1 / 8

6 Remodeling Features for A More Sustainable Home

Sustainability has been a hot topic among homeowners and home builders for a long time now, but in recent years, there has been a real sense of urgency surrounding our ability to reduce the impact of our homeu2019s carbon footprints for future generations.

rzconstructiongroup
Download Presentation

6 Remodeling Features for A More Sustainable Home

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. 6 Remodeling Features for A More Sustainable Home

  2. Sustainability has been a hot topic among homeowners and home builders for a long time now, but in recent years, there has been a real sense of urgency surrounding our ability to reduce the impact of our home’s carbon footprints for future generations. Fortunately there are a number of ways that homeowners can reduce their carbon footprint with the addition of certain green features, many of which can even help them to save money on their energy bills. Read on to discover 6 environmentally friendly remodeling features that could reduce the impact your home has on the environment:

  3. 1. Eco-friendly flooring Not only does eco-friendly flooring look great, but the material used to make it, comes from a sustainable source. With multiple options available, eco-friendly flooring can be made from cork, linoleum, bamboo, wool, recycled glass tile, recycled metal tile, reclaimed wood, recycled clay, stone, rubber; and the list goes on!

  4. 2. Solar powered hot water unit Solar power is about as unharmful to the planet as you can get, since it harnesses the natural light from the sun to provide homes with enough hot water to heat them and their swimming pools. Usually able to produce enough hot water for a household all year round, should more be required in the colder, winter months, a gas or electric booster can be used.

  5. 3. Solar electric system Using solar panels to collect power and provide sustainable electricity to houses, a solar electric system can save households money on their energy bills, and reduce their impact on the environment. As a bonus, it will even increase the resale value of the property. 4. Recycled materials Able to be used for so much more than flooring, recycled materials can also make stunning and unique furniture, and even a variety of other features throughout the home, such as bathroom shower tiles and kitchen backsplashes.

  6. 5. Energy saving appliances A simple way to make any home more sustainable, investing in energy-saving appliances is a great way to do your bit for the environment, while saving money on your electricity bill. Most major manufacturers produce energy-efficient appliances, and they’re available in a range of styles, colors and sizes.

  7. 6. Insulation One really effective way to reduce the amount of energy your home consumes for cooling and heating, is to use the right kind of roofing insulation. Helping to preserve the cold air inside during the summer months, and trap the warm air during the winter, insulation can easily be added when having your home built or remodeled. There are many more ways to make your home greener, and if sustainability is a priority for you, you can talk to a local general contractor about the ways in which your home could be made more sustainable during the remodeling process.

  8. RZ Construction Group Inc is one of the best fully inclusive general contractor in Queens New York. From initial design to final clean up, our results speak for themselves. We are fully licensed, insured, and bonded to provide both commercial and residential construction services to customers in Astoria and the surrounding area. Proud to serve New York State for 25 years. No job is too small nor too big. If you are looking for apartment renovation in NYC or want to know more about our wide range of professional but affordable construction and repair services, reach out to us at (718) 938-9887.

More Related