The Green Door
Homeowners looking for ways to make their house "green" or eco-friendly shouldn't overlook the hardest working door in the house.
As the largest moving part on a home, the garage door plays an important role in energy efficiency and sustainability - two important criteria in green building design. Green building is about reducing environmental impact. With an average life cycle of 15 to 20 years, investing in a durable garage door that can withstand the rigors of daily use is money well spent for your home and the environment. Long-lasting eco friendly products help reduce the impact of manufacturing and building on the environment, as well as distribution fuel costs and general waste. When shopping for a door that is built to last look for galvanized torsion springs, 3-layer galvanized steel construction, a baked-on paint finish that resists fading and peeling, and CFC-free insulation. Insulated steel and composite polymer "faux wood" doors are becoming popular alternatives to real wood doors for two reasons: they are more energy efficient, and the construction material is UV resistant and impervious to moisture, meaning it won't rot, warp or crack. Therefore, the door won't need to be refurbished or replaced as frequently as one constructed from natural materials.
As the largest moving part on a home, the garage door plays an important role in energy efficiency and sustainability - two important criteria in green building design. Green building is about reducing environmental impact. With an average life cycle of 15 to 20 years, investing in a durable garage door that can withstand the rigors of daily use is money well spent for your home and the environment. Long-lasting eco friendly products help reduce the impact of manufacturing and building on the environment, as well as distribution fuel costs and general waste. When shopping for a door that is built to last look for galvanized torsion springs, 3-layer galvanized steel construction, a baked-on paint finish that resists fading and peeling, and CFC-free insulation. Insulated steel and composite polymer "faux wood" doors are becoming popular alternatives to real wood doors for two reasons: they are more energy efficient, and the construction material is UV resistant and impervious to moisture, meaning it won't rot, warp or crack. Therefore, the door won't need to be refurbished or replaced as frequently as one constructed from natural materials.
The Green Door
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