Green home remodeling can save you money, make your home healthier and more comfortable, 加美, increase your home’s value and help protect the environment. 很多节能升级,你可以做你的家涉及到外部,所以重要的是要考虑这些选项时,规划你的改造.
In terms of cost-effectiveness, 更换窗户是你应该对你的家进行的最后升级之一. 按平方英尺计算, 窗户是你能做的最昂贵的改进之一,它们占的总面积比地板小得多, 墙壁和天花板. In addition to limited energy savings, replacing windows typically provides limited cost savings, with a simple payback of anywhere from 40 to 80 years, 这取决于你最初的窗户漏水的程度,以及新窗户的密封程度. 也就是说, 而新窗户在成本效益投资方面排名靠后, 安装新的窗户系统还有很多其他的原因,这些原因可能会带来更大的好处.
窗口修理
New window selection and installation
美国的大多数家庭都是这样.S. built before 1970 are poorly insulated, if at all. Modern energy codes require minimum levels of insulation, 但是你可以做更多的事情来节省你的能源账单. Even with progressive energy codes, 许多新住宅忽略了一些节能建筑的细节.
框架建议
Insulation levels and types
安装提示
空气密封头
Planning and installation
Recommended siding choices
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纤维水泥板 |
A composite material made of sand, 水泥和木纤维, which is 不 currently recyclable, but can contain high percentages of recycled content, 视品牌而定. 一种低维护的产品,在太平洋西北地区的气候中保持良好,可以在安装前涂漆. |
木 |
优先考虑森林管理委员会(FSC)认证的木壁板作为促进负责任管理森林的最佳绿色选择. Cedar siding is known for its grain, 耐腐,是太平洋西北地区的本土物种. Cedar takes a stain well and reveals a rich character. 由于其尺寸稳定,通常用于震动和瓦板, 抗肿胀, and has less cupping and splitting. |
铝 |
Can have a high recycled-content and is recyclable. Look at the product documentation to be sure you are 不 使用原生铝,这带来了沉重的环境负担 |
粉刷 |
A cement mixture usually applied to wooden walls or masonry. 如果你选择灰泥,确保你正确的细节,以防止潮湿的问题. |
Seek alternatives to vinyl siding
Green building certification
Green building material suppliers and consumer information
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