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| Insulation is just as important in the summer months as it is in the winter. Don't let your air conditioned air escape through thin walls by making sure you have the proper insullation for your home!
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Whether you're considering a whole-house remodel or just replacing a light fixture or two, there's never been a better time to consider "Going Green". These articles can help give you the knowledge and understanding into why it is more important now than ever to make this home improvement an energy efficient one! |
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Green remodeling will not only save you money in the long run, it will help out our planet and cut back on your carbon footprint. |
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| Installing eco friendly siding can be a valuable compliment any eco friendly home. The most popular green siding options today are: repurposed wood, fiber cement, aluminum and steel, stucco, and some people even get really creative by using recycled materials. Siding installation can be as creative and beautiful as it is sensible. |
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| 1. Find repurposed wood |
| Repurposed wood siding makes use of wood that comes from the demolishing of old buildings. Recently, a local city tore down a factory building that was nearly 150 years old and the oak timbers that were recovered from the building were still as solid as they were when this factory was built. Most of the usable wood recovered was 16” x16” and at least 12 feet in length and the project manager said there was enough wood to put siding on at least 4 modern homes. Depending on where you find your repurposed wood, you can save loads of money, as well. |
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| 2. Consider fiber cement |
| Fiber cement siding is made of sand, cement, and cellulose fibers all of which are all natural and low impact ingredients. It is most often used to imitate wooden cladding, clapboard and imitation shingles. It can also be used as soffit or tile underlaying. This eco friendly option is very heavy and fragile, so it is best installed by a professional. |
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| 3. Re-think aluminum and steel |
| Some home renovation specialists are recommending a return to steel and aluminum. The use of either of these offers less destruction of natural resources and both industries are now using as much recycled material as possible. Since metal tends to deflect ambient noises, you might enjoy a reduction of street noise in your home. And, don’t forget the obvious; metals are durable and the strongest materials available. |
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| 4. Go stucco |
| Stucco is cement mixed with sand and lime, but the hard part is getting it to stick to your walls. Usually, wooden walls are covered with a framework of chicken wire or metal screening and then covered with the stucco mixture. Sometimes, the cement mix is applied directly to specially prepared masonry surfaces. Stucco is definitely not a DIY project but it is a beautiful and ecologically sound option for your homes outer shell. |
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| 5. Get creative use what is at hand |
| Siding can be as much a creative endeavor as it is a home improvement option. There are people who want a specific feel to their home and the material used is limited only by ones imagination. People have used aluminum cans, old license plates, and the ends of recycled bottles. A new trend is to use tree bark. The otherwise wasted bark from the poplar can be used as a great rustic-look siding. |
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| Siding installation can be very complicated and a professional contractor should be consulted to make sure it is done properly. A professional can ensure that you only purchase what you need limiting waste and make sure the installation is done right the first time. Click here to find an expert contractor in your area. |
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