“Green” Cabinetry
Our products are finished using waterborne stains, paints and coatings that emit 0% harmful pollutants and irritants.
They emit 0% VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds)
They emit 0% formaldehyde
They emit 0% HAP’s (Hazardous Air Pollutants)
They contain 0% Heavy Metals
They contain NO oil or solvent based stains, paints or coatings
Our EcoFriendly™ cabinetry uses:
¾” PureBond™ plywood on the case construction.
Formaldehyde-free water based glues, topcoats and adhesives
Doors, drawers, components and veneers are available in these species, including construction with all bamboo plywood.
Bamboo
Lyptus
Both of these species are known for their fast growing properties
Get the warmth and beauty of exotic woods while protecting our endangered rainforests by using these specially manufactured wood veneers that simulate:
Zebrawood
Amazon Ebony
Bali Teak
Western Fir
Wenge
Developed by the US Green Building Council, LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) is a voluntary, consensus based national rating
system for developing high performance, sustainable buildings. Depending
on your choice of woods and manufacturers, our cabinetry helps to qualify
for the following LEED points:
Credit 4.1 Low Emitting Materials Adhesives and Sealants
Credit 4.2 Low Emitting Materials Paints and Coatings
Credit 4.4 Low Emitting Materials Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
Credit 6.0 for Rapidly Renewable Resources if purchasing Bamboo or Lyptus
Credit 7.0 Certified Wood
- 2.6.1 Renewable Resource Materials 3 points
- 2.6.2 Certified Wood 4 points
- 5.1.5 Low Emitting Materials 6 points
- 7.1.2 Low Emitting Coatings 6 points
- 7.1.3 Low Emitting Sealants 5 points
You can qualify for up to 24 points towards National Association of Homebuilders certification
Our manufacturers are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, or FSC. With offices in over 45 countries, the FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. Products carrying the FSC label are independently certified to assure consumers that they come from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations. It provides standard setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services for companies and organizations interested in responsible forestry.