The best eco-friendly construction products

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Home improvement is very important as it can make your home look attractive as well as increase the value of your home. Commercial railings are designed to be used in commercial real estate, such as motels, apartment buildings or wherever there is a balcony that requires a security barrier. Commercial railing focuses on the strict requirements of safety. Here are some of the best eco-friendly home improvement or home construction products you should use

Non-toxic carpet

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You cannot think of a carpet as a measure of energy efficiency. But it has another advantage in addition to making the toes comfortable and reduces noise. Non-toxic carpets can also be beneficial to maintain the air temperature; cooler in the summer season and warmer in the winter season. If you are thinking of changing your flooring, sign up for a non-toxic carpet. Adding non-toxic carpet on your home improvement list, your lungs will be glad for choosing the eco-friendly option for home improvement.

Lumber options

Lumber options may seem confusing. Avoid old wood products or tropical hardwoods that are rare. Look for managed and certified forests, reclaimed or recycled wood or vehicles such as medium density fiberboard for cabinets and doors. The rapid growth of bamboo is one of the first things architects have to do to make floors beautiful and durable.

Polymer or rubber roofing

Recycled products occupy the market faster the aluminum cans during a sporting event. Look for polymer and rubber roofing that mimic the board to decrease weight and maintain. On the countertop, 75% recycled glass is blended with concrete for durable surfaces, showers, floors, and walls.

Reclaimed wood

Reclaimed wood can be used for the construction of walls, support beams or roof construction. Many green businesses specialize in building materials for old homes about to be demolished or rip to pieces. Instead of filling the landfills, reclaimed wood can be used in new construction.

Straw bales

Straw bales typically weigh between 23 and 41 kg and a 2,000 square foot home requires about 300 medium-sized straw bales to build. Although few authorities account for the construction of straw bales in local authorities, building code and cope with the construction on a case-by-case basis.

Artificial grass

The centerpiece of this patio is the luxurious green grass. The best part is totally free maintenance. Environmental artificial grass does not need water and stays green for years.

Bamboo butcher block

Formaldehyde-free bamboo is ideal for kitchens as it is safe for food and does not release harmful toxins. Bamboo grows quickly and matures in just four years. Harvesting is done by hand in tightly managed forests, which minimizes any negative impact on the environment.

Low emission windows

Low emission windows maintain the heat inside the house in winter and outside in summer. Low windows usually cost between $ 60 and $ 110 each. This is 10 to 15% higher than the transparent glass storm windows, but it certainly has advantages: it can halve the flow of heat through the glass, which will reduce heating costs.

Using these eco-friendly home improvement products can benefit you in many ways.

Karin Kloosterman
Karin Kloostermanhttp://www.greenprophet.com
Karin Kloosterman is an award-winning journalist, innovation strategist, and founder of Green Prophet, one of the Middle East’s pioneering sustainability platforms. She has ranked in the Top 10 of Verizon innovation competitions, participated in NASA-linked challenges, and spoken worldwide on climate, food security, and future resilience. With an IoT technology patent, features in Canada’s National Post, and leadership inside teams building next-generation agricultural and planetary systems — including Mars-farming concepts — Karin operates at the intersection of storytelling, science, and systems change. She doesn’t report on the future – she helps design it. Reach out directly to [email protected]

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