Green For Your Home Improvement Project

In home improvement, thinking about all of the green they will spend is what many cost-conscious homeowners would do. Today, however, they also are able to think about a different kind of green - "green" building.

With soaring energy prices and states adopting regulations that prohibit products that emit harmful fumes, environmentally friendly building has become a hot topic. In fact, organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council have been formed to establish criteria for incorporating green products and materials into homes.

Below are a few green products as well as projects you can consider.

Accounting for 30 percent or more of wasted energy are leaky ducts. An easy and an inexpensive project is caulking around your doors, windows, moldings, baseboards, and vents. Choose a high-quality product that complies with regulations governing volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, which are ozone-damaging pollutants.

Ready to add on to that beautiful deck? Need to do some minor repairs? You need to make sure that you choose one that is easy and safe to use when you are selecting an adhesive for the job.

The latex-based formula emits no VOCs and has an initial tack that is nine times stronger than traditional construction adhesives. For interior applications, it is also easy to work because it has a low odor and it is paintable and can be cleaned up with water.

Are you ready to replace your siding? When choosing your siding material, consider the insulation value and the amount of maintenance it requires. For example, natural cedar siding may seem to be a green choice but it requires regular painting and has a low insulation value which is why it may not be the best choice.

CraneBoard Solid Core Siding is an example of insulated vinyl siding and this is an energy efficient solution. A foam backing is featured here and it also provides better insulation than wood, fiber cement, or traditional vinyl siding.

Using less electricity is one of the most obvious ways you can make any home more environmentally friendly. The biggest electricity-eaters are appliances and lighting. In order to quickly reduce electricity demand, you should buy Energy Star appliances and switch incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.

Rely on a knowledgeable kitchen contractor Edgewater Park to build a kitchen with the best materials.