The Upside of Green in Home Remodeling
June 7, 2007There are so many green decisions and product choices that are much better for any homeowner interested in longevity, low maintenance and good health. Most people today are very busy. Homeowners want their costly remodeling investments to pay off not only in increased property value but also in helping their lives become easier to manage.
Longevity of an investment in remodeling occurs when:
Your remodel looks so beautiful and timeless you do not have to think about remodeling again for decades or more. Great functional and aesthetic design of space achieves just that. I’ve seen 30- to 40-year-old homes with interiors that only required updating the appliances because the space was designed right the first time, using techniques, products and installation that last.
Your remodel uses smart, quality precuts. There are some new products out that have been around long enough to be tested—such as Silestone for countertops, Amtico and Bamboo flooring and wireless solar exterior lighting—which do not cost more than other commonly used choices (granite counters, oak flooring and low voltage exterior lighting, for example). In fact, they can even save you money and look beautiful too.
Your remodel requires little maintenance, which is one of the wonderful benefits of the above-mentioned green products. Silestone features the same advantages of granite and offers a wide selection of color choices. Amtico is often used in hospitals and elevators because it is so durable. And pre-finished Bamboo flooring is much easier to keep looking good than older oak floors that require buffing and waxing.
So don’t think of green choices and decisions as burdensome, or as one more nagging thing you have to do, like flossing. Rather, think of green choices as making your life easier both over the long haul and on a day-to-day basis.
Iris Harrell, is owner and president of Harrell Remodeling, Inc.
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