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Green Homes - More Popular than Ever

The Houston area is no exception to the growing green building material trend. Like many other areas of the country, Houston is discovering special materials and building processes that can be tailored to its special environmental needs

Author: David Gordon
Date: May 10, 2012 - 4:30:36 PM

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Houston, TX - May 2012 - With apologies to Kermit the Frog, it's getting much easier being "green" these days, thanks to major advances in environmentally-friendly home building materials, according to Whitestone Builders, a builder of custom homes in Houston.

Across the nation, homeowners are taking full advantage of new technologies that not only utilize sustainable materials that reduce their carbon footprint, but also - and perhaps more importantly - result in a substantial reduction in energy costs.

The Houston area is no exception to this growing green building material trend. Like many other areas of the country, the region is discovering special materials and building processes that can be tailored to the area's special environmental needs. From top to bottom - literally - homeowners of custom homes in Houston are discovering green home building elements that address their environmental and economical needs.

According to David Gordon, one of the principals of Whitestone Builders (http://www.WhitestoneBuilders.com), the most significant green building trends occurring in the Houston area are:

.    Sustainable roofing material (such as Delta-Floraxx) that combines the benefits of both efficient water drainage and water retention. Irrigation channels in the roof allow excess water to drain off while a portion of the water is trapped in indentations. The water that remains aids in keeping the home cooler in the hot summer months.

.    Cement material made from 74 percent recycled material that is used in constructing kitchen countertops and table surfaces. It can also be used to create tiles or even household furnishings such as benches or shelves.

.    New green flooring material such as Elastilon that is made from non-toxic, emission-free material and is designed to cut installation time by as much as 70 percent as well as eliminate the need for glue and nails as part of the installation process.

.    Planters and pots made from natural materials such as wood, bamboo, banana leaves, etc. that are coated with a resin to make them resistant to the elements and stay strong for years.

"Green building techniques and materials have been drawing the attention of owners of custom homes in Houston because of their benefits," explained Gordon. "Builders who have experience with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification can offer their clients the benefits of sustainable materials along with savings on energy and building costs."

Whitestone Builders has emerged as one of the premier builders in the Houston area with extensive experience in the usage of green building materials. Their innovative approach to home construction has earned them numerous awards and accolades, including a 2011 Star Award from the Texas Association of Builders.

The highly skilled and talented interior designers at Whitestone Builders, easily found online at http://www.WhitestoneBuilders.com, have the unique ability to combine the vision of the homeowner with the benefits of sustainable material. The result: a home that not only captures the classic look of a traditional home but also employ modern features that are environmentally friendly and economical.

"With each home we build," said Graham Gamble, another principal at Whitestone Builders, "we strive to capture the historical charm, intimacy and nostalgia that is part of the homeowner's vision, without sacrificing the benefits and convenience of modern technology."

About Whitestone Builders:
With a reputation for fine carpentry, period accuracy, and distinctive quality, Whitestone builds customized luxury homes for those with the most discriminating style. Customer focused, Whitestone employs proven, well-defined processes that exceed your expectations and create an experience that's second to none. To learn more and view our gallery of custom homes, please visit us at WhitestoneBuilders.com, find us on Facebook:
 https://www.facebook.com/CustomLuxuryHomes, and follow us on Twitter:
www.Twitter.com/WhitestoneHou.

About Whitestone Builders:
With a reputation for fine carpentry, period accuracy, and distinctive quality, Whitestone builds customized luxury homes for those with the most discriminating style. Customer focused, Whitestone employs proven, well-defined processes that exceed your expectations and create an experience that's second to none. To learn more and view our gallery of custom homes, please visit us at WhitestoneBuilders.com, find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CustomLuxuryHomes, and follow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/WhitestoneHou.

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