In our last posting, we discussed how shingles are made for eco-friendly and green homes using old truck tires. This month, we look at composite siding. Composite siding is usually made of recycled materials, such wood, stone and concrete aggregates or even old tires....
Here at Solution 4 Living, we are always curious about where our building materials originate. We like knowing that we’ve brought the best, most durable and sustainable materials to you to build your green luxury home. Out of curiosity one day, we decided to take a...
Resistant to Green Building because of Recycled Materials? Don’t Be! Our culture for many years now has fallen prey to the Ad Men on Madison Avenue, believing that new is always better, recycled or used items are for us to donate to the poor, and that most people...
Aggregate siding is typically used on green homes for its sustainability, durability, and attractiveness. Aggregate siding is backed with insulation to help seal warm or cool air in, dust out, and provide superior soundproofing from the outside world. Aggregate siding...
BIBS is simply a Blow-In-Blanket-System of using recycled fiberglass inside walls and attic spaces where there are no gaps in the floor boards or where the attic is sealed. Most green builders used spray in cellulose at one time for insulating walls and attics, but...
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