Ultimate Guide to Green Remodeling shows homeowners how they can take part in the "green" revolution through remodeling. Some of the topics covered include reducing home energy use, selecting nontoxic products, saving water, and supporting the environment through the use of products that support responsible manufacturing and the sustainable harvesting of natural resources.
Introduction: What Does it Mean to be Green?
chapter one
HOW GREEN IS DIFFERENT
Real Problems, Real Solutions
Demolition and Chemical Hazards
Selecting a Contractor
chapter two
BUILDING BASICS
Concrete and Lumber Basics
Insulation
Drywall
Flooring
Windows and Doors
chapter three
LIGHTING & PLUMBING
Lighting Alternatives
Plumbing Basics
Cutting and Joining Plastic Pipe
Cutting Copper Pipe
Soldering Copper Pipe
Plumbing and Lighting Options
chapter four
HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
Comparing Heating Systems
Baseboard Convectors
Humidifiers
Installing a Humidifier
Cooling Systems
Air Quality
chapter five
TRIM & FINISHES
Finish Work
Installing Molded Trim
Installing Crown Molding
Making Scarf Joints
Assembling a Jamb
Installing Simple Colonial Casing
chapter six
KITCHENS & BATHS
Installing Base Cabinets
Installing a Water Filter
Installing a Dishwasher
Installing a Sink in a Vanity
Installing a Toilet
chapter seven
EXTERIORS
Siding Choices
Installing Clapboard
Installing Shingles
Roofing Options
Installing Asphalt Shingles
Installing Girders
Deck Framing
Setting Joist Hangers
Resource Guide
Glossary
Index
Photo Credits
John D. Wagner has been involved with the construction trade for over 20 years. His work has appeared in numerous magazines, including Journal of Light Construction, Builder, and Today’s Homeowner. He is also the founder of the magazine Green Builder. Wagner is the author of four other Creative Homeowner books: House Framing; Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing; Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings, and Ultimate Guide to Yard and Garden Sheds. He lives in Montpelier, Vermont.
Ultimate Guide to Green Remodeling goes beyond other home improvement books in that it shows homeowners how they can take part in the "green" revolution when remodeling their homes. Through common remodeling projects, such as replacing kitchen cabinets and installing new countertops, readers are presented with choices for using green, nontoxic building materials and techniques. Some of the topics covered include reducing home energy use, selecting nontoxic materials, saving water, and supporting the environment through the use of products that are manufactured responsibly or that come from sustainable natural resources.
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Distributor: Creative Homeowner Press
Publication Date: 03-01-2008
Pages: 208
Measurements: 10.88in X 8.50in X 0.44in X 1.66lb
