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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Green Cabinets
Dear Expert: What things should I look for if I want a “green” cabinet?
A: No product is considered green, but products do have green attributes. So find out how many green attributes the cabinet possesses. For example, look for some of these:
- Uses a low VOC, and no formaldehyde top coat finish.
- Uses a no added urea formaldehyde product for the cabinet box.
- A local supplier. Local supplier means less fuel used for transportation.
- Uses wood products from sustainable forests, or re-engineered wood veneers, or some woods have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
- The cabinet supplier is certified by the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer’s new Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP).
— Tim Aden
Sawhill Custom Kitchen & Design
www.sawhillkitchen.com
Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 in Permalink
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Reader Comments:
I think this is great advice. It really is ironic- people want to come in and use green materials (which is super!) but overlook the fact that it isn't green to destroy or take out existing cabinets. Sometimes it isn't an option to keep old cabinets so we try to stress green products to all of our clients- especially new constructions.
Happy Remodeling!
Kristin from Home Valu