Green Building Resource Guide for Residential Construction - Build It Green

Green Building Resource Guide
for Residential Construction
(organized by Green Building Guidelines)

This report contains a list of suppliers and service providers of green building products
that are consistent with measures referenced in these guidelines:

New Home Construction Home Remodeling

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Index for New Home Construction
AccessGreen Directory Report - 06/25/2007

No. Green Building Measure Product or Service
A - Site
A1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
A10 Provide for On-Site Water Catchment / Retention RAINWATER COLLECTION
A2 Donate Unused Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
A3 Protect Native Soil NATIVE SOIL PROTECTION
A4 Minimize Disruption of Existing Plants & Trees EXISTING PLANT AND TREE PRESERVATION
A5 Implement Construction Site Stormwater Practices DOWNSTREAM DEFENDER
EARTHSAVER WATTLE
HYDRO-KLEEN ABSORBANT FILTERS
RICE STRAW FIBER ROLLS
SALMON SAVER
SILT MAT
SNOUT
STRAW EROSION CONTROL PRODUCTS
STRAW WATTLES
ULTRA-URBAN FILTER
A6 Protect Water Quality with Landscape Design GEOWEB CONFINEMENT SYSTEM, GEOBLOCK
POROUS PAVING SYSTEM
GRASSPAVE2/ GRAVELPAVE2
PERMEABLE ASPHALT
PERMEABLE CONCRETE
SF-RIMA
TURFSTONE
A8 Reuse Materials/Use Recycled Content Materials BEND-A-BOARD
for Landscape Areas
BREEZEWOOD
CHOICEDEK
CHOICEDEK RAILING
COUNTRY WHITE RAIL SYSTEM
DURAWOOD HDPE
FENCESCAPE
GEODECK
GEODECK RAILING
MASTER LATTICE
MOISTURESHIELD DECKING
PERM-A-MULCH
RHINO DECK
RHINO DECK RAILING
TREX DECKING
TREX RAILING
TRIMAX STRUCTURAL LUMBER
A9 Install High-Efficiency Irrigation Systems IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - FISKARS

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IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - LAWN GENIE
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - ORBIT
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - RAINBIRD
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - RAINDRIP
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - TORO
B - Foundation
B1 Incorporate Recycled Flyash in Concrete FLY ASH CONCRETE
B2 Reuse Form Boards WOOD FORMS - FSC
B3 Use Aluminum Forms ADJUSTABLE KICKER
B4 Use Recycled Content Aggregate AGGREGATE - RECYCLED CONTENT
B5 Insulate Foundation/Slab before backfill FOUNDATION INSULATION
B6 Install Rigid Foam, Insulated Concrete Forms AMVIC ICF
(ICFs)
ARXX WALL
CEMPO
FASWALL
GREENBLOCK
GRID-WALL ICF
HUMABUILT BREATHING BLOCK (DURISOL)
INSULFORM ICF
LOGIX ICF
NUDURA
POLYSTEEL ICF
R-CONTROL ICF SYSTEM
RASTRA
SMARTBLOCK
TECH BLOCK
TF SYSTEM VERTICAL ICF
C - Structural Frame
C1 Substitute Solid Sawn Lumber with Engineered BEAMS & HEADERS
Lumber
BEAMS - FSC CERTIFIED GLULAM
C10 Use Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) R-CONTROL PANELS
C11 Apply Advanced Framing Techniques ADVANCED FRAMING/ OPTIMUM VALUE
ENGINEERING (OVE)
C12 Use Reclaimed Lumber for Non-Structural LUMBER - SALVAGED
Applications
TRIM/ MOLDING/ MILLWORK - SALVAGED
C1b Substitute Solid Sawn Lumber with Engineered BEAMS - FSC CERTIFIED GLULAM
Lumber - Headers (non-structural)
C2 Use FSC Certified Wood for framing BEAMS - FSC CERTIFIED GLULAM
LUMBER - FSC CERTIFIED
PLYWOOD - FSC
C3 Use Wood I-Joists for Floors and Ceilings I-JOISTS



C4 Use Steel Interior Web Trusses STEEL FRAMING
TRI-STEEL
WEB TRUSSES
C5 Design Energy Heels on Trusses RAISED HEEL TRUSSES
C6 Use OSB OSB (ORIENTED STRAND BOARD) - FSC
C6a Use OSB - Subfloors OSB (ORIENTED STRAND BOARD) - FSC
C6b Use OSB - Sheathing OSB (ORIENTED STRAND BOARD) - FSC
C7 Use Finger-Jointed Studs for Non-Structural STUDS - FINGER-JOINTED & ENGINEERED
Vertical Applications
C8 Use Engineered Studs for Vertical Applications STUDS - FINGER-JOINTED & ENGINEERED
C9 Use Recycled Content Steel Studs for Interior STEEL FRAMING
Framing
TRI-STEEL
D - Exterior Finish
D1 Use Sustainable Decking Materials BREEZEWOOD
CEDAR
CHOICEDEK
DURAWOOD HDPE
GEODECK
IPE
OTHER WOOD SPECIES
REDWOOD
RHINO DECK
TREX DECKING
D1a Use Sustainable Decking Materials - Recycled BREEZEWOOD
content
CHOICEDEK
DURAWOOD HDPE
GEODECK
RHINO DECK
TREX DECKING
D1b Use Sustainable Decking Materials - FSC Certified CEDAR
Wood
IPE
OTHER WOOD SPECIES
REDWOOD
D2 Use Non-CCA Treated Wood ENVIROSAFE WOOD (BORATE)
NATUREWOOD (ACQ), ADVANCEGUARD
(BORATE), HI-BOR (BORATE)
PRESERVE, PRESERVE PLUS (ACQ),



TIMBERSAVER PT (BORATE)
WOLMANIZED (AC), FRAMEGUARD (BORATE)
D3 Install House Wrap under Siding COLDBOND PRODUCTS
FORTIFIBER WEATHER-RESISTIVE BARRIERS
GREENGUARD HOUSEWRAP
LUDLOW BUILDING WRAPS
TYPAR HOUSEWRAP
TYVEK HOMEWRAP
D4 Use Alternative Siding Materials CEMPLANK
CERTAINTEED WEATHERBOARDS
HARDI PRODUCTS
MAXIPLANK/ MAXIPANEL/ MULTISHAKE
NICHIHA FIBER CEMENT PRODUCTS
WEATHERSIDE
D4a Use Alternative Siding Materials - Recycled content MIRATEC TRIM
D4b Use Alternative Siding Materials - Fiber-cement CEMPLANK
CERTAINTEED WEATHERBOARDS
HARDI PRODUCTS
MAXIPLANK/ MAXIPANEL/ MULTISHAKE
NICHIHA FIBER CEMENT PRODUCTS
WEATHERSIDE
E - Plumbing
E1 Insulate all Hot Water Pipes HOT WATER PIPE INSULATION
E2 Install Flow Reducers FAUCET AERATORS
FAUCETS & SHOWERHEADS - GUIDELINES
SHOWERHEAD REPLACEMENTS
E2a Install Flow Reducers - Faucets FAUCET AERATORS
FAUCETS & SHOWERHEADS - GUIDELINES
E2b Install Flow Reducers - Showerheads FAUCETS & SHOWERHEADS - GUIDELINES
SHOWERHEAD REPLACEMENTS
E3 Install Ultra-Low Flush Toilets AMERICAN STANDARD
CAPIZZI
CAROMA
DURA VIT
GERBER
KOHLER
MANSFIELD
PEGASUS
TOTO
VITRA
VORTENS
E4 Install Chlorine Filter on Showerhead CULLIGAN FILTERS
SPRITE SHOWERX


USFILTER
WATTS PREMIER
E5 Install Tankless Water Heater BOSCH AQUASTAR, ARISTON, POWERSTAR
RICHMOND POINT OF USE
RINNAI CONTINUUM
TAKAGI FLASH T-K LINE
TANKLESS WATER HEATER INSTALLERS
E6 Pre-plumb for Graywater Conversion GRAYWATER USE
E7 Install Water Filtration Units at Faucets ACE UNDERSINK WATER FILTER
CULLIGAN FILTERS
GE SMARTWATER FILTERS
OMNIFILTER
PUR FILTERS
PURETOUCH
USFILTER
WATTS PREMIER
E8 Install On-Demand Hot Water Circulation Pump METLUND HOT WATER D'MAND SYSTEM
F - Electrical
F1 Install Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs – CFLs CFLs (COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS)
F2 Install Air-Tight Insulation-Compatible Recessed RECESSED LIGHTING FIXTURES
Fixtures for CFLs
F3 Install Lighting Controls LIGHTING CONTROLS
F4 Install High Efficiency Ceiling Fans with CFLs CEILING FANS
HAMPTON BAY WINDWARD II
HARBOR BREEZE BEST BUILDER FANS
G - Appliances
G1 Offer Energy Star Dishwasher DISHWASHER
G2 Offer Horizontal Axis Washing Machine HORIZONTAL AXIS WASHING MACHINE
G3 Offer Energy-Efficient Refrigerator REFRIGERATOR
G4 Install Built-In Recycling Center BUILT-IN RECYCLING CENTER
H - Insulation
H1 Upgrade Insulation to Exceed Title 24 AMVIC ICF
Requirements
ARXX WALL
BIOBASED 501
CEMPO
COTTON - INNOTHERM
COTTON - INSULCOT
COTTON - ULTRA TOUCH
FASWALL
GREENBLOCK
GRID-WALL ICF



ICYNENE INSULATION SYSTEMS
INSULFORM ICF
LOGIX ICF
NUDURA
POLYSTEEL ICF
RASTRA
SEALECTION 500
SMARTBLOCK
TECH BLOCK
H1a Upgrade Insulation to Exceed Title 24 AMVIC ICF
Requirements - Walls
ARXX WALL
BIOBASED 501
CEMPO
COTTON - INNOTHERM
COTTON - INSULCOT
FASWALL
GREENBLOCK
GRID-WALL ICF
INSULFORM ICF
LOGIX ICF
NUDURA
POLYSTEEL ICF
RASTRA
SEALECTION 500
SMARTBLOCK
TECH BLOCK
H1b Upgrade Insulation to Exceed Title 24 BIOBASED 501
Requirements - Ceilings
COTTON - INNOTHERM
COTTON - INSULCOT
SEALECTION 500
H2 Install Recycled-Content, Formaldehyde-Free FIBERGLASS BATTS
Fiberglass Insulation



H3 Use Advanced Infiltration Reduction Practices CF 128-DW POLYURETHANE INSULATING FOAM
DAPTEX LATEX INSULATING FOAM SEALANT
GREAT STUFF INSULATING FOAM SEALANT
POLYSEAMSEAL ALL-PURPOSE CAULKS
TOUCH'N FOAM
UNIVERSAL FOAM SEALANT
VERSI-TITE FOAM
H4 Use Cellulose Insulation GREENFIBER COCOON
H4a Use Cellulose Insulation - Walls GREENFIBER COCOON
H4b Use Cellulose Insulation - Ceilings GREENFIBER COCOON
I - Windows
I1 Install Energy-Efficient Windows ENERGY STAR WINDOWS & SKYLIGHTS
J - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
J1 Use Duct Mastic on All Duct Joints CARLISLE DUCT MASTIC
MASTER FLOW DUCT MASTIC
J10 Install 90% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency FURNACES - GENERAL
(AFUE) Furnace
J11 Eliminate Wood Burning Fireplaces FIREPLACES/ WOOD STOVES
J12 Install Zoned, Hydronic Radiant Heating MR.PEX
RADIANT HEATING INSTALLERS
REHAU
VANGUARD
WARMBOARD RADIANT SUBFLOOR
WIRSBO RADIANT SYSTEMS
J13 Install High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter HEPA SHIELD SYSTEMS
J14 Install Heat Recovery Ventilation Unit (HRV) APRILAIRE ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATOR
ENERGY RECOVERY CELL
GUARDIAN IAQ SYSTEMS
PERFECT WINDOWS FRESH AIR VENTILATOR
RENEWAIRE ERV
J15 Install Separate Garage Exhaust Fan GARAGE EXHAUST FAN
J2 Install Ductwork Within Conditioned Space DUCTWORK LOCATION
J3 Vent Range Hood to the Outside RANGE HOODS
J4 Clean all Ducts Before Occupancy DUCTWORK CLEANING
J5 Install Attic Ventilation Systems ATTIC AIRE SOLAR FAN
NATURAL LIGHT SOLAR ATTIC FAN
SOLAR STAR
J6 Install Whole House Fan AIR VENT WHOLE HOUSE FAN
BROAN DIRECT DRIVE & BELT DRIVE FANS
COMFORT AIDE, COMFORT COOLER
COOL ATTIC
MASTERFLOW WHOLE HOUSE FAN
TAMARACK WHOLE HOUSE FANS



J7 Install Sealed Combustion Units FURNACES - SEALED COMBUSTION UNIT
WATER HEATERS - SEALED COMBUSTION UNIT
J7a Install Sealed Combustion Units - Furnaces FURNACES - SEALED COMBUSTION UNIT
J7b Install Sealed Combustion Units - Water Heaters WATER HEATERS - SEALED COMBUSTION UNIT
J8 Install 13 SEER/11EER or higher AC with a TXV AIR CONDITIONERS
ELITE
QUANTUM
STEALTH
WEATHERMAKER
XL PRODUCT LINE
J9 Install AC with Non-HCFC Refrigerants AIR CONDITIONERS
ELITE
QUANTUM
STEALTH
WEATHERMAKER
XL PRODUCT LINE
K - Renewable Energy and Roofing
K1 1. Pre-Plumb for Solar Water Heating SOLAR WATER HEATING PRE-PLUMBING
THERMOMAX
K2 Install Solar Water Heating System SOLAHART
SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS
SUN EARTH SOLAR SYSTEM
THERMOMAX
K3 Pre-Wire for Future Photovoltaic (PV) Installation SOLAR ELECTRIC/ PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV)
PRE-WIRING
K4 Install Photovoltaic (PV) Panels BP SOLAR SYSTEMS
CAMRON PV
EVERGREEN SOLAR
KYOCERA SOLAR SYSTEMS
RWE SCHOTT SOLAR
SHARP SOLAR SYSTEMS
SHELL SOLAR SYSTEMS
SOLAR ELECTRIC/ PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV)
INSTALLERS
UNI-SOLAR SMARTROOF
K5 Install Solar (PV) Walkway Lights MALIBU SOLAR LIGHTING
K6 Select Safe and Durable Roofing Materials AUTHENTIC ROOF 2000FR
CERTAINTEED DESIGNER SHINGLES
CLAY TILE ROOFING
ECO-SHAKE
ECOSTAR ROOFING TILES
ELK SHINGLES
GAF QUALITY SHINGLES



MALARKEY LAMINATED SHINGLES
MCA TILE
METAL ROOFING
NY-SLATE
OWENS CORNING ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLES
SAFE & DURABLE ROOFING MATERIALS
SLATE ROOFING
TAMKO HERITAGE 50
US TILE
K7 Install Radiant Barrier Roof Sheathing PLYTANIUM THERMOSTAT
POLAR-PLY
SOLAR BOARD
TECH SHIELD
THERMAX
THERMO PLY
L - Natural Heating and Cooling
L1 Incorporate Passive Solar Heating PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING
L2 Install Overhangs or Awnings on South Facing AWNINGS & WINDOW SHADING
Windows
L3 Plant Deciduous Trees on the West and South DECIDUOUS SHADE TREES
Sides
M - Indoor Air Quality and Finishes
M1 Install Whole House Vacuum System AIRVAC CENTRAL VACUUM
BEAM CENTRAL VACUUM
EUREKA CENTRAL VACUUM
HAYDEN CENTRAL VACUUM
NUTONE CENTRAL VACUUM
VACU-MAID CENTRAL VACUUM
VACUFLO CENTRAL VACUUM
M10 Use Finger-Jointed or Recycled Content Trim TIMBRON RECYCLED POLYSTYRENE
TRIM/ MOLDING/ MILLWORK - FINGER-JOINTED
or RECYCLED CONTENT
TRUWOOD TRIM
M2 Use Low/No-VOC Paint AMERICAN CLAY EARTH PLASTER
ANNA SOVA HEALTHY WALL FINISH
BENJAMIN MOORE ECOSPEC INTERIOR
DEVOE WONDER-PURE
DULUX LIFEMASTER 2000
FINE PAINTS OF EUROPE EUROLUX
FRAZEE ENVIROKOTE
KELLY-MOORE ENVIRO-COTE
METALCOAT ACRYLIC METAL PRIMER
PITTSBURGH PAINTS PURE PERFORMANCE
REPUBLIC ARTISAN FINISHES


SAFECOAT ZERO VOC PAINT
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS HARMONY
YOLO COLORHOUSE
M3 Use Low VOC, Water-Based Wood Finishes AQUA ZAR WATER-BASED POLYURETHANE
BONA EON 70 WATER-BASED POLYURETHANE
BONA MEGA WATER-BASED POLYURETHANE
BONA TRAFFIC WATER-BASED POLYURETHANE
LIVOS WOOD STAINS & FINISHES
PACIFIC RIM FURNITURE
SAFECOAT DUROSTAIN
SAFECOAT POLYURESEAL BP
TRIED & TRUE WOOD FINISHES
M4 Use Solvent-Free Adhesives ACE MULTI-PURPOSE FLOORING ADHESIVE
ACE SOLVENT FREE COVE BASE ADHESIVE
ARMSTRONG ADHESIVES
BEATS THE NAIL VOC COMPLIANT
CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE
DRITAC 7500 URETHANE ADHESIVE
GEOCEL ADHESIVES
GEOCEL CAULKS
HENRY ADHESIVES
HUMABUILT WHEATCORE CABINETS
MARMOLEUM ADHESIVES
PL CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVES
PL FLOORING ADHESIVES
POLYSEAMSEAL KITCHEN & BATH CAULKS
PRO-SERIES CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVES
SONNEBORN PREMIUM ADHESIVE
TITEBOND ADHESIVES
TITEBOND SOLVENT FREE CONSTRUCTION
ADHESIVE
TUB SURROUND & SHOWER WALL VOC
COMPLIANT CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE
WELDWOOD ADHESIVES
WELDWOOD MULTI-PURPOSE CERAMIC TILE
ADHESIVE
M5 Substitute Particleboard with Formaldehyde-Free AGRIFIBER BOARD - PRIMEBOARD
Materials
GREENLINE CABINETS
MDF - ARREIS, MEDEX, MEDITE II
M6 Use Exterior Grade Plywood for Interior Uses PLYWOOD - FSC
M7 Use Formaldehyde-Free MDF and Materials AGRIFIBER BOARD - PRIMEBOARD


MDF - ARREIS, MEDEX, MEDITE II
M9 Use FSC Certified Materials for Interior Finish BERKELEY MILLS CABINETS
BUTCHER BLOCK
DESIGN WORKSHOPS CABINETS
FINISH LUMBER - FSC
LAMINATED PINE SHELVING
MISSION BELL CABINETS
NEIL KELLY CABINETS
PARTICLE BOARD - COLLINSWOOD
PLYWOOD - FSC
PLYWOOD - SKYPLY
SILVER WALKER CABINETS
TRIM/ MOLDING/ MILLWORK - FSC
TRUWOOD TRIM
WOODSHANTI CABINETS
N - Flooring
N1 Select FSC Certified Wood Flooring FSC FLOORING - ECOTIMBER
FSC FLOORING - GENERAL
FSC FLOORING - JOLYKA
FSC FLOORING - WFI
N2 Use Rapidly Renewable Flooring Materials ACOUSTICORK UNDERLAYMENT
BAMBOO DEPOT
BAMBOO HARDWOODS
BAMBOO MOUNTAIN
BAMTEX BAMBOO
BHK CORK
BLOOMSBURG CARPET INDUSTRIES (WOOL)
DODGE CORK TILE
DURO-DESIGN STAINED BAMBOO
DURO-DESIGN STAINED CORK
EARTH WEAVE CARPET MILLS (WOOL)
ECOTIMBER BAMBOO
ECOWOOD BAMBOO
EXPANKO CORK FLOORING
GODFREY HIRST
GRANORTE CORK
GREENWOOD BAMBOO
HIBERNIA WOOLEN MILLS (WOOL)
MANNINGTON BAMBOO
NAPA CORK FLOORING
NATURAL CORK FLOORING


NATURE'S CARPET (WOOL)
NOVA CORK FLOORING
PLYBOO BAMBOO
TARKETT LINOLEUM
TERAGREN, TIMBERGRASS BAMBOO
WE CORK FLOORING
WE CORK UNDERLAYMENT
WICANDERS CORK FLOORING
N3 Use Recycled Content Ceramic Tiles AURORA GLASS
FIRECLAY TILE DEBRIS SERIES
OCEANSIDE GLASS TILES
SUMMITVILLE TILES
TERRA GREEN CERAMIC TILES
N4 Install Natural Linoleum in Place of Vinyl MARMOLEUM
MARMORETTE
N5 Use Exposed Concrete as Finished Floor ASHFORD FORMULA
DRITAC CONCRETE MOISTURE EMISSION
SEALER
INTRASEAL
MASONRY BOSS
SAFECOAT SEALERS
SEAL KRETE
N6 Install Recycled Content Carpet with Low VOCs FLOR TILES
MILLIKEN CARPETS
RENEW CARPETING


Index for Home Remodeling

A - Site
A1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
A2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
A3 Remodel for Mixed Use, Adaptive Reuse, and BUILDING REUSE
Historic Preservation
A4 Protect Native Soil NATIVE SOIL PROTECTION
A5 Minimize Disruption of Existing Plants & Trees EXISTING PLANT AND TREE PRESERVATION
A6 Implement Construction Site Stormwater Practices DOWNSTREAM DEFENDER
EARTHSAVER WATTLE
SALMON SAVER
SILT MAT
SNOUT
STRAW WATTLES
ULTRA-URBAN FILTER
A7 Protect Water Quality with Landscape Design GEOWEB CONFINEMENT SYSTEM, GEOBLOCK
PERMEABLE ASPHALT
PERMEABLE CONCRETE
SF-RIMA
TURFSTONE
A9 Reuse Materials/Use Recycled Content Materials BEND-A-BOARD
for Landscape Areas
BREEZEWOOD
CHOICEDEK
CHOICEDEK RAILING
DURAWOOD HDPE
FENCESCAPE
GEODECK
GEODECK RAILING
MASTER LATTICE
PERM-A-MULCH
RHINO DECK
RHINO DECK RAILING
TREX DECKING
TREX RAILING
A10 Install High-Efficiency Irrigation Systems IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - FISKARS
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A11 Provide for On-Site Water Catchment / Retention RAINWATER COLLECTION
B - Foundation
B1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
B2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
B3 Remodel for Mixed Use, Adaptive Reuse, and BUILDING REUSE
C - Structural Frame
C1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
C2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
C3 Remodel for Mixed Use, Adaptive Reuse, and BUILDING REUSE
C4 Protect Native Soil NATIVE SOIL PROTECTION
C5 Minimize Disruption of Existing Plants & Trees EXISTING PLANT AND TREE PRESERVATION
C6 Implement Construction Site Stormwater Practices DOWNSTREAM DEFENDER
EARTHSAVER WATTLE
SALMON SAVER
SILT MAT
SNOUT
STRAW WATTLES
ULTRA-URBAN FILTER
C7 Protect Water Quality with Landscape Design GEOWEB CONFINEMENT SYSTEM, GEOBLOCK
PERMEABLE ASPHALT
PERMEABLE CONCRETE
SF-RIMA
TURFSTONE
C9 Reuse Materials/Use Recycled Content Materials BEND-A-BOARD
for Landscape Areas
BREEZEWOOD
CHOICEDEK
CHOICEDEK RAILING
DURAWOOD HDPE



FENCESCAPE
GEODECK
GEODECK RAILING
MASTER LATTICE
PERM-A-MULCH
RHINO DECK
RHINO DECK RAILING
TREX DECKING
TREX RAILING
C10 Install High-Efficiency Irrigation Systems IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - FISKARS
C11 Provide for On-Site Water Catchment / Retention RAINWATER COLLECTION
D - Exterior Finish
D1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
D2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
D3 Remodel for Mixed Use, Adaptive Reuse, and BUILDING REUSE
D4 Protect Native Soil NATIVE SOIL PROTECTION
E - Plumbing
E1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
E2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
E3 Remodel for Mixed Use, Adaptive Reuse, and BUILDING REUSE
E4 Protect Native Soil NATIVE SOIL PROTECTION
E5 Minimize Disruption of Existing Plants & Trees EXISTING PLANT AND TREE PRESERVATION
E6 Implement Construction Site Stormwater Practices DOWNSTREAM DEFENDER
EARTHSAVER WATTLE
SALMON SAVER
SILT MAT
SNOUT
STRAW WATTLES
ULTRA-URBAN FILTER
E7 Protect Water Quality with Landscape Design GEOWEB CONFINEMENT SYSTEM, GEOBLOCK


PERMEABLE ASPHALT
PERMEABLE CONCRETE
SF-RIMA
TURFSTONE
F - Electrical
F1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
F2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
F3 Remodel for Mixed Use, Adaptive Reuse, and BUILDING REUSE
F4 Protect Native Soil NATIVE SOIL PROTECTION
G - Appliances
G1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
G2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
G3 Remodel for Mixed Use, Adaptive Reuse, and BUILDING REUSE
G4 Protect Native Soil NATIVE SOIL PROTECTION
H - Insulation
H1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
H2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
H3 Remodel for Mixed Use, Adaptive Reuse, and BUILDING REUSE
H4 Protect Native Soil NATIVE SOIL PROTECTION
H5 Minimize Disruption of Existing Plants & Trees EXISTING PLANT AND TREE PRESERVATION
H6 Implement Construction Site Stormwater Practices DOWNSTREAM DEFENDER
EARTHSAVER WATTLE
SALMON SAVER
SILT MAT
SNOUT
STRAW WATTLES
ULTRA-URBAN FILTER
I - Windows
I1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
I2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
J - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
J1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP



J2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
J3 Remodel for Mixed Use, Adaptive Reuse, and BUILDING REUSE
J4 Protect Native Soil NATIVE SOIL PROTECTION
J5 Minimize Disruption of Existing Plants & Trees EXISTING PLANT AND TREE PRESERVATION
J6 Implement Construction Site Stormwater Practices DOWNSTREAM DEFENDER
EARTHSAVER WATTLE
SALMON SAVER
SILT MAT
SNOUT
STRAW WATTLES
ULTRA-URBAN FILTER
J7 Protect Water Quality with Landscape Design GEOWEB CONFINEMENT SYSTEM, GEOBLOCK
PERMEABLE ASPHALT
PERMEABLE CONCRETE
SF-RIMA
TURFSTONE
J9 Reuse Materials/Use Recycled Content Materials BEND-A-BOARD
for Landscape Areas
BREEZEWOOD
CHOICEDEK
CHOICEDEK RAILING
DURAWOOD HDPE
FENCESCAPE
GEODECK
GEODECK RAILING
MASTER LATTICE
PERM-A-MULCH
RHINO DECK
RHINO DECK RAILING
TREX DECKING
TREX RAILING
J10 Install High-Efficiency Irrigation Systems IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - FISKARS



J11 Provide for On-Site Water Catchment / Retention RAINWATER COLLECTION
K - Renewable Energy and Roofing
K1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
K2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
K3 Remodel for Mixed Use, Adaptive Reuse, and BUILDING REUSE
K4 Protect Native Soil NATIVE SOIL PROTECTION
K5 Minimize Disruption of Existing Plants & Trees EXISTING PLANT AND TREE PRESERVATION
K6 Implement Construction Site Stormwater Practices DOWNSTREAM DEFENDER
EARTHSAVER WATTLE
SALMON SAVER
SILT MAT
SNOUT
STRAW WATTLES
ULTRA-URBAN FILTER
L - Natural Heating and Cooling
L1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
L2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
L3 Remodel for Mixed Use, Adaptive Reuse, and BUILDING REUSE
M - Indoor Air Quality and Finishes
M1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
M2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
M3 Remodel for Mixed Use, Adaptive Reuse, and BUILDING REUSE
M4 Protect Native Soil NATIVE SOIL PROTECTION
M5 Minimize Disruption of Existing Plants & Trees EXISTING PLANT AND TREE PRESERVATION
M6 Implement Construction Site Stormwater Practices DOWNSTREAM DEFENDER
EARTHSAVER WATTLE
SALMON SAVER
SILT MAT
SNOUT



STRAW WATTLES
ULTRA-URBAN FILTER
M7 Protect Water Quality with Landscape Design GEOWEB CONFINEMENT SYSTEM, GEOBLOCK
PERMEABLE ASPHALT
PERMEABLE CONCRETE
SF-RIMA
TURFSTONE
M9 Reuse Materials/Use Recycled Content Materials BEND-A-BOARD
for Landscape Areas
BREEZEWOOD
CHOICEDEK
CHOICEDEK RAILING
DURAWOOD HDPE
FENCESCAPE
GEODECK
GEODECK RAILING
MASTER LATTICE
PERM-A-MULCH
RHINO DECK
RHINO DECK RAILING
TREX DECKING
TREX RAILING
M10 Install High-Efficiency Irrigation Systems IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - FISKARS
N - Flooring
N1 Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste DISMANTLING/ DECONSTRUCTION/ SITE
CLEANUP
N2 Salvage Reusable Building Materials BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE/EXCHANGE
N3 Remodel for Mixed Use, Adaptive Reuse, and BUILDING REUSE
N4 Protect Native Soil NATIVE SOIL PROTECTION
N5 Minimize Disruption of Existing Plants & Trees EXISTING PLANT AND TREE PRESERVATION
N6 Implement Construction Site Stormwater Practices DOWNSTREAM DEFENDER
EARTHSAVER WATTLE


SALMON SAVER
SILT MAT
SNOUT
STRAW WATTLES
ULTRA-URBAN FILTER


Product and Service Listing

3M
Product Note: Available at most ACE hardware stores.
Manufacturer: ACE Hardware www.acehardware.com
(866) 290-5334
Retailer: Ashby Lumber (ACE) - Berkeley www.ashbylumber.com
824 Ashby Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 843-4832
Retailer: Fairway ACE Hardware
31169 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 471-2844
Retailer: Grand Lake ACE Hardware
1221 Grand Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94610 (510) 652-1936
Retailer: Pete's ACE Hardware
2569 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94546 (510) 581-7633
Retailer: Piedmont Lumber Co. (ACE) - Oakland www.piedmontlumber.com
351 40th St., Oakland, CA 94611 (510) 658-1826
Retailer: Piedmont Lumber Co. (ACE) - Pittsburg www.piedmontlumber.com
2120 Piedmont Way, Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 432-0111
Retailer: Truitt & White www.truittandwhite.com
642 Hearst Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 841-0511
Retailer: Big B Lumber (ACE) - Brentwood www.bigblumber.com
6600 Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 634-2442
Retailer: Big B Lumber (ACE) - Pacheco www.bigblumber.com
5940 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco, CA 94553 (925) 689-9632
Retailer: Piedmont Lumber Co. (ACE) - Walnut Creek www.piedmontlumber.com
2860 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 935-8400
Retailer: Dolans Lumber (ACE) - Benicia www.dolanlumber.com
4563 E 2nd St, Benicia, CA 94510 (707) 746-1780
Retailer: Dolans Lumber (ACE) - Concord www.dolanlumber.com
2231 Monument Blvd, Concord, CA 94520 (925) 686-1734
Retailer: Dolans Lumber (ACE) - Pinole www.dolanlumber.com
990 San Pablo Ave, Pinole, CA 94564 (510) 724-8753
Retailer: Dolans Lumber (ACE) - Walnut Creek www.dolanlumber.com
2750 Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 927-4662
Retailer: Ashby Lumber (ACE) - Concord www.ashbylumber.com
2295 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, CA 94520 (925) 689-8999
Retailer: Mission ACE Lumber & Hardware
4310 Sonoma Hwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 (707) 539-7070
Retailer: Rex ACE Hardware
313 B St., Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 762-7355
Retailer: Lafayette ACE Hardware
3311 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549 (925) 283-3600
Retailer: Moraga Hardware & Lumber (ACE)
1409 Moraga Way, Moraga, CA 94556 (925) 376-3600
Retailer: Pini Ace Hardware www.acehardware.com
1535 S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947 (415) 892-1577
Retailer: Dutton ACE Hardware
595 Dutton Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 632-5263
Retailer: Garrett Hardware & Plumbing (ACE)
1340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 433-5593
Retailer: Linda Mar ACE Hardware
560 San Pedro Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044 (650) 359-2401
Retailer: Fairfax Lumber www.fairfaxlumber.com
109 Broadway, Fairfax, CA 94930 (415) 453-4410
Product and Service Listing - Page 1

Retailer: Millbrae Lumber Company (ACE)
200 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030 (650) 697-2326

Retailer: San Mateo Lumber Company (ACE)
501 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 342-6400
Retailer: Carlmont Hardware (ACE)
1029 Alameda, Belmont, CA 94002 (650) 593-4072
ACE MULTI-PURPOSE FLOORING ADHESIVE
(866) 290-5334
351 40th St., Oakland, CA 94611 (510) 658-1826
4563 E 2nd St, Benicia, CA 94510 (707) 746-1780
313 B St., Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 762-7355


Retailer: Linda Mar ACE Hardware
560 San Pedro Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044 (650) 359-2401
ACE SOLVENT FREE COVE BASE ADHESIVE
(866) 290-5334
351 40th St., Oakland, CA 94611 (510) 658-1826
4563 E 2nd St, Benicia, CA 94510 (707) 746-1780
313 B St., Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 762-7355


ACE UNDERSINK WATER FILTER
Product Note: Available at most ACE hardware stores throughout the Bay Area.
(866) 290-5334
Retailer: ACE Hardware www.acehardware.com
Bay Area Wide, CA (866) 290-5334
ACOUSTICORK UNDERLAYMENT
Manufacturer: Amorim Industrial Solutions www.amorimsolutions.com
(800) 255-2675
Retailer: Dal-Tile - Livermore www.daltile.com
314 Lindbergh Ave, Livermore, CA 94551 (925) 449-0338
Retailer: Dal-Tile - San Leandro www.daltile.com
1963 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 635-7673
Retailer: Hendricksen Naturlich Flooring www.naturalfloors.net
7120 Keating Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 829-3959
Retailer: Armstrong Carpets
369 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127 (415) 751-2827
Retailer: Floortrends
2540 Newhall Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 (415) 982-9600
ADJUSTABLE KICKER
Product Note: Can order direct from the manufacturer.
Manufacturer: Adjustable Kicker www.adjustablekicker.com
3630 Curve Road, Delaware, OH 43015 (877) 554-2537
Distributor: Atlas Construction Supply www.atlasform.com
4640 Brinell Street, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 277-2100
ADVANCED FRAMING/ OPTIMUM VALUE ENGINEERING (OVE)
Product Note: Advanced framing or optimum value engineering (OVE) involves
using wood to its maximum structural potential. OVE saves up to 20% on wood and
framing labor costs and makes homes more energy efficient by allowing a higher
percentage of the wall to be insulated and reducing frame conduction heat loss.
AFM NATURALS CLEAR PENETRATING OIL
Manufacturer: AFM (American Formulating & Manufacturing) www.afmsafecoat.com
(800) 239-0321
Retailer: Eco Design Resources www.ecodesignresources.com
633 Quarry Rd. Suite A, San Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 591-1123
Retailer: Green Fusion Design Center www.greenfusiondesigncenter.com
14 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960 (415) 454-0174
Retailer: Eco Home Improvement www.ecohomeimprovement.com
2619 San Pablo, Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 644-3500
Retailer: Nirvana Safe Haven www.nontoxic.com
3441 Golden Rain Rd Ste 3, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (800) 968-9355
Retailer: Living Green www.livingreen.com
10000 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 838-8442
Retailer: Smith Paint and Supply - Orange County www.smithpaint.com


150 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801 (714) 870-0200

Retailer: Fullerton Paint & Flooring www.fullertonpaint.com
115 N Raymond Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831 (714) 992-0720
Retailer: The Road Less Traveled www.roadlesstraveledstore.com
2202 1/2 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 836-8727
(800) 239-0321
(800) 239-0321
AGGREGATE - RECYCLED CONTENT
Product Note: Call your local quarry or asphalt/concrete recycling facility.
AGIRFIBER BOARD - KIREI
Product Note: Composite panel board made with sorghum, a rapidly-renewable
agricultural waste material, poplar wood bonding layers and KR Bond, a
formaldehyde-free binder.
Manufacturer: Kirei www.kireiusa.com
640 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 236-9924

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