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Renewable Resources
Heightened awareness and emerging global markets have increased the availability and popularity of many renewable building materials that were previously either unavailable or too cost prohibitive to be included in any but the 'greenest' of homes. While many new materials still fall into this category, the industry as a whole is expanding rapidly and costs are dropping as availability grows. Below are some useful links to information on product categories that are often of interest to green-conscious clients.Healthy Choices
Studies show that the air inside a home is typically 3 times less healthy than the air outside the home. Additionally, airborne pollutants have been listed by the EPA as one of the 5 biggest threats to human health. Manufacturers have begun to respond to these issues by offering healthier alternatives to some of the products that have historically been the worst offenders.- Low/No-VOC Paints
- Insulation
- GeoThermal/GeoExchange
- Ventilation/HVAC
- Natural Fiber Carpet

