6 Tips For Building A Greener Home

Posted On Thursday, 05 August 2021 20:49

Green is in. It's a fact, and everyone is joining the bandwagon for campaigning the fight against global warming. People are trying to contribute efforts to this by, say, using an eco-bag when buying groceries. If you’re an environmentalist yourself, it’s understandable how you’ve found your way to this page.

Building a sustainable home for the environment is the best way to help society live on a healthier planet. This article will generate some tips on how to build your home the greener way.

Check out these ideas and apply them to your own home:

1. Choose Solar Power  

Energy from the sun is the cleanest and most affordable source of energy. If you turn your home to using solar batteries instead of conventional electricity supplied by your utility provider, it will give you many benefits. In new construction, solar energy can be installed easier than in older homes. 

When you integrate solar power into your new house, you can take advantage of light and positioning, so you can have a more efficient supply of energy and electricity. Solar panel placement and the positioning of your home can significantly affect the amount of power you generate. Therefore, it's best to find a reliable solar power installer to check your home first and see which part of the house is best to place the solar panels on. 

Another advantage of this green effort is that you can eventually make money by selling back your stored energy to your utility provider. The federal government mandates that utilities must buy excess energy produced by grid-connected solar panels. Utility companies buy your power at the same rate they pay for themselves to produce it. 

That's one way to make money while being sustainable and green. One more thing, you get to enjoy grants and tax breaks from your local government if you choose to go solar. How cool is that?

2. Incorporate The Use Of Sustainable Construction Materials 

When your goal is to build a green home, the focal point of the entire project is to use sustainable and eco-friendly materials. Thankfully, many construction materials are now made possible to be friendly to the planet because of innovative ways. Here are some sustainable aspects to consider when choosing your housing materials:

• Recycled 

The word recycled refers to a reprocessed material. This means it could have an old purpose but can still be reused for a whole different application. You can use recycled or reused items in your windows, flooring, wall, and many other parts of your home. 

• Harvested Organically 

Sustainable harvesting of wood is an example of sustainable forest management. When looking for a supplier of wooden materials, make sure it is legally sourced with the suitable environmental harvesting methods. 

• Abundant Supply And Quickly Renewable 

It's best to use a resource that has an abundant supply and that grows speedily. One good example of this is bamboo. 

• Locally Sourced

When choosing housing materials, try to help your local industry and find a local source. 

3. Be Mindful About Your Home’s Location 

If you choose the land lot for your new home, make sure you know what lies beneath it. You should generally avoid building in environmentally sensitive areas. For example, try to avoid wetlands and other lands that are prone to environmental complexities.  

For eco-buildings, brownfield land is best. These are sites that have already been built upon with houses or other establishments. Demolishing existing buildings on these lands could be possible, as long as you follow the right processes for it. 

4. Consider Water Usage 

By choosing to use water-saving shower accessories, you could save a lot on your water bills, and save the most important resource of all. One way to save water is to invest in a rainwater tank, primarily if you're geographically situated in an area prone to rain. This is just one effort to be more sustainable while staying at home.

With water collected from tanks, you can use them to irrigate your garden, clean the home, and use it for household chores. And with more technology, the collected water can also be filtered, and used even for drinking (after being treated safely). 

5. Spend On Insulation 

An effective insulation system lowers your heating and cooling costs. The carbon footprint of a properly insulated home is reduced, and your utility bills are lowered. Now, that's a win-win situation. Keeping ducts, windows, and doors sealed is also imperative. The most effective insulation becomes significantly less effective in the absence of adequate caulking. 

6. Install Energy Efficient Windows 

Invest in energy efficient windows that boast features like insulating your home, and having multiple panes with pane distance spaces. Such windows come with glasses that are specially coated. When you choose to install these window types, your costs for AC (air conditioning) and heaters will drop. And the value of your home in the market will increase. This also results in high savings in your monthly bills.

Conclusion 

If you are designing a green home, these six points should be at the forefront of your mind. Try always to prioritize how you can help the environment, or at least decrease your carbon footprint. Eventually, even with lesser efforts, it will lead you to become a good role model for your neighbors and family.  

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