Blog - New Products
Composting Toilets
Recently we took the “plunge” and overcame our fears about dubious demonstration props to attend a webinar on Sun-Mar composting toilets. In addition to the normal product bullet points, the presenter also noted some interesting conservation advantages that make these units far superior to conventional toilets from a resource management perspective.
You may have heard of “dual flush” toilets – the kind that allow you to select a…
Entry doors and screens
Refuge has acquired some rare beauties from the Yellowstone Club. They are being stored in our warehouse and waiting for a new home. Come on by and see if any of these doors might work for your next project!
Refuge Architectural Panels
Folks pop in daily and marvel at the various architectural panels that we carry here at Refuge. Also called sheet goods or plywood, we've taken to calling them architectural panels as they are not just your ordinary material. Standard plywood or sheathing is typically covered over with something to achieve beauty - these 4'x8' panels need no primping. Their beauty is inherent, which is obvious as customers exclaim their…
Introducing Steel IQ
Steel sheathing and roofing has a strong architectural presence here in Montana. Around Bozeman, iconic structures like the Community Food Co-Op, the LEED-certified Public Library, and the Kevin Mundy Memorial Bridge on the Drinking Horse Mountain Trail all use steel to tremendous visual and structural effect.
Steel’s durability, versatility, and potential for recycling / downcycling make it an attractive sustainable material, with one exception – raw,…
Vermont Natural Coatings Poly-Whey Polyurethane
A durable alternative to traditional coatings.
Many homeowners will consider using a polyurethane finish on their next home project to seal and protect wood surfaces. And polyurethanes are often the right choice to protect wood that is likely to see high traffic or a great deal of use. It’s durability and easy-to-clean characteristics makes polyurethanes an popular option.
Most polyurethanes, however, contain isocynates, a class of chemicals…