Sustainable Building Practices For Your Home - Martino Construction Group, Inc.

Sustainable Building Practices For Your Home

Incorporating sustainable building practices into your home has become popular in recent years.

With these practices, you can build a home that is environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and a healthier environment for all occupants.

Here Are Some Ways You Can Make Your Home More Sustainable With Building Practices

Insulation:

Insulation is considered eco-friendly since it’s renewable, requires minimal energy to produce, and is composed of plant-based materials including straw, wood fiber, and straw.

Since insulation is able to reduce indoor heat during the summer months and warm during the  colder months, energy costs can be cut down greatly since you will not need to crank up your heating system in the winter or your AC in the summer.

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Daylighting:

You can reduce the use of artificial lighting and cut back on electric bills,you can install lots of windows, skylights, and light tubes to utilize natural life.

Solar Panels:

Install solar panels on the roof of your home to produce electricity from sunlight. This reduces the need for fossil fuels and lowers your overall energy bills.

Composting:

This practice is highly beneficial for the environment since it reduces landfill waste and contributes to nutrient-rich soil for gardening. You can set up a composting system for your kitchen and garden waste in your home.

For more information about sustainable building practices, call our experts at (631) 546-0453 today!

 
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