Embracing Sustainability & Efficiency with Your Home Remodeling Project
While style and design are major considerations for your home remodeling project, there are some underlying factors that you may want to think about to also make your home sustainable and efficient.
There are several ways that you can take your home in a greener direction when it comes time to remodel or renovate. At Flansburg Construction, LLC, here are some ways that we can help make your home more sustainable and efficient:
Use Energy Efficient Fixtures & Appliances
Your homes appliances and even lighting fixtures use a considerable amount of energy when they’re active. However, most of these elements are necessary, so there’s no way to avoid using them.
Luckily, there are plenty of energy efficient alternatives that you can install in your home when it’s time to remodel. Using LED lights and efficient appliances allow you to use and waste less energy while keeping your core appliances on.
Incorporate Sustainable Building Materials
One of the main factors of being more sustainable is by reusing materials instead of utilizing new ones. Reclaimed wood can be very using when remodeling your home, as can bamboo and cork. Recycled glass and concrete also make sustainable materials for the project. Lastly, using low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint can ensure that you get the right colors without the risk of air contamination.
Update Windows & Insulation
Reducing the use of energy is crucial at staying efficient, but wasting energy can be even more problematic. Since you’re remodeling your home, it’s your time to improve your insulation to keep your home comfortable while reducing lost warmed or cooled air.
You can even add energy-saving windows. These double or triple-pane windows are effective at retaining heated and cooled air, so you can ensure your home’s comfort without any waste.
Install Smart Technology
There are several smart features that you can add to your list with your home remodeling wants. Voice and remotely-activated fixtures and appliances can greatly reduce any energy waste. You can remotely turn on lights and heating systems to ensure that your home is comfortable when you arrive and not have to worry about keeping appliances and utilities over running.
Partner with a Design Build Firm for a Sustainable Home Remodeling Project
As you can see, there are plenty of factors to consider with your home remodeling project where you can incorporate sustainable and efficient components that will not only add to the stylistic appeal to your home, but that can also greatly reduce your energy use and utilities costs.
When you’re ready to take your home in a greener direction and you’re looking for the right home remodeling contractor to assist you in making your home more energy efficient, you can look to us at Flansburg Construction, LLC.
As a design build firm, we can incorporate your needs for sustainability into the design that will elevate the look and feel of your home. Ready to get started? Get in touch with us today to begin planning your sustainable home update!