Eco Friendly Home Renovations and Repairs What Energy Efficient Homes Have that Today’s energy efficient homes have better YOU Want, Too! windows (with two or three panes and upgraded weather stripping), and may utilize Gone are the days of costly changes for “black-out” curtains to help keep temperaenergy efficient homes. Thanks to advances tures regulated. Energy efficient homes also in technology and an increase in availability maintain their attic insulation, or may have for locally sourced materials, energy effia ridge vent in the roof to promote air circucient homes are easier and less expensive lation. to build than they used to be. There are a number of green home products you can • They’re built from local materials. install, build or use that will help you keep Instead of importing materials from across your costs low and your footprint small. the country or overseas, eco-friendly homes use local suppliers with locally-sourced materials. Landscaping is done with native plants that grow well in the soil you have, as opposed to more invasive species, and stones from local quarries.
Building and Remodeling Eco-Friendly Homes to Keep Our Community Green Many people think that eco-friendly homes are difficult to build or maintain, but in truth they’re not terribly different than any other home out there. • Eco-friendly homes are energy efficient. You don’t have to give up your air conditioning or your television to be green.
• They use water wisely. Green and energy efficient homes are ones that don’t waste water – the most valuable resource we have. Using “gray” water or well water for irrigation systems, installing low-flow toilets and shower heads, and using a water softener to keep the pipes clear are all easy-to-do green home ideas. • Eco-friendly homes pay attention to light. If solar panels are in your budget, they’re the best thing you can do to promote sustainability. If they’re not in the budget, you can change out your incandescent bulbs or use solar lights in the yard.
You don’t have to completely remodel your home to keep it energy efficient; replacing your appliances with Energy Star models is a terrific start. For larger projects, like replacing the insulation or installing new windows, Center Island Contracting is ready to help. We’ve been at the forefront of building and renovating green, energy efficient homes for years. Our professional and friendly team is fully licensed and insured, and we only use products from suppliers we know and trust – this way, we can ensure that you receive the highest quality green home products and supplies there are. We care about sustainability, and we can help you get started on your path to a brighter, greener future. Looking for green home ideas? Center Island Contracting has you covered. Give us a call at 516-481-4707 to speak with an experienced contractor about making your home energy efficient.