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DID YOU KNOW: Carpet is a common flooring material, but a recent study ranked carpet as the most negatively impactful flooring type because of its short service life compared to other flooring.1 When looking at materials, it is important to consider the full life cycle of a product.
DID YOU KNOW: Bentonite sheet membranes can be healthier alternatives for waterproofing strategies.
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There are certain standards we can utilize in specs to ensure healthier environments. While the state of California has a leader in enforcing and creating standards, we can all reference and include their regulations as a baseline for healthier projects.
DID YOU KNOW: As concern for material safety rises, many organizations have created materials lists, databases, and resources to equip the industry to make better, more informed choices.
DID YOU KNOW: Resilient flooring can be a bit of a misnomer because some products within this category have a low service life and present material health hazards.
WHAT IT IS: This packet documents tools and thought processes that can help inform better material design choices.
DID YOU KNOW: In 2021, 3.11 billion square feet of ceramic tile was installed in the United States.
DID YOU KNOW: Plastic pipe is a key component of residential plumbing systems. Up to 70% of homes in the US contain plastic pipe.
DID YOU KNOW: Sealants are popular building products that play an important role in a building’s weather-resistance and energy efficiency.
DID YOU KNOW: The Embodied Beauty carpet collection by Interface is CRI Green Label Plus certified and uses recycled, nylon yarns.
DID YOU KNOW: CRI Green Label Plus is a voluntary industry program for carpets, adhesives, and cushions with the mission to lower VOC emissions.
DID YOU KNOW: CALGreen is the first mandatory green building code in the nation.
DID YOU KNOW: Universal Series™ windows feature up to 250% improved thermal performance compared to traditional aluminum windows.
DID YOU KNOW: Choosing the most appropriate window for its purpose and location involves understanding each of its components.
DID YOU KNOW: There are 14 billion pounds of vinyl flooring manufactured in the United States each year…
WHAT IT IS: HBN’s building product guidance uses a red-to-green ranking system to compare material types.
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