6 Ways to Create a Green Home

These days, most of us are trying to be more conscious about the environment. If you are interested in using green building products in your home here are six ways to create a more eco-friendly home:

  1. Appliances:  Energy Star compliance-the appliances should be certified with an Energy Star rating.
  2. HVAC Units:  A non-ozone depleting HVAC system is good for the environment, your family, and your budget.
  3. High Quality Insulation: Going green requires superior insulation. It increases the energy efficiency of a home and keeps it warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
  4. Radiant Barrier Roof: This type of decking deflects the sunlight and helps keep your home cool and lowering the attic temperatures by about thirty degrees in summer.
  5. Efficient Windows:   Windows that are double paned and insulated will let in light, but not heat. These are great for eco-friendly homes because they use improved frames and protective coatings to reduce air infiltration and radiant heat flow.
  6. Superior Plumbing:  A tankless hot water system can greatly improve energy efficiency, while saving you money. It provides you with exactly the amount of hot water that you need, while saving you money on energy costs.  Not to mention the plumbing is cheaper, quieter, and more efficient than rigid pipes.


When it comes to home building, Whitmire Homes is a company with a longstanding reputation for excellence and that includes all of the details of building a green home.

Feel free to contact us today for more information about building your eco-friendly home.
 

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