Ready to "green" Your Next Home Remodel?
How to get the most from earth-friendly updates

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Why bother greening your next remodel? It's simple: You play your part in helping the planet and get a higher resale value for your home.  Green remodeling is an approach to home improvement that makes your home look better and work better - all while saving you money on utilities, adding value, and enhancing your health and the environment.

Phoenix is beginning to catch up to cities like Seattle, where green home construction has become the standard.  But although green remodeling is gaining in popularity, many homeowners here are still puzzled by the array of sustainable and environment-friendly options and features.  Overcoming the learning curve is much easier with the right remodeling partner.  It's important for you as the consumer to make educated decisions on which green building products will best serve your needs.

The following is a list of products to use in your green remodel:
Construction Products - 
*  High Efficiency HVAC Units
*  Polyurethane Foam Insulation
*  Recycled Content Drywall
*  Non-Toxic Drywall Compound
*  Low-E Window Glazing
*  Energy Efficient Ceiling Fans

Finished Product Selections - 
*  Solar Water Heating
* Hot Water Recirculation Systems
*  Tankless Water Heaters
*  Water Filtration - No-Salt
*  Compact Fluorescent Lights
*  Zero VOC Paint
*  Sustainable Organic-Based Flooring
Kitchen -
*  Formaldehyde-Free Cabinets
*  Recycled Aluminum Sinks
*  Low-Flow Faucets
*  Water Purification Systems- Non-RO
*  Fluorescent Lighting - Ceiling & Under Cabinets

Baths -
*  Low-Flow Shower-heads and Faucets
*  Foot Pedal Sink Valves
*  Water Conserving Toilet Tanks
*  Dual-flush Toilets
*  "Hands Free" Touchless Faucets

Green products are becoming more accessible to the general public as manufactures compete and develop new products and technologies to meet the growing green building and remodeling demands.  Additionally, you can select energy-efficient appliances that not only lower your monthly utility costs, and may make you eligible for rebates or tax deductions.

Before you get concerned about costs or available selections of green products, talk to your remodeling company.  An expert remodeler will tell you if your desire to go green will deliver significant cost, health and aesthetic benefits.
                                             How Do We Get Started?

The first step is easy, call Linda at 480-895-3442 or email:   Info@TriLiteBuilders.com

We will be glad to answer any questions or come to your home to preview your upcoming kitchen, bathroom, or home addition remodeling project and help you develop both it's design and a reasonable budget.

Tri-Lite Builders serves happy homeowners in Phoenix Arizona and the surrounding communities of Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Chandler, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, and Mesa AZ with all aspects of home improvements kitchen and bathroom remodeling.

Call Linda at 480-895-3442 to find out how we can help you transform your home.