12 Dec 08 5 Ways To Go Green

If you are planing a home improvement project or simply want to do your part to reduce your carbon footprint; here are five tips on Eco-friendly ways to improve your home.

1.  Dual pain windows – Installation of new windows is a great way to reduce energy use.

2.  Water conservation – changing landscape to more hardy plants and grasses that require less water will help the environment as well as reduce monthly utility costs.

3.  Radiant Heat – installation of radiant heat flooring in new construction or a remodel is an excellent way to conserve energy and heat your home more effectively.

4.  Tank-less water heater – this in an on-demand water heating system.  Water is circulated through a large coil and heated either by gas or electricity.  There is no storage tank to maintain continuously hot water.  

5.  Grid tied solar power energy system – installation of solar panels can generate energy for your own home as well as energy for your neighbors.  The energy you produce for your own home is free, the ”extra” energy you produce and don’t use can be sold to your local utility company.

We hope you find these tips useful.  We are a full service general contractor and have experience with green building.  Please contact us if you would like further information about any of the tips listed.  Our web address is www.lead-construction.com or by phone at (925) 372-LEAD (5323).

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