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Green Building Materials
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www.eco-smart.com
Rhett C. Cork
rcork@eco-smart.com
888 329 2705
352 373 2035

What does it mean to be “Green”?
Energy Efficient: saving money on utilities.
Built with Disaster and Pest Resistant materials.
Designed to provide good Indoor Air Quality.
Lower Environmental Impact.
Certified by EPA Energy Start, Florida Green Building Coalition.

What are the advantages of building or renovating “Green”?
Higher resale value.
Extra buying power with Energy Efficient Mortgages.
Lower operational and maintenance costs

What are the incentives for building “Green”?
$500 State Rebate for Solar Water Heater
$500 Federal Tax credit for Energy Star metal roof
30% Federal tax credit for solar water heating—up to $2000.00
$4 per Watt State of Florida Photovoltaic Rebate (up to $20,000.00)

Building & Renovation Solutions

Ways to build or renovate “Green”.
SHELL SYSTEMS
E-Wall
Using Poured Concrete or Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) eliminates mold and mildew growth, provides better insulation, better sound resistance, better pest resistance and more accurate, faster construction.
ACTech
Panel
INSULATION
Biobased water blown healthy foam insulation sprayed on the underside of the roof deck provides a sealed, conditioned attic space, keeping heat, dust, moisture, pests and wind out. Saving on AC costs, improving air quality and helping protect the roof in high winds.
AIR SYSTEMS
We recommend using a water-cooled air conditioner to keep summer costs up to 50% lower than even the most efficient air-cooled unit. Fan recyclers or energy recovery ventilation is recommended, along with a humidistat to keep humidity at 60% or lower.
SOLAR WATER HEATING
This system reduces water heating costs by 70—95% (overall electric bill reduction of 20% +). It has no moving parts, doubles the hot water supply for the house, provides hot water when power is out and offers a 30% Federal Tax Credit to the home owner.
40 Gallon Passive Solar Water Heater
80 gallon Thermosiphon Passive Solar Water Heater
BRAC GREY WATER SYSTEM
This self contained system cleans and recycles shower and laundry water to use for flushing toilets. A typical result is a savings of 30% of household water & sewer use.

LIQUID AIR
Liquid Air extracts pure, high-quality drinking water from the moisture in the are we breath. The smallest unit makes 5-to-8 gallons of water per day. No more need for bottles.
WINDOWS
Choose windows that are both energy efficient (low E) and impact resistant against wind and debris.
ROOFING SYSTEMS
Today’s options for roofing include
Metal
Poured concrete
Composite
All are disaster and wind resistant, low maintenance, energy efficient, and visually attractive .
FLOORING SYSTEMS
You do not have to sacrifice beauty or functionality with the abundant options available today … bamboo, palmwood, FSC certified teak, recycled heart of pine, Marmoleum CLICK, cork—all offer durability, low maintenance, easy installation, low VOC chemicals, simple cleaning and low environmental impact.
Bamboo
FSC Certified Teak
Marmoleum CLICK
UNDERFLOOR HEATING
Based on a unique, superior ultra-thin heating ribbon technology, this Underfloor Heating is more energy efficient, cost effective and cleaner than other types of heat systems.
CABINETRY
Bamboo and Kirei wood (manufactured wood from agricultural fiber) also show up in custom furniture and cabinetry. Again, low maintenance, earth friendly and beautiful - the distinctive qualities of these materials create an unexpected and dramatic result.
DECKING
Whether it is FSC Certified Teak which stands up to the toughest weather conditions or recycled plastics forming a low maintenance, long lasting composite material, these products will not split, rot, or check. There will be no insect damage, no UV damage and the composites never need staining.
Teak
Composite
Eco-$mart was created for the sole purpose of making it easy and affordable to include energy efficient, resource efficient, disaster resistant and health enhancing systems into the design, building and renovation of your home, your office, your commercial project, your development. One Stop Shopping for most of your “green” needs.

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5 Keys cont ...

post-heating the air moving across the evaporator, you’re AC becomes twice as powerful in dehumidification. Mold in ducts and wallboards is avoided and higher temperatures feel more comfortable, saving more A/C costs.
Fan Recycler
Air Cyclers are a revolutionary HVAC controller that improves indoor air quality and thermal comfort using your existing forced air heating and cooling system. Air Cyclers refresh the air, eliminate hot-spots, and improve overall air quality in your home or building.

5. Passive Solar Water Heating
This is the single most powerful energy saver of the 5 Key Systems. Reduces water heating costs by 70 to 95 percent (overall electric bill reduction of more than 20 percent). Has no moving parts, doubles the hot water supply for the house, provides hot water when power is out and offers a 30% Federal Tax Credit to the purchaser.

Includes 4' x 8' collector, mounting hardware and valves. No moving parts, 10 year warranty. Uses the sun to preheat water for a standard electric or gas water heater.
Two 4’ x 5’ panels with an 80 gallon storage tank are installed on the roof, typically facing South. The panels contain food grade glycol, which, when heated by the sun, rises up to circulate through the ceramic lined water tank, heating the water.
The system can act as a stand alone water heater, as the tank contains its own heating element, or the system can act as a non-electric pre-heater to a standard electric or gas water heater in the home.