Slot drain sinks

If you have a location  that you don’t need to retain the water in the basin, a slot style drain offers a stylish and modern alternative to a conventional drain.  These are commonly used in powder rooms, or for those who don’t ever see the need to “fill up the bowl”.  This type of drain adapts easily to standard plumbing and can be easily cleaned using any small nylon brush.  As long as part of the slot is at the lowest point on the basin, these drain systems can be designed in any length or width.

Evergreen Post Card

Here is what our new Post card design looks like, let us know what you think.

If you use only green or recycled products, do they make your house GREEN?

Products made from recycled materials don’t make a house “Green” any more than solar panels do. But it is important to keep the goals of sustainable building in mind when making purchasing decisions. That’s not always easy. Take for example a granite countertop. Granite is a natural material and is extremely durable. But what if the stone is imported from the Far East and is mined in a country where labour or environmental laws are suspect? How much energy is consumed if it has to be shipped to another country for polishing and then shipped to a distributor in North America, then to a fabricator for cutting and dimensioning before it finally reaches your home?

Choosing appropriate materials is a lost effort if the house wastes fuel or is poorly designed and built. But given the right context, green products are an important part of sustainability.

How to tell if a product is really “GREEN”

Regardless of what product you are sourcing for your home, here are some good questions to ask….
Is the product manufactured locally?
Locally sourced materials use less energy, cause less pollution in transport, and help local economies.

Is it healthful?
Does the product contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde or other chemical irritants.

Is it durable?
Even if they cost a little more, long lasting materials benefit the environment.

Is it made from recycled materials, and can it be recycled?
Products made with at least some recycled materials require fewer raw materials for their manufacture, and products that can be recycled ease the strain on landfills.

Will it save energy?
Whether it is in the manufacturing process, or the use of the product in your home, anything you can do to lower energy demands is positive.