Green building materials / Discussions

What is the least toxic countertop material/s also considering sealants and adhesives they may contain?

I'm looking for a non toxic countertop (and sink). or a list of them. Not toxic or if not possible then least toxic is the number one priority. but the second is budget friendly so if you can list the totally non toxic materials and then put an approximate price per sq foot including instalation. if you list some that ...

Posted by inbar strauch Dec. 21, 2024 Kitchens 3 responses

Where can I find spray hempcrete?

...building in Sudbury ON To find Spray hempcrete manufacturers and installers, check here in the Ecohome Professionals and Product Directory - Find Hemp Insulation in the Ecohome Directory  

Posted by Jack Wolofsky Oct. 27, 2024 Wood and organic materials 1 response

Which is the best low carbon concrete for a slab-on-grade and ICF Blocks?

We are looking to build a home in BC Canada in 2025 and wish to use reduced carbon concrete for our foundation slab-on-grade and the walkout basement walls that we are thinking of using ICF blocks for. We wish to build a home with the lowest impact possible, starting with the embodied carbon and we know that concrete i...

Posted by Ian Shermann Oct. 18, 2024 Concrete and masonry

Are there non-toxic and durable floor paints?

Hello,  We have painted our wood floors in the past and are looking to redo them.  We weren't aware of the chemicals in the paints at the time so we would like to get it right this time around.  What recomendations would you have for the most durable non-toxic floor paint?  Should we put a sealer on top of the paint to...

Posted by Afternoon Tea Feb. 23, 2022 Paints, finishes and natural coatings 1 response