When building a custom house, you have the opportunity to make an eco-friendly home. To reduce your carbon footprint, you can use sustainable roofing, siding, flooring, and insulation. Here are some green products that work well for home construction. 

Which Eco-Friendly Materials Should You Use to Build a Home?

1. Bamboo Flooring 

Bamboo is an excellent alternative to hardwood. It’s actually a grass that can grow up to 98 inches in a day, making it easily sustainable. Rather than getting chopped down permanently, bamboo is harvested every five years before being cultivated again. Bamboo floors are also durable, water-resistant, low-maintenance options. 

2. Nontoxic Paint 

Many paints contain petrochemicals, latex, and volatile organic compounds, which don’t biodegrade and may be toxic to humans. Use products made from natural materials to paint the interior and exterior of your custom house instead.

Some examples of green paints include water-based products that use chalk, lime, casein, clay, or marble powder as a base. Identify nontoxic paints by looking for the “AP” label on the back, which stands for “approved product.”

3. FSC Wood Shakes

Wood roofing adds warmth and rustic charm to homes, though it’s not inherently sustainable. If you want to use wood as a roofing material, check products for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, which ensures the lumber comes from a company that uses environmentally responsible harvesting methods.

When you’re ready to build a custom house with eco-friendly materials, contact the team at Prowork Pacific Inc. They offer luxury house design, permitting, and construction to clients throughout Honolulu. Call (808) 384-3388 to schedule a consultation with a residential architect, and visit the website to browse through their gallery of custom houses.