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Protecting the environment and our
future is a fundamental value of B.C. Door. Sometimes there is a perception
that – because of the nature of our business – we are not environmental stewards.
This could not be further from the truth.
A properly managed forest is a renewable
resource and will survive forever. When one tree is harvested, another can
be grown in its place creating sustainability.
Some note that while reforestation is excellent, there is still an environmental footprint when trees
are cut down. This is true, which begs the question ‘what is the environmental
footprint of building from other materials and production methods?’
Steel and composites are produced using
raw materials including iron and coal. Open pit mining is used to collect
these raw materials, which permanently destroys landscape and harms waterways.
In addition, immense amounts of fossil fuels – and ensuing chemical pollution –
are necessary to process these raw materials, further harming the environment.
From a lifecycle approach, wood is definitively the least harmful to the environment
and is the only biodegradable and renewable material.
There is no question that wood doors and
windows are the most environmentally friendly option.
Save our environment with a wood door from B.C. Door. Use it as a focal point, showpiece, and conversation
starter to demonstrate your commitment to environmental stewardship.
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Environmental Impact Estimator |
Wood |
Steel |
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Total Energy Use |
Lowest |
140% more |
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Green House Gas |
Lowest |
45% more |
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Air Pollution |
Lowest |
42% more |
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Water Pollution |
Lowest |
1900% more |
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Solid Waste |
Lowest |
36% more |
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Ecological Resource Use |
Lowest |
16% more |
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Source: Athena Sustainable Materials Institute |
Energy Efficient Wood:
Wood manufacturing takes a fraction of energy used in competing materials. |
| BUILDING MATERIAL |
KILOWATTS (per Tonne) |
| Aluminum |
73,080 |
| Steel |
13,920 |
| Cement |
2,900 |
| Brick |
2,320 |
| Wood |
580 |
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Source: www.wmc-cfb.ca |
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