All Entries Tagged With: "Green homes"

Build Energy Efficient Homes with Gerstad

Do you want a home with the following features?

Environmentally sensitive site plans to preserve trees and natural terrain
Soil and erosion control measures on site
Recycled soils from the site used in underground pipe trenches
Ecologically friendly storm water management
Water saving toilets
Water saving shower heads
Cabinet boxes made from ecologically friendly furniture board
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New National Standard for Green Building Sent For Approval

The National Green Building Standard for residential buildings has finally been submitted to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for approval. If approved, it will establish a uniformity in building materials and practices and will be the first green building rating system. This will obviously be a great step forward in the business of [...]

Green Remodeling Decreases Utility Bills

Going green in your home is not only great for the environment, but it also saves you money. In fact, green remodeling can make such a major difference in your monthly bills, that it almost pays for itself immediately! The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers is focusing on how much money you can [...]