How to Green Your Home Renovation

There are many options out there to “green” your home renovations. Browse through the chart below to see which things fit your project, your budget, and your level of commitment. Some of them may be easier than you think! Who knew, for example, that ecological carpeting was a “light green” (i.e., easy) option? You might end up being greener than you thought!

	Option	Light Green	Bright Green	Forest Green
Water Use	Low flow toilets	X	X
	Double flush toilets		X (ground floor)	X
	Low flow showerheads	X	X	X
	Electronic faucets			X
	Rainwater recuperation		X	X
	Graywater recuperation			X
Energy Efficiency	Electronic thermostats	X	X	X
	Lighting products	X	X	X
	Recuperation of graywater heat		X	X
	EnergyStar windows			X
	Low consumption appliances		X	X
	Insulated coffering			X
	Basement insulation			X
	Insulation of exterior walls			X
	Roof insulation	X	X	X
	Passive solar energy			X
	Solar water heater			X
	Geothermal energy			X
Air Quality & GHG's	Zero VOC paint	X	X	X
	Heat recuperation	X	X	X
	Wood panels		X
	High efficiency wood fireplace		X
Reduced waste of natural ressources	FSC certified wood		X	X
	30-40 year asphalt	X	X
	Aluminum siding			X
	Ecological carpeting	X
	Heat-treated patio wood	X
	Waterproof foundation			X

Adapted from: Le Guide des options écolos published by L’Association provinciale des constucteurs d’habitation du Quebec (APCHQ)

PROJECT PHOTOS

Get some ideas (and get inspired!) as you look through photos of past projects.

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