Remodeling: Recycling

Tile Trends

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:51:11 EST

Color, pattern, and texture mark popular new options in tile.

GAF Has Success With Recycling Incentives

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:31:13 EST

Monetary incentives add up as tons of shingles are diverted from landfills.

Trash Talk: How to Set up a Jobsite Recycling Program

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:28:22 EST

Jobsite recycling is an idea whose time has come. Here are some tips to help you set up your company's recycling program.

Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores: A Better Option than the Landfill

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:22:10 EST

Many remodelers involved in jobsite recycling partner with Habitat for Humanity and its chain of second-hand shops called ReStores.

Mixing It Up: Crossville Mixology Tile

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:54:23 EST

Recycled content in Mixology and all of the maker's other tile lines is now SCS-certified.

Green Surfaces

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:27:53 EST

Eco-friendly adhesives, resins, and other components come together to create a range of green options for walls, countertops, and floors.

Low Rates of Metal Recycling Handicap Green Tech

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:52:40 EST

Valuable metals contained in electronics and green-technology products are being recycled at "discouragingly" low rates, raising the prospect of material shortages, according to a United Nations-sponsored report. The U.N. report, released last week, found a wide disparity in metal recycling rates and very low rates among even highly prized metals, such as gold, from electronics. The study recommends using product designs that make recycling easier and addressing the problem of obsolete electronics. About 18 percent of TVs and PCs are recycled and about 10 percent of cell phones, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Billboard's No. 1: Reclaimed Billboard Tarps

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:42:05 EST

Reclaimed billboard vinyls are reborn as construction tarps.

Rustic Railings: Remodeler Turns to Niche Craft in Slow Economy

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:41:51 EST

Handcrafted railings generate additional income for one North Carolina remodeler.

Staybull Brazilian Cherry Recycled Hardwood Flooring

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:12:44 EST

Free of VOCs, yet offering a finish with high abrasion resistance, the boards are milled at low speeds to reduce defects and minimize tolerances.

Temple-Inland GreenGlass Tile Backer

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:39:06 EST

Offering moisture and mold protection essential for damp and humid spaces, GreenGlass tile backer is fiberglass-faced on both sides for a stable and durable substrate.

CertainTeed AirRenew Gypsum Board

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:39:06 EST

Specialized technology gives Air Renew gypsum board the unique ability to capture VOCs in the air and convert them to inert compounds that remain within the wallboard.

Materials Exchange: Online Building Materials Exchange Site Looks to Expand

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 10:11:26 EST

A building materials exchange site for New York and North Carolina is looking to expand to other parts of the country.

Fireclay Tile Debris Series Recycled Tile

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:37:15 EST

Incorporating more than 62% recycled materials, Debris Series recycled tile features a unique clay body that contains more post-industrial and post-consumer waste than any other tile on the market.

AERT MoistureShield Vantage Collection Composite Decking

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:36:45 EST

MoistureShield Vantage Collection composite decking balances performance and cost, while offering recycled content.

Thinking Outside the Dumpster: Deconstruction and Recycling of Building Materials

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 10:07:07 EST

By collaborating with material-reuse groups now, remodelers can position themselves as leaders in a practice that homeowners will find increasingly attractive.

Recycled-Content Products Should Be Speced Carefully

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:38:32 EST

What role should recycled-content products play in your design work?

AERT MoistureShield Trim and Molding

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:02:00 EST

MoistureShield trim and molding products are manufactured with the same process the company uses for its MoistureShield composite decking.

Gaco Western HFC-Blown 184 BIO Spray-Foam Insulation

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:00:12 EST

HFC-blown 184 BIO spray-foam insulation is derived from naturally renewable oils, post-consumer recycled plastics, and pre-consumer recycled materials.

CalStar Products Fly Ash Brick

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:59:44 EST

Fly ash brick and fly ash pavers incorporate a post-industrial recycled waste material to deliver a durable product that is both aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient to produce.