Many of you may have heard whispers about the new government initiative called the Green Deal. Scouring the web you will find lots of pages linking to the scheme but very little in depth information. The reason for this is, nobody knows the full facts, included in this group is the government itself. This is …
These days, it seems as if everyone is growing more concerned with protecting the environment and going green; especially home buyers. Because of all the great benefits of owning a green home, there is an increasing demand for eco-friendly, green friendly homes in the housing market. According to a recent survey constructed by McGraw-Hill, “70 …
We all want to save money, Right? Right! Save money, in your home, work place and any public building; This article deals with the structure or fixed elements. Renovations or updates – use re-cycled materials , if you hire a contractor insist and confirm only environmentally materials are used – processes, disposal, delivery, packaging, removal …
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The buzzword "GREEN" has really created a lot of confusion. The other day I had a contractor call me asking about our metal roofing EnergyStar. This was a good roofing contractor. He installed some of the finest roofs in my home city of Houston, Texas. But, he did not know. If he does not know, …
The green roof is becoming more prevalent today, showing up in more and more areas. It's one of the most blatant eco-friendly forms of construction, and they are built for several reasons beyond looking environmentally friendly. What is green roofing? A green roof is made of actual plant life. This involves placing soil and then …
If you are home owner, then there are many things you can do to improve the comforts of your home. You can remodel and repaint your house whenever you want to do so. Home experts agree that there are certain projects that automatically increase the value of a home. Remodeling the bathroom naturally increases the …
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The green movement has made companies aware of how they impact the environment. It has also shown them ways to cut costs while supporting nature, such as by implementing an eco friendly roof. For roofing companies, construction of green roofs is a booming business, and the benefits of implementing them show why: Increased Energy Efficiency …
The trend towards green roof construction has been quietly growing in major cities around the world since the 1960's. Although green roofing is quite common in Europe, it has only begun to gain industry acceptance in the US over the past several years as individuals, government agencies, and businesses alike have become interested in its …
One of the hottest trends in residential roofing is going green. Homeowners not only want to find ways to save on cost utility bills, but also conserve the environment. The demand for green roofing options has steadily increased as more and more people become more money and environmentally conscious. The biggest reason homeowners have held …
Long before when man understood the importance of roofing, they had a simple thatch from vegetation. Straw, seaweed, clay, earth etc were the materials mainly used for the construction of roofing. Now the most popular are the shingles and tiles, where the roofing material are made more durable, fire resistant, weather friendly etc. With the …
I live in one of those flat-roof homes in Southern California that was built in the thirties; you've seen them in downtown Los Angeles. I totally love my home, but I never really cared for the fact that I had no yard to speak of, until I put up a residential green roof. Now I …
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When people in the greater Los Angeles area think of going green, they typically think of changing their lifestyle towards becoming more environmentally friendly. When it comes to the term "green roofs" though, people generally think of any type of roof that is environmentally friendly. But the fact is that green roofs are a special …
Home improvement projects and specialty projects like putting in a green roof can be extremely difficult, both physically demanding and mentally taxing, depending on how large a job you have ahead of you. Following directions, installing and building correctly, and fixing any mistakes can be a demanding job. For most people it is less costly …
Green Roofing Systems are on a rise today and have started replacing the other systems made of tiles, metals, asphalt, and membranes. The main reason behind people opting for a Eco-roof system is it being an energy efficient, Eco friendly substitute. The green roof forms a layer on the long-established roofing materials with vegetation which …
There are many advances in building materials that assist in saving money and energy. Although initially launched for energy conservation purposes, it also helps in saving money as well as preserving environment. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that nearly $ 40 billion is spent to air condition buildings in US, which amounts to …
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Green roofing is an exciting new prospect for the roofing industry and the world. Green roofing has the potential to take wasted space on the millions of roofs needlessly absorbing the suns energy and convert that into something useful. Green roofing does present some unique problems. Usually roofs are designed to remove water as quickly …
Have you ever wanted to save a lot of money on your electrical bill? Have you been told that you can by your neighbors? Are you tired of them telling you that they saved a lot of cash that month? Well, would you like to know how? Well, this is how. There called solar roofing …
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The green movement spawned a new kind of roofing system that combines soil, plants, and other natural elements to form a rooftop ecosystem. Popular in many areas, green commercial roofing systems (a.k.a. natural systems) are quickly becoming the preferred alternative to conventional systems that do not weather well, and saddle building owners with high roofing …
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Do you know how to cut your monthly energy bills by up to 80% and meanwhile stop the reliance on big companies to provide electric energy, by producing your own cheap electricity right at your home? The problem with today’s energy situation is, that the demand for energy is growing exponentially, as is the population …
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There are hardly any people that have not thought about or desired they could change to green power for their houses. It makes logic to stop and reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of green power, and other energy resources as you investigate the disadvantages and advantages. Firstly, think about the surroundings. Changing and moving …
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