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Stymeist Auto Body and Frame shows us that Low VOC’s aren’t just for houses any more!

Stymeins Auto bodyMany of us know about the health and environmental benefits of using Low Volitile Organic Compound paints in our homes; paints that have much less "off gassing," don't smell as bad, and are much less harmful to both us and the environment. What many of us don't know is that not only is it possible to go low on the VOC's in our homes, but these days even automotive finishes are going Low VOC!
Here in Amador County, Steve Stymeist, owner of Steymeist Auto Body and Frame in Jackson, has switched over to PPG's low VOC waterborne basecoat system. Stymeist is proud to run the first body shop in Amador County to move to this new green technology. "This helps us do our part to improve the quality of our air and contribute to an overall healthier work environment," he explained. "This is a major technological advancement with no downsides. Not only is it better ecologically, it gives better color matches and is faster to complete a repair than the systems we were using before." Although somewhat more expensive right now than the old solvent borne system, the benefits are worth the cost.

Amador County is greening!

 
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3 Comments on Low VOC’s aren’t just for houses in Amador County

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WOW..this is really exciting news!!! I want to hear more about how the decision was made to "go-green"...and hope you will keep us informed. THX

07/16/2008 01:33 PM by Asheville's GREEN Land & Homes ECO-Steward Realty


Thanks for bringing up a good topic!! I have a client that wants a low VOC painted house. Now how on earth do you search for that in the MLS?!?!? Help!

Betina

07/16/2008 01:55 PM by Betina Foreman (Keller Williams Realty, Inc.)


I don't know about your MLS, (ours would not have any way to search for that) but one thing you could try would be talking to any and al EcoBrokers® in your area to see if they have any listings that might fit. That is easy to search for Just Search for a local EcoBroker®.

 

One other option, repainting is not that expensive...

07/16/2008 02:44 PM by Michael I. Pulskamp REALTOR®, EcoBroker® (Mainstreet Brokers)


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Michael I. Pulskamp of Mainstreet Brokers in Jackson, CA. Rambles on and shares thoughts about Real Estate, Amador County, Green homes, and foothill life in Northern California. buying and selling houses these days is anything but simple, you want a professional on your side. Finally Amador County has a real estate professional with the training and awareness to help you with green/efficiant real estate. That Amador County real estate pro is Michael I. Pulskamp.

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