If you're planning on some new Home Addition Contractor Nashville and you've had green remodeling on the brain then this is the perfect opportunity to start moving in a new direction with your home. There's a different take on going green though; while saving the environment is great there are also a number of health benefits that come from doing a green remodeling and building Home Addition Contractor Nashville with the environment in mind.
Arsenic, volatile Home Improvements in Nashville and even vinyl chloride fumes might seem like things you wouldn't normally encounter but these are common chemical additives and byproducts that are associated with common building materials that were used to construct your home. When you consider remodeling from a green standpoint you're making your home safer for everyone living under your roof - especially your pets.
Formaldehyde free insulation: Use recycled Home Addition Contractor Nashville , rock wool or cellulose insulation as the products are very much environmentally friendly and don't contain any formaldehyde - the common additive in fiberglass batt insulation.
Use Low or No-VOC paints, sealants and wood treatments: Most manufacturers are going this route but you still need to be careful about your selection. Most finishing compounds used on walls, flooring and other Home Addition Contractor Nashville in the home traditionally emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for a long period after they're applied - even when dry. Low or No-VOC products minimize these contaminants and in some cases get rid of them completely
Avoid MDF (medium density fiberboard): MDF and particle board are common Home Addition Contractor Nashville used in budget countertop and cabinet construction. They also give off urea formaldehyde (a known carcinogen). If you use these products, sell exposed areas with a no-VOC sealant or paint.
