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10 Reasons Stearns Design Build Recommends Cork

By |2022-12-19T11:53:33-08:00March 28th, 2013|CTA Consultation|

1. Sustainability: Cork flooring is made from the bark that is harvested from the Cork Tree (Quercus Suber), which regenerates after the harvest. The bark can be re-harvested every 9-10 years without damaging the tree. Regulated forests, mainly in Spain &Portugal, are the producers of the cork industry. Unlike bamboo, cork is a truly

“Green” Your Home: Remodels and Repairs

By |2011-10-04T14:26:23-07:00October 4th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

Remodeling is a great opportunity to “green” your home. It’s just another reminder that you don’t have to build a completely new home to make it environmentally conscious and efficient. Take for example an article in the Journal of Light Construction yesterday. It discussed how the decision to replace siding on a 120-year-old home in Massachusetts turned into an opportunity to add insulation to the home and make it more thermally (and there for energy) efficient.

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