Eco Building
by pyred.com on Feb.07, 2011, under Eco Green Building
Build Your Own Eco Friendly House
Eco Building
Using eco friendly building materials to build your house has become a common act and a must by law for new buildings in some country, as well as renovation to a certain level. This will save the earth and local environment, as well as saving household cost for long term. These are simple materials such as insulation, water efficient tanks and taps, and also dual flush toilets.
Insulation
Adding insulation is an easy way to create an Eco Building. Insulation is now mostly made during the construction of a new building. However, existing building can also add its own insulation. The most significant factor in energy saving within a house would be insulation. It keeps the house warm during winter and cool during summer, keeping the air conditioners work efficiently.
Insulation is applied at three major areas in the house. The most essential part of these there is the roof since roof is the part of the house that opposes directly with winter frost and summer heat. The other two are walls and floors. Insulating these areas will create an energy efficient house. The application of insulation will lower overall costs of electricity for many years to come.
Water efficient taps
Adding water efficient taps and shower head for three bedroom home cost only about $100. These simple modifications give you average saving of $100 dollars per year, not to mention reducing the water usage and help to create your house as an Eco Building.
Dual flush toilets
The concept of dual flush toilet is simple. Nothing fancy like some Cool Spy Gadgets. The idea is basically provide two measurements of water which can be selected according to the amount of water required. This simple House Gadget will save both water as well as money. Adding this system to an already existing toilet is simple, just by adding a new cistern with dual flush function.