Fsc wood / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...wood framing of a passive solar home with FSC certified wood:   Engineered wood products for framing homes Engineered wood requires more processing than standard wood.  As may be expected, engineered wood is more expensive than the types described above, and has a higher embodied energy given that it undergoes multipl...

...FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certifies wood comes from a sustainably managed forest, so FSC labelled wood is always preferred.  Where to buy wood: Wherever you live in Canada, there is without a doubt wood being harvested not too far away. If you want to ensure your wood qualifies in some sense as 'local', you can ...

...wood. Choosing FSC products promotes the market for responsible forestry management. Engineered hardwood floors: Engineered wood is comprised of several layers of plywood forming the core of your flooring, with a top layer of hardwood. When finished, engineered wood will look like any other hardwood floor. Pros: Sol...