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With energy costs rising to unprecedented levels and
the global warming crisis gathering steam, green building designs and practices are fast becoming the norm rather than the
exception. Bostonian Renovations is committed to supporting ecologically responsible building by encouraging and facilitating
energy efficient designs and incorporating environmentally sustainable products into our construction. There is an ever-growing
array of "green building" products on the market, and Bostonian Renovations can help to identify the most practical
ways to build energy efficiency and environmental awareness into your home.
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Tausig residence - Newton
Centre, Ma.
Eco-slate roofing made from recycled rubber. Enviro-safe Icynen
foam insulation. Advantech sub-floors wall and roof sheathing, paints sealers and adhesives with no VOCs (Volatile Organic
Chemicals). Eco-Timber bamboo flooring. Composite exterior decking by Veranda.
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Eco-timber- FSC certified Brazilian cherry flooring. Cottrill project - Newton, Ma.
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Aesthetics
and durability need not be sacrificed when going green. Enhanced
energy efficiency, and a healthier environment both inside and outside your home are easily achievable, and often the additional
costs are minimal. In fact, when it comes to installing high efficiency HVAC systems and appliances, the additional
costs are usually recouped quickly with substantially reduced energy bills.
Links to green products and resources:
Energy Star Homes and green building energystar.gov
Icynene foam insulation: envirosafefoam.com
Eco-timber flooring ecotimber.com
No-VOC paints freshairechoice.com
Avantech plywood huberwood.com
Recycled rubber slate roofing ecostar.carlisle.com
The Green Guide thegreenguide.com
FSC Forest Stewardship Council. fscus.org
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Envirosafe Icynene Foam Insulation Tausig Project - Newton, Ma.
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The
Tausig green-built kitchen completed
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