What Is A Green Home?

Durability

Do not mistake the phrase “walking lightly on the earth” as meaning that sustainable, “Green” materials are poor quality, unattractive, flimsy or unlikely to provide a return on your investment.

Green materials and durability seem to go together hand-in-hand. Durability is synonymous with longevity. The more durable a product is, the longer it remains in service, retaining its quality. The longer the material’s perform their intended service the more directly it translates to lower economic and environmental cost. Using durable products reduces the amount landfill waste. Recycled aluminum, adobe blocks or steel roofing for example, outlast less durable products such as asphalt shingles. There are building materials that are beautiful made of recycled vinyl, wood fiber and concrete that also come with warranties as long as 50 years.

Material options change and are improving all the time. The right material to choose is the one that performs the way you need it to and at the budget you have to work with. We’ll be happy to present you with durable, beautiful and environmentally friendly options that will add value to your home and enrich your living experience.