Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies

Freed, Eric Corey

ISBN 10: 0470451998 / ISBN 13: 9780470451991

Published by Wiley Pub., 2008

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Synopsis:

Want to build responsibly, reduce waste, and help preserve the environment? Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies is your friendly, step–by–step guide to every facet of this Earth–friendly method of construction. Building a home even a green home uses plenty of resources and energy. This practical, hands–on book shows you how to build or remodel conscientiously, whether your dream home is a simple remodel or a brand–new multimillion–dollar mansion.

You ll start by identifying green materials and sizing up potential systems and construction sites. You ll weigh the pros and cons of popular green building methods and identify opportunities for saving money in the long run. Need to find some green professionals to assist you in your venture? We ll help you do that, too. This book will also help you discover how to:

• Understand the lifecycle of building materials
• Choose the right system for your green building project
• Put together a green team
• Work within your budget
• Use green building methods and sustainable systems
• Speed construction and reduce energy use and waste
• Refinish old fixtures and materials
• Beware of asbestos and lead–paint hazards
• Avoid costly mistakes

Complete with lists of ten green things to do on every project and ten things you can do right now in your home in order to go green, Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies is your one–stop guide to planning and building the home you ve always wanted.

From the Back Cover: Reduce waste, speed construction, and save money

The fun and easy way® to plan and build your dream green home

Want to build responsibly and help preserve the environment? This friendly, step–by–step guide introduces you to every facet of green building and remodeling, from sizing up construction sites and selecting materials to working with green professionals, reducing energy and water use, and weighing the pros and cons of popular green building methods.

Discover how to:

• Identify green materials

• Put together a team of green professionals

• Work within your budget

• Use green building methods and sustainable systems

• Avoid costly mistakes

Bibliographic Details

Title: Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies
Publisher: Wiley Pub.
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good