26 Oct 2009, Posted by Shawn in Featured, Green, Highlights, Modern, Products, Sustainability, 3 Comments, Short-URL:http://portlandbuilt.com/zatf3
Fuez: Portland’s Green Countertop Option
I’ve followed the evolution of the Fuez line of countertops for some time. Last spring I visited the facility and showroom to see how this great product is made. Aside from the fact that it’s positively beautiful, Fuez offers some great advantages over other materials.
First, if you’re in the pacific northwest, it’s a relatively local product. By producing the slabs in Portland, Fuez minimizes your carbon footprint. Recycled glass and fly-ash concrete contribute to the products green qualities. And, unlike most granite, this product won’t contribute to strip mining. Oh, and did I mention you can have just about any combination of glass size, color, and shape? All around, this is an outstanding product.
If you want to see samples, it’s available at several outlets. In the Portland metro, you can visit the Fuez showroom in North Portland. If you live in SE Portland, Fuez is available at a number of showrooms including Ecohaus.
3 Comments
November 20, 2009 11:02 am
Walt Quade @Twitter Name
Does or have the Fuez people considered 12×12 tiles for their product? Non of my clients have $100 sq.ft. plus for counter material.
November 20 2009 15:30 pm
Shawn
Hi Walt,
Good question! I'll check with the Fuez folks and see if they will respond on this page.
November 23, 2009 7:18 am
Nathan @Twitter Name
The real problem with a tile is it actually requires more time and money to make than a slab. Fuez can be on the higher end of countertop materials and is not something that is realistic for everyones budget. There are some great choices in that arena with our company we have a very large graveyard section, or one off products that have been poured and not used for one reason or another. There is also a product that is produced much cheaper with more of a solid concrete look and not so much flair. I actually like the cheaper product more. If you are anyone else is interested send me an email Nathan@fuez.com
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