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Home Exteriors

Reroofing How to Choose Eco-Conscious Roofing Materials

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Reroofing How to Choose Eco-Conscious Roofing Materials

Are you looking into reroofing your roof and using eco-friendly roofing materials? If you go with a regular asphalt shingle roof, you will be doing the same thing in a decade or so. Also, asphalt roofs may leach chemicals into rainwater, which are then carried in the storm run-off and into the creeks and streams. There are several eco-conscious roofing options available these days. Here are some of the options for reroofing your home.

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1. Metal

The metals used in roof construction are usually made from some combination of steel, copper, tin, and aluminum. Metal roofing made from recycled metals is also available. Metal roofs last a very long time – up to 50 years. When it does need to be replaced, you can recycle it. Continue Reading Reroofing How to Choose Eco-Conscious Roofing Materials Here

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Posted by admin - January 29, 2011 at 1:51 pm

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Winterizing Your Home How to Winterize Your Home

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Winterizing Your Home How to Winterize Your Home

Winterizing your home, how to winterize your home, because preparing your home to withstand the weather in the winter is very important with the cost of energy these days, both financially and environmentally. Your home will also last longer if you weatherize it, and the residents will feel more comfortable. Also, your energy use and bills will go down, not to mention your carbon footprint. Here are some easy to implement ideas to help you winterize your home.

1. Check for leaks and drafts. In your attic, look for cracks under the eaves. Check around your windows and doors, and on the outside of your house. Continue Reading Winterizing Your Home How to Winterize Your Home Here

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Posted by admin - October 18, 2010 at 7:45 am

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Rubber Mulch and Other Uses of Recycled Rubber In and Around Your Home

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A neat little childrens tunnel made from used tires! There are many more useful applications for this material~

Rubber mulch and other uses of recycled rubber in and around your home, because this material is an eco-friendly, durable option for all kinds of applications around the home. Here are some uses for this useful byproduct around your home or business.

1. Flooring Tiles

These colorful tiles have so many potential uses. They come in a variety of colors and even patterns, and you can lay them down in whatever design or pattern you like. They are easy to clean – they can even be taken outside and hosed off. These tiles are ideal for:

* People with allergies or chemical sensitivities to carpet adhesives Continue Reading Rubber Mulch and Other Uses of Recycled Rubber In and Around Your Home Here

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Posted by admin - September 10, 2010 at 3:11 pm

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Awning Saves Energy – How Awnings Save Energy

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Awning Saves Energy - How Awnings Save Energy

Awning saves energy – how awnings save energy, and for the record, the awning has been around awhile, and have been enjoying a modest resurgence lately. During a span in the 1930s, when summer temperatures were at record highs across the US, they were a common sight on the fronts of businesses and homes all across the landscape. There is nothing complicated about the awning; the principle of them is really quite simple – anything that is in the shade keeps cooler.

The energy savings from using these are quite significant. Continue Reading Awning Saves Energy – How Awnings Save Energy Here

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Posted by admin - September 8, 2010 at 8:34 am

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Green Roof What to Consider When Planning to Install a “Green” Roof

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Green Roof What to Consider When Planning to Install One

Green Roof What to Consider When Planning to Install One, and in various times, places, and cultures, this roof was the norm. People lived in earthen homes that were sometimes dug out of hillsides or creek banks, and the native grasses and wildflowers grew naturally on top. Other homes had sod or thatched grass roofs. Modern people are discovering the merits of this kind of roofing. If you are planning to install one of these, here are some things to consider and keep in mind.

1. Types of Green Roofs Continue Reading Green Roof What to Consider When Planning to Install a “Green” Roof Here

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Posted by admin - September 6, 2010 at 1:18 pm

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The Living Roof – The Natural Beauty and Advantages of Green Living Roofs

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Don't forget to water the roof honey!

The idea of using living materials for the living roof is not a new one. Applying it to modern buildings, however, is relatively new. How is the ancient art of a living roof compatible with modern building methods? And why would anyone choose one of these for his or her home? The natural beauty and advantages of green living roofs are plentiful as we explain further. Continue Reading The Living Roof – The Natural Beauty and Advantages of Green Living Roofs Here

Originally posted 2010-04-10 20:13:37.

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Posted by admin - August 14, 2010 at 2:01 pm

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