Green
Building Products, 3rd Edition: The GreenSpec Guide to Residential
Building Materials-3rd Edition
by Alex Wilson & Mark Piepkorn
Interest
in sustainable, green building practices is greater than ever.
Whether concerned about allergies, energy costs, old-growth forests,
or durability and long-term value, homeowners and builders are
looking for ways to ensure that their homes are healthy, safe,
beautiful, and efficient.
In
these pages are descriptions and manufacturer contact information
for more than 1,400 environmentally preferable products and materials.
All phases of residential construction, from sitework to flooring
to renewable energy, are covered. Products are grouped by function,
and each chapter begins with a discussion of key environmental
considerations and what to look for in a green product. Over 40
percent revised, this updated edition includes over 120 new products.
Categories
of products include:
Sitework
and landscaping
Outdoor structures
Decking
Foundations, footers, and slabs
Structural systems and components
Sheathing
Exterior finish and trim
Roofing
Doors and windows
Insulation
Flooring and floor coverings
Interior finish and trim
Caulks and adhesives
Paints and coatings
Mechanical systems/HVAC
Plumbing, electrical, and lighting
Appliances
Furniture and furnishings
Renewable energy
Distributors and retailers
An index of products and manufacturers makes for easy navigation.
There is no more comprehensive resource for both the engaged homeowner
and those who design and build homes.
