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As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers. While there are certainly good thoughts about the emergence of abundant greenery, for the commercial and residential construction segment, rain and moisture can deliver immediate and future troubles. One of those concerns is keeping the sheathing dry behind the selected natural or synthetic cladding system.
Enter the importance of a properly installed rainscreen. In very basic terms, rainscreens can vary in design but their primary job is to effectively drain rain and developing moisture from behind the cladding. At the same time, rainscreens control the building wetting forces of gravity, capillary action, and wind pressure differences.
A rainscreen creates an air gap between the decorative façade and the sheathing of the building. This space allows for the circulation of air across a weather resistant barrier such as TYPAR and is critical to removing potential condensation or direct water infiltration. The all important weather resistant barrier helps to prevent water molecules from entering the insulated cavity which can create an ideal environment for damaging mold conditions to develop. By themselves, weather resistant barriers are not always adequate in keeping the complete wall cavity dry.
There are two major rainscreen design types that are usually used—a field built drainage plane or a drainage mat. The drainage plane and drainage mat products attempt to fill the same role which is the elimination of entrapped moisture from the building envelope through the creation of a permanent, predictable space between the veneer and the backup wall. Unlike our neighbor to the north, Canada, most US state and local building codes do not mandate the use of best practices which always incorporates a rainscreen system. In those instances where a rainscreen is used in residential construction, the method of choice in the Northeast US appears to be the drainage mat.
The benefits of using a rainscreen drainage mat are many:
• They provide drainage of excess moisture and ventilation all in one product
• They help keep the siding and entire wall cavity dry
• Rainscreen drainage mates are lightweight and easy to handle
• Most drainage mats are made from a polymer core that are resistant to most known corrosive chemicals, including solvents
• They do not absorb or release moisture
• Rainscreens are not a source for the promotion of mold, mildew or bacteria.Recently Boston Cedar was named as the exclusive Northeast distributor for Keene Building Products which is an Ohio based manufacturer of 3-dimensional building envelope products for moisture control. Boston Cedar has two of the most popular drainage mats in stock and ready for immediate delivery:
Driwall™ Rainscreen 020-1 Thickness 0.25 Inches / 6 mm DriwalI™ Rainscreen is a drainage mat for exterior wall systems. The entangled net product eliminates incidental moisture problems in most exterior veneer applications, including stucco, manufactured stone, and plank siding.
Driwall™ CDR Vent (Complete Drained Roof) Thickness 0.30 Inches / 7.6 mm Driwall™ CDR Vent is drainage and ventilation mat designed to eliminate moisture and moisture vapor in roofing and siding applications. It is useful in cedar shingle/shake roofing and siding where a clean airspace is desired for ventilation and drainage.
The building shown has a severely damaged wall cavity system due to lack of best practices being used during the cladding installation. -
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As the winter months abate, there usually is a spiked incidence of reported extractives bleeding from exterior siding and trim materials. The reasons are many but there is one commonality amongst all “claims” and that is summed up on one word; moisture.
Many wood species have natural decay fighting extractives in them that cause concern when and if they surface. Western Red Cedar and Redwood are two woods well known for their extractives content and to a lesser extent; other common building material species also contain some extractives. Since wood extractives are water-soluble, when wood absorbs moisture, the moisture migrates to the surface and carries the extractives with it. The moisture then evaporates and leaves the extractives on the surface as a stain or discoloration.
Many high quality primers are specifically designed to block extractive bleeding, but they are not always successful and manufacturers, as a rule, do not carry a warranty for this purpose. If gently cleaned off the surface in a reasonable amount of time, extractives bleeding stains do not affect the integrity of the coating or the wood itself. Extractives usually are only an issue of appearance.
Considerations to Help Avoid Extractive Bleeding
1. Proper storage of wood before installation
If stored outside, place a heavy poly vapor barrier under the wood, raise off the ground and allow for plenty of air ventilation while keeping it loosely covered. If stored inside, put a poly vapor barrier under the wood and raise off the floor. This step is especially important when wood is placed on top of new or damp concrete. Allow enough time for the substrate to reach the equilibrium of the surrounding environment.2. Always install over dry framing and sheathing
Wood siding and trim must be installed over dry framing and sheathing – less than 19% moisture content. Exterior housewraps such as TYPAR by themselves do not prevent moisture from building up in a wall. In fact, they can actually slow the drying process so it is important to check the moisture level in the framing and sheathing with a good quality moisture meter before installing the trim and siding. It is also very important to install the housewrap as a complete “system” utilizing proper tapes and flashings while also making sure to follow specific installation instructions described by the manufacturer.3. Use construction techniques to prevent moisture from penetrating from the exterior
Caulk all joints, hammer nails flush with the siding or trim and do not over-nail. Though it is not always fully practical, avoid installing during periods of rain and high humidity. Coat all wood cuts with a color matched oil primer before installation.4. Allow moisture inside the building to ventilate.
Allow for ventilation from inside the building to outside by utilizing complete soffit vents, ridge vents, etc. Avoid excessive moisture sources in the building such as an over-functioning humidity system or from plaster that is drying in a sealed-up house.5. For siding, a rainscreen can be an effective reducer of trapped moisture.
A rainscreen is a layer of air between the sheathing and the siding. “Furring” out the siding and leaving gaps at the bottom and top of the siding to allow air flow is a great way to help keep moisture from passing through the siding. Products such as TYPAR Plus Home Slicker™ are designed just for this purpose and work even better than wood strips because the air space is free of blockages.What to Do If Extractive Bleeding Occurs
The most important thing to do is not act too quickly: observe and methodically test for a solution.
1. Do not apply a topcoat
Current topcoats are usually latex (water based) and have no ability to stop extractives. In fact, the water in latex paints actually activates the stains and brings them once again to the surface of the coating.2. Wait and see if discoloration washes off when it rains
Sometimes, if the stains are not “locked” into the coating, rain will carry them away over time.3. Try washing the stains with a cleaner or Wood Brightener (active ingredient: oxalic acid)
Again, if the stains are not “locked” into the coating, most times they can be successfully washed off. Gentle brush washing with a cleaner works much faster than waiting for rain.4. If bleeding disappears with washing, wait a few weeks to make sure it does not return
If the source of the moisture has not been abated, more discoloration might appear as additional extractives work their way to the substrate surface. At this point, it is a good idea to test the sheathing behind the siding for moisture. A “deep-prong” moisture meter will allow for reading the moisture level in the sheathing without removing the siding.5. If discoloration does not return, paint a small “test area” with the selected topcoat and see if bleeding reappears
If after a few days or weeks the test area does not show a sign of staining then it is usually okay to topcoat the building. Try to choose an area that previously showed significant stains as this is probably an area that was particularly moist. If extractives bleed persists and will not wash off, wait until the bleeding stabilizes.6. For severe cases, once bleeding has stabilized, re-prime a small test area with a stain-blocking oil primer after the moisture source has been determined and corrected
Tinting the oil prime color toward the finish color will help make final topcoating easier. Wait a few days to ensure that this new prime coat stops continued bleeding. Again, choose an area that is particularly stained.7. Apply topcoat to the test area before priming the whole affected area of the house.
For best durability and coating elasticity, the topcoat should be 100% acrylic latex paint or stain. Apply this topcoat over the test primer and wait again to see if any staining emerges.8. If the stains do not reappear, the approach above that worked can be applied to the entire building.
Again, important to solving extractives bleeding problems is testing and observing and correcting the source of consistent moisture. With proper building design, care before installation and diligence both during and after installation, the selected substrate should provide many years of low-maintenance beauty.This information is designed to help you understand and work with extractives bleeding but does not guarantee any specific result. All cases of extractive bleeding are different and have to be handled on a case by case basis.
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By Garry Prevedini
Recently, I had the good fortune of being the guest of Terminal Forest Products (TFP) of Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. TFP is a leading North America producer of high quality coastal Western Red Cedar and renown for clear all heart vertical grain cedar products. During my visit I was able to tour several impressive TFP milling facilities as well as an active logging operation which was formerly owned by the company. At a time when articles are written by environmentalists that frequently portray the lumber industry in a negative light, it was clear from my experience that nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, what was abundantly evident was the strong commitment to environmental stewardship that Terminal Forest Products adhered to in its forest operations. That tradition of excellence has been continued by the new property owner, A & A Log Trading. Perhaps the statement from Terminal’s annual report says it best. “We take our responsibility as environmental stewards very seriously. Terminal is a leader in an industry whose activities rely on natural resources. Our manufacturing facilities are constantly upgraded with the latest technologies to reduce emissions and pollutants into the air and water. Many of the environmental initiatives Terminal has taken over the years are regarded as benchmarks in our industry.”
Under today’s stringent forestry practices, professional foresters have to be experts in a variety of environmental disciplines in order to ensure the longevity of forests while meeting the demands of the marketplace. Great care is taken with everything from biodiversity values, maintaining water quality, protection of wildlife habitat and fisheries habitat as well as conserving forest soils. Many logging operations use low impact equipment such as low ground pressure skidders and excavators to minimize or eliminate the impact to soils on the site. Tree branches are left on the ground during the logging process so the forest floor isn’t overly compacted which can hinder growth of newly planted seedlings. Selected mature trees are purposely not harvested on the site so they can continue to serve as natural habitat for birds of prey such as eagles and hawks. Once the logging operation is completed, branches and debris are collected and burned to create ideal spots for the tree planters that arrive when log harvesting is completed.
As a common practice for forest companies on the coast of British Columbia, for every tree harvested, approximately three seedlings are planted. Many times the precious seedlings are protected by plastic collars to ensure that they aren’t eaten by local deer and elk allowing them to get off to a good start. The rich growing climate of coastal British Columbia boasts annual rainfall amounts that can range from 100 to a staggering 300 inches and when combined with moderate year round temperatures, 125 -150 foot tall tree growth in 50 to 60 years is not unusual.
Studies have shown that worldwide there is 30% more forest land today than one hundred years ago. Modern forestry practices also add value by replanting more valuable species such as Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar in place of less desirable Hemlock or Pine. Most forest companies also practice certified and sustainable forest management initiatives such as SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) and FSC (Forestry Stewardship Counsel). All told, the next time someone brings up the over harvesting of our forest lands, understand that we’re in better shape today than any time in our recent history.
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After months of design and construction of its state-of-the-art office space in Mansfield, MA, Boston Cedar employees joined in celebration of a company milestone ceremony at the start of business on Monday, October 31st, 2011.
“Since our humble beginnings during the winter of 1985 in an old construction trailer in Holbrook, MA, it has been a dream of mine and my amazing partners, Bob Vasquezi and Tony Morgan to create a top-notch distribution facility. That day has finally arrived and had it not been for the support of our many loyal customers, suppliers and remarkable employees, this long-awaited dedication ceremony of our new home could have never happened. For that we are grateful beyond words” stated Rob Ankner, Chairman of Boston Cedar.
Boston Cedar is by no means resting on its laurels with the opening of its new office; it has ambitions beyond what’s on the ground today in Mansfield, MA.
“We successfully met the demands of business relocation during the first half of 2011 and created a technologically advanced sales and distribution operation during the third quarter. “All the while our loyal customer base claims that we maintained a very high level of service” said Joe Cusack, President of Boston Cedar. “Sometime during 2012 we plan to move from the ‘drawing board’ to the building phase an education and workshop setting for customer presentations which will be directly integrated into our new office space,” stated Paul Colliton, Boston Cedar’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
“The new home of Boston Cedar is emerging to be a very efficient operation that is a pleasure to work at,” added Marketing Manager Scott Babbitt. “We encourage you to schedule a time to take a tour and see what we are creating. It’s starting to look quite impressive and will be better and better as time moves on.”
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More so today than ever before, green building is a wide-open selling opportunity for lumber and building materials dealers.
By John D. Wagner
A version of this article first appears on LBM Journal.http://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/frame.php?i=81261&p=32&pn=&ver=flex
The green building movement, started years ago as a “pick-up game” of energy nerds, techie types, and inventors. The rules were made on the fly and anyone could come and play, but now it’s gotten really serious; it’s big money, and for a while now “teams” have been showing up at the old ball field with corporate backing. Professionals are now calling the balls and strikes and the 2010 -11 building environment has seen a dramatic acceleration of the codes, regulations, and professional demands of the movement. The Feds stepped in on product labeling. IECC moved up efficiency by 30% over 2006 standards. ENERGY STAR notched up requirements as well. Adoption of the LEED program gained even more steam, and NAHB collaborated on the new International Green Construction Code (IgCC). So, to keep you updated on the fast-moving developments and the great opportunities that they present for dealers, here’s a review of what’s recently happened.
Regulating Green-Product Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finally stepped into the notoriously unregulated world of green product labeling. Soon, any manufacturer that makes an environmental claim will face tighter rules with the “Green Guides,” which were revised after 12 years ago. Marketers have to qualify their claims on the product packaging and limit the claim(s) to specific benefit(s). The new FTC rules will also demand that companies disclose if their green certifications are from true third-parties, or were created in-house. If a trade association certifies a product, and the company is a member of the trade association, that too must be disclosed. Claims of “renewable” have to be specific about material sources. A new set of rules will govern claims of “nontoxic” or “free of.” And a manufacturer cannot claim a process uses “renewable energy” if any part of the product was derived from fossil fuels.New Energy Efficiency Mandates
If you feel as through that the list of government regulations is tightening on you with new labeling laws, take heart, because the new 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) regulations will allow you to sell more building materials. In fact, your customers will be required to buy more to comply with the new code. Here’s a summary: The (proposed) International Code Council (ICC) International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) has an immediate goal of 30% incremental savings over the 2006 IECC. The proposed changes in the IECC are very aggressive with new window specs and insulation (which will require beefier frames to accommodate). Above-grade wall insulation in Zone 3 (sample city, San Francisco) would move from R-13 to R-20. Since an insulated 2×4 stud wall achieves around R-15, the builder will have to go to 2×6 framing or use XPS rigid foam over 2×4 walls to meet the new spec. Basement wall insulation in Zone 3 would move from no insulation to required R-5, and in Zones 5-8 (e.g. Chicago, Burlington VT, Duluth, and Fairbanks) from R-13 to R-19. Floor insulation in Zones 7 and 8 would move from R-30 to R-38. Ceiling insulation requirements would move from R-30 to R-38 in Zone 3, and from R-38 to R-49 in Zone 5.For windows, the proposed IECC offer a broad opportunity for dealers to sell higher-quality windows. In Zone 1 (e.g. Miami), the required U-factor would move from U-1.2 to U-0.50. For Zone 4 (e.g. Albuquerque), the U-factor would move from U-0.40 to 0.35.
For lighting, no one has to use CFLs, despite what you may hear on cable news. However, 50% of the lighting in a new home will have to be as efficient as CFLs. For ducts, sealing leakage limits would be verified by required testing if the ducts pass through unconditioned space.
Remember, the purchase of extra materials to comply with the IECC won’t be a choice. So, here’s a clear opportunity for dealers: Publicize the particulars about the new code to your pro customer base, and list the products you have to help achieve compliance. That will boost your brand…and save your customers a few red flags in the process.
Whole-House Green Rating Systems
There is no question that the acceptance of LEED in the commercial, federal, health care, and educational sectors has been a roaring success, which has been a win for dealers who sell the premium products to help contractors and architects earn LEED status. LEED has not had the same traction in the residential sector, in part because of cheaper alternatives like Energy Star Qualified Homes, the NAHB National Green Building Standard and the new codes coming into play with the IgCC. That said, this is abundant evidence that certified green homes sell faster and for a premium over non-certified-green homes (mostly because green homes cost less to operate). So you will see continued growth in whole-house systems, especially Energy Star. In fact, the EPA implemented more rigorous guidelines in January 2011 for new homes that earn the Energy Star label. Compared to the 2009 Energy Star guidelines, the new requirements drive for a 20% incremental improvement. Here too, dealers can play a role in pointing out products they help comply with these standards. According to the EPA, key elements of the new guidelines include the following, with items of interest to dealers in bold:- Comprehensive air sealing, properly insulated assemblies and high-performance windows.
- High-efficiency heating and cooling systems engineered to deliver more comfort, moisture control, and quiet operation, and equipped with fresh-air ventilation to improve air quality.
- Because Energy Star homes offer a tightly-sealed and insulated building envelope, a comprehensive package of flashing, moisture barriers, and heavy-duty membrane details is critical to help keep water from roofs, walls, and foundations for improved durability and indoor air quality.
- Energy Star qualified lighting, appliances and fans will help reduce monthly utility bills and provide high-quality performance.
Dealers who are aggressive marketers of their products should read the preceding list of rules and openly weep with joy. It’s a veritable buffet of opportunity, for up-selling everything from housewrap, flashing systems, insulation, and framing, to duct sealants, enhanced framing packages, and energy trusses. You will note that many of the new green regulations ask builders to think of terms of building systems. Don’t sell customers single products such as housewrap, but housewrap systems that include flashing, tape, wrap, and maybe even companion roof underlayment. The same with ducts, which can be sold as a system, including seam sealant and the proper amount of insulation, if the ducts run through unconditioned spaces. The list goes on and on. However, dealers should study the EPA site, decipher which brands you sell that help builders comply with the standard (or bring in a green expert to help do that for you), and offer your consultative sales services to the builder, who is no doubt welcome to hearing your expert advice. He or she maybe lost in a sea of questions about what regulations apply to him, and when they kick in.
In summary, as much as some would like to see green building fade miss the plate like a wild pitch you can’t un-ring a bell, and the bell that announced the professionalism and regulation of the green building movement has been rung. The only alterative for today’s dealers is to figure out how to profit from it, because – more so today than ever before – green building is a wide-open selling opportunity for dealers. You will thrive if you are savvy enough to recognize what products the new codes and regulations call for, and you should be positioning yourself now as the go-to expert source for your customers.
The award-winning author of many books and article about construction, and a frequent contributor to the industry’s leading trade magazines, John D. Wagner can be contacted at www.JohnDWagner.com.
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The growth of commercial and residential decking and railing products over the past few years has been a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy building and remodeling environment. All indications are that this trend will continue, albeit modestly, for the foreseeable future. However, emerging technologies and color trends coupled with builders and homeowners mixing and matching decking and railing materials from different suppliers have impacted how raw material producers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, contractors and remodelers make decisions.
Just in the last decade, the industry has seen rapid growth of solid composites but now that popularity is slipping away to a variety of lower cost hollowed-back composite options, capped composites or synthetic options. Several synthetic deck products produced by a variety of companies look more and more like wood but they continue to escalate in price. Raw material and transportation costs are volatile and a great majority of manufacturers don’t have deep enough pockets to absorb those increases. This emerging trend may ultimately prove to be difficult to plan for at the retail purchasing level. Even the discriminating buyer with an above average income may bypass the trendiest of synthetic products and decide on a high-end genuine exotic hardwood species or move to a more traditional wood deck option such as western red cedar or douglas fir. According to Principia Partners a consulting firm, the wood deck segment which includes pressure treated decking materials still represents roughly 50% of all decking used in the Northeast United States.
Today’s deck and railing buyer demands long-term durability, lower-maintenance, fade resistance, good looks, and accessories to customize. Often times a consumer will mix one brand of decking with a different brand of railing, and then add accessories like lighting and hardscape elements such as deck stones or special solar post caps from yet another manufacturer. Some homeowners are also seeking “green” products in that they contain a high percentage of recycled materials or the Life Cycle Assessment of the given product is in line with their beliefs. While the “green” attributes of a product usually do not become the sole factor in the purchasing decision, often times they can be the single reason that will sway the buyer over a specific brand or wood specie. In many markets, it is also realistic to conclude that the professional deck contractor may exert his or her considerable experience and or brand preference to strongly influence the buyer.
With the rapidly changing landscape in the decking and railing category, it is very important to understand how the man-made product is manufactured because ingredients, speed in which products are produced and packaged will directly impact the end users satisfaction. In general, consumers have very high expectations that the decking, fastener, railing and or accessory purchased will perform as promoted (or better).
Whether it is decking and railing or patio hardscapes, the outdoor living space category is a growing market segment. It is important for all channels of the industry to partner with the companies and products that have consistently delivered proven results over an extended period of time. At Boston Cedar, the company has worked diligently since its inception to ensure that the products and programs offered are the best of the best.
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New Mansfield, MA Campus is Well Poised for Future Growth and Unparalleled Customer Services
Continuing a tradition of excellence that reaches back more than two decades, Boston Cedar, the Northeast’s leading independent building materials distributor, recently opened a new state-of-the-art office, distribution center, and soon to be education facility in Mansfield, MA.Boston Cedar’s move to the ideally located Cabot Business Park comes after more than 26 years of successful operations and growth in its original Holbrook, MA location. Widely admired in the lumber and building material sector for its innovative marketing, Boston Cedar has grown through a remarkable ability to select and successfully market an ever expanding range of category leading building products. The Company has developed a solid reputation for exceptional customer service and a wide selection of top-shelf building products that include the full AZEK Building Products line, ABACO Decking, Latitudes Decking, RDI Railing, a wide range of top-quality Coastal Western Red Cedar products and the complete TYPAR Weather Protection System. For the second consecutive year, the Company was recently honored as the Distributor of the Year from Fiberweb, maker of TYPAR and Surround Roof Underlayment. In fact, defying the overall downward trend in the construction sector, Boston Cedar has continued to expand and increase staff, recently adding an architectural representative for its education and training team, as well as a TYPAR and Surround Roof Underlayment specialist. Early to recognize the green building movement, Boston Cedar a Certified Green Dealer distributes a wide range of green products, including FSC-certified western red cedar, TiO2 trim boards and NAHB “Green Approved” TYPAR, AZEK Trim, AZEK Moulding, AZEK Porch, and AZEK Deck.
Customer Benefits Add Up
“We feel as though we have created and staffed a facility that will expertly serve Boston Cedar’s customer base for the next 25 years and beyond,” said Joe Cusack, Boston Cedar’s President. “Situated here, we are exceptionally efficient and we have instituted a more disciplined inventory picking system that includes a new rack-and-storage system. Moreover, we have the ability to efficiently run our electronic truck routing software from this single campus in Mansfield. It’s great for our customers, who will see Boston Cedar bring our game up to a whole new level in all categories: sales, logistics, technology and training.”
Boston Cedar is by no means resting on its laurels with the new location; it has ambitions beyond what’s on the ground today in Mansfield, MA.
“We successfully met the challenges of seamlessly unifying our inventory and operations here to Mansfield, but one project we are soon moving from the ‘drawing board’ to the building phase is a state-of-the-art education classroom and workshop, which will be directly integrated into our sales center,” said Paul Colliton, Boston Cedar’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We will be able to host product introduction and training events right here in our own facility, which will occupy several thousand square feet of first class office space when complete.”
“The list of benefits of this new facility just grows with each day,” said Jim Mulligan, Boston Cedar’s Manager of Operations. “One simple example would be the fact that suppliers have easier access to us and we can house and protect more inventory than we could in our original location”. Director of Purchasing Scott McGill added, “We will be well positioned for the future to expand upon our strong history of purchasing in very large bulk.”
80 Hampden Road in Mansfield, MA, where Boston Cedar now resides, is also home to numerous local and internationally established companies such as Covidien, Tyco, and Samsonite. The beautiful 850 acre Cabot Business Park is as well-known for its easy access to major highways and lightning fast internet, as it is for its scenic setting. Just 35 miles to downtown Boston, and 15 miles to Providence, Cabot Business Park offers easy access to routes that run in all directions through New England and the entire Eastern Seaboard.
“The Boston Cedar complex is just a remarkable facility,” added Marketing Manager Scott Babbitt. “In the coming months if your plans take you to the Foxboro-Mansfield area, we encourage you to schedule a time to take a tour and see what we are creating at our new home. It’s nothing short of impressive and will be better and better as time moves on.”
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The Certified Green Dealer Program is the nation’s only program for certifying the nation’s green lumber and building material dealerships.
Today, hundreds of lumber and building material dealers, and more than 6,000 individual dealer sales personnel, visit (and revisit) the Program’s website Certified Green Dealer to engage in the training and testing required to attain Certified Green Dealer status.
The Program currently has twenty online video training modules, covering a wide range of green building topics. A lumberyard or building material dealer location can become a Certified Green Dealer if 75% of its sales personnel view a series of web-based training videos (and take quizzes and pass a final exam) about building basics, green building, and green building products.
The Program is not affiliated with any particular national standards-setting organization, such as NAHB, USGBC’s LEED program, FSC, or SFI, though these programs are explained in the Certified Green Dealer online content.
To participate in the Certified Green Dealer Program, lumber and building material dealers pay a small first-year, per-yard tuition fee to certify all of their salespeople with the program training, and then a smaller yearly fee to access continuing-education programs and maintain certification in future years.
Boston Cedar was one of the first distributors in North America to be granted CGD status. Recertified annually since June of 2008, Boston Cedar been actively engaged in educating its retail partners, builders and architects through its dedicated Education Team.
Increased emphasis on green building has changed the way home owners, remodelers, and builders approach new projects and many of the high quality environmentally-friendly products that Boston Cedar distributes can help.
To learn more about the Certified Green Dealer Program, visit www.CertifiedGreenDealer.org or call 877-LBM-GREEN.
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