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When you build a custom home, you get to choose all of the materials according to your preferences. If you’re concerned about the planet, you can work with your general contractor to choose materials that reduce your carbon footprint and help protect the environment. Here are a few attractive types of flooring that fulfill these requirements.

Which Flooring Materials Are Eco-Friendly?

1. Bamboo

This option is beautiful, durable, and made from a highly renewable resource. Bamboo grows quickly and can be harvested in as little as five years. The planks have unique grains and come in various shades, allowing you to customize the look of your space. Use brands don’t use formaldehyde. 

2. Recycled Hardwood

This flooring is created from hardwood that has been recycled from other buildings. Your general contractor may know architectural salvage companies that have access to reclaimed floors taken from historic homes or commercial buildings. This is a cost-effective way to get a rustic look in your property, as reclaimed wood often has a naturally distressed patina.

3. Cork

general-contractorLike bamboo, cork is a renewable wood product. Cork floors are made from the bark of cork oak trees, which can be removed without harming the tree. The material is naturally anti-microbial, insect-repellent, and soft, making it ideal for bedrooms. Some brands may also be made from recycled wine bottle corks. 

4. Glass Tile

Many manufacturers use recycled glass jars and bottles to make tiles in all sizes. You can use them in floors or walls for bathrooms, as their surfaces won’t develop mold, mildew, or stains. Glass is easy to clean and can add a light, multi-dimensional look to the flooring. You can choose larger tiles or create mosaic patterns.

5. Polyester Berber Carpet

If you want to use carpet, ask your general contractor about sourcing this sustainable option. It is created from plastic bottles and is stain- and spill-resistant, so it doesn’t face issues with mold and mildew growth. Available in many colors and patterns, this material helps keep items out of landfills.

 

For building services in High Point, NC, choose B. E. Vaughan & Son, Inc. This experienced general contractor specializes in building "Healthy Built Homes,” properties that consider the environment and sustainability in their construction methods and materials. They have been in business since 1955 and are dedicated to customer service. Call (336) 884-8737 to start your project or visit their website to learn more about their work with green homes.

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