- What Is Greenbuilding?
- FSC
Forest Stewardship Council
- LEED
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
- SFI
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
- Fire Retardant Materials
- LEED Qualified Laminants and Sheet Stock
- Flooring
- Contact Us
- Home
When puchasing lumber for any project look for the "FSC" trademark to assure that forests arround the world have not been harvested irresponsibly.
FSC and LEED Wood Products
At Build Green, you'll find all the green construction materials you need to meet FSC and LEED standards for any size project.
FSC Lumber We Carry
Domestic Hard and Soft Woods
- Alder - Alder is a fast-growing renewable wood with a fine, close grain that is easily stained and finished. Alder is typically used to make furniture, cabinets, panel systems and specialty products.
- Ash - Ash wood typically features a bold and straight grain, although a wavy pattern with a strong contrast may occasionally emerge. White ash sapwood ranges from clear white to pale yellow, while the heartwood ranges from light to medium brown tones.
- Basswood - A white wood with occasional brown or grey streaks, basswood features a soft texture and very little grain. Basswood planks are often used for wood art crafts.
- Birch - Birch is a medium-density wood with colors ranging from creamy white or yellow sapwood to a reddish-brown heart. Because of its greater color stability in sunlight and lower cost, birch is sometimes used as an alternative to cherry wood.
- Cedar - Cedar is a perennial favorite for its natural resistance to decay and insect damage. Because of its unique preservative oil, cedar requires no further chemical treatment unless it is in direct contact with the ground. Cedar remains more stable than most domestic softwoods through decades of weather exposure.
- Cherry - Cherry is a soft- to medium-density wood with a close, tight grain similar to maple. With age, cherry's beautiful pink to reddish-brown color darkens to a rich russet brown.
- Cypress - North American cypress grows in wet, swampy areas from Delaware to Florida along the east coast, along the Gulf of Mexico in Texas and north to the Mississippi River Valley. A natural preservative that makes cypress extremely resistant to decay and insect damage also makes it a natural choice for docks, beams, decks, flooring, paneling and siding.
- Douglas Fir - Douglas fir's beautiful grain patterns, rich golden color and outstanding strength have made this wood a staple in North American construction for centuries. Artisans, architects and engineers alike favor Douglas fir for its size, strength and stability.
- Hickory - Hickory is the hardest, heaviest and strongest wood in common use today. Hickory's sapwood is typically white with fine brown lines, while the heartwood is pale reddish brown. The fine grain of hickory is typically straight, although it can also be wavy or irregular.
- Mahogany - Mahogany is a highly valued hardwood used in many different products, including flooring, furniture and plywood. Mahogany's beauty makes it a favorite among woodworkers.
- Maple - Soft textured maple comes in variable shades of white, beige or medium brown, and is often used in making furniture. Hard maple, a very dense, tight-grained wood, is among the most widely used woods in North America, typically found in flooring and other household millwork.
- Oak - Red oak – a medium density, grainy wood that is widely available and reasonably priced – is often used in cabinets, flooring and other household millwork. White oak is a straight-grained wood, medium to coarse in texture, with longer rays than red oak.
- Pine - Pine is soft textured and easy to work with. In colors ranging from pale white to yellow, pine ages to a beautiful golden color. Pine cuts and sands easily, and its grain pattern is easy to stain.
- Poplar - Poplar is a favorite among homeowners and foresters alike. Poplar is a fast-growing shade tree that produces straight-grain, knot-free wood that takes paint well and nails without splitting.
- Redwood - Redwood is a soft lumber that ages to an attractive gray color. Although redwood is rot-resistant, moisture may cause it to blacken, and sealers are often used to preserve its natural beauty.
- Imported Exotics - call for availability
