What is a “Green” Home?
Lake Norman Green Homes: EPA Launches Indoor airPLUS to Increase Focus on Indoor Air Quality
Imagine what it would be like to have to breath through a straw. That is how one of my clients’ daughters, who has severe asthma, describes how she feels when she is exposed to even the slightest bit of toxins in the air…including the ingredients in popular air fresheners and scented candles. While I was recently showing [...]
What role does insulation play in a “Green” home?
We all know that energy efficiency is a big component of a “green” home. Properly sealed, moisture protected, and insulated walls help increase comfort, reduce noise and save energy. The keys to an effective wall are: Airtight Construction Moisture Control Complete Insulation Coverage Most people know that the different levels of insulation are measured in R-Values. But, there [...]
Lake Norman Green Homes: VOC and House Paint
Have you ever walked in a brand new home and felt…ahhh, it smells so new? Well, what you may not know is that that “new” smell is most likely toxic. That is because the majority of house paints have various levels of Volatile Organic Chemicals or VOCs. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Volatile organic [...]
