Eco-friendly retrofitted homes that are built to be as sustainable as possible have a low impact on the environment.
The London Building Renovation team, specialists in restoration of heritage throughout London and home counties, spoke with the non-standard insurance team from Adrian Flux.
Kevin Nind has listed his top products to help you build an eco-friendly home. But first, what’s needed to make your house an eco-friendly home?
All pictures courtesy of the London Building Renovation company.
How can I create a green home?
If you aim to live in an eco-friendly home, you will need to maximise the building’s performance. This means:
- Reusing materials and reducing waste. You can reuse bricks from a home that you’re demolishing.
- Use as little environmental toxic as possible (for instance, use paints that contain low volatile organic compound).
- Include features that ensure maximum energy efficiency throughout the entire home, year-round
- Making the best use of naturally occurring sources of heat and light – they are free!
These are just a few…
