Articles tagged with: green building materials
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Pros and Cons of Ceramic Coatings (Paint) For Your Home
Permanent ceramic coatings for houses is a somewhat novel idea that should become the norm due to all of the benefits it lends to your home. It appears to be better than traditional paint and here's why.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Recycled Plastic Lumber
Recycled plastic lumber has many useful attributes such as being impermeable to water. But there are some disadvantages to go along with the advantages of this green building material. Find out what those assets and liabilities are right here.
Sustainable Roofing Choices for Homeowners
Sustainable roofing choices are more abundant than ever before. Spend a few minutes finding out what is best suited for your green roofing solution.
Examining the Less Than Sunny Side of Photovoltaic Cells
Anyone who has ever considered photovoltaic cells knows that they are an enormous investment. If you're considering photovoltaic cells, there are three factors that solar panel manufacturers like to ignore when talking about their product.
How Green Is Cordwood Building?
How green is cordwood building really? There are pros and cons and top reasons that you should be aware of to help you make your choice of green home building materials.
Beyond Green: Advantages of Cork Flooring You Might Not Know About
Cork flooring has many advantages that you may not have heard of before. Green home building has brought it to the forefront of flooring choices for eco-friendly homeowners but it's been around for much, much longer for reasons that you may not have considered.
Should You Consider Solar Powered Hydronic Floor Heating?
Hydronic radiant floor heating can make an enormous difference in the temperature of the flooring and consequently your home. While this green technology may work well, cost and practicality make this a difficult system to recommend to the average homeowner.
Why You Should Consider A Solar Powered Attic Fan
Solar powered attic vent fans can be a great way to save some money on cooling costs as well as support solar technology. Included is a great video featuring Tom Silva of This Old House that shows you how to install it yourself.
Green Building Materials: Finger Jointed Lumber
Finger-jointed lumber is the home building industry's answer to keeping lumber supplies at a reasonable cost while significantly minimizing waste with little or no loss in quality or architectural standards.
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