
More and more people are making sustainability a priority when they are creating home extensions in Essex. If you do want to extend your home but ensure you’re doing it in an eco-friendly manner, there are several steps you can take. Let’s take a look at some of the key steps you can take to ensure your Essex home extension is a sustainable one right now.
Opt for energy-efficient appliances
Many people are opting to extend their kitchens as part of home improvement works. Choosing energy-efficient kitchen appliances is a great way to ensure your extension is a sustainable one. Today’s best appliances are noted for their eco-friendliness and tend to be much more energy efficient than the ones they are being bought to replace. Look for appliances that can give you the performance you need and are also kind to the environment.
Don’t ignore insulation
If you want to keep the amount of energy you’re using in your extension to a minimum, consider adding quality insulation. This can cut the amount of energy you need to heat your extension and help you reduce your carbon footprint whilst cutting your energy bills at the same time.
Re-use what you can
Another great way to ensure that your home extension project is sustainable is to reuse as many materials as possible. If you’re taking materials from other areas of your home during the project, you could utilise them in your extension rather than disposing of or destroying them. A big financial benefit of reusing materials is that it can help you reduce the expense of creating an Essex home extension.
Bring natural light into your home extension
There are many options available to you if you want to bring as much natural light as possible into your extension rather than relying on artificial lighting. If you do want to maximise the amount of natural light that enters your space, you can opt for large doors that connect the inside and outside of your home or skylights. These can dramatically increase the amount of natural light that enters your space.
By paying attention to the above advice, you can create an amazing Essex home extension that will give you all the space you and your family need whilst making your property much more sustainable. It’s perfectly possible to opt for a sustainable home extension that won’t force you to compromise on comfort, efficiency or your enjoyment of your space.
We are ready to hear from you if you want to create a sustainable home extension in Essex that will add value to your home and make it a better place to live.
Contact us
Why wait any longer to get in touch if you’re ready to talk about how our sustainable Essex home extensions can benefit you? Reach us today by sending a message to info@kirkwoodbuild.co.uk or by calling us on 01268 350290. We’ll get back to you as quickly as we possibly can.