The NY Times had an interesting article about balancing Green Stuff vs. Green Performance. At Go Green Builders we look to help on both fronts.
.... the downturn seems to be making more homeowners interested in efficiency — a new motivation for exploring “green” ideas, even when they involve higher upfront costs. For now, notes Sal Alfano, editorial director of Remodeling, a trade publication, “green is alive and kicking.” That said, there are hurdles to this theoretical new normal. For one, remodelers who specialize in eco-friendly projects say many homeowners still tend to focus on green rather than green stuffperformance. It’s easier to imagine friends being impressed by the virtue of your recycled-glass bathroom tiles than by properly sealed air-conditioning ducts, even though more systemic projects have “orders of magnitude” more impact, says Paul Eldrenkamp, president of Byggmeister Inc., a builder in Newton, Mass. But since redefining what’s normal is invariably a step-by-step process, maybe one small green decision can lead to another.....
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