Build Smarter with Alternative Construction Materials


	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
	About the Author


	Abbreviations
	Organizations
	Who to Contact


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1 Alternative Building Materials
	Why Use Alternative Materials?
2 Foundations
	Permanent Wood Foundations \| Concrete Wall Systems
3 Wall and Roof Systems
	Aerated Concrete Wall Units \| Mortarless Block System \| Structural Insulated Panels \| Insteel 3-D Panel System \| ThermaSteel System \| Panelized System
4 Framing Materials
	Log Homes \| Steel Framing \| Prefabricated Homes \| Sheathing \| Framing Members
5 Roofing Materials
	Shakes and Shingles \| Metal Systems \| Fiber-Cement Tiles \| Corrugated Fiber Roofing \| Miscellaneous Items
6 Siding Materials
	Wood Products \| Hardboard \| Fiber-Cement Composites \| Vinyl-Type Products \| Masonry Products \| Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems \| Siding Maintenance
7 Insulation Materials and Radiant Heat
	Insulation \| Housewrap \| Radiant Heat
8 Doors, Windows, and Trim
	Doors \| Windows \| DecoRoof \| Skylights \| Molding
9 Interior Products
	Wallboard \| Wallcovering/Cabinetry Products \| Flooring \| Problem Solvers
10 Bathrooms and Kitchens
	Repair Instead of Replace \| Solid Surfacing \| Other Countertop Material \| Underlayment \| Paneling \| Fixtures \| Helpful Accessory Items \| Heat and Ventilation \| Let There Be Light!
11 Decking
	Alternative Products \| Wood Products \| Hardware \| Protection \| Railing \| Landscaping
12 Outdoor Products
	Railing and Fencing Systems \| Bulkheads/Retaining Walls \| Patios \| Invisible Pavements \| Miscellaneous
13 Building to Help the Environment
	Reducing Waste and Recycling \| “Green” Building \| Who Can Help? \| Where Do We Go From Here?
Appendix
	Abbreviations \| Who to Contact \| Organizations
Index

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