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GREEN DESIGN
Green Designs are often referred to as “sustainable” or “eco-friendly” designs that conform to environmentally sound principles of using building materials and minimizing energy usage. Green designs might include skylights, solar panels, recycled materials and energy efficient appliances.
Green cabinets are produced in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and does not cause indoor air pollution. Indoor air pollution is considered by many a silent threat, often two to five times higher than outdoor pollution levels. There is particular concern about formaldehyde vapors that are emitted by particle board, fiberboard, and plywood products that contain adhesives using urea-formaldehyde resins.
To address this concern, green cabinets are typically built with formaldehyde-free adhesives and water-borne finishes. This is also important to those with allergies and chemical sensitivities.
For customers seeking “green” options, Kitchen and Bath Depot offers a number of products that have achieved special green certifications by the kitchen and bath and construction industries. More information on this can be found on the links below. Kitchen and Bath Depot can also work with clients to find other “green” products, including recycled glass and concrete countertops
A well-designed, attractive kitchen gives a home life. All that liveliness, though, is probably the single biggest energy drain in your home.
Lighting, refrigeration and cooking are responsible for 41.5 percent of a home's energy consumption, according to U.S. Department of Energy estimates. Add to that regular kitchen activities like water heating, plus space heating and cooling, and you begin to get the picture of how critical the kitchen really is.
When you're remodeling, the kitchen presents a big opportunity to improve the home's energy performance. Broadening the scope of your project to include energy efficiency, ecological benefits, accessibility and health considerations will provide long-term cost savings, comfort peace of mind and safety.