Going Green Using Low or Zero VOC Paints and Coatings
Using low- or zero-VOC paint not only demonstrates your commitment to health and environmental quality, as green building continues to gain momentum in South Carolina. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) rates VOC levels as part of the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system. While LEED® once applied to commercial and institutional buildings only, the recently launched LEED® for Homes evaluates green building standards for new homes.
A LEED®-certified home may allow South Carolina homeowners to take advantage of a number of credits and rebates. As a South Carolina homeowner, you can rely on McCauley Painting for VOC compliant coatings that offer outstanding performance. Benjamin Moore's Eco Spec® low-VOC product line led the industry as the first to be GREENGUARD® certified, and is Green Seal® certified as well.
The USGBC is described as a consensus-based group consisting solely of other organizations: companies, goverment agencies, universities, primary and secondary schools, nonprofits, environmental groups, and trade associations. 
It works to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
To achieve this it has developed a variety of programs and services, and works closely with key industry and research organizations and federal, state and local government agencies offering a host of educational opportunities, including workshops and Web-based seminars to educate the public and industry professionals on different elements of the green building industry, from the basics to more technical information. Through its Green Building Certification Institute, formerly the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) program, USGBC offers industry professionals the chance to develop expertise in the field of green building and to receive accreditation as green building professionals.
They establish benchmarks for the LEED Green Building Rating System is the framework for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals. LEED rating systems are currently available for new construction, existing buildings, commercial interiors, core and shell, schools, retail and homes, and rating systems are in pilot or under development for neighborhood developments and health care. Certification is generally voluntary, but required or under consideration as a requirement for certain buildings in many U.S. localities.
McCauley Painting in Greenwood, South Carolina recommends using Green Paints & Coatings, with low, or zero VOCs to its customers, homeowners and local business owners alike. McCauley Painting is a professional, interior and exterior paint contractor in Greenwood, South Carolina for new home construction, home building, home improvement, home renovation, home remodeling, home maintenance, home repair, deck and dock staining and sealing.
Professional paint contractors, who specialize in deck and dock waterproofing know preparation is essential to great results. A properly prepared surface encourages uniform coverage of stains and deep penetration of sealants. If you want your deck, or dock to look its best, repel water absorption, resist UV and mildew damage, hire a professional. McCauley Painting will deliver high quality results that last against South Carolina's sun and weather by paying attention to the details. Call Us Today!
