{"id":2638,"date":"2014-05-14T18:00:14","date_gmt":"2014-05-14T06:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/?p=2638"},"modified":"2021-01-21T23:24:35","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T10:24:35","slug":"green-plumbing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-renovations\/advice-renos-bathroom\/green-plumbing.html","title":{"rendered":"Green Plumbing &#8211; Just How Affordable &#038; Environmentally Friendly Is It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/green-solutions-02.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6781\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Green-Plumbing-Just-How-Affordable-Environmentally-Friendly-Is-It-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Green-Plumbing-Just-How-Affordable-Environmentally-Friendly-Is-It--200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Green-Plumbing-Just-How-Affordable-Environmentally-Friendly-Is-It--400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Green-Plumbing-Just-How-Affordable-Environmentally-Friendly-Is-It--500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Green-Plumbing-Just-How-Affordable-Environmentally-Friendly-Is-It--600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Green-Plumbing-Just-How-Affordable-Environmentally-Friendly-Is-It--768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Green-Plumbing-Just-How-Affordable-Environmentally-Friendly-Is-It--800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Green-Plumbing-Just-How-Affordable-Environmentally-Friendly-Is-It--1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Green-Plumbing-Just-How-Affordable-Environmentally-Friendly-Is-It-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><strong>Having an eco-friendly or \u2018green\u2019 home is becoming more and more popular in New Zealand. Sometimes it\u2019s hard to know what aspects of home improvements will reap the biggest rewards both environmentally and financially when going green. Not many areas of your home will have more potential than your plumbing when it comes to going green. When you green your plumbing you\u2019ll save on energy costs, improve your health and benefit the environment.\u00a0<\/strong><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Green plumbing<\/h2>\n<p>When green remodelling comes up, the cost is at the forefront of many homeowners and landlords mind. The good news is that with home plumbing, you\u2019re unlikely to spend much more going choosing green options. If you do run into higher initial costs, this is quickly offset by reduced energy and water consumption costs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/green-plumbing.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2643 size-full\" title=\"green plumbing\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/green-plumbing.jpg\" alt=\"green plumbing\" width=\"428\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/green-plumbing-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/green-plumbing-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/green-plumbing.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/a>Putting a dent in your monthly bills is important, but the true value of going green is much more than a purely financial calculation. Green plumbing will provide you with a healthier home while conserving cleaner water. Looking at it from that angle, you could safely say that going green is more about passing a better world onto future generations rather than saving a dollar or two.<\/p>\n<h3>Green plumbing for reduced energy use<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Insulate Pipes\u2014Uninsulated pipes create a large amount of heat loss when water flows from the hot water cylinder to the tap.<\/li>\n<li>Remove Plumbing from Exterior Walls\u2014Run your homes pipes through interior spaces rather than along outside walls and you\u2019ll reduce unnecessary heat loss.<\/li>\n<li>Install a New Hot Water Heater\u2014Hot water heating accounts for up to 15% of your home\u2019s energy use. Replace an older unit with a modern, high-efficiency one for a big impact on your home heating costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Green plumbing for a healthier home<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Check Your Water Supply\u2014Have your water tested to see if there are problems you need to address. Different water filtration systems will target different water issues. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important that you know what\u2019s going on with your water supply.<\/li>\n<li>Use Chlorine Filters on Showerheads &#8211; Did you know that chlorine is absorbed up to 6x faster through the skin than the digestive system? A chlorine filter will considerably reduce the amount of chlorine you absorb through your skin when taking a shower.<\/li>\n<li>Consider a Whole House Water Filtration System\u2014These can eliminate particulates, chemicals and other organisms from your water. This will increase the lifespan of some of your plumbing fixtures. You\u2019ll also have a healthier water supply for your family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Green plumbing for a better environment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Get Low-Flow Showers and Faucets\u2014these will reduce water usage by up to 60%. This is one green upgrade that\u2019s good for both the environment and your back pocket.<\/li>\n<li>Install Low-Flush Toilets\u2014A low-flush toilet generally uses anywhere from two to five times less water per flush.<\/li>\n<li>Use Faucet Flow Reducers\u2014these fit the end of your taps and reduce tap flow up to 40%.<\/li>\n<li>Buy Energy-Efficient Appliances\u2014Energy efficient dishwashers and washing machines reduce water consumption up to 50%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you think green plumbing is the right choice for your upcoming plumbing project,<a href=\"http:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/post-job\"> talk with a plumber who knows about the benefits of green plumbing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having an eco-friendly or \u2018green\u2019 home is becoming  &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":6781,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[972],"tags":[928,931],"class_list":["post-2638","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice-renos-bathroom","tag-928","tag-931"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.0 (Yoast SEO v26.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Green Plumbing - Just How Affordable &amp; Environmentally Friendly Is It?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When building or renovating, should you consider using green plumbing? 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