Green Building

The average single-family home generates between 6,960 and 12,064 pounds of construction waste.

The idea of green building is to incorporate environmental considerations into every phase of the building process. Using trusses and other engineered woods help a building to be genuinely sustainable. A buildings structure may or may not be seen once the construction process is done but the choices made during construction have an impact.

Conservation of wood thru the use of intelligently designed smaller dimensional lumber is a great way to help conserve our forests.

How we help

Big Buck, Custom Components and ProMillwork each feature products and processes to help you incorporate green building practices into your projects. Custom Components trusses do not use old-growth trees, the span and strength are provided by value-added engineering. Using trusses significantly reduces lumber waste on your jobsite. And, Custom recycles all in-plant wood scrap, none is sent to landfill. ProMillwork offers environmentally friendly water-based (very low VOC) finishing for millwork packages. Big Buck´s JELD-WEN windows are treated with AuraLast™wood preservative, a water based treatment, reducing hazardous air pollutant emissions by more than 96% (compared to traditional dip or envelope treatments).

Resource Guides

NAHB: February 2008 the NAHB unveiled the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) and rating system for residential construction. NGBS Guidelines.[2008]

LEED:^® Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a national rating system for commercial and residential construction, developed by the US Green Building Council. New in 2008, LEED for Homes rating system. Builders can earn points in six categories to get platinum, gold, silver, or LEED-certified status.

Both emphasize resource efficiency.