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Property Spotlight – More Adult Tree Houses

Posted on September 28, 2011 | 1 comment

This is possibly the world’s tallest in Crossville, Tenn

Modern tree houses are also typically quite eco-friendly. They have traditionally been built using salvaged materials, and now designers and builders have taken it further with energy-efficient features, such as composting toilets, or utilizing solar panels and fuel-cell power.

Read and see more tree houses at: http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/amazing-treehouse-homes.html

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Eco-friendly Roofing Options

Posted on September 28, 2011 | Leave a comment

When this standing-seam metal roof is no longer in service (after about 50 years!), the metal can be recycled.
 
If you’d like a roof that will outlast a conventional asphalt shingle roof and is made from environmentally friendly roofing materials, consider eco-friendly roofing options.  Many of them are virtually immune to hail. Green roofing products are many and varied, ranging from recycled-plastic shingles to recycled-metal roofs to sustainably harvested or reclaimed wood roofs. The best option for your home depends on the design of your home, local building codes and price considerations.

Read more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-homes/eco-friendly-roofing-options.aspx#ixzz1Y8UHa4oI

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