Sustainable renovations go far beyond fashion as they are works that aim at good taste and also functionality.
These sustainable reforms are also known as bioclimatic home rehabilitation reforms focused on reducing the emission of greenhouse gases responsible for the climate change so marked this year.
This is why through architectural design, they seek to reduce energy consumption as much as possible through the choice of materials and application of environmentally friendly techniques.
Next, we will share with you the main keys that are taken into account when carrying out sustainable reforms:
- The exterior of the home.
Or also known as the envelope, and refers to all the elements that remain constantly in contact with the outside, so to guarantee the energy efficiency of the home, the use of an exterior thermal insulation system (SATE) is vital.
The SATE is a reinforcing wall that helps create an air chamber between it and the façade of the building, giving the possibility of introducing insulating elements inside, reducing heat losses and serving as acoustic insulation.
- Windows.
They are an important element when carrying out comprehensive sustainable renovations as they help us dissipate cold or heat. To do this, let us take into account the following:
*Install insulating gaskets: These are silicone bands that join the glass to the frame, or they can also be placed in the blind boxes and on the edges of the windows to prevent air leaks.
*Change the glasses without touching the frame: The greatest energy loss occurs in the glasses, so, if the frames are still in good condition, we will only replace the glass with another more efficient one, for example, thermal insulation glass reinforced (ATR).
But, if neither of the two previous alternatives are viable for you, then you will have to replace the entire windows, and when you choose your windows, completely reject those made from petroleum derivatives such as PVC and opt for materials such as wood or aluminum. aluminum.
- The walls.
It turns out that the finish of the walls is relevant in homes, why? Because its primary objective is to reflect the greatest amount of sunlight possible, thus controlling the temperature from the inside. How is that achieved? There are ecological paints whose composition is environmentally friendly and fulfill this function in the same way as synthetic acrylics.
- Electrical installations.
At this time, installations such as stoves and ovens are preferably induction hobs, thermoses and electric ovens, (replacing the usual natural gas), since electricity, since it does not come from the combustion of oil, is cleaner energy.
At this point we also include the choice of lamps, remember that since September 2018, halogen lights have been prohibited by the European Directive. We now have LED lights that provide us with a more efficient solution by consuming little energy and last a long time. further.
If you think that your home already deserves a renovation, keep the previous points in mind, this will help us build new stories thinking about others and respecting the environment.