Natural insulation/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...Naturalbuildinginsulationmaterials In order to combat the climate change impact of the built environment,naturalinsulationmaterials such as hempinsulation, cellulose, wood fiber and grassinsulationhelp us meet emission targets because they act as carbon storage. We are living in a time when the embodied ener...

...naturaland non-toxic material ensures that installation is safer and easier than many other types ofinsulationwith no special safety gear or gloves required. Hemp batt wallinsulationin a wood framed wall © Nature Fibres Hempinsulationproducts available through Nature Fibres: Flexible and compressib...

...Insulationto reduce heat loss: When planning a pool, thinkinsulation. All pool designs, including aNaturalpool or swimming pond , can benefit by incorporating some rigid panelinsulationunder and around the structure of a pool to save energy and costs in the long run. Regardless of where you are in the USA or C...

...naturalcarbon-storage building materials that preservenaturalresources and contribute to healthier indoor air quality in homes. Learn more about how hemp floor boards are produced in the video below. Now that you know about formaldehyde-free, zero VOC hemp flooring materials, you can learn more about gre...

...naturalbuilding products such as : HempinsulationNaturalEarth Paints Non-toxicnaturalfinishing oil for wood that protect indoor air quality And to see more guide page in the EcoHome Green Building Guides for Sustainable Buildings

...naturalpaint is less dangerous to those who manufacture it, those who work with it, and those who live surrounded by it. Paints are composed of: A binder (or resin, that will serve as a glue or hardener). A solvent (thinner) that dissolves the binder to keep it in a liquid form. Pigments to add col...

...natural和无毒材料;原始木材和混凝土同样无害，所以这可能是创造健康家园的一个良好开端。To read about choosing the rightinsulation, ornaturalinsulationsuch as Hemp , how wood structures compare to steel & concrete for carbon footprint, or learn about Passive House pref...

...insulationbatts Off-gassing of foaminsulationHow to prepare for home renovations: Move furniture: Take as much of your furnishings as possible out of the construction zone, certainly any fabric-covered furniture and carpets. Find alternative living arrangements: This is not always possible, but if you can ...

Hemp is a very sustainable construction material that is no longer just a fringe product; rather, it is becoming a more accessible mainstream building product, most notably as hemp-battinsulation, and also hemp boards for cabinetry. Why choose hemp building materials? The growing and harvesting of hemp is a far ...

...Naturaland certain types of artificial lighting can reduce the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.). Studies show that people who live and work innatural明亮的环境更健康、更快乐、更高效。Naturallight can make a long winter much more bearable, but whatever the season, well-...

...Naturaloils (linseed or tung oil)Naturaloil finishes come from renewable resources, like flax seeds and tung tree nuts. Floor oils are not generally as durable as polyurethane finishes, but are much morenaturallooking as they age, and they are much easier to repair. Lacking the hardened coating of polyurethane, ...