Green building is not just a fad for media to talk about; it can involve a new philosophy in building that works to incorporate dimensions such as natural lighting to help you with your bottom line every month: saving you money.
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One of the outstanding aspects to the nationwide interest in green building is the simple fact of it being something to work toward. With challenge comes inspiration; and sometimes the greater the challenge, the greater the inspiration. It may be helpful to remember the general thrust of going green. It is the practice of improving buildings and systems to increase environmental responsibility and resource-efficiency. That can include everything from operation, design, construction, renovation and maintenance. What we hope to deliver to your home, as skilled technicians and craftspeople, is an increase of utility, durability and comfort while saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint.
How going with green building can save you green:
- New windows and skylights: strategically positioned widows and skylights can give you beautiful natural light instead of burning light bulbs. On top of saving on your utility bill every month, natural light keeps you connected to the outdoors while you get chores done.
- Energy Star products: these are products, such as appliances, electrical fixtures and light bulbs, that perform as well as, or higher than, the current items featured in your home.
- Sealing and insulating your home: the idea here is to make an envelope or shell for your home. This entails more insulation and sealing leaks in targeted areas. The reality is that air escapes home very easily in most homes nationwide. Even closed doors and windows leak a significant amount of air. When we seal and increase insulation in your home, you will likely see about a 20-percent savings in your electricity bill. Green building will incur some costs, but you recoup that in short time. Imagine the savings with that percentage added onto other energy-saving efforts!
Green building is not just about saving money and reducing affects on the environment; it can also directly assist in your health by the air you breathe. A factor known as the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) focuses on aspect such as properly designed HVAC systems and ventilation. Additionally, some building materials and cleaning products emit toxic gases known as volatile organic compounds and formaldehyde. The affects on an occupant’s health may be faintly discernable at best. However, the long-term result of increased air quality due to an improved air quality at home may exponentially aid in one’s health.
Water efficiency is yet another component to green building. Though saving you money as well, the main focus with most homeowners concerning water reduction is to conserve an increasingly precious resource on our planet that many do not have access to in other parts of the world. Even in the United States, many aquifers do not replenish water at an equal rate of demand. In fact, a report furnished from the Natural Resources Defense Council and Tetra Tech found that, in 40 years, many areas of the Midwest will be at severe risk for water sustainability. We have low-flush toilets and low-flow shower heads to meet your water demands without using more than you really need. Bidets – a very popular toiletry feature in Europe – offer a paper-free method of grooming that increases the possibility to reuse water onsite. Reclaimed water is a great method for landscaping without stressing demands on the local aquifer.
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