Green Building

There is a perception that building green, or using more eco-friendly products, is going to be costly or expensive...but that is not necessarily the case!

Here are some reasons that building green can actually SAVE you money:

 ·  Green building materials, especially paints, finishes and wool carpeting, are an investment in your health (saving money on doctors' bills can be factored into this equation)

·  Most of the green building materials will actually outlast their toxic counterparts by as much as three times longer.  For example, Marmoleum® flooring is still down in homes that were built in the 1920's, whereas vinyl flooring in homes from the 1980's needed replacing.  That's 60 years longer an 'eco' floor can last!

·  Recycling and reusing old materials out of an existing structure will cut your costs.  

Now to be fair, building green (like anything) can also be as expensive and extravagant as you want!  Some carpet lines can range from $18.00 - $125.00 per sq. yd. and reclaimed wood can cost anywhere from $4.95 - $21.95 per sq. ft. depending on the look, specifics, species, etc.

Here at Northwest Total Home, Inc. we can help you make a space very upscale and eco-chic - and it can be done on a low, medium, high or off-the-charts budget.  There is something for everyone - all price ranges and all project needs.  So before you decide that 'green is expensive', look deeper into it and you may find that it will end up saving you money in the long run.