The ABCs Of Building An Eco-Friendly Home From The Outside

As the recent post on building an eco-friendly home shows, the concept of going green should influence the whole home. Nevertheless, there is no question that the external spaces deserve a great deal of attention. After all, they are exposed to the elements while the exterior elements set the mindset before you’ve even stepped inside the home.

Thankfully, creating the right strategy is as easy as ABC. Focus on the three elements below, and you won’t go far wrong.

Agriculture

Growing plants and produce is one of the best ways to become actively eco-friendly. While there are many ways to inject a touch of nature into the property, external spaces are where you can gain the best results. Selecting pretty flowers that will bloom at the right time of year is a great starting point. However, growing fruit and veg yields far greater results.

Preparing the soil, managing weeds, and choosing easily maintained crops is essential. Of course, it’s equally important to focus on the foods that your family will actually eat. This natural vibe can be supported further with the use of birdbaths and bird feeders. The combination of wildlife (but the right kind) and plantlife will create the perfect vibe for your garden. And the results can last a lifetime.

Better still, you can see the features from your kitchen or conservatory, which delivers even bigger benefits.

Buys

If you are committed to leading a greener lifestyle, it’s important to review your purchases. From personalised house signs to garden pottery, it’s worth choosing ethically sourced and recyclable goods. This will directly and indirectly reduce your carbon footprint. And it sets the tone before moving into the property itself.

As well as the products themselves, you should consider the companies that you buy from. Selecting one that is committed to reduced plastic packaging and ethical manufacturing is key. After all, their impact on the planet is far greater than your household operations. And if you are planning to buy products made from less impressive materials, be sure that they’ll offer longevity.

When you make the right purchases for the exterior parts of the home, including the garden deck, it will bring a winning shift in mindset.

Conditioning

Conditioning the property to make it eco-friendly largely focuses on internal matters. However, the exterior factors can be equally beneficial. Double glazing prevents heat loss from the inside while the use of external shutters can improve the situation further. Still, the best results for roof insulations should cover external features as well as the internal elements.

The property can also benefit from draft excluders, porches, new sidings, and other outside features. Meanwhile, adding roof solar panels will naturally send your eco-friendly attributes sky high. Solar technology may also be used to power your garden lights while recycling water for gardening is another useful step. However, you must check the regulations before making a commitment.

When the outside features work in conjunction with internal matters, you will unlock the best look for your home. Embrace it.