Green Renovations - Save Energy and Increase Your House Value
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Green renovation houses are doing very well right now, especially with the way the economy is. Rising energy and minatory environmental ratings have boosted interest in green renovations.
As governments are trying to slash emissions, higher standards of energy are being applied to new homes. In the future these homes will be required to actually provide energy and not suck it from the power systems. But these homes will have a higher market value than lower rated properties.
In a recent study conducted, houses with a half star energy rating lifted sale prices by up to 2 percent.
In the late 80's to mid 90's the same houses were being built, as the property boom surfaced. These houses were just built with money in mind. Now with the green house gases and many talks about climate change and emission control, builders are now constructing houses with the environment in mind.
With the way the economy is right now, and the US on the verge of collapse, people are automatically forced into thinking how they can save money on their power, gas and also hot water bills. So it really is a win win situation for all. It is estimated that around 50% of all new houses being built today are more environmentally focused that what they were in the past. Sustainability is the hot word on the lips of everyone right now, and its a trend that is likely to only strengthen in the years ahead.
Design and construction companies have now come full circle, and builders are more responsible about how they build a house to save energy, not consume it. The concept of sustainability came about 10 years ago, when residents wanted to include rainwater tanks, and other water conservation features. Now residents are including, solar power, and other extra features to ensure they keep heating costs down in winter, and cooling costs down in summer.
Good green renovations do not need to cost more, as there are now many ways to do this cost effectively.
Here are the top 12 ways to save energy and also increase the value of your house at the same time: 1) Insulate the ceiling 2) Weather Seal windows and doors 3) Fit blinds, curtains and drapes 4) Buy high star rating appliances 5) Install solar panels 6) Use dual flush toilets 7) Upgrade heating systems 8) Install a rainwater tank 9) Upgrade hotward service 10) Use a grey water system 11) Use double glazing windows 12) Build a veranda or pergola to provide shade
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