Green Home Remodeling Trends Are Embraced by Minneapolis Homeowners

Green remodeling trends are on the uptick according to American Housing summary by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University recently released study, and Minnesota homes frequently employ home remodels that add to a home's warmth. Home Destination, a Minneapolis residential Realtor and professional with RE/MAX Results, comments on the housing study and offers insights for homeowners to encourage green home remodeling.

Minneapolis, Minnesota (PRWEB) February 12, 2013

Home Destination's owner Jenna Thuening says, "Many Minneapolis homeowners ready to embrace greener homes ask about the costs of green home remodeling. Think of it this way, it is an inexpensive alternative to offer your family to reduce their risk of lung cancer, or other health risks that exist in many previously owned homes. Green home improvements often are less costly to maintain, and certainly can prevent future high medical costs that may be incurred without making necessary home upgrades".

While energy efficiency is a high priority, homeowners additionally show a growing interest in responsible environmental sustainability. Harvard's recent survey of home remodeling contractors indicated that high-efficiency toilets, low- or no-VOC paints, and mold resistant gypsum wall panels are among the most popular green products used in green home remodeling projects. "In 2012, the share of remodeling revenues from projects promoting environmental sustainability (24 percent) approached the share from projects designed to increase energy efficiency (32 percent)." according to the housing study results.

"Most homeowners green remodeling projects achieve multiple goals, and they benefit from a higher quality of home-life as well," adds Thuening.

A green home remodel is intentional to reduce health related problems caused or aggravated by mold, radon, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and toxic chemicals (Volatile Organic Compounds). To achieve superior indoor air quality to protect families, a home remodeler will pay very close attention to a homes moisture control systems, active radon management, building materials and finishing products installed. HVAC systems (heating, ventilating, air conditioning and filtration) and combustion venting systems are a few to mention. Remodeling a home with a green-friendly goal is forward thinking that a healthy home is all about protecting the health and welfare of the household.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) surveyed home builders in a study to determine how widely used green home remodeling is across the Unites States. Here is Home Destination's summary of the most recent findings:

"Minneapolis home buyers often seek winter's warmth in and heated flooring and carpeted updates. Overall, Minnesotans have definitely embraced greener homes." says Jenna. Heat, water, weathering or aging can impact a home's flooring to the point where it is considered "friable". Friable flooring is when any material containing more than 1 percent asbestos has deteriorated to where it can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder with hand pressure. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommends using a licensed asbestos contractor to remove asbestos-containing flooring during home improvements. Harmful components are commonly found in older floor tiles and vinyl floor sheeting (Linoleum). They need to be removed safely while a homeowner is installing new carpets, tile or hardwood green-friendly flooring..

Whether youre a homeowner on the cusp of making home improvement decisions or pondering things to do to prepare to sell, there are green resources and information that can help you sort through the options available.

Jenna Thuening Home Destination 612-396-7832 Email Information

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Green Home Remodeling Trends Are Embraced by Minneapolis Homeowners