In this time of global awareness accumulating rapidly, implementing Eco-friendly forms of building and construction is becoming a must for homeowners. The benefits of utilizing environmentally sustainable green roofs include: Improvement of urban heating affect, decrease in water drainage and reduction of annual energy costs.
Environmental efficiency is on the rise because of technology and green building methods progressing rapidly. Not only will these methods produce a healthier lifestyle, it will save you money.
Recent studies have also shown that a green home's ability to retain water can greatly aid in the environment because less water is released back into the air which equates to less pollutants.
Asbestos Info & Tips
Used throughout the 20th century as a form of insulation for piping, roofing and flooring, asbestos’ flame resistant and highly durable qualities made it an ideal choice for manufacturers. Many older homes built prior to 1980 may still harvest obsolete and corrosive building materials which can create health concerns.
If any asbestos is located in your home, the best thing to do is leave it un-disturbed until a home inspector can determine the best course of action. In many situations, the best action is no action.
Asbestos that is disturbed or damaged due to age is known as “friable” asbestos. This is a concern because its toxic fibers can easily circulate and become inhaled. The removal of asbestos from specified locations must be undertaken by abatement contractors who are licensed in their corresponding states.
Although asbestos exposure does not always lead a related illness, inhalation of its fibers can cause a rare but severe ailment known as malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma causes are as a result of inhaling asbestos fibers that become ingested in the inner linings of your lung.
There are a number of factors that can impact mesothelioma survival rate. These factors include latency period, age of diagnosis and cigarette smoking.
GREEN Living & GREEN Roofs
Recently, congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Included in this act were extensions to the tax incentives placed for energy efficiency in 2005, as well as new credits for homeowners who remodel or build using eco-sustainable methods.
Some of the measures that are eligible for tax credits include added insulation to walls, ceilings, or other part of the building envelope that meets the 2009 IECC specifications, sealing cracks in the building shell and ducts to reduce heat loss. Storm doors paired with U-factored rated wood doors are also eligible.
The implementation of eco-construction, green energy solutions will play an important role in the transformation to a healthier and sustainable world. Green roofs can reduce annual energy costs up to 25% because of their ability to cut down on cooling and heating requirements for your home.
There are many green, eco-friendly materials that replace the need for asbestos and can reduce energy costs annually. There is no need for any products used in construction to be made from asbestos, yet over 3,000 work and home-based materials still contain this toxin.
Green alternatives to asbestos include the use of cotton fiber, lcynene foam and cellulose. These green options have the same beneficial qualities as asbestos, minus the health deteriorating and toxic components. Many locations throughout the United States are swiftly changing their construction practices to suit the environment and the health of human beings.
It is important to take note of improper and obsolete building materials that can pose several health threats to you and your family. The benefits of utilizing environmentally sustainable methods of construction include: Improvement of urban heating affect, decrease in water drainage and reduction of annual energy costs, healthier, asbestos free homes!
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