Page 57 - Green Builder Homeowner's Handbook 2016

Exteriors / Roofing / Structure / Insulation / IAQ / Windows / Heating / Lighting / Appliances / Faucets & Fixtures / Finishes / Cabinets & Tops / Alternative Energy

Moisture Removal What makes a
Trapped moisture is
the major cause of BATHROOM
mold and mildew
in bathrooms. green?KEEPMOLDATBAY.
Installing a quiet
ventilating fan (not
shown) is essential.
New models have
moisture sensors
that turn the fan on
automatically.

Water-Saving Faucets
Well-designed faucets contain ceramic washers
that outlast the rubber washers of past decades.
They’re not as likely to develop leaks and they
restrict water flow, without feeling stingy. High-
tech finishes prevent corrosion.

Leak Detection PRO TIP:
Wireless sensors
such as Wally detect Epoxy Grout. One way to
the presence of reduce the maintenance
water or increased requirements for grout in
humidity and will a custom shower or bath
send you an alert- floor is to apply epoxy
-even if you are far grout. Much more resistant to mold and mildew
away from home. than standard grout, it costs more and requires more
Place these sensors skill to apply, but has major durability advantages.
under sinks and A LATICRETE product is shown.
other vulnerable
locations.

Low-Flow Toilets
The best new low-flow toilets, such
as the Archer toilet from KOHLER
pictured here, use as little as 1.28
gallons per flush. Some dual-flush
toilets require even less.