Green Remodeling
September 23, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has launched its Green Remodeling educational program, offering remodeling contractors across the country a unique opportunity to incorporate cost-saving and earth-sustaining green concepts into their clients’ homes.
From the NARI website:
What is Green Remodeling?
· NARI’s approach to teaching Green Remodeling is an all-encompassing approach that emphasizes making a home healthy, comfortable, and efficient. Consideration is given to indoor air quality, energy conservation, resource conservation, reduced material waste, and the use of products that are better for the environment (and for people).
Why Go Green?
· It’s easier on the earth, it lowers costs, and it provides a healthier home in which to live. According to the Sustainable Building Industry Council (SBIC), housing alone consumes 20% of America’s energy.
· Homeowners who choose to remodel green can lower their energy consumption by 30-50%. It’s widely agreed that forests produce 40% of Earth’s oxygen, and that building supplies use 25% of its forests.
· Remodeling green by incorporating recycled materials or sustainable species will help homeowners to tread more lightly on Earth’s natural resources.
· Green remodeling is becoming more popular as homeowners consider health issues, skyrocketing energy costs and Earth’s natural resources.
The article covers the following aspects of Green Remodeling:
- Energy Conservation
- Indoor Air Quality
- Reduced Material Waste and Resource Conservation
- Environmentally Safe Products
Here are ways that you can implement Green Into Your Home:
Non-toxic paints and sealants
Programmable thermostats
Energy efficient appliances
Natural flooring
Local building materials
Natural fiber rugs and fabrics
Recycled material roof shingles and tiles
Energy efficient lighting
Insulated hot water pipes
Tankless water heaters
Quality insulation
Native plants for landscaping
For more information about remodeling and incorporating green elements into your new space, visit the NARI Web site or CONTACT REDBUD Construction Services at 865-250-9172.
Knoxville News Sentinel – NARI Knoxville Remodeling Seminars
August 29, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
From the Knoxville News Sentinel:
Get home remodeling tips at seminars
The Knoxville Area chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry hosts home remodeling seminars at the Knoxville Fall Home Remodeling and Log-Home Show. The show at the Knoxville Convention Center is 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6; and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. Admission is $5.75 for adults, $4.75 for senior citizens 62 and older; $3.75 for children 6-12; free children younger than 6. The seminars are hourly beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday and continuing through Sunday. The Knoxville chapter of NARI is part of a national not-for-profit trade association with nearly 8,000 member companies nationwide.
NARI Knoxville Seminar Schedule
August 29, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
Knoxville Fall Remodeling & Log Home Show
Sept. 5, 6, 7
NARI Knoxville will be hosting a series of seminars during this exciting 3 day remodeling show.
Here is the schedule of Seminars.
REDBUD Construction Services will be leading the “How to Choose a Remodeling Professional” seminar 11am-12pm on Saturday September 6th and partaking in the “Q and A Session” at 4pm.
Come by the NARI Knoxville booth and meet the professionals that will be constructing your next project.
Event Info
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley Street
Knoxville TN
Adults $5.75
Seniors [[62+] $4.75
Kids [6-12] $375
For more information call
865-622-7686
NARI Knoxville Fall Home Show Scheduled Events
August 26, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
Knoxville Fall Remodeling & Log Home Show
Sept. 5, 6, 7
NARI Knoxville will be hosting a series of seminars during this exciting 3 day remodeling show
Saturday, September 6
11:00 How To Choose A Professional Remodeler
12:00 N Green Remodeling 101
1:30 Remodeling As Your Needs Change With Age
2:30 What To Prepare For When Remodeling
4:00 Sustainability In Concrete
5:00 Consumers Question The Remodelers – A Q&A Session (Shawn Van Dyke with REDBUD Construction Services will be participating in this seminar.)
Sunday
12:00 How To Choose Floor Covers
1:00 Energy Efficient Appliances
2:30 How To Choose A Professional Remodeler
Event Info
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley Street
Knoxville TN
Adults $5.75
Seniors [[62+] $4.75
Kids [6-12] $375
For more information call
865-622-7686
NARI Knoxville Gets Coverage in KNS
August 20, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
The Knoxville News Sentinel posted on Monday an article about the new NARI chapter in Knoxville. Kate Groover, president of NARI Knoxville stated:
[The first meeting, held July 31,] was a great success. We had about 40 people – it was standing-room-only! We worked so hard to get the word out and get this started, and we were thrilled with the turnout.
Redbud Construction Services was in attendance at the meeting and is an active member in NARI Knoxville. We look forward to meeting you at the upcoming Knoxville Fall Remodeling and Log Home Show, which will be held Sept. 5, 6 and 7 in the Knoxville Convention Center.
Come by the NARI booth and tell us about your latest project.