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What is Linoleum Flooring?
Many people hear that word as a "catch-all" term for any synthetic flooring. Not true!

What is Linoleum Flooring?
Many people hear that word as a "catch-all" term for any synthetic flooring. Not true! It is a natural product invented in 1860 and is made of linseed oil, pigments, pine rosin and pine flour. Linoleum was later replaced in popularity by vinyl floor coverings of the 1960s, but is regaining popularity today as an affordable natural alternative to vinyl... There are a great many styles and colors to choose from including wood grain and slate.

Installation should include a 0-VOC adhesive by Forbo called L910. This adhesive takes several days to cure so be sure that water does not seep in at the edges, your Linoleum will bubble and will have to be re-installed. To help prevent that from happening, a 0-VOC caulk should be placed at the perimeter seems at the time of installation.

Environmental Depot, at 9914 Highway 290 West, is an excellent source of this and many other natural products. 512-288-6161.

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Past CDS Newsletters

2008

January    Happy New Year!                          July 

February  Lighting Your Home Naturally!         August                       

March      Who came First?                           September

April        We have Moved!!!                         October

May         To Design or not to Design               November

June        Proper Insulation Means a Dry Home   December                     

2007

January     Happy New Year !                     July           Spacious Small Spaces!

February  Twice Good News from CDS!        August        A Little "Green" Surfing

March      Office Building Update!              September  The Greenest Workout in Austin!

April        Choices...Graywater                 October

May         Office Building Update!              November    Wellness in our Homes!

June         Green on Budget                     December    Choices...Metal Roof

2006

Spring        Intro to CDS Website               Fall         Cool your Attic!    

Summer     Rain Water Harvesting             Winter     Choices ... ICF

 

Green Building Links

Austin Energy Green Building Program

Texas Institue of Building Design

affordable comfort, inc.

DAVID VENHUIZEN P.E.

CLARKE KENT PLUMBING

 

BUILDERS:

CM BUILDERS

kendree construction, lp

Shumate Custom Homes

Powell Development, Inc

 

OTHER GREEN PEOPLE:

b.jane landscapes

gOOD COMMON SENSE.NET

My home SOLUTIONS.COM

tank town

WaterCache.com

 

 

J. Johns structural engineers

120 nolan circle, clayton, nc 27520

ph:  919-427-8002

jjohnspe@nc.rr.com

 

 Other Links:

Martha Walker of Momentum Consulting  

Photography by Alicebeth:  mobile- 512-292-4792

Kate Hoemann; Private Swimming Lessons:  home- 512-292-4792