[Greenbuilding] [BULK] Re: Lauan wood

[Lawrence Lile]

I have always wondered what a lauan was.  I take it this is not a very
desireable thing to be logging?  Or is it no worse than any other
nonsustainable lumber? 

 
 
Lawrence Lile, P.E., LEED AP


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[mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at listserv.repp.org] On Behalf Of Tim Vireo
Keating
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 8:45 PM
To: Greg Reitz; GreenBuilding at listserv.REPP.org
Subject: [BULK] Re: [Greenbuilding] Green Trailer
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In general, we've found that there's a lot of lauan plywood (logged 
from rainforests) used in trailers.

tim keating


At 10:19 AM -0800 1/24/07, Greg Reitz wrote:
>Anyone know if there is such a thing as a green (energy efficient/ 
>healthy)construction trailer or portable/ temporary office?
>
>
>Thanks,
>Greg Reitz
>Green Building Advisor
>City of Santa Monica
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