According to RealEstate.Msn.com, the number 3 hot new trend is building a greener home in 2011. And a key element in building a “green” home is by installing insulation in the walls and ceiling that has a higher r-value. It actually isn’t surprising that building energy efficient homes is one of the top trends for this New Year. Over the past few years, builders and homeowners have become increasingly aware of the home’s impact on the the community around them and the Earth. By using higher quality insulation products in your home renovation project or new home build, builders are ultimately cutting the overall energy usage of the home. If the house is a tight seal, then there will be no need for the homeowner to overwork the heater in the winter and the air conditioner in the summer.

But RealEstate.Msn.com also states that the trend is actually less about consumer demand and more about builders trying to stay competitive. For more information, read the entire article “Hot new-home trends for 2011″.

Contact R-Factor Insulation & Accessories for all your home construction insulation needs in 2011. We’d love to help make your energy efficient home construction project a success.

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