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Green Remodeling: Changing the World One Room at a Time: Millions of North Americans renovate their homes each year, and many want to remodel in ways that are healthy and environmentally friendly as possible. But there are so many decisions to consider that making wise, green choices is not easy.
This book changes all that. An encyclopedic hot-to of all you need to make your home green, Green Remodeling is a comprehensive guide. It first points out the energy, cost of health advantages of remodeling, taking the reader through the author's recent renovation in detail. It then discusses some general building principles before dealing with specific details room-by-room. Next, the book outlines simple green renovation solutions for homeowners, focusing on key aspects of the building including:
Foundations, framing, and roofing
Windows, interior and exterior finishes
Plumbing, electrical and insulation
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
Water heating, appliances and solar energy
In addition, a detailed appendix lists common sources of indoor air pollutants to avoid.
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| Quantity: | No item(s) available |
| Weight: | 0.75 kg |
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CDN$ 35.95 (US$ 34.98) |
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| ISBN-10: | 0865714983 |
| ISBN-13/EAN: | 9780865714984 |
| Author: | Johnston, David R. & Master, Kim |
| Publisher: | New Society Publishers Gabriola Island, B.C. |
| Publication Date: | 9/2004 |
| Pages: | 379 pages |
| Size/Dimensions: | 1.0 x 7.5 x 9.0 inches |
| Binding: | Paperback |
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