WHILE many homeowners realise the importance of eco-conscious homes, they also believe that a huge investment is needed to go green. The truth is, green buildings be cost efficient options.
Sometimes the smallest modifications lead to the biggest improvements. Turning your home green starts with changing just one thing. Here are five tips to go green which you can adopt. Dedicate weekends to do little home improvements and above all, remember it is all about saving the future.
Tip 1: Energy efficiency
Replace your oversized washing machine with a small, energy conserving appliance.
Is the heat getting to you? Switch your roof to a Monier CoolRoof and reduce the temperature of your home by up to 10°C. A cooler home means less air-conditioning.
Tip 2: Let the light in
The easiest way to conserve energy lies in your choice of lighting. Replace your existing incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent bulbs – just two in the entire home is enough to create an impact.
The Monier Toplight is a translucent roof tile that allows the home to be illuminated by natural sunlight. Illumination using just one piece of Monier Toplight is equivalent to a 75W lightbulb.
Tip 3: Use renewable solar energy to heat up water
An electric water heater consumes a lot of electricity. As an alternative, the Monier Solar Water Heating System maximises heat from the sun to generate hot water, reducing another 15% on electricity costs.
Tip 4: Save water, save money
Saving water means saving energy and further reducing your carbon footprint. Try using low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators.
Tip 5: Use the 3Rs
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. It can be as simple as creating a recycling centre in your house using old boxes or totes.
• For more green home solutions, visit Monier showrooms at 12, Jalan PJS 8/18, Dataran Mentari, Sunway Mentari, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, and 88F Jalan Masjid Negeri, Penang. For details, call 1800-88-0865, e-mail roofing-malaysia@ monier.com, or visit monier.com.my.
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