Green your deck-building
When you get the urge to build a deck, fence or any other outdoor wood structure, it's important that you choose an adequate and earth-friendly sealant to protect your lumber. If you don't, your deck will will rot and you'll have to kill more trees a few years down the line to replace the soggy warped structure that was once your deck.Although making your lumber last is a worthy environmental concern, your choice of sealants isn't just about saving trees. Most conventional sealants contain high levels of VOCs and other toxic chemicals that can end up hurting your homes air quality. Not to mention, putting those toxins into your local ecosystem.
Eco-friendly varnishes like Soy Guard provide the same protection from the elements while containing and 'ultra low level of V.O.C.s, only 50g/L. So, when deck-building season comes around this year, it's a good idea to check into some green building alternatives.
[via Ecofabulous]
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