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What is Linoleum Flooring?
Many people hear that word as a "catch-all" term for any synthetic flooring. Not true!

What is Linoleum Flooring?
Many people hear that word as a "catch-all" term for any synthetic flooring. Not true! It is a natural product invented in 1860 and is made of linseed oil, pigments, pine rosin and pine flour. Linoleum was later replaced in popularity by vinyl floor coverings of the 1960s, but is regaining popularity today as an affordable natural alternative to vinyl... There are a great many styles and colors to choose from including wood grain and slate.

Installation should include a 0-VOC adhesive by Forbo called L910. This adhesive takes several days to cure so be sure that water does not seep in at the edges, your Linoleum will bubble and will have to be re-installed. To help prevent that from happening, a 0-VOC caulk should be placed at the perimeter seems at the time of installation.

Environmental Depot, at 9914 Highway 290 West, is an excellent source of this and many other natural products. 512-288-6161.

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CDS Newsletters

2009

January       What's Green in Realty?

February     How Green are your Kitchen Cabinets?

March         Choices...Dimentional Lumber - "Sticks or Bricks"?

April         Choices...Living Roofs

May         Green Your Home

June         Case Study - Rain Screen

July         Radiant Barrier - Either Here or There

August        Beyond the 3 R's

September     Open or Closed? - The best insulation for you

October     Choices...SIPs Building Systems

2008

January       Living Green in the New year     

February     Lighting Your Home Naturally!        

March         Who came First?                   

April           Permitting your project                 

May            The Impact of Design on "Green"       

June            Proper Insulation Means a Dry Home                       

July             Choices...Geothermal Heat pump

August        McMansion And F.A.R.?

September   Because Austinites love to recycle!!!

October       Choices...Solar Power

November   Green Interiors

 

2007 Newsletters

 

2006 Newsletters

 

Green Building Links:

affordable comfort, inc.

American Institue of Building Design

Austin Energy Green Building Program

National Council of Building Designer certification

Texas Institue of Building Design

 

services:

CLARKE KENT PLUMBING                    


DAVID VENHUIZEN P.E.                     

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Landscaping Companies:

Ann Coleman             

Office: 512-476-2090     
Cell: 512-751-2090

B Jane Landscapes        

Cell: 512-913-4868                                                       

Ground Exchange        

Contact: Kyle Florio                
Office: 512-785-7850

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