Building materials / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...building heavier, more massive walls, floors, and ceilings with decoupled layers. Materials like drywall, mass-loaded vinyl, and proper insulation are key to this process, not acoustic panels. How do acoustic panels work? Acoustic panels work on a simple principle: they convert sound energy into a tiny amount of heat ...

...buildings is the key to achieving year-round interior comfort. Now that you know more about home floor tiles, find more info about sustainable building materials and green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: DIY cork tile installation video DIY slate tile installation vide...

...building professionals who understands building science and regional climate considerations. Improper installation is the number one cause of stucco failure. Properly applied stucco as a home exterior can be durable and long lasting. The key to success comes from designing walls in a way so they can dry properly to av...

...building envelope. Sustainability and Environmental Friendliness Cedar is a renewable resource, especially when sourced from sustainably managed forests. It has a lower embodied energy compared to many manufactured building materials like asphalt shingles or concrete tiles. At the end of their life cycle, cedar product...

...Building Guide and these related pages :  Green building design basics How to stay on budget while building a home How to live a green lifestyle in the city  Evaluating a home before purchase - how to identify major problems and price out repair costs  Choosing building materials to protect indoor air quality...