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Research Shows that Consumers Want Green Building and Remodeling

Are green building products important to you when it comes to remodeling? According to new research, they probably are. It seems as though the green movement is finally hitting home with consumers because now they are expecting green materials for their residential projects.

But why exactly are green building products so attractive to consumers? Mainly because their environmentally friendly, cost-effective, beautiful and high-quality.

Some of the specific research findings include the following:

  •  72% said that green building materials are more important than five years ago.
  • 18 % responded that a product’s sustainability is an extremely important decision factor.
  • 60% anticipate an increase in the importance of green building/sustainable materials in the next five years for their building/construction needs.
  • 39% of total respondents listed environmental factors as key in selecting green building materials.
  • 31% of total respondents listed aesthetics as key in selecting green building materials.
  • 30% listed cost savings (rebates) as key in selecting green building materials.

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6 Eco-Friendly Outdoor Remodeling Ideas

Homeowners over the past couple of years have spent a lot of time finding ways to go green at home. They’ve invested in everything from Energy Star appliances to updating water fixtures. But don’t forget that you can also incorporate eco-friendly features outside the home as well!

  1. Choose native, shade-providing, wind protective, drought-tolerant plants.
  2. Divide, re-root and re-plant existing plants instead of buying new.
  3. Use permeable pavement for patios, sidewalks, and hardscaping to prevent soil erosion from runoff, filter pollutants and allow tree roots to grow.
  4. Place rain barrels under downspouts to collect water for plants and other household uses.
  5. Use solar or geothermal energy to heat pools and spas.
  6. Save healthy, old-growth trees when renovating to help shade the house.

Is your home’s exterior green in any way?

Tips from the January 2012 issue of Atlanta Home Improvement

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