Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Have Your Cake Without Taking it from Someone Else

Many of you may have heard the term "FSC" when looking at houses. If you aren't sure what FSC means or why it's important, read on...

FSC is the acronym for "Forest Stewardship Council"; a global agency developed to ensure the sustainable growth and harvesting of forest products. They certify forest products for companies and land owners who can verify that they use practices that are consistent with FSC standards. Those standards cover not only the sustainability of the forest itself, but also the well being of the animals and people who work in, live in and depend on those forests. It encompasses the health, environmental, social and economic aspects of growing and harvesting forest products.

Click here to learn read more about the Forest Stewardship Council

The reason I bring this up is that we're installing some of the most beautiful hardwood flooring you'll ever see. It is FSC Tigerwood 3/4" solid wood tongue and groove. It is much harder, and more durable than oak and it has a contrast between light and dark that really comes out when finished. After installation the tigerwood can be sanded and finished with a natural vegetable oil and wax based finish or by using traditional floor finishes. Because it's a solid wood floor rather than a laminate it can be refinished several times if needed without worry of sanding through to a composite base.

FSC products are generally more expensive but builders who choose to use them recognize the benefits as people question the choices they make and how they affect others.

Mark Mecklem - Miranda Homes

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