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This page last updated April 28, 2021.

Asbestos, Lead and Mold Encasement (Non-Toxic)

CSI Paint
Makers of Safe Encasement Systems non-toxic encasement coatings for mold, asbestos and lead control. Based in Napa, California;
707-255-5489.

Building Materials — Low- and Non-Toxic

Building Materials — Thick Wall — Low-Density Cement-Fiber Wall Forms

Nexcem
Makers of Nexcem brand low-density cement-fiber wall form systems, formerly known as Durisol. ICC rated. Based in Ontario, Canada;
647-494-0088.

ShelterWorks, Ltd.
Makers of Faswall brand low-density cement-fiber wall form ICF building systems. Based in Philomath, Oregon;
855-558-4588.

Building Materials — Thick Wall — Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Producers

Aercon AAC
Makers of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. Based in Haines City, Florida;
800-830-3171.

E-Crete
Makers of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. Based in Sheridan, Wyoming;
484-904-5000; 307-203-3802.

Find information on Autoclaved Aerated Concrete by clicking here. This information is found on the website for the Portland Cement Association.

Building Materials — Thick Wall — Log Home Distributor

New Homestead USA
Makers of factory kiln-dried logs. Based in Afton, Iowa;
833-220-0722.

Building Materials — Thick Wall — Log Homes Resources

National Association of Home Builders, Log Homes Council
A national organization with membership comprised of manufacturers of log homes;
800-368-5242.

Building Materials — Magnesium-Based Boards

Contact George Swanson, an Austin, Texas-based Building Biologist and builder for more details on the products listed below. George is a direct company rep for Strong Enviroboard and Dragonboard, offering the same prices as the companies themselves. George and his colleagues have experience in installation and the use of these products.
Contact George at 512-653-8624. He is available to do extensive finishing consulting on a separate consulting contract.

An excellent review article on magnesium boards appeared in Walls and Ceilings magazine in their October 2007 issue, simply entitled, “MgO Board,” by Robert Thomas. To read the article, click here. A second article, also entitled, “MgO Board”, written by Frederick Miller and Lindsay Ott, also appeared in Walls & Ceilings on September 2010. To read that article, click here.

Dragonboard
Makers of Dragonboard brand magnesium oxide 4X8 foot boards for sheathing, wallboard, subfloors and roofing panels, imported from China. Importer located in New York. These boards have thermal mass, do not outgas toxic fumes, and are water, mold, fire and insect-resistant. ASTM testing data available on website. The company has applied for ICC rating. Available through George Swanson (see above);
512-653-8624.

Magnesiacore
Canadian makers of Magnesiacore brand magnesium oxide 4X8 foot boards for sheathing, wallboard, subfloors and roofing panels. These panels have thermal mass, do not outgas toxic fumes, and are water, mold, fire and insect-resistant. Testing data available on website;
905-794-1333.

Click here for links to manufacturers of magnesium-based cement and stucco.

Click here for links to manufacturers of silicate mineral paint to use as a breathable tinted coating over magnesium-based sheets and magnesium-based stucco.

Building Materials — Ecological, “Green” and Non-Toxic — Retailers

Green Building Supply
Retail supplier of a complete line of environmentally friendly and non-toxic building products by AFM, Dunn-Edwards, Bio-Shield and other manufacturers including flooring, paints, adhesives, and insulation, as well as plumbing fixtures and cabinetry. Ships nationwide;
888-727-2101, 641-469-5558.

Pine Street Natural Interiors / eco-terric
A Sausalito, California-based retailer of non-toxic, healthy and environmentally sound building materials and home products. Ships nationwide;
866-933-1655, 415-331-9323.

Eco-Wise
An Austin, Texas-based online marketplace for ecological products including building materials and flooring;
512-326-4474.

Non Toxic Paint Supply
Roseland, New Jersey-based retailer of non-toxic paints, stains, and finishes;
973-886-4722.

Building Materials — Non-toxic Paints and Finishes

Note: The following two companies design their products specifically to be tolerated by multiple chemically sensitive clients (but always test for individual sensitivity in all cases):

American Formulating and Manufacturing (AFM)
San Diego-based manufacturer of low and no toxicity products including paints, adhesives, tile grout, varnishes and finishes as well as cleansers and mold inhibiters;
619-239-0321.
Available nationally through Green Building Supply, 888-727-2101, 641-469-5558.

BioShield
Santa Fe, New Mexico-based maker of non-toxic paints, stains, finishes and cleaners;
800-621-2591.
Available nationally through Green Building Supply, 888-727-2101, 641-469-5558.

These companies also make zero-VOC, non-toxic paint products:

Eco Paints
South Carolina-based maker of non-toxic paints, stains, and finishes;
864-946-9104.

Ecoprocote
Phoenix-based maker of Dura Soy One brand and other non-toxic biological-based paint, stain and finishes made from soy, not petroleum. Allows you to avoid use of primer;
877-366-7547.

Dunn-Edwards
Los Angeles-based maker of non-toxic paint and finishes;
Retail stores located in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas and Utah;
888-337-2468.

Manufacturers of non-toxic paint remover, caulks, adhesives and sealants:

Back to Nature
Environmentally safe paint and varnish removers, and other specialty products;
847-541-5700.

Titebond Greenchoice Adhesives and Caulks
The Titebond Company has been making solvent-free adhesives and caulks for decades. Their caulks contain no biocides, fungicides, isocyanates or flame retardants, and they can fill gaps up to 1 inch wide.
800-347-4583.

The W.W. Henry Company
Makers of a complete line of environmentally friendly flooring adhesives (generally “low-toxocity” but not non-toxic);
800-232-4832.

Marineland
Marineland is a supplier to the aquarium industry. Inquire about their silicone sealant.
800-526-0650.

Building Materials — Environmentally-Friendly Wood Products and Furniture

The Collins Companies
A 150 year old company producing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified soft and hardwood lumber products.
“All three Collins forests-Pennsylvania, Almanor, and Lakeview-have been independently certified by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) in accordance with the principles and criteria of the Forest Stewardship Council.
“The 295,000 acres of Collins timberlands are biodiverse, multi-layered, canopied forests, not single-species tree farms. They are self-sustaining, containing more wood today than they did over a hundred years ago. They are home to bald eagles, black bears, wild turkeys, rubber boas, beavers, great blue heron rookeries and the endangered Goose Lake redband trout. They are enriched by meadows, springs, creeks, rivers, and lakes. They are naturally healthy forests-growing trees only from sunshine, water, and nutrients from fertile soil.”
800-329-1219.

Agriboard Industries
Makers of environmentally-friendly floor, wall and roof panels made of compressed wheat or rice straw. Located in Wichita, Kansas;
866-247-4267, 580-305-2491.

Baltix
Makers of sustainable and non-toxic office furniture. From the company website: “Baltix offers a new and fresh approach to the commercial furniture marketplace. We offer a closed-loop solution that eliminates the requirement for the harvesting of trees and the need to throw things ‘away’ in landfills at the end of useful life. Baltix uses sustainable natural materials that contain no harmful adhesives, formaldehydes or VOC’s, which makes our unique offering good for you and good for the environment. Our products are highly functional modular in design, aesthetically pleasing and are offered in a wide range of colors and material options to best meet your requirements and your budget.” Located in Long Lake, Minnesota;
952-698-1220.

Building Materials — Green Product Resources

BuildingGreen
Publishers of Environmental Building News. Also offers GreenSpec, BuildingGreen’s premiere product information service containing detailed listings for more than 1,700 green building products with environmental data, manufacturer information, and links to additional resources.

Healthy Household Products — Ecological, “Green,” and Non-Toxic

Just Green It!
A book by Ron and Lisa Beres, building biologists. From their website: “Just Green It! by husband/wife team Ron and Lisa Beres, eco-experts, founders of Green Nest, and professional speakers in the green movement, is the ultimate consumer guidebook for navigating the green marketplace; understanding the many green-washing tactics used by companies and organizations claiming to be ‘green’; and choosing environmentally and human friendly products—everything from light bulbs to mattresses to baby food–to live healthier, ‘greener’ lives.”
Based in Newport Coast, California; 949-385-1710.

Core Products
Makers of Hydroxi Pro brand “Power Safe” hydrogen peroxide-based mold cleanser and mold killer; 800-825-2673.
Available through Green Building Supply (888-727-2101; www.greenbuildingsupply.com).

National Allergy Supply
AFM
Both companies make mold inhibitors.
AFM makes SafeChoice X-158, available through Green Building Supply; 888-727-2101.

National Allergy Supply Incorporated
A storehouse of non-toxic products and information for all allergy sufferers.

Allergy Buyers Club
“Allergy relief products and information on the control and prevention of allergies, sinusitis and asthma.”
888-236-7231

Do it Yourself Cleaners You Can Make at Home, as recommended by Greg Wiszniewski of Busy Bee Cleaning Service in Manhattan;
212-921-2364.

Nirvana Safe Haven
A website of non-toxic products including chemcial-free, organic, natural, non-toxic cleansers, mattresses, bedding and dehumidifiers. Walnut Creek, California;
800-968-9355.

Flooring

Green Building Supply
Retail supplier of a complete line of environmentally friendly and non-toxic flooring products. Ships nationwide;
888-727-2101, 641-469-5558.

Natures Carpet
A website for all-natural, non-toxic wool carpeting products. Saskatoon, Alberta, Canada;
306-280-5877.

Furnace Filters

3M
Manufacturers of Filtrete brand pleated furnace air filters, Series 1000 and 1250. These models have a high MERV rating.

Heating and Cooling Systems (Radiant) — Floor, Wall and Ceiling Capillary Tube Mats

BEKA Klima-Komfort
German-based manufacturers of in-floor, in-wall and in-ceiling capillary tube mats for radiant hydronic heating and cooling;.

American distributors of BEKA capillary tube mats include:

Elio Scotti
15842 W. Durango St.
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
studioch@hotmail.com
602-3266-9844

Radiant Cooling Corporation
Wally Shah
834 W.Belden Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60614-3236
Vadi834@sbcglobal.net

Rudek Construction Service Inc.
Juan Rudek
W. Thome Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60660
jr@naturalcooling.com
www.naturalcooling.com
773-764-8685
(Rudek Construction Service also distributes KaRo Systems, another micro-tubule in-wall or in-ceiling radiant hydronic heating and cooling system.)

Insulation

Airkrete
Makers of Airkrete brand mineral blown-in insulation, a ceramic spray-in foam material made from Magnesium Oxide. Can be used in new construction or existing walls. Airkrete is non-toxic, tolerated well by chemically-sensitive individuals, mold- and fire-resistant, non-shrinking, and it has a high R-value; 315-834-6609.

Bonded Logic
Makers of Ultra Touch Denim Cotton Insulation;
480-812-9114.

Magnesium-Based Cement and Stucco

George Swanson, an Austin, Texas-based Building Biologist and builder, now offers a full range of magnesium oxide stuccos, joint compounds, grout and mastics. He calls them “Magna-Blends, All Natural Mineral Based Powder Mixes;”
512-385-4326

Gigacrete
Nevda-based maker of magnesium building products, including Stucco Max, an all purpose, one coat, impact resistant exterior and interior stucco material. Shrink and crack resistant; also insect, mold, and moisture resistant. Affordable at $10 for a 50 pound bag;
702-643-6363.

Bindan
Chicago-based maker of magnesium oxide-based building products;
630-734-0277.

See Building Materials — Magnesium Oxide Boards above for ready-made magnesium sheets that replace plywood and Oriented Strand Board (OSB).

Mineral Stucco-Paints

Keim
A potassium silicate bio-compatible natural mineral stucco-paint. Penetrates and bonds to the substrate (cement, wood, steel) rather than just coating it. Will not fade, peel, mold or crack. Used over 125 years in Europe. When used over magnesium oxide board, will provide a strong mineral to mineral bond. Fully tintable. 100% waterproofing but 98% vapor permeable. Keeps rainwater out, but fully allows moisture vapor within the wall to get out. (It all depends upon water molecule size.)
Available in the US from George Swanson (512-653-8624) as well as Keim Mineral Coatings of America, Inc. keim-info@keim.com;
866-906-5346; 704-588-4811.

Edison Coatings
A bio-compatible natural mineral stucco-paint. Penetrates and bonds to the substrate (cement, wood, steel) rather than just coating it. Will not fade, peel, mold or crack. When used over magnesium oxide board, will provide a strong mineral to mineral bond. Fully tintable. Also makers of Rosendale cement. 100% waterproofing but 98% vapor permeable. Keeps rainwater out, but fully allows moisture vapor within the wall to get out. (It all depends upon water molecule size.)
Made in Plainville, Connecticut;
800-341-6621; 860-747-2220.

Silacote
A silicate bio-compatible natural mineral stucco-paint. Penetrates and bonds to the substrate (cement, wood, steel) rather than just coating it. Will not fade, peel, mold or crack. When used over magnesium oxide board, will provide a strong mineral to mineral bond. Fully tintable. 100% waterproofing but 98% vapor permeable. Keeps rainwater out, but fully allows moisture vapor within the wall to get out. (It all depends upon water molecule size.)
Offices throughout North America;
800-249-1881.

Eco House, Inc.
A potassium silicate bio-compatible natural mineral stucco-paint. Penetrates and bonds to the substrate (cement, wood, steel) rather than just coating it. Will not fade, peel, mold or crack. When used over magnesium oxide board, will provide a strong mineral to mineral bond. Fully tintable. 100% waterproofing but 98% vapor permeable. Keeps rainwater out, but fully allows moisture vapor within the wall to get out. (It all depends upon water molecule size.)
Made in Fredericton, New Brunswick;
877-326-4687 (ECO-HOUS); 506-366-3529.

Miracle Cover
A fully breathable non-toxic water-based silicon rubber sealer and waterproofer. Enhances the water resistance of a mineral/stucco paint. Mix this into the mineral/stucco paint so that later you can paint over it and change the color. If you apply this full strength over your stucco/paint, you can never change the color, as nothing bonds to it. It is an excellent breathable waterproofer that makes rain drops bead up, but allows moisture vapor to escape from inside. Based in La Mesa (San Diego), California;
800-304-7325 (SEAL); 619-460-4005.

Mold Remediation Products (Non-Toxic Fungicides)

Vital Oxide
Disinfectant and mold remover. Well-tolerated by chemically-sensitive individuals. Safe and effective. Available at local hardware stores and directly from the manufacturer on their website, accessed by clicking here. Made in West Palm Beach, Florida;
800-303-5405.

Thieves Oil Blend
Made by Young Living Essential Oils. Thieves Oil is an historically effective blend of essential oils that has been shown to kill mold and inhibit its growth. Applied in a diffuser or sprayed as a topical non-toxic mold-killing cleanser. While Thieves Oil is non-toxic, chemically-sensitive individuals should test this product before using since it is comprised of aromatic essential oils. Based in Lehi, Utah;
800-371-3515

Sol-U-Mel
Contains the mold-killing ingredient melaleuca oil (also known as tea tree oil), from The Wellness Company. Order it right from their website, accessed by clicking here. This is a non-toxic product that kills mold and cleans the stain it leaves behind. As with Thieves Oil, chemically-sensitive individuals should test this product before using since melaleuca is an aromatic oil;
800-522-3172.

Hazarid Kit
This is a safe user-friendly mold remediation kit for homeowners. It also kills Swine Flu and SARS. This product is especially useful if you have a bigger mold infestation. The fungicidal product used is a quarternary ammonium compound known as Sanifect-128 that requires some degree of protection when applying (equipment provided in the kit) but it does not leave a toxic residue. Environmentally friendly, non-toxic to people and pets. Biodegradable. You can have a local contractor professionally treat your mold for you using Hazarid and carry out any demolition and remodeling necessary if it is a particularly large job, or you can apply it yourself;
800-627-3809

Core Products
Makers of Hydroxi Pro brand “Power Safe” hydrogen peroxide-based mold cleanser and mold killer; 800-825-2673.

SafeChoice X-158, made by AFM. “SafeChoice X-158 is a premium quality, clear coating for prophylactic use on surfaces where mold and might appear. It is not a cleaning agent, but a clear defensive sealer designed to encapsulate surfaces which would typically be subject to mold and mildew attack.”

Mold and Mildew Reducing Technology

Avir/Humidex
Avir/Humidex ventilation units by HQ Hometek reduce moisture in air that settles at your basement floor, condensing on cool surfaces and causing mold. These ventilation units draw this moist air out of the basement by venting it to the outdoors, pulling warmer, drier air down from upstairs to replace it. The humidistat-controlled fan consumes far less electricity than a dehumidifier, which only recirculates the air. Avir and Humidex units replace and refresh basement air. They reduce musty odor in days. Professionally installed. Made in Canada and distributed nationwide in the US by HQ Hometek, Oceanside, New York;
866-486-2998.

Paints and Finishes (Non-toxic) — See above under “Building Materials — Non-toxic Paints and Finishes”

Pervious Cement

Rain-Crete
Manufacturer of 100% pervious pavement which is stronger than concrete; lets rainwater flow through quickly and completely;
512-291-8394.

Pest Control Products — All-Natural and Non-Toxic

Cedarcide
A Spring, Texas-based resource for products and information on non-toxic management for all types of pests, including Best Yet, a non-toxic, cedar oil-based killer of bedbugs and their larvae;
800-842-1464.

Biocontrol Network
A Brentwood, Tennessees-based resource for products and information on non-toxic management for all types of pests;
800-441-2847.

Eco LA
Based in Los Angeles, serving Southern California. Specializing in alternative termite and pest control treatments, including orange oil for termites. Named “Best Green Exterminator” by LA Magazine;
800-332-2847 (BUGS).

Orange Oil Termite Control
For non-tenting control of termites in Los Angeles and Orange Counties;
800-646-3865.

Radiant Barrier

Radiosity Radiant Barrier
Radiosity 3000 is microscopic glass spheres that you add to paint to provide a radiant barrier on any paintable surface. Saves 15-20% in cooling bills when applied to the underside of the roof decking in the attic. Saves more when also used elsewhere, such as on the ceiling of the rooms just under your attic. Available through Green Building Supply.

Rainscreens (Behind Exterior Cladding)

Dorken Systems
Makers of Delta-Dry, “an impermeable membrane made out of a special high-density polyethylene that provides two-sided drainage through its unique dimple and groove design. …Provides a protective weather resistive barrier with complete capillary break for residential and commercial building structures. It protects the building from water intrusion behind the exterior cladding (i.e. wind driven rain) and manages water leakage through the cladding as well as transient moisture migrating from the wall structure by providing an air-gap on the interior and exterior side of the membrane.” Based in Beamsville, Ontario, Canada;
905-563-3255.

Benjamin Obdyk
Makers of Home Slicker, a “ventilating, self-draining rainscreen.” The “three-dimensional matrix provides a continuous space for drying, channels for drainage, a thermal break, and pressure equalization, allowing moisture to escape quickly before it damages the sidewall materials”. Also makes drainable housewrap system. Based in Horsham, Pennsylvania;
215-672-7200.

Rebar — Composite Alternatives to Metal Rebar

Pultrall
Maker of V-ROD brand of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) rebar rods. Used as a reinforcing bar for concrete structures as a replacement for metal rebar. Provides superior tensile strength and built-in corrosion resistance. Non-conductive. Based in Thetford, Quebec, Canada;
418-335-5117.

Stucco

To see weblinks to companies that sell magnesium-based stucco, click here. Links to companies that sell mineral stucco-paints follows that section.

Testing Equipment — Home

Inspect USA
A source for home testers for radon, smoke and carbon monoxide, gas leaks and other health hazards;
574-271-9699.

Ventilation — Passive

Titon
Makers of “trickle ventilators,” mounted at the top of a window. Provides small amounts of fresh air for controlled ventilation in all seasons without significant loss of heat in winter or cool air in summer. Prevents window condensation. Improves indoor air quality. Imported from the UK by Triton Inc., Granger, Indiana;
574-271-9699.

Ventilation — Mechanical

Aprilaire
Manufacturers of Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) and Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs). Also make continuous flow furnace-mounted central humidifiers;
800-334-6011.

RenewAire
Manufacturers of Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) and Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs);
800-627-4499; 608-221-4499.

Waterproofing Materials

Dorken Systems
Manufacturers of Delta-MS residential below-grade foundation water proofing dimpled membrane;
905-563-3255.

Cetco
Manufacturers of Voltex bentonite-geotextile waterproofing membrane, for moisture control in foundations. US offices in Hoffman Estates, Illinois and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania;
866.498.7543.

J-Drain
J-Drain carries a full line of horizontal and vertical dimpled waterproofing materials. Based in Alpharetta (Atlanta), Georgia;
800-843-7569; 770-442-1461.

BASF Building Systems
(formerly Chemrex and Thoroseal)
Makers of MasterSeal 581 cementitious foundation water proofer, which is water vapor permeable to allow substrates to dry out and is environmentally friendly (no asphalt).