Alternative Building Materials
Foundations
Wall and Roof Systems
Framing Materials
Roofing Materials
Siding Materials
Insulation Materials and Radiant Heat
Doors, Windows and Trim
Interior Products
Bathrooms and Kitchens
Decking
Outdoor Products
Building to Help the Environment
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Other references on Alternative Building Materials:

Home Inspection Handbook

Framing Floors, Walls & Ceilings

2010 National Plumbing & HVAC Estimator

Construction Contract Writer - Arkansas Edition

Code Check Complete


Will Your Customer Benefit from These Products?

Can alternative materials be beneficial to your customers? Of course! Anything you do that makes your customers feel more comfortable within their environment provides a benefit. But it's important to find out what your customer needs, then use the right products to fit those needs. You could inadvertently select a product that causes health problems for the customer. Certain paints, carpets, caulks, and adhesives contain chemicals that could affect asthmatics or people with certain allergies. It's your responsibility to ask your customer and check with the manufacturer on any new products you're considering.

In other words, work with your customer and know the products you want to install. Remember, you walk away from the completed project. Your customer, on the other hand, has to live within the environment you create. Walking away isn't an option for them.

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