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The recent changes in modern
construction technology have made it
possible for home builders to be more
eco friendly than ever. The question for
many is whether or not they should
switch from the tried and true materials
to the new eco friendly materials.
Changing materials and products means
some time spent learning about the new
products, figuring out the best
practices for uses of these materials
and maybe even some added expense or
difficulty in getting a hold of those
materials. However, most home builders
can now easily make the switch to at
least a few eco friendly products in
their homes. The question is do they
want to spend the time familiarizing
themselves with the products?
Homebuilders and
condo builders have many reasons for
making the change in their construction
practices. These materials can help
preserve the environment and prevent
further pollution from entering local
biospheres. That’s a big plus in the
minds of green minded home buyers
looking to live a
sustainable
lifestyle.
Also, some governments in nations around
the world are providing incentives to
home buyers and builders to go green.
The British government has recently
passed measures making it possible for
people buying and building new homes
that are eco friendly to get 25 year, no
interest loans. The United States
government offers numerous tax
advantages to home buyers of new green
homes. Home buyers and builders can get
credits on their taxes, and even find
coupons for local suppliers of green
energy products.
Newer eco friendly materials are also
much longer lasting than some other
commonly used materials. They can also
be lighter, thinner and stronger to use.
For instance, it is becoming a trend to
use recycled steel beams in homes
instead of wood frames. It only takes
three old cars to frame an entire home,
and saves trees in the process.
Green materials are also safer for the
people living in the homes too. Many
plastic by-products release toxins when
still new and just installed into a
home. These toxins are carcinogens, and
can cause difficulty breathing.
Most home builders will need to start
making the switch to eco friendly
materials soon anyway. Governments are
passing strict environmental laws that
will have a major impact on production
and construction. Better to make the
change now and get ahead of the curve
when others are scrambling to meet
government environmental regulations.
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