Eco-friendly Choices to Make in Your Home Remodel

Implementing Eco-friendly choices in your home nowadays is more than just a fad. Going green is now becoming the standard in home remodels, which is not only good for the environment, but also good for our wallets.

When we make Eco-friendly choices, we help to conserve energy, preserve natural resources, and eliminate waste. As a result, we can significantly reduce our carbon footprint, which is a win for everyone.

If you’re looking to start your next home remodel, consider giving these eco-friendly choices a try.

Bamboo Plywood

With the continued exploitation of wood around the world, deforestation is capturing the attention of construction companies everywhere who rely on wood for virtually all structuring, building, and designing needs. We are consuming faster than we can reproduce which causes a deficit in our natural resources supply. Fortunately Bamboo plywood has surfaced as an excellent, eco-friendly choice. Due to its fast-growing nature, bamboo is a much more sustainable option for home remodels. It takes just 4 years to reach maturity as compared to nearly 50 years for a standard timber forest. This kind of material is great in high-moisture environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.

Low-Flow Showerheads

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), showering accounts for on average 20% of water usage amongst American families. Clean freshwater may not seem like a problem for most Americans, we only have 1% to share with the rest of the human population. Therefore, installing a low-flow showerhead not only conserves water, it is also socially responsible. And for those who are concerned about compromising their high-pressure showerheads, there are plenty of options for high-pressure, low flow showerheads.

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Recycled Denim Insulation

This is now all the rage for an eco-friendly alternative that actually works. This insulation is made from old jeans or other kinds of denim clothing. Not only does it divert tons of waste en route to the landfills, it also saves you quite a bit of money in the installation process and lowers energy bills by boosting the HVAC efficiency of the home.

Terrazzo

Terrazzo is a composite material that is made up of recycled glass, cement, and on occasions, marble and granite. It can be used all throughout your home remodel as flooring, counter tops, walls, or other mosaic work. The beauty of terrazzo shines through as recycled glass specs catch the light. Terrazzo is not only cheaper than its common counterparts; it is also the perfect example of mixing elegance and recyclables.

Thermeleon Tiles

These color changing roof tiles adapt to the weather conditions in order to either absorb or deflect the sun’s energy. During the summer, the tiles turn white to deflect the sun’s energy and keep your house cool. During the colder months, the tiles turn black to absorb as much of the sun’s heat as possible to keep the house nice and toasty. If you happen to live in an area that encounters all four seasons of weather, these tiles are for you. Think of how much money you could save when you have a smart roof that automatically works for you! Learn more.

LED Bulbs

Achieve maximum lighting efficiently by swapping out your bulbs. Consider trading in the more traditional incandescent bulbs for light-emitting diode bulbs, also known as LEDs. According to the Department of Energy, residential LEDs — especially ENERGY STAR rated products, “use at least 75% less energy, and last 25 times longer, than incandescent lighting.” This choice is a no brainer for someone looking to go green and save green.

Permeable Driveways & Pathways

Permeability essentially measures how much fluid can pass through a material. Asphalt, for example, is specifically designed to keep water out, so it would constitute low permeability. Low permeability of our roads, driveways, and pathways causes intense rainwater runoff, which results in overtaxed sewer systems and the transport of pollutants. Using permeable pavers in your next home remodel is an excellent eco-friendly option that improves functionality and makes your neighbors jealous!

Get Started

Looking to start your next home remodel? Contact the experts at Adroit Design Remodeling to learn how you can incorporate the latest in eco-friendly technology and design.