Top 10 Green Building Materials

Thinking of building green?

If so, there is an ever-growing list of products for home building and home improvement projects.

But from our 10+ years of handling green and healthy home building and improvement products at Safe Building Solutions, we've developed a solid list of top sellers.

Here's our list:

1. Safecoat Paint – not just eco-friendly, but truly toxin-free
2. EcoTimber Flooring – the absolute purest play in the world of eco-friendly and healthy wood flooring
3. Non-toxic Cabinetry – we fabricate our own cabinets called GDC Private Collection
4. Formaldehyde-free Insulation – many options to choose from
5. IceStone Recycled Glass Countertops – high recycled content, completely inert
6. American Clay Plaster – excellent alternative to paint, very stylish and quite functional
7. Alternative Building Materials such as ICFs – basically eliminate the possibility of mold in exterior walls
8. Radiant Heating – ultra energy efficient, very comfortable
9. Low-Flow Toilets and Showerheads – a simple low-flow showerhead can save 30% to 70% of water when showering
10. Marmoleum, Natural Linoleum Flooring – beautiful, unbelievably durable, completely natural and anti-bacterial.

Top 5 Tips for Building Green

1. Remodel an Existing Home – Even a total remodel of a home would save a large percentage raw materials.
2. The Not-So-Big Home – If remodeling is not an option, design and build a smaller, higher quality home. (www.susanka.com)
3. Use Green Materials -- In either of the first two, eliminate the use of hazardous, unhealthful and environmentally detrimental materials. (www.safebuildingsolutions.com)
4. Reduce Energy Use -- Choose energy-efficient appliances, windows and heating/cooling systems.
5. Keep it Clean and Healthy -- Once your home is complete, avoid unhealthful cleaning materials and fragrant air fresheners.

To learn more about healthy and green home building products and home improvement products, contact us at Safe Building Solutions in metro Milwaukee, at 800-697-5371 or 262-968-5070. We'll be happy to help you build a better living environment!