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How to Build an Eco-Friendly Home

The Environmental Blog

An eco-friendly house is designed with recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and sustainable landscapes. Install A Cool Roof. Unlike the typical roof, a cool roof is made to reflect sunlight while absorbing less heat. Due to this, eco-friendly housing is becoming popular.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Brava , another synthetic shingle manufacturer, also uses recycled content in their products. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, develops and implements credible methods for rating the radiative properties of roofing and exterior wall products. CARPETING AND FLOORING.