Greenbuilding Archive for November 2001

Well, once again I have  some  questions
regarding play-structures:

First, concerning redwood: Is there any redwood
grown in tree-farms?  Is it ok to use, since it doen't
involve destruction of natural habitat?  (I realize that
there are still problems with it, like with all monocultures,
but I see it as less of a problem than the issue of forest
destruction).
Is there a way of finding out (easily) where a redwood used
by a certain company come from?

Another question is regarding Trex: - Does anyone know
whether there are any toxicity issues with this material?  (Off gassing,
or other)?  

In the past, someone recommended play equiptment
made of cedar, manufactured in Maine.  Does anyone know 
how such a system would do in Tucson, AZ (in terms of weather,
as well as in terms of desirability to termites)?  Also, any knowledge 
regarding where the trees come from?

Last but not least, if anyone know of some other type of system,
which they would like to recommend, please do so.  Keep in mind
that our finances are tight, so an expensive one won't fly...

Any information will be greatly appraciated.
R.




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