Formaldéhyde / Discussions

How do you make a home with clean air quality?

My family needs a safe home as we are all sick from toxic mold exposure. How do we get started? I'm hoping to know the details of how much this cost financially. Thank you. Keeping safe and non toxic indoor air in your home whether you are building a new home or renovating, is about material selection and finding natur...

Posted by Megan Hensler May 5, 2022 Healthy indoor air quality 3 responses

Is there a safe MDF? formaldehyde & anti-fungicide free, etc? Or a green sealant?

I like the look of MDF wall tiles for a green-build modern cottage I'm constructing. It also saves wall prep , texturing, layers of painting, dust and all the labor involved.  There is one non-toxic MDF alternative we know of, though we are not in a position to say what level of production they are in and the current l...

Posted by Elize St Charles May 23, 2020 Wood and organic materials 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