We have been using fiber cement siding but are growing concerned with the exposure to crystalline silica that is typical in most products.

— John Dalzell Jamaica Plain, MA

Answered by Cynthia Phakos on April 30, 2012

Are there green alternatives to sheet rock?

— Tracy Olalla, WA

Answered by Elizabeth DiSalvo on April 30, 2012

Has anyone used Kelly Moore's zero voc paint products and had reactions to them?

— Susan Richardson, TX

Answered by Joel Hirshberg on April 30, 2012

We are trying to determine the best criteria for selecting an exterior paint.

— Daniel Portland, OR

Answered by Joel Hirshberg on April 28, 2012

What tests can I do myself to check how healthy my home is?

— Angus Young Beverly Hills, CA

Answered by Michael Holcomb on April 25, 2012

Would cypress be a good choice for a porch we're adding in front of our house?

— J. Browon Altamont, IL

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on April 23, 2012

Is PVC wood flooring safe? Do PVC tiles (which simulate the look of wood) have harmful chemicals and off-gases?

— Desi Fournier Daly City, CA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on April 23, 2012

Can you get a half moon louvered gable vent that opens wide during fan operation but closes when the fan is off?

— John Olney, MD

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on April 23, 2012

What SIP producers are near Mt Vernon?

— Laura Mays Mount Vernon, IL

Answered by Edward Wright on April 23, 2012

We're having difficulty finding green materials for a screened porch. Suggestions?

— susan woods Arlington, VA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on April 23, 2012

 

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