Restoring your house to the "Green Standard" is one of the most important things you can do. Not only will you save money in the long run, you will also help to reduce your impact on the planet around you.

1. Damage Restoration: Go Green!
by Brian Schupbach
Save yourself time, money, and headaches by restoring your property with a LEED AP Certified contractor.
Dealing with damage from a natural disaster is never a pleasant experience. It can be
painful, difficult, and time consuming for all parties involved. However, renovating
after disaster strikes can also present an opportunity. More and more restoration
projects are taking advantage of green technology when rebuilding. While these
types of repairs are rarely planned for, rebuilding after damage can allow you to take
advantage of technology which will both help the environment and save you money
in the long run.
When hiring a restoration vendor, you should make sure that they are well versed in
green building and repair. The U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design, also known as LEED provides certifications for builder
and restoration experts, and you would be wise to check to see if your restoration
vendor is LEED AP Certified.
There are many reasons to hire a LEED AP certified restoration vendor. Here are a
few of the major ones:
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Restoring by LEED AP standards could qualify you for insurance benefits. More
and more insurance companies are encouraging green rebuilding by paying for a
portion of labor and material costs
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Save money in the long run – Green appliances and building materials will help
your business save money on energy costs while also being beneficial for the
environment

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Future proof your building by ensuring your properties meet and even exceed
current building codes. The tide of green building is only getting stronger and
you may be required to re-renovate your properties a few years down the line
Whether your home or business sustained damage, there are many advantages to
working with a contractor who is experienced in green building practices. Restoring
your home by LEED AP standards will put you ahead of the curve as far as building
requirements are concerned and will save you regulatory headaches in the future.