenever you have decided to remodel your kitchen you may discover that selecting a strategy that works for you isn’t incredibly easy. Many…
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Where to use the Best Closet Doors
January 30th, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: When people think of closet doors they normally think of the slab variety. Closet doors come in all shapes, sizes, designs and styles as well as colours. Many can be used for substitute doors for a walkin closet, kitchen pantry, wash nook, wardrobe, linen closet and utility closet. It is up to you as to which ones are the best closet doors for your needs. One instance of a very versatile closet door is the louvered doors. They are cutting edge in style and can be bifold, sliding or tri-fold doors. Many of the newer styles of doors can be…
