| Page | CSI | CATEGORY | |||||||||
| 2 | *** 02480 - MARINE WORK *** (Piers, docking) | ||||||||||
| 2 | *** 02600 - DRAINAGE & SEWER SYSTEMS (piping)*** see 15100 for full discussion of pipes | ||||||||||
| 3 | *** 02810 - IRRIGATION (piping & fittings) *** (note many of these companies make both PE & PVC products) | ||||||||||
| 4 | *** 02820 - FENCING *** | ||||||||||
| 4 | *** 06150 - DECKING & RAILING (see full HBN report on plastic lumber at www.healthybuilding.net) *** | ||||||||||
| 4 | *** 07100 - WATERPROOFING (Water stops) *** | ||||||||||
| 5 | *** 07450 - SIDING *** | ||||||||||
| 7 | *** 07530 - ROOF MEMBRANES for low slope roofs*** | ||||||||||
| 7 | *** 07712 – GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS *** | ||||||||||
| 8 | *** 08000 - DOORS & WINDOW FRAMES *** | ||||||||||
| 9 | *** 08800 - GLAZING ACCESSORIES - TAPE *** | ||||||||||
| 10 | *** 09510 - ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILE *** | ||||||||||
| 11 | *** 09640 - WOOD FLOORING (incl bamboo)*** (as substitute for 09650 vinyl resilient floor) | ||||||||||
| 11 | *** 09650 - RESILIENT FLOORING *** (see resilient flooring chart at www.healthybuilding.net for more detail) | ||||||||||
| 13 | *** 09680 - CARPET (PVC is used for backing) *** (See carpet chart for more detail) | ||||||||||
| 15 | *** 09700 - 09900 - WALL COVERINGS *** | ||||||||||
| 16 | *** 10260 - DOOR and WALL PROTECTION *** | ||||||||||
| 17 | *** 10400 - SIGNAGE *** | ||||||||||
| 17 | *** 10800 - BATH (shower curtains) *** | ||||||||||
| 18 | *** 12490 - WINDOW TREATMENTS *** See 9700 wall coverings for more discussion of fabrics | ||||||||||
| 19 | *** 12500 - FURNITURE *** | ||||||||||
| 19 | *** 12500 - FURNITURE/UPHOLSTERY *** See 9700 wall coverings for more discussion of fabrics | ||||||||||
| 20 | *** 15100 & 15400 - BUILDING SERVICES PIPING & PLUMBING (pipes)*** | ||||||||||
| 21 | *** 15100 & 15400 - BUILDING SERVICES PIPING & PLUMBING (corrosion wrap) *** | ||||||||||
| 21 | *** 15450 - FUEL OIL AND GASOLINE SYSTEMS *** | ||||||||||
| 22 | *** 16100 - ELECTRICAL CABLES *** | ||||||||||
| 23 | *** 16000 - CONDUIT, DUCT & EMT & JUNCTION BOXES *** | ||||||||||
| This list surveys many of the primary categories
of building materials where PVC is commonly used and is organized by the CSI
numbering system commonly used in commercial building specifications. While
there are products for all building types represented here, the emphasis is
on materials suitable for
commercial/institutional buildings. It is intended to provide a
representative sampling of products and materials that do not contain PVC and
are commercially available for a variety of applications. It is not intended
to be comprehensive. In a rapidly changing market, the completeness and
accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement of any product or manufacturer, nor any warranty of the appropriateness of listed products for a particular application. Replication of this information for educational purposes is permitted with credit and the inclusion of these disclaimers. |
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| 3/31/2006 | update | ||||||||||
| Material | Brands | Description | Characteristics | Impacts | Cost | Manufacturer | Bay area | Web links | References | ||
| application, composition | features, installation, use, maintenance, performance /durability | use & life cycle | buy, install, maintain | contact info | contact info | References | |||||
| *** 02480 - MARINE WORK *** (Piers, docking) | |||||||||||
| FSC certified wood | Sylvania Massaranduba | FSC certified decking and marine wood | Sylvania, Sante Fe, NM, 800-468-6139 | Earthsource, Berkeley, CA 866-549-9663 | www.certifiedwood.com | ||||||
| Greenheart | Tropical wood. Check for FSC certification of sustainable harvest | ||||||||||
| Concrete | |||||||||||
| Coated Steel | |||||||||||
| *** 02600 - DRAINAGE & SEWER SYSTEMS (piping)*** see 15100 for full discussion of pipes | |||||||||||
| HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) | ADS | Drainage | Advanced Drain-age Systems, Hilliard, OH 800-821-6710 | www.ads-pipe.com | |||||||
| Recycled HDPE | EcoFirst | minimum 50% recycled (30% post consumer) for drainage | performance exceeds AASHTO M294 requirements | Hancor, Inc., Findlay, OH 888-FOR PIPE | Santa Rosa CA, Doug Allard, 707-524-8181 | www.hancor.com | |||||
| EcoFlo | Post industrial recycled for drainage | Prinsco, Prinsburg, MN 800-992-1725 | www.prinsco.com | ||||||||
| Wisconsin Plastic Drain Tile | Post industrial recycled for drainage | Plastic Drain Tile, Jefferson WI 800-362-6642 | Direct from manufacturer only | www.draintile.com | |||||||
| Copper | |||||||||||
| Ductile Iron | |||||||||||
| Concrete | |||||||||||
| *** 02810 - IRRIGATION (piping & fittings) *** (note many of these companies make both PE & PVC products) | |||||||||||
| Copper | many | widely available | any plumbing supply | ||||||||
| HDPE | Jain | pipe & fittings | Jain Irrigation, Columbus, OH 888-473-7539 | www.jains.com | |||||||
| Antelco | PE pipe and acetal fittings | Antelco, Longwood FL 800-869-7597, Berry Hill Irrigation | www.berryhilldrip.com/PolyPg.htm | ||||||||
| Drip Rite | pipe & fittings | DripRite Irrigation Roseville, CA 916-797-8707 | www.dripirr.com | ||||||||
| Isco | pipe & fittings | Isoc Industries, Louisville, KY 800-345-ISCO | www.isco-pipe.com | ||||||||
| Pepco | pipe and low flow fittings | Pepco, Fresno CA 800-695-7171 | www.pepcoirrigation.com | ||||||||
| Freedom Plastics | PE pipe only. Also make PVC | Freedom Plastics 800-356-9432 | www.freedomplastics.com | ||||||||
| Netafin | PE pipe only. Also make PVC | Netafim Fersno, CA 559 453 6800 | www.Netafim-usa.com | ||||||||
| Star | irrigation supplies | Star Nursery, Henderson, NV | www.yardsupply.com | ||||||||
| Oxford | PE Pipe only | Oxford Plastics Embro, ON 800.263.0502 | www.oxfordplasticsinc.com | ||||||||
| Dig | complete irrigation kits | DigCorp Vista CA (760) 727-0914 | www.digcorp.com | ||||||||
| Recycled Tire Rubber & HDPE | Aquapour | PE Soaker hose | Many web distributors | ||||||||
| HDPE & Aluminum | Irriline | Irriline, Vancouver, BC, (604) 608-4315 | www.irriline.com | ||||||||
| *** 02820 - FENCING *** | |||||||||||
| Galvanized steel/Polyolefin | Permafused II | alternative to vinyl clad galvanized chain link | Claims to outlast PVC, have better UV resistance. In black, green, tan, brown | Master Halco, 888-MHFENCE, Orange CA | Direct from manufacturer only | www.fenceonline.com | |||||
| *** 06150 - DECKING & RAILING (see full HBN report on plastic lumber at www.healthybuilding.net) *** | |||||||||||
| *** 07100 - WATERPROOFING (Water stops) *** | |||||||||||
| TPV (Thermo-plastic vulcanizite) | JPS Earth Shield | elastomeric rubber ribbed center bulb preformed fittings | *Pro: withstands high temperatures | JPS Earth Shield, Lk Elsinore, CA, 800-821-3859 | Direct from manufacturer only | www.jpspecialties.com | |||||
| Bitumen asphalt | Henry Synkoflex | non swelling preformed adhesive | Henry, Huntington Park, CA, 323-583-5000 | Home Depot | www.henry.com | ||||||
| Butyl rubber/ clay | Henry Hydroflex | expands with water contact | Henry, Huntington Park, CA, 323-583-5000 | Home Depot | www.henry.com | ||||||
| Butyl Rubber/ Bentonite | CETCO RX | expands with water contact | Cetco, Arlington Heights, Ill, 800-527-9948 | Construction Resource, Oakland, 510-729-6300 | www.cetco.com | ||||||
| Butyl rubber/ clay | MME Hydrotite | expands with water contact | MME, Miss-issauga, Ontario, 800-663-6633 | Direct from manufacturer only | www.multiurethanes.com | ||||||
| Butyl rubber/ clay | Green Streak SwellStop | expands with water contact, for non moving joints | Beware: Green Streak also makes & sells PVC and chlorinated rubber stops | Ontario, CA, 800-325-9504 | White Cap, San Leandro, CA, 510-729-6464 | White Cap, San Leandro, CA, 510-729-6464 | www.greenstreak.com | ||||
| *** 07450 - SIDING *** | |||||||||||
| Note that PVC siding has been connected with mold problems due to entrapment of moisture | |||||||||||
| FSC Certified Sustainably harvested wood | Pro: Third party verification of sustainable forestry | Forest Ethics database of suppliers | www.forestethics.org/html/eng/468.shtml | ||||||||
| Almquist Lumber | flooring, plywood, molding laminates, some siding , melamine; not all FSC. FSC certified woods are the redwood, tan, oak, and madrone. | Almquist Lumber, Blue Lake, CA, 707-668-5652 | Direct from Blue Lake | www.almquistlumber.com | |||||||
| Big Creek | FSC redwood; they do flooring, siding, framing. | Big Creek Lumber, Davenport, CA, 800-464-2770 | Direct from Davenport | www.big-creek.com | |||||||
| CedarPro | FSC cedar siding - T&G, bevel & log cabin | ForestChoice, Stockton, CA, (209) 932-5008 | Direct from Stockton | www.forestchoice.com | |||||||
| Menominee Tribal Enterprises | FSC multiple species, siding, decking. | Menominee, Neopit, WI, 715-756-2314 | Direct from manufacturer only | www.menominee.edu/mte | |||||||
| Windfall Lumber | FSC certified and salvaged flooring, cedar and fir siding | Windfall, Olympia, WA, 360-352-2250 | Direct from manufacturer only | www.windfalllumber.com |
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| Engineered wood | CollinsWood TruWood | Lap board siding | *Pro: SCS certified 50% recycled/reclaimed wood FSC certified available | Collins Company, Portland, OR, 800-329-1219 | Home Depot; Golden St Lumber, American Cnyn, 707-648-7000 | www.collinswood.com | |||||
| OSB (Oriented Strand Board) | Louisiana Pacific | Board siding of aspen and pine and MDI binder | 25 year warranty (prorated after 5 yrs) | *Pro: no formaldehyde binder, uses fast growing species instead of old growth *Con: MDI hazardous in manufacture | Louisiana Pacific, Portland, OR, 800-648-6893 | Sierra Pt Lumber, So SF, 415-468-5620; Western Plywood, SF 415-431-3600 | http://www.lpcorp.com/ | ||||
| Textured plywood | APA T1-11 | Board siding | *Pro: combined sheathing & siding = less material use *Con: needs higher quality logs than OSB. Uses phenol formaldehyde binder | one of lowest cost alternatives | Tacoma, WA, 253-565-6600 | many lumber yards | www.apawood.org | ||||
| Stucco | Many | Coating with cement and lime or polymer (acrylic or butyl) or combination | Integral color can make painting unnecessary | *Con: cement has high embodied energy, polymers release toxins in manufacture | less than brick, more than others | Many. Stucco Manufacturers Assoc or yellow pages under stucco for local contractor | Yellow pages under Stucco | www.stuccomfgassoc.com | |||
| Brick | Many | Masonry facing | Durable low maintenance | Most $$, but longest lasting, least maintenance | Many. Brick Industry Assoc | check yellow pages under masonry | www.bia.org | ||||
| Fiber cement | James Hardie, Hardie Board | Board or shingle siding of wood waste and cement | Durable (50 year warranty) low maintenance | *Pro: wood process waste fiber *Con: high embodied energy in cement | competitive w/metal, plastics, OSB, hard board | James Hardie Building Products, 800-942-7343 | many lumber yards, Home Depot | www.jameshardie.com | |||
| Polyethyelene/ wood | Boise HomePlate | Board siding of PE (PC) and wood waste (PC & PI+C70) | Durable, 3 yr unlimited, 2 owner 50 yr prorated warranty, 16' lengths, wood heft & look | *Pro: all waste materials, no formaldehyde or other binders | similar w/metal, fiber cement, OSB, hardboard | Boise Cascade 866-274-6758 | www.bc.com/homeplate/ | ||||
| Polypropylene | Nailite | Board or shingle siding. | Low maintenance, 8yr to life prorated warranty | Miami, FL Nailite, 888-300-0070 | DLH Dstrb., Rancho Cordova, CA, 916-638-2156 | www.nailiteinternational.com | |||||
| Certainteed Cedar Impressions | Board or shingle siding. Note Certainteed also makes vinyl siding as well. | Low maintenance, 50 year failure warranty, 7 year "excessive fade" | CertainTeed, 800-233-8990; | DLH Dstrb., Rancho Cordova, CA, 916-638-2156 | www.certainteed.com | ||||||
| Alcoa Mastic Cedar Discovery | Beware: Alcoa makes many vinyl sidings as well | Alcoa Home Exteriors, Pittsburgh, PA, 800-962-6973 | Rocky Mntn Wholesale, Alameda, 510-522-2700; | www.mastic.com | |||||||
| Louisiana Pacific | Beware: LP makes many vinyl sidings as well | Louisiana Pacific, Portland, OR, 800-648-6893 | www.lpcorp.com | ||||||||
| Alside Pelican Bay | Alside, Akron, Ohio, 800-922-6009 | Alside, Sacramento, 1-800-468-3401 | www.alside.com | ||||||||
| *** 07530 - ROOF MEMBRANES for low slope roofs*** | |||||||||||
| Most membranes listed here are available as Energy Star surfaces | |||||||||||
| TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) | Stevens EP | Commercial / residential polyester reinforced membrane | White, gray, colors or black, heat weldable, weather like EPDM w/o the seam failure issues. Use 60mm or thicker for durability | *Pro: white for cool roofs, can be down-cycled | competitive or less than PVC | Stevens Roofing, Holyoke, MA 800-621-ROOF | Davey Roofing, Hayward, CA 877-321-7663 | www.stevensroofing.com | |||
| Firestone UltraPly | Firestone, Carmel, IN, 800-428-4442 | Construction Resource, Oakland, 510-729-6300 | www.firestonebpco.com | ||||||||
| many more | Carlisle, GAF, Genflex, Johns Mansville, Mule Hide, more | ||||||||||
| EPDM
(Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) |
Firestone Rubbergard MaxFR | Commercial / residential membrane | Black, White Energy Star now available | Firestone, Carmel, IN, 800-428-4442 | Construction Resource, Oakland, 510-729-6300 | www.firestonebpco.com | |||||
| FPO (Flexible Polyolefin Alloy) | Sarnafil T | Commercial membrane | White, heat weldable | *Pro: white color for cool roofs, can be down-cycled (NOTE: most Sarnafil products are PVC and poorly labeled) | Sarna, Canton, MA 800-576-2358 | www.sarnafilus.com | |||||
| MBM (Modified Bitumen) SBS (Styrene Butadiene Styrene) | Conglas, MB Technology, | Commercial / residential asphaltic rubber membrane of styrene-butadiene styrene added to asphalt | torch applied | * Con: asphalt & styrene butadiene manufacture have significant toxic emissions | Consolidated Fiberglas Products | http://conglas.com | |||||
| MBM (Modified Bitumen) APP (Acstatic polypropylene) | Firestone and others | Commercial / residential asphaltic rubber membrane (atactic polypropylene added to asphalt) | hot asphalt, torch or cold applied | *Con: high emissions from hot asphalt application | Firestone, Carmel, IN, 800-428-4442 and many other manufacturers | Construction Resource, Oakland, 510-729-6300 | www.firestonebpco.com | ||||
| Metal | Many | Commercial / residential rigid | |||||||||
| *** 07712 – GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS *** | |||||||||||
| Aluminum | Many | Yellow pages under Stucco | |||||||||
| Copper | Not recommended | Con: toxic to aquatic life | |||||||||
| *** 08000 - DOORS & WINDOW FRAMES *** | |||||||||||
| Note: PVC windows have been susceptible to excess expansion and shrinkage under temperature changes, causing leaks between frame and wall. Note that many composite windows are part PVC and that PVC jamb liners and other parts are included in many "non PVC" windows | |||||||||||
| Wood (FSC certified) | Andersen | Residential and light commercial | *Pro:Low thermal expansion coef *Con: requires more maintenance than PVC but if maintained should last longer. Clad products or engineered wood products will require less. | Seek recycled, reclaimed and/or FSC certified sustainably harvested wood. Companies listed give pref to FSC. Note many wood windows have PVC jamb liners. | Andersen Window, Bayport, MN 612-439-5150 | Collier Warehouse, Inc, 415-920-9720; Truit & White, Berkeley 510-644-2671; Alexander Co, 650-583-0860. | www.andersenwindows.com | ||||
| H Window | H Window, Ashland, WI 715-685-2793 | www.hwindow.com | |||||||||
| Wood/ clad with aluminum or fiberglass | Milgard, Weathershield, Marvin, Sierra Pacific, Kolbe, Cara-daco, Fibertec, Andersen & more | Residential and light commercial. Wood with thin protective cladding of aluminum or fiberglass | *Pro:Much lower thermal expansion coefficient, maintenance free and generally more durable than PVC. | *Con: Fiberglass & aluminum processing emits significant air pollution. Fiberglass difficult to recycle, no recycled content | Milgard, 1-800-MILGARD and many more | look in yellow pages under 'glass', 'window', or 'doors' | www.milgard.com | ||||
| Fiberglass | Pella Impervia | Commercial / residential, polyester resins and glass fibers mixed and extruded. Carado uses Timberstrand eng wood core. | *Pro: Much lower thermal expansion coefficients and generally more durable than PVC. Low maintenance | *Con: Fiberglass processing emits significant air pollution. Difficult to recycle, no recycled content | Less than custom wood frames but more than other standard types | Pella, Murray, Ky | www.pellaimpervia.com/ | ||||
| Fibertec, Inline and others | Fibertec / Inline, Ontario, Canada, 888-232-4956 / 416-679-1171 | Wilson & Wells, San Leandro, CA, 510-667-0162 | www.inlinefiberglass.com | ||||||||
| Recycled HDPE (high density polyethylene) | Center Industries | *Pro: Much lower thermal expansion coefficients and generally more durable than PVC. Low maintenance | *Pro: 90% recycled HDPE | Center Industries Sioux Center, IA 800-281-4049 866-722-1488 | direct from manufacturer | www.center-industries.com | |||||
| ABS (acrylonitrile-butadien-styrene)/ ASA (acrylic-styrene-acrylonitrile) | Thermal Line | Window frame made from Compozit™ C/G, a coextruded composite based on Cycolac™ ABS with a UV resistant exterior coating of Geloy™ ASA both from GE Plastics | *Con: ABS has significant toxic problems in manufacture | Mandan, ND 800-662-1832 | www.tlwindows.com | ||||||
| Aluminum | Many | *Pro: durable & low maintenance. Lower thermal expansion. *Con: Higher heat loss even with added thermal break. Prone to indoor condensation | *Pro: can use recycled materials *Con: energy intensive to make | Many suppliers. | check Yellow Pages | ||||||
| *** 08800 - GLAZING ACCESSORIES - TAPE *** | |||||||||||
| Butyl Rubber | Tremco, Bostik | ||||||||||
| Polyethylene | AdChem, Frank Lowe | ||||||||||
| Silicone rubber sealants | Tremco, GE, others | ||||||||||
| *** 09510 - ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILE *** | |||||||||||
| Note: beware of PVC as protective scrubbable surface coating. Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) sometimes used as a coating is not PVC despite the "vinyl" in the name | |||||||||||
| Mineral wool | Armstrong | recycled mineral wool & newsprint paper | Humiguard 10-15 year mold/mildew warranty NOTE: some Armstrong ceiling products use vinyl latex surface finish | *Pro: 25-85% recycled content - mineral wool (mostly PI from steel industry waste ) & newsprint paper. Armstrong has aggressive PC recycling program for old panels. | Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, PA 877-276-7876 | AMS, San Jose, CA, 408-279-1141 | www.ceilings.com | ||||
| USG | recycled mineral wool & newsprint paper | *Pro: Astro has high NRC rating of .50 to .60, a CAC rating of 35 to 39 and a high LR (light reflectance) value of .85. "Aegis Microbe Shield" treatment for mold mildew resistant w/10-30 yr warranty(humidity not water) NOTE: some USG products come vinyl faced: Clean Room ClimaPlus, Orion 210, Premier Hi-Lite ClimaPlus, SHEETROCK® Brand Lay-in Clean Room Vinyl. | *Pro: 40-85% recycled content - mineral wool (mostly PI from steel industry waste ) & newsprint paper. Some PC recycling of old panels from "select customers" | USG, Chicago, IL 800.874.4968 | California Wholesale Materials, San Francisco, 415-282-0711 | www.usg.com | |||||
| Perlite | Chicago-Metallic Eurostone | Eurostone has perlite, ceramic clay and a liquid glass binder, no phenol resins; also glass reinforced gypsum, fabric/fiberglass, metal (steel/aluminum), drywall | *Pro: not support mold, bacteria, or fungus, impervious to water, humidity, heat and flame, 30 yr + life | Chicago Metallic Corporation, Chicago, IL, 708-563-4600 | Ceiling Systems, 415-642-6750; Pacific Supply, 510-832-5734, 415-285-1010 | www.chicago-metallic.com | |||||
| Wood fiber | Tectum | aspen wood fibers in an inorganic hydraulic cement binder, commonly used in schools, | *Pro: more durable *Con: lower acoustical performance, harder to cut | more expensive than standard ACT | Tectum, Inc, Newark, OH (888)
977-9691, (740) 345-9691 |
Finish Line, Portola Valley, CA, 650-233-1360; Pinnacle, Hayward 510-264-5470 | www.tectum.com. | ||||
| *** 09640 - WOOD FLOORING (incl bamboo)*** (as substitute for 09650 vinyl resilient floor) | |||||||||||
| Wood | ForestWorld | FSC certified plank and floating floors | Forest World, Middleburg, VT, 802-382-8888 | Sante Fe, NM, 1-800-468-6139 | www.forestworld.com | ||||||
| Earthsource | FSC certified plank and floating floors | Earth Source, Oakland, CA, 866-549-9663, 510-208-7257 | Plywood & Lumber Sales, SF, 415-648-7257 | www.earthsourcewood.com | |||||||
| EcoTimber | FSC certified plank and floating floors | Ecotimber, San Rafael,
CA 415.258.8454 |
See San Rafael location | www.ecotimber.com | |||||||
| Bamboo | Bamboo Hardwoods, Flooring Alternatives, Moso, PlyBoo, Smith & Fong, Timbergrass, and many others | standard plank flooring product made from laminated bamboo (also available in floating floor) | *Pro: more resilient than red oak, good water resistance | *Pro: rapidly renewable resource (4 years to maturity) *Con: unknown labor practices in SE Asia, some bamboos use urea formaldehyde binders | comparable to hardwood floor | See resilient chart | See resilient flooring chart | ||||
| *** 09650 - RESILIENT FLOORING *** (see resilient flooring chart at www.healthybuilding.net for more detail) | |||||||||||
| Natural linoleum | Forbo (Marmoleum, Artoleum), Armstrong DLW, Prontolino, Nova, Tarkett | plant based tile and sheet goods from flax linseed oil, wood flour, pine resins, and natural colorants, sheet good w/ jute backing or tile with polyester backing | *Pro: anti static, anti bacterial, long wear life (40+ yrs?), minimal maintenance requirements (no stripping and waxing), *Con: not recommended for wet environments. NOTE: Forbo is heavier duty commercial grade than Armstrong | Pro:rapidly renewable, decomposes in dump *Con: Outgases VOCs (no known carcinogens or repro development toxins, but can be allergen problem for certain sensitive people) | $3 - $6 installed in 02 | See resilient chart | See resilient chart | ||||
| Cork | Expanko, Duro Design, Flooring Alternatives Gerbert, We Cork, Wicanders and many other manufacturers | tile and plank and floating floor from natural cork | *Pro: anti bacterial, mildew, mold, rot resistant, fire retardant, thermal, vibration & acoustic barrier, soft, warm under foot, self healing, thermally stable, hypo-allergenic, durable, long wear life (many high traffic installs from 1920s still in use), minimal maintenance(no stripping and waxing) | *Pro: rapidly renewable (harvestable every 9-10 years for 100-150 yrs) healthy for tree, Often use cork waste *Con: Some manufacturers use urea formaldehyde binders | $3 - $8 installed in 01 | See resilient chart | See resilient chart | ||||
| Polyolefin | Amtico Stratica | polymer resin/ ethylene copolymer product akin to high end vinyl, comes in 333 mm (13'1/2) & 500 mm 19" squares and 100mm (4") X 1000mm (39") planks. (Base sheet is 1000mm square) | wood and stone prints, drop in replacement for vinyl, Highly stain resistant, claim 10X tough as lino (same Surlyn wear layer as golf balls - 10 yr wear out guarantee) no waxing, claims low impact and reflected noise | *Pro: low VOC, solvent free adhesive, certified ISO 14001, recyclable *Con: petrochemical based, due to adhesives probably only practical for post industrial recycling | $6.50/sf per Amtico rep in 01 in CA), equal install, no maint. | Amtico Intl., Atlanta, GA 404-267-1900 | Ann Donkle (925) 838-9490 | www.stratica.com/ | EBN Vol 7, No 10 and Stratica literature and Stratica rep conversation | ||
| Tarkett Daflex Nova, SuperNova | French product - beware most of Tarkett's line is PVC | Tarkett USA Houston , TX 800-USS-TILE | www.tarkett-commercial.com | ||||||||
| Polyethylene/ limestone | LifeTile/ LifeLine | Enomer - 80% limestone & 20% polyethylene | no wax and strip, acrylic adhesives, Fire Class 1 ASTM E648-99 | *Pro: 50% PI recycled content, low emission | Upofloor, Finland | www.lifelinefloors.com/en | |||||
| Stonescape | limestone and ethylene acrylic polymers | no wax and strip, much harder than VCT, ASTM E-648/662 Class 1. | American Biltrite (Amtico) Canada, Ontario 905-507-2400 | www.american-biltrite.com | |||||||
| Resin laminate | WilsonArt | Kraft paper impregnated with melamine and phenolic resins | No wax & strip, Fier Class 1 or A available | *Pro: renewable paper content, GreenGuard VOC certified | Wilsonart, Temple, TX
800-433-3222 |
www.wilsonart.com | |||||
| Rubber | Nora, Mondo, ToMarket, Dodge Regupol and many other manufacturers | Both virgin and recycled rubber sheet and tile goods | +antibacterial, mildew, mold, rot resistant, long wear life, some are no wax/no strip, others require wax | Rubber floorings differ widely. Some outgas VOCs, have odor, others are very clean | $3- $10/sf in 01 | See resilient chart | See resilient chart | ||||
| Concrete | local contractor | polished concrete | no wax and strip | *Pro: No VOC, Con: hard under foot | www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/polishing | ||||||
| Terrazo | Enviroglas | recycled glass in epoxy | highly durable, wide variety of colors avail, no wax and strip | *Pro: hi PC content Con: hard under foot | Plano, TX 888-523-7894 | www.enviroglasproducts.com | |||||
| Concrete & recycled glass | IceStone | 75% recycled glass in cement, like terrazo | highly durable, wide variety of colors avail, no wax and strip | *Pro: hi PC content, Con: hard under foot | Icestone, NYC, NY 714-24-4900 | www.icestone.biz | |||||
| *** 09680 - CARPET (PVC is used for backing) *** (See carpet chart for more detail) | |||||||||||
| Natural fibers (Jute, other grasses) | many manufacturers | Broadloom carpet | Naturlich Floor-coverings, Sebastapol; Anderson, Oakland; Dick's Carpet, Berkeley, many other outlets | ||||||||
| Polyolefin | Shaw Eco solution/ EcoWorx | Nylon 6 tile on thermoplastic polyolefin back (Alll Shaw will be PVC free by 2005) | *Pro: true closed loop recyclable, chemicals being screened by MDBC for low toxicity | Shaw Contract, Dalton GA 800-441-7429 | Jim Thompson, 1-800-637-2849 | www.shawcontract.com | |||||
| PVB (Polyvinyl butryal) | Collins & Aikman ethos | Nylon 6,6 on PVB backing (Note: some C&A backings contain PVC. All faces ar available with PVB) | *Pro: 96% post consumer recycled content, whole carpet recyclable into backing | Tandus - C&A Floorcoverings, Dalton, GA | Drew McCallister, 925-735-1090 | www.tandus.com | |||||
| Polypropolene | Lees Unibond & Unibond RE | Nylon 6,6 on polypro unibond backing, RE product uses biobased resin to laminate backings (NOTE Lees Thermobond backing contains PVC) | *Pros: some recycled content in face (all PI) and biobased content in binder. *Con: Backing only downcycled | Lees Carpet, Glasgow VA 800-545-9765 | EcoRep Group 510-536-2600 | www.leescarpet.com | |||||
| Reuse | Milliken EarthSquare Renewal process | Renewal process of deep cleaning, retexturing and restyling modular carpet 2X for up to 30 year life. (can be done on many non Milliken carpets) | *Pro: Non VOC adhesive is releasable for easier change out | *Pro: true reuse, tho limited to two reuses cycles before down-cycling, company wide approach to enviro issues | Milliken, Spartanburg, SC, 877-E2-RENEW | SF, 415-773-5389, 415-454-8575; Jeremy Rude, 408-366-6570 (for govt) | www.earthsquare.com/ | ||||
| Polyurethane | Milliken Image | Polyurethane modular carpet in 3' tile | *Pro: Non VOC adhesive is releasable for easier change out, 3' tiles mean fewer seams, custom patterns available | *Pro: designed for EarthSquare process. *Con: only 4% recycled content, urethane only downcycled | Milliken, Spartanburg, SC 864-503-2506 | SF, 415-773-5389, 415-454-8575; Jeremy Rude, 408-366-6570 (for govt) | www.milliken.com | ||||
| Urethane | Mohawk Evergreen | Nylon 6 Broadloom & modular carpet - also do woven backless carpet | *Pro: closed loop recycling (face only limited capacity, *Con: urethane backing only downcycled | Mohawk, Atlanta GA, SW office, Marty Spillman, 909-898-4600 | www.mohawkcarpet.com | ||||||
| Urethane | Interface Wabi & Sabi / NexStep | Nylon 6,6 20" tile on high density urethane NexStep backing, (NOTE Some Interface backings contain PVC) Also have | *Pro: polycarbite seam sealer moisture impervious, Non VOC adhesive is releasable for easier change out | *Pro: incorporates recycled material, "zipper" for easy 100% recycling, some solar power in manufacture, low energy dye process. Will recycle or repurpose old carpet *Con: Can only downcycle at this time. Not closed loop | Interface, Atlanta GA, 770-437-6800 | San Francisco, 415-421-7700 or Mark Iberri (800) 336-0225 X1705 | www.interfaceinc.com | ||||
| Mannington | Nylon 6,6 broadloom on urethane backing | Mannington, Commercial Calhoun GA 800-241-2262 | www.mannington.com | ||||||||
| *** 09700 - 09900 - WALL COVERINGS *** | |||||||||||
| Note: PVC wall coverings are associated with serious mold problems due to entrapment of moisture in wall cavity | |||||||||||
| Wood fiber/ polyester | Innvironments Allegory | Also have products made from sisal, cellulose, honey suckle vines, and cork NOTE: Some Innovations products contain vinyl | Type II rating, Class A flame, washable, but not scrubbable, more permeable than vinyl. Not for high moisture areas | *Pro: no heavy metals or formaldehyde, low emissions | $13/yd in 6/2000 | Innovations in Wallcoverings NY, NY, 212-807-6300 | SKAAR Furnishing, San Francisco, 415-487-9900 | www.innovationsusa.com | |||
| Polyethylene | Surface IQ | Note: Also have PVC products | Type II, Class A, stain resistant and scrubbable, antimicrobial | *Pro: no BFRs, heavy metals or formaldehyde | Len-Tex, N. Walpole, NH 03609 603-445-2342 |
www.lentexcorp.com | |||||
| Xorel | 38 designs, 400 colorways, water repellant, stain resistant and aggressively scrubbable, inherently flame retardant Class A & Class 1, anti-bacterial, antifungal and anti-staph, self healing, no fade in 10 years of use | *Pro: non toxic | $21.50/yd+ | Carnegie Fabrics, Rockville Cntr, NY 516-678-6770 800-727-6770 | Nancy Dul, Sausalito, CA, 415-339-9112 | www.xorel.com | ISDesignet April 2000 | ||||
| Cellulose/ polyester | Roos Moment Environmental | Type I, Class A flame, washable | Roos Intl, Deerfield, FL 800-888-2776 | direct from manufacturer | www.momentwallcovering.com | ||||||
| Polyester/ Cellulose | Envision | Non woeven cellulose oplyester blend | Type I & II, Class A, breathable and scrubbable | Tapeter Decorative Wall Solutions,
Deerfield Beach, FL 877-867-4430 |
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| Polyester | Pallas Cares & Terratex | Polyester, and recycled polyester, (NOTE: Pallas also produces vinyl wall coverings). | Some use Avora FR flame and stain resistant | recyclable | $20-$55/yd (05/02) | Pallas, Green Bay, WI 800-4PALLAS, 920-468-1600 | Ann Greiner, Pallas Textiles, 415-252-0943 | www.pallastextiles.com | |||
| DesignTex | 100% recycled & poly blends w/natural fibers (NOTE: some Design Tex products are vinyl) | 9 colorways | $18/yd | DesignTex 800-221-1540 | Galleria San Francisco Design, 415-864-4144 | www.dtex.com | |||||
| Bio fibers | Natural Environments | Variouos lines from linen and mulberry fibers, flax, recycled paper, water-based vegetable dyes, and glass fibers | Muraspec NA, Randolph, MA 800-717-5651 | www.muraspecna.com | |||||||
| Cellulose | Duraprene | reprocessed cellulose fibers from tree farms bonded in latex under high pressure | Class A fire rating, equiv to Type II vinyl, abrasion and stain resistant, washable and scrubbable | $15-18/yd (2/02) | Blumenthal 860-824-8000 | Galleria SF Design, 415-864-4144 | www.blumenthalwallcovering.com | ISDesignet April 2000 | |||
| Recycled paper | Dialtones, Thatch | Japanese phonebooks | 50-75% recycled phone books, rest paper pulp | $13.50-$15/yd (05/02) | Pallas, Green Bay, WI 800-4PALLAS | Ann Greiner, Pallas Textiles, 415-252-0943 | www.pallastextiles.com | ||||
| Polychromatic finish coatings | Polmyx, Zolotone | look for low VOC water-based formulas | 100s of color combinations, Class A fire rating, stain resistant, abrasion resistant, washable, scrubbable, resistant to fungus and bacteria, unlike vinyl, can be touched up | $4.5 to $13/yd | Tri-Kes Wall-covering Source, Dallas, TX, 800-200-8120 | www.zolatone.com/ | ISDesignet April 2000 | ||||
| Wool/ Ramie | McDonough Collection | Custom high end fabric | Pro: low impact manufacturing | $59/yd | DesignTex 800-221-1540 | Galleria SF Design, 415-864-4144 | www.dtex.com | ||||
| Wood fiber | Tectum | See 09510 acoustical ceiling tile | Tectum, Newark, OH, 888-977-9691 | Pinnacle, 510-264-5470 | www.tectum.com | ||||||
| Fabric | many manufacturers | Many other natural fiber and other fabric alternatives are available | |||||||||
| *** 10260 - DOOR and WALL PROTECTION *** | |||||||||||
| Recycled High density polyethylene (HDPE) | InPro EnviroGT | Handrails and corner guards from recycled HDPE & FSC certified wood | InPro Corp., Muskego, WI, 800-222-5556 | Ron Lee 530-867-1895 | www.inprocorp.com | ||||||
| Metal (Stainless steel, aluminum, brass and bronze) | Tubular Specialties and Pawling | grab rails, corner guards | Tubular Specialties, Los An-geles, CA, 800-225-5876 (see also Pawling below) | EM Hundley, SF 415-777-5050; Alpha West, So SF, 650-952-6886; Specialties, SF, 415-626-9895; Bay Area Bldrs Hdwe, SF, 415-431-9600 | www.calltsm.com | ||||||
| Aluminum & bamboo | Acrovyn G5 | bamboo is more rapidly renewable than wood | C/S (Construction Specialities), Lebanon, NJ 908-236-0800 | www.c-sgroup.com | |||||||
| ABS/ Polycarbonate | Acrovyn 3000 | Note: do not use chlorine bleach as polycarbonate may leach bisphenol-A | C/S (Construction Specialities), Lebanon, NJ 908-236-0800 | www.c-sgroup.com | |||||||
| Polycarbonate (Lexan) | Pawling and Tubular Specialties | corner guards (Note: many of Pawlings products contain vinyl) | Note: do not use chlorine bleach as polycarbonate may leach bisphenol-A | Pawling, NY, (800) 431-0101 (see also above for Tubular ) | Lindsey Associates, Palo Alto, Susan at 650-324-1133 (Call) | www.pawling.com | |||||
| Wood | Pawling and others | handrails | Many | ||||||||
| *** 10400 - SIGNAGE *** | |||||||||||
| Aluminum | |||||||||||
| Acrylic | |||||||||||
| PVA/urethane | |||||||||||
| photopolymer/ polyester | |||||||||||
| *** 10800 - BATH (shower curtains) *** | |||||||||||
| Note: PVC shower curtains have serious outgassing problems | |||||||||||
| Nylon | Valiant | Look for reversed bottom hem for water runoff | $10-30 | Valiant Products, Denver, CO., 800-347-2727 | Direct from manufacturer | www.valiantproducts.com | |||||
| Polyethylene | Brookstone Tyvek | $20 | Brookstone, 800-846-3000 | Brookstone Stores, San Francisco, 415-731-8046, 415-546-6667; Concord, CA, 925-609-7138 | www.brookstone.com | ||||||
| PEVA | Ikea | 50% EVA, 50% PE | $2 - 16 | www.ikea.com | |||||||
| Polyester | Ikea | Pro: breathable | $10-15 | Direct from manufacturer | www.ikea.com | ||||||
| Polyester, Nylon | A-1 Textiles, Hospi-Tel | Pro: breathable | $10 (wholesale only) | Chatsworth, CA, 800-351-1819, East
Orange, NJ 07017 (973) 678-7100 |
Direct from manufacturer | www.a1textiles.com | |||||
| Cotton | many | Con: requires more care (regular washing and airing) to keep mold free | Pro: renewable resource, available in organic cotton | $15-60 | |||||||
| Cotton Duck Canvas | Green Home, Real Goods | Pro: better at resisting absorption of water than regular cotton | $26 - 90 | Green Home 415.282.6400 | www.greenhome.com | ||||||
| Glass | many | rigid door | |||||||||
| none | design open shower without curtain | ||||||||||
| *** 10800 - BATH (shower surrounds) *** | |||||||||||
| *** 12490 - WINDOW TREATMENTS *** See 9700 wall coverings for more discussion of fabrics | |||||||||||
| TPO (Thermoplastic polyolefin) | Mecho EcoVeil | EarthTex TPO | washable, UV resistant, flame retardant, antimicrobial, with similar strength and dimensional stability, but lighter weight | recyclable, screened by MBDC protocol | MechoShade, Long Island, NY 718-729-2020 | www.mechoshade.com | |||||
| Fiberglass | Lutron Vimco | Note: Lutron's polyester fabrics are vinyl coated, The Hexcel and Nolite fiberglass fabrics are PVC free | mesh and blackout shades, all all meet NFPA-701 fire | Ashland, VA 800-446-1503 | www.vimco.com | ||||||
| Draper | 3-G Mermel & Hexcel acrylic coated fiberglass & Rockland cotton/poly | mesh and blackout shades, all all meet NFPA-701 fire | Draper, Spiceland, IN 800-238-7999 | www.draperinc.com | |||||||
| Polyester/ polyurethane | Hunter Douglas/ Nysan Greenscreen | Trevira® CS
polyester with polyurethane coating |
mesh and blackout shades, meet NFPA-701 fire | Calgary, Alberta Canada 403-204-8675 |
www.nysan.com | ||||||
| *** 12500 - FURNITURE *** | |||||||||||
| Herman Miller Mirra | Chair w/mesh instead of upholstery (no BFRs) and no PVC parts | *Pro: recyclable, MDBC protocol to get rid of toxics | Herman Miller, Zeeland MI, 888-443-4357 | www.hermanmiller.com | |||||||
| Steelcase Think, Jersey Seating | Chair w/water-blown cushioning foams, no adhesives | *Pro: chrome-, and adhesive-free, and powder-coated metal finishes. High recycled content; recyclable. MBDC protocol | Steelcase, Grand Rapids, MI 888-STEELCASE | www.steelcase.com | |||||||
| Knoll Life | Pro: chrome free, low VOC, high recycled content, recyclable, MBDC protocol | Knoll, New York, NY 212-343-4125 | www.knoll.com | ||||||||
| *** 12500 - FURNITURE/UPHOLSTERY *** See 9700 wall coverings for more discussion of fabrics | |||||||||||
| Wool/ Ramie | Climatex Lifecycle | Wool/Ramie blend, no carcinogens, toxic chemicals or heavy metals | *Pro: low impact manufacture, compostable at end of life | Carnegie Fabrics 800-727-6770, Rockville Centre, NY, 516-678-6770 | Nancy Dul, Sausalito, CA, 415-339-9112 | www.carnegiefabrics.com | |||||
| Natural fibers | many | Many other natural fiber and other fabric alternatives are available | DesignTex | ||||||||
| Polyester/ Cotton | EnviroLeather | designed for medical and dental chairs, tables and stools. | passed 01350 IAQ standard, Class 1 Fire w/o brominated flame retardants | LDICorp, Gonic, NH 866-332-0700 | www.ldisolutions.com | ||||||
| Polyethylene | Xorel | See description above under wall coverings | See Carnegie Fabrics | Nancy Dul, Sausalito, CA, 415-339-9112 | www.xorel.com | ||||||
| Nylon | HBF | ||||||||||
| Polyurethane | DesignTex, Deepan, Human Scale, Architex, Jhane Bharnes, Ultra Fabrics | ||||||||||
| *** 15100 & 15400 - BUILDING SERVICES PIPING & PLUMBING (pipes)*** | |||||||||||
| HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) | CPChem Performance Pipe | High Density Polyethylene plastic often used in natural gas, water supply, sewer, perimeter drain pipe and relining applications | *Pro: light, flexible, more resilient than PVC, stronger in cold weather, joints are fused rather than glued for better seal (almost leak free) and no fumes, long continuous coils, *Con: high expansion coefficient (3X PVC) that must be accommodated in high temp fluctuation environments, not recommended for high temperature apps (140+F) | *Pro: Relatively clean production, no heavy metals, lower embodied energy (1/3 of PVC), easy to recycle | Varies. Can be least expensive plastic ($.40/lf for 4" compared to $1.20 for PVC in 94, 25-35% more expensive in 2002), Fusion installation takes more time, but comes in long continuous rolls | CPChem 800-527-0662 | Maskel Robbins Hayward, CA 800-638-4373 | www.CPChem.com/performancepipe | embodied energy and cost and other characteristics EBN Volume 3, No. 1 | ||
| Rinker, QWH, Quail | Endot Industries 800-345-3990 | P&F Distributing Brisbane, CA 415-467-4630 | www.endot.com/market | ||||||||
| Isco | Isco Industries, Louisville, KY, 800-345-4726 | John Hancock, 559-291-4725 | www.isco-pipe.com | ||||||||
| PEX (Cross linked polyethylene) | Vanguard | Radiant heating systems and potable water disrtibution applications, including hot water | *Pro: same advantages as HDPE, but also can be used in high temperature applications | *Con: can't be recycled | Vanguard Piping, Action Sales, San Jose, CA, 408-406-3218 | Cal-Steam Plumbing Supply, Hayward, 510-633-0900 | www.vanguardpipe.com | ||||
| PP (Polypropylene) | Aquatherm | potable-water, hydronic-heating, and other pressurized piping applications | *Pro: very durable, no hammer, wide temperature range, quick heat fusion leak proof joining, low thermal conductivity (less condensation and heat loss). Can be used in high temp apps (180F 100PSI, low COF, acid resistant, | *Pro: Relatively clean production, no heavy metals, or BFRs, can be recycled, but not back into pipe (downcycled) | Lower than copper in 04,labor costs lower | Aquatherm Piping Systems, LLC, | |||||
| Vitrified Clay | Fired clay used in industrial and sewer applications | *Pro: highly chemical resistant, lowest thermal expansion coefficient, most durable of all pipe materials, many manufacturers give 100 year warranties . Narrower trench, less heavy equipment needs for install. *Con: heavy (but can be used in small lighter lengths) | *Pro: Low toxic manufacture, non toxic disposal, totally recylable, low embodied energy (1/3 of PVC), | Materials costs comparable to PVC, installation costs comparable or less. | Clay Pipe Institute, Lake Geneva WI, 262-248-9094 | www.ncpi.org | |||||
| Gladding Mc Bean & Co. | Gladding McBean, Lincoln CA, 916-645-9525 | Groeniger, Santa Rosa 707-586-3333, Sacto 916-455-3333, Hayward 510-786-3333 | www.gladdingmcbean.com | ||||||||
| Mission Clay | Mission Clay, Corona CA, 909-277-4600 | Mission Clay, Oakland, 510-568-0800 | www.missionclay.com | ||||||||
| Cast iron | Primarily used in sanitary and storm drain, and soil/waste piping and venting | *Pro: low thermal expansion coefficient (1/5 of PVC), quieter, very durable | *Pro: US foundries make entirely from recycled scrap steel and iron | material up to 2X as expensive as PVC, installation can be lower | Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute, widely available. Avoid McWane due to serious OSHA violations | widely available at plumbing supply houses | www.cispi.org | ||||
| ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) | *Con: nearly twice the thermal expansion coefficient of PVC | *Con:- slightly more energy intensive to produce, also has significant toxic problems in manufacture | equal to PVC for 4" pipe in 94 | widely available | widely available at plumbing supply houses | embodied energy and cost and other characteristics EBN Volume 3, No. 1 | |||||
| *** 15100 & 15400 - BUILDING SERVICES PIPING & PLUMBING (corrosion wrap) *** | |||||||||||
| Polyethylene | Polyken 900 | Tyco Adhesives, Norwood, MA, 800-343-7875 | Pacific Pipeline, Lafayette, 925 284-1515 | www.polyken.com | |||||||
| Tapecoat | Tapecoat, 847-866-8500 | www.tapecoat.com | |||||||||
| *** 15450 - FUEL OIL AND GASOLINE SYSTEMS *** | |||||||||||
| Polyethylene | Enviroflex | Total Con-tainment, Oaks, PA, 877-66TOTAL | www.totalcontainment.com | ||||||||
| *** 16100 - ELECTRICAL CABLES *** | |||||||||||
| Note: Insulation is often PVC, but has been eliminated from many subway systems internationally and from many US military applications due to fire smoke hazards | |||||||||||
| XLP / XLPE (Thermoset Crosslinked Polyethylene | General | XHHW-2, USE-2 RHH/RHW-2 | Building wire (alternate to PVC insulated THHN), XHHW for genrl purpose, color coded, USE-2 for burial or wet apps | upcharge over PVC THNN varies by size, ~50% for AWG2, (2001 local SF electric house) | General Cable, Highland Heights, Kentucky, 859-572-8000 | Omni Hayward 510-887-8600; Houston Wiring Cable Norwalk CA 562-623-9787 | www.generalcable.com | ||||
| Cerrowire | XHHW-2, USE-2 RHH/RHW-2 | resin maker is Scapa Polymerics | Cerro Wire & Cable, Hartselle, AL 256-773-2522 | www.cerrowire.com | |||||||
| Exelene | Nexans Energy, New Holland PA 717 354 6200 | www.nexansenergy.com | |||||||||
| Service Wire | VW-1, XHHW-2, USE-2, RHH/RHW-2 | Service Wire Culloden, WV 800-624-3572 | www.servicewire.com | ||||||||
| Southwire, Solonon | Substitute for PVC coated NM-B, THHN, and THWN building wire (also datawire) | Southwire Company, Carrolton Ga., 800-444-1700 | Independent Electric Supply, 415-861-8558; City Electric Supply, 415-821-3011; Maltby Electric Supply, 863-5000; Pacific Electric Supply, 415-255-6161 | www.southwire.com | |||||||
| Nual | aluminum conductor with XLP insulation | Alcan, Atlanta, GA
800-347-0571 |
www.cable.alcan.com | ||||||||
| LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene) | Belden, Carol | Low smoke polyethylene or Linear low density polyethylene, used in airports, security, military other places where smoke from a fire is high concern | Houston Wiring Cable Norwalk CA 562-623-9787 | ||||||||
| *** 16000 - CONDUIT, DUCT & EMT & JUNCTION BOXES *** | |||||||||||
| HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) | CPChem Performance Pipe | High density polyethylene (ENT) | *Pro:D69 More flexible, ductile, and resilient than PVC, stronger in cold weather, joints are fused or pressure fit rather than glued for better seal and no fumes , lower COF = easier to run cable, *Con: higher thermal expansion coef but can handle it. | varies, some-times cheaper, currently (early 02 25-35% more expensive material costs. Similar install-ation. Better maintenanc+A127e costs | Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem), Plano TX 800-527-0662, | P&F, Brisbane, 415-467-4630 | www.CPChem.com/performancepipe | ||||
| Arnco PermaGuard | Arnco, Elyria, OH 800-321-7914 | Graybar, San Francisco, 415-970-5445; Wesco, 415-865-3917 | www.arncocorp.com | ||||||||
| Endot | Endot Industries, Rockaway NJ, 800-443-6368 | Greybar, San Francisco, 415-970-5445; CSC, 510-818-7111 | www.endot.com/market | ||||||||
| Vikimatic | TVC Comm-unications San Clemente, CA 1-800-755-1415 | http://tvccatalog.tvcinc.com | |||||||||
| Lamson & Sessions | Most L&S product line is PVC. Just beginning to offer HDPE | Lamson & Sessions, Cleveland OH, 216-464-3400 | Electrigroup CA 562-981-8340; Maltby 415-863-5000; Independent Electric Supply 415-861-8558 | www.lamson-sessions.com | |||||||
| PP (Polypropylene) | MyCableShop | low smoke, flexible conduit | Cheektowaga NY 866-449 4498 | www.mycableshop.com | |||||||
| Galvanized Steel or Aluminum | Allied Tube | Conduit (EMT) | Allied Tube, Harvey IL 800-882-5543, widely available | Any electric supply house | www.alliedtube.com | ||||||
| Fiberglass | Champion | can replace PVC coated conduit in corrosive environments. Also make trays | Pro: low coefficient of friction | Champion Fiberglass, Spring, TX 281-353-5052 | Any electric supply house | www.championfiberglass.com | |||||
| Fiberglass Reinforced Epoxy | FRE | FRE Composites, Quebec Canada, 888-849-9909, 503-799-6610 | Maltby 415-863-5000; Independent 415-861-8558 | www.frecomposites.com | |||||||
| Nylon | Endot | Endot Industries, Rockaway NJ, 800-443-6368 | Greybar, San Francisco, 415-970-5445; CSC, 510-818-7111 | www.endot.com/market | |||||||
| Sealcon Standard and Superflex | liquid tight flexible conduit | Sealcon Centennial, CO (303) 699-1135 | Quail Electronics, Livermore 925-373-6700 | www.sealconusa.com | |||||||
| Liquitite Corrlok | liquid tight flexible conduit | Electri-Flex, IL (800) 323-6174 | Maltby 415-863-5000; Independent 415-861-8558 | www.electriflex.com | |||||||
| Coated steel | Type ATX, ZHLA, CEA or ACEA | liquid tight flexible conduit - steel with polyurethane | Electri-Flex, IL (800) 323-6174 | Maltby 415-863-5000; Independent 415-861-8558 | www.electriflex.com | ||||||
| This list surveys many of the primary categories
of building materials where PVC is commonly used and is organized by the CSI
numbering system commonly used in commercial building specifications. While
there are products for all building types represented here, the emphasis is
on materials suitable for
commercial/institutional buildings. It is intended to provide a
representative sampling of products and materials that do not contain PVC and
are commercially available for a variety of applications. It is not intended
to be comprehensive. In a rapidly changing market, the completeness and
accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement of any product or manufacturer, nor any warranty of the appropriateness of listed products for a particular application. Replication of this information for educational purposes is permitted with credit and the inclusion of these disclaimers. |
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