Green bathroom renovation, green bathroom remodel or bathroom update is an opportunity for many homeowners to achieve green comfort, beauty and convenience. Green bathroom remodeling reduces water and energy use, thereby providing a huge long-term return on assets invested in  bathroom improvement. Additionally, while green bathroom update eliminates the use of toxic chemicals, it can also incorporate universal design as it achieves environmental soundness.

Green bathroom remodeling saves water

When updating a bathroom with environmental responsibility in mind, the most important consideration is water use. Water use can be reduced dramatically by changing some fixtures. Dripping faucets can be stopped by installing a new faucet. A low-flow shower head can reduce water consumption by 30% while providing a well pressurized spray. Additionally, by simply changing from standard size toilet to a dual- flush toilet, homeowners have reduced their water usage by to up to 22%. Energy is used in purifying, processing and getting the water to the home. Also, energy is used to heat the water that comes out of the faucets.

Green bathroom renovation saves energy

Increased demand for energy use, coupled with a corresponding increase in the cost of electricity and natural gas are causing many homeowners to reconsider the way they use our natural assets. Change in certain habits can bring about big benefits to the environment without costing a penny. For instance, by taking a shower instead of a tub bath, you can save up to 2,000 gallons of hot water in a year. Here are other energy saving tips:

• Change from incandescent to lower -energy fluorescent and halogen lighting
• Insulate floors, walls and ceilings to R-value specification for your area.
• Install separate switches for light, ventilation fan or put fan on a timer.
• Insulate hot water pipes
• Wrap insulating materials around water heater while keeping the thermostat no more than 120o
  
• Caulk around bathtub rim
• Weather strip around windows
• Install small-capacity point-of-use water heaters for basins (sinks) in little used bathrooms
• Link water heater to solar collectors
• Use double or triple glazed windows
• Insulate around the tub
• Cover floor with non-skid material

Green bathroom remodeling - universal design

Universal design design is the term used to describe home designs that are convenient, efficient and safe for all members of the family irrespective of their age. Such designed space is "people-friendly", accessible, practical and durable. Most remodeling projects are designed to last a few years. But when you consider that 47% of all the waste that goes to the landfills is from remodeling, you can see the impact that frequent renovation projects have on energy resources and the landfills. Bathroom remodeling should be done with durability in view. Universal design that incorporates accessibility, increases the quality of your life without added expense. Importantly, it means that you can stay in your own home as you age.

Green bathroom update - health benefits

The health benefits of green bathroom update are not completely appreciated by some who have gone through the process of remodeling a bathroom that meets their environmental needs. Though green bathroom remodeling reduces water and energy bills, uses low-Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), have well insulated walls and floors installed, all the advantages gained by green remodeling can be erased by improper use of the bathroom on a daily basis. If the cleaning products and the other materials introduced after the remodel like mats, curtains or even cosmetics are not eco-friendly, they will ultimately erase all the gains made by green remodeling.

Therefore a bathroom update that saves water and energy resources, uses universal design while offering health benefits, will bring you joy to the owners for a long time if used on a daily basis in an eco-friendly way.

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