For many of us, our home represents our greatest financial asset. Owning a home or having a custom built home has always been the American dream. Nowadays, you have many options when building a custom home. One particular style of homebuilding that has picked up tremendous momentum over the last several years is the eco-friendly concept of green home building. Green home building is not only beneficial for the environment and your family, it can be extremely affordable during the initial purchase…and save you money for years to come.
If you’re considering “going green” with your new DFW custom home, there are a few things you’ll want to take into consideration. For example, it’s important to do some research and make sure you have a thorough understanding of the materials you would like to incorporate in your new home. This will prevent you from underestimating the cost involved for the overall project. Sitting down with a custom builder who is experienced in green home building will serve you well in deciding which options are available and what the overall cost would be.
Eco Friendly Homes
Consider green alternatives to standard building materials when planning your home. Materials like cork and bamboo come from sustainable resources and are used to create flooring, furniture and other household items. Using these materials is a great way to support eco-friendly practices and lessen your impact on the environment.
Light your home the eco-friendly way by installing skylights, LED bulbs, and other alternatives to the standard incandescent light bulb. While upgrading your lighting or installing skylights may cost more initially, you can lower your energy bills in the long run and help preserve precious resources by making the switch.
Environmentally Friendly Homes
Improve your home in an environmentally friendly way by adding weather-stripping to keep your doors and windows from leaking warm or cool air. Not only does this benefit the environment, it also helps to put many of your hard-earned dollars back in your wallet.
If you are looking to replace your flooring with hardwood, consider using bamboo. Bamboo flooring has become a popular choice among homeowners because of its many advantages. Bamboo is environmentally-friendly; it is exceptionally durable; and it is naturally tolerant of changes in temperature, making it highly resistant to warping. Bamboo is one of the best choices in flooring materials today.
Your home is one of your most valuable financial assets, and it is the place where you spend a majority of your time. Take the time to explore the many benefits of building a green home and compare the list of pros and cons to that of a traditionally built home. You will be very surprised!
For additional information on building DFW custom homes, please contact Bud Bartley Family of Builders at (972) 539-0459 or visit our website at http://www.NewGreenHomesNorthTexas.com.
