Flashing

by | Jul 30, 2000 | Green Terms "F"

Flashing: a thin layer of impermeable material (often sheet metal) used in construction to prevent water penetration and provide drainage. Often used between a roof and a wall or over exterior door and window openings.

Condenser coils

by | Jul 30, 2000 | Green Terms "C"

condenser coils: in a refrigerator or air conditioner, the tubes that carry refrigerant, which must be kept clean to work properly. On most refrigerators, condenser coils are accessible by removing the kick plate on the bottom. “No-clean” models have coils mounted on...

Caulk

by | Jul 30, 2000 | Green Terms "C"

caulk: filling or sealing compound used to make a home or building material more airtight or watertight.

Buckwheat

by | Jul 30, 2000 | Green Terms "B"

buckwheat: a plant cultivated for its triangular grains, which are protected by a hull. This crop is generally grown without herbicides and pesticides.

Aldehydes

by | Jul 30, 2000 | Green Terms "A"

aldehydes: a group of highly reactive chemical compounds used in making resins and dyes. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs). One of the better-known members of this group is formaldehyde.