Consider These Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Your Next Home

If you are concerned about your carbon footprint, then you should use the right building materials for your next home. Choosing wood flooring, recycling insulation, and energy-efficient roofing are great ways that you can reduce your carbon impact and save money on energy. Take a quick look at these eco-friendly materials to help you build your next home:

Cork Flooring

Cork is one of the eco-friendliest flooring options available. Cork flooring is made from the bark of the cork oak, and it regenerates within three years. The tree itself never has to be cut down, and it is a continually sustainable flooring material. Cork also makes a low-maintenance floor that will not show dents, defects, and scratches as much as other wood floors. Bamboo and reclaimed wood are other eco-friendly flooring materials that are attractive and low-maintenance.

Blown Insulation

Insulation is necessary to keep your temperatures steady and your energy costs low, which is essential to having an eco-friendly house. Blown insulation is an effective insulation material, and it is made from recycled newspapers. It is a safer insulation material than traditional fiberglass, which contains formaldehyde. Other eco-friendly insulation materials include: cotton, homasote fiberboard, and hemp fibers. Consult with your home builder to choose the right insulation material.

Reflective Roofing

Roofs in Southern Arizona are always in danger of excessive sun exposure. Energy Star—which certifies materials and products that meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s energy standards—qualifies certain roofing materials as reflective and energy-efficient. When you choose a reflective roof, you will prevent the sun’s heat from entering your home. This will cut down on your air conditioner usage, which will equal lower costs and energy emissions.

Build an eco-friendly, custom home in Marana, AZ with Insight Homes. We will help you design the most beautiful, and the eco-friendliest, house in one of our amazing neighborhoods. Please call us at 520-575-6081 to speak with our team members right away.