GETTING TO KNOW HEALTHY HOME RESOURCES FOR TRIBES…
Top 10 Building Products for Durable, Healthy and Affordable Tribal Housing
Tribal Healthy Homes Northwest, 2013
822 John Street Seattle, WA 98109
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2014 Edition
This Guide was originally developed for a webinar we hosted for tribal procurement staff. Our technical advisors for the project were Thor Peterson, of Synthesis Consultants, and Doug Kennedy, of Pathway Design + ConstrucJon. Thor and Doug developed the guide by first conduc;ng a survey of green building experts in the
Pacific Northwest. Their goal was to idenJfy a mix of durable, healthy and affordable building materials, products, technologies. The results of their survey are included here, and can help you make procurement choices that substanJally improve indoor air quality and occupant health.
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Tribal Healthy Homes Northwest, 2013
q Healthier than commonly used alternaJves q Readily available from regional suppliers q Affordable/cost effecJve (life cycle perspec+ve) q Durable/easy to maintain
Criteria for products and technologies included in this Guide:
PLEASE NOTE: The products and companies highlighted in this guide are meant as examples and inclusion does not cons+tute endorsement of these products or companies on the part of Tribal Healthy Homes Network.
ApplicaJon: Flooring Manufacturers: Forbo, Armstrong Why it’s healthier: No chemical plasJcizers or stabilizers AnJ-‐staJc, anJbacterial Bonus: Very durable
#1: Natural Linoleum
Johnsonite Harmonium Linoleum
#2: Heat Recovery Ven;lators
ApplicaJon: Whole-‐house venJlaJon and heat recovery
Manufacturers: Various
Why it’s healthier: Allows for increased venJlaJon w/reduced energy penalty
image: www.baubilt.com
#3: Efficient Spot Ven;la;on ApplicaJon: Bath, laundry
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Manufacturers: Panasonic
Why it’s healthier: Efficient, quiet units encourage appropriate use with low energy penalty
Panasonic WhisperCeiling
#4: Ven;la;on Timers + Humidistats ApplicaJon: VenJlaJon
Manufacturers: Various
Why it’s healthier: Facilitates sufficient exhaust of moisture and combusJon byproducts from bath and kitchen Bonus: Avoided moisture damage
Interma+c Ven+la+on Timer
#5: Zero-‐VOC Paints and Finishes
ApplicaJon: Interior finishes (walls, floors etc.)
Manufacturers: Various GreenSeal cerJfied; others
Why it’s healthier: Reduced off-‐gassing Ocen lower toxicity Bonus: GreenSeal paints are performance tested
AFM Safecoat
#6: Low-‐toxic Mas;cs and Caulking ApplicaJon: Duct sealant,
construcJon adhesive
Manufacturers: RCD MasJcs; OSI; AFM
Why it’s healthier: Low VOC Low toxicity
RCD Duct Mas+c
#7: Cellulose Insula;on ApplicaJon: Wall, aec
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Manufacturers: GreenFiber (new low dust version available)
Why it’s healthier: Nontoxic fire retardant No added formaldehyde
Greenfiber Cellulose Insula+on
#8: Rigid mineral wool insula;on
ApplicaJon: Exterior insulaJon
Manufacturers: Roxul
Why it’s healthier: Naturally fire retardant Reduces potenJal for condensaJon in walls
Bonus: Energy savings
Roxul RockBoard (image: greenbuildingadvisor.com)
#9: Shoe-‐removal ves;bules + track-‐off mats
ApplicaJon: Entryway contaminant control
Manufacturers: Custom
Why it’s healthier: Shoes a major source of indoor contaminaJon
Bonus: Less housework
Image: flickr: Burton Walsh Interiors
#10: Cer;fied hardwood flooring ApplicaJon: Flooring
Manufacturers: Many
Why it’s healthier: No glues, adhesives, resins to off-‐gas
Bonus: Forest Stewardship Council cerJficaJon
Green Mountain Woodworks
Suspected carcinogen and known irritant. Look for exterior grade engineered and composite wood products (“HUD-‐approved,” “Exposure 1”); formaldehyde-‐free fiberglass insulaJon
Avoid: 1 Urea formaldehyde
Low MERV raJng, 1” panel (non-‐pleated) designs. Fiberglass, foam, horsehair or hog’s hair all should be avoided. Can cause more issues than they fix PS: change filters regularly!
Avoid: 2 Useless furnace filters
Serves as a “sink” for toxins and irritants. Carpet and padding can be VOC emijers themselves. If soc surfaces required, consider cork, cleanable area rugs, or (last resort) low-‐pile, CRI Green Label Plus carpet
Avoid: 3 CarpeJng
image: Sari Kusumo