Formaldehyde-free / Discussions

Can you help me choose between a slab on grade and pressure treated wood foundation?

...formaldehyde-free plywood for cabinetry, recycled quartz counters etc. If you have chemical sensitivities then your foundation isn't likely the biggest concern (though as mentioned we don' like the idea of sticking wood in the ground), we would recommend carefully choosing all interior finishing materials to ensure hea...

Posted by Margot Simonot May 20, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

Where can I find formaldehyde free cabinets that aren't plywood?

I'm looking for a formaldehyde free cabinet that is all wood and is no or low voc. No plywood please.  Are you looking for formaldehyde-free cabinets for a kitchen or bathroom? And exactly how sensitive to VOCs are you? To find non-toxic cabinetry materials that aren’t plywood means you will need to use solid wood, and...

Posted by Camille Young Dec. 3, 2019 Kitchens 3 responses

Are there non-toxic quartz kitchen counters?

I have a medical condition and cannot tolerate any type of scents and mainstream products for building e.g. chalking, paint, glue, etc. . We have picked our quartz countertop and need to know if it can be installed using materials which are low voc and non-toxic without having to compromise with BPA content and formald...

Posted by Jackie kierulf June 27, 2018 Healthy indoor air quality 2 responses