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Take a look inside this healthy house to see how it protects homeowners and the environment.Take a look inside this healthy house to see how it protects homeowners and the environment.

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All Natural
Jean Allsopp

All Natural

Due to the owner’s health issues, “we couldn’t use anything with a polyurethane base, including treated wood and plywood,” explains Jeff. Instead, he installed solid wood throughout the house, from sub-flooring to kitchen cabinets to the beam that supports the second story. “We built the entire house using timber framing―just like they would have 100 years ago,” he says. Celeste aired out the dining room chairs for months before coating them with a sealer to prevent offgassing.

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