Iron Woods^® Inspires Homeowners to
Let Green In.

Brand’s Eco-Friendly Foundation Supports Smart Home, Chicago’s Innovation in Architecture

For those homeowners aspiring to leave a smaller eco-footprint, Iron Woods^®, a durable and eco-friendly lumber, makes going green more feasible. Recently featured as the foundation of Smart Home, Chicago Museum of Science and Industry’s newest eco-friendly exhibit, Iron Woods^® is a product of a company with a strong perspective on environmental responsibility; one that strives to achieve energy efficiency, help owners make greener choices and raise awareness of personal energy usage.

A brand of Timber Holdings Intl., Iron Woods^® is made eco-friendly through its ability to be used in ground contact without preservatives or additional treatments. The product features a long life cycle with its durability allowing it to naturally resist wear and tear, thereby reducing the need for maintenance work and replacement. Iron Woods’^® resilience also provides improved insulation, which helps decrease the use of natural resources.

President and CEO of Timber Holdings Intl. Brian Lotz holds the company’s environmental responsibility to the highest of standards. “We have always strived to provide the absolute best in quality and environmental principles,” said Lotz. “We hope to aid our customers in becoming more environmentally aware and responsible by participating in and supporting projects which showcase green choices.”

The Smart Home design, construction and operation decisions were guided by the goal of achieving energy efficiency as well as to provide an example for current home builders. Iron Woods^® brand products, including siding and trim as well as decking and rail systems, which rated highest among wood decking options by Consumer Reports, were selected for the foundation of the Smart Home due to the company’s strong environmental record and low environmental impact. The Smart Home offers an exciting new direction in sustainable living and spectacular, environmentally-friendly technology, and was named “Chicago’s greenest home” by the City of Chicago’s Chicago Green Homes Program.

Timber Holdings Intl. features Iron Woods^®, the trademarked brand on naturally durable hardwood decking which has become the standard all other residential decking products are measured against. The Iron Woods^® line of naturally durable hardwoods are 100 percent natural and sustainable, and includes the original Ipe, along with Garapa and Cambara. For more information on Iron Woods^®, explore this website or call 414-445-9155.

The Museum of Science and Industry’s mission is to inspire the inventive genius in everyone by presenting captivating and compelling experiences that are real and educational. The Museum is supported in part through the generosity of the people of Chicago through the Chicago Park District. For more information, visit the Museum’s website at www.msichicago.org or call (773) 684-1414 or (800) GO-TO-MSI outside of the Chicago area.