Very recently I discovered that my home state of Colorado will lower VOC limits for Architectural Industrial and Maintenance (AIM) coatings effective May 20, 2020. At this point, they will adopt the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) VOC limits. I’m a bit embarrassed to say that, though the new law passed […]
Tag: VOCs
Be Prepared for Tough Questions about “Green” Concrete
Just a few short years ago, saying that concrete was a green building material was sufficient. It was taken for granted that concrete, being locally produced, durable and nontoxic, was a sound, sustainable choice.
A Volatile Issue: A Breakdown of VOCs
There’s no way around the fact that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are nasty stuff. They smell bad, they are highly flammable, they damage the atmosphere, and they can be acutely toxic to human and other living beings.