Insulation: A list of eco-friendly products that can help you save!

Better insulating your home while remodeling reduces your need for heating and cooling, thus saving $$. If you are interested in helping the environment at the same time (afterall you are on a Green site), what products can you turn to for insulation? Below is a list. If you know of others or have used one of the products below, please tell the GetWithGreen audience via Comments!!!

Eco-Friendly Home Insulation:

Air Krete, Inc. - Cementitious Foam Insulation

Applegate Insulation

Ark-Seal - Blow-In-Blank Insulation System and Fiberiffic Insulation System

BioBased Systems - BioBased Insulation

Bonded Logic - Natural Cotton Fiber Insulation Read more

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Top 8 Energy Savers for Remodeling

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) offers a”Top 8″ list for homeowners entering their remodel project. Add these simple items to your green remodeling priority list!

• Install maximum insulation in the area to be remodeled.
• Install high-efficiency windows instead of those that just meet the energy code.
• Seal all exterior penetrations in the area being remodeled.
• Purchase only Energy Star ®-rated appliances.
• Install only low-flow water fixtures.
• Upgrade to an Energy Star ®-rated water heater, or better yet a tankless water heater.
• Purchase the highest efficiency HVAC system you can afford.

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Get Green…Tankless Water Heaters - Here are some prices!

How much do tankless water heaters cost?  How can you compare them?  This site has some comparisons of models. It also goes further to discuss the amount of water you might need and which heater could be most appropriate. Take a look and Comment below to let other GetWithGreener’s know what you think!

Tankless Water Heater Comparison

Click on the links in the middle of the page that say Compare to find the prices and comparisons!!

For links to other Tankless water heater manufacturers see this other GetWithGreen posting on tankless water heaters.