Thinking of upgrading your countertops to get your home ready to sell?  Or in the process of buying and evaluating green features for your new home?  Here are some new countertops to consider that are environmentally friendly, attractive and giving granite a run for its money.   Read more below about Cork, Paperstone, IceStone and recycled glass countertops: 
 Cork Countertop

Cork isn’t used just for bulletin boards anymore.  It is being used as a flooring material, chosen for it’s sustainability and “eco-friendly” features and is now making inroads as a choice for countertops. Cork outperforms wood and bamboo in cost and ease of installation. And it is similar to both these materials in its ability to resist heat damage and surface scratching. 
 Icestone Countertop

Icestone is one of several countertops created from recycled glass. The glass is mixed with cement to create durable, beautiful and “green” concrete surfaces that do not contain petrochemicals and will not fade from direct sun exposure.
If you would like more information on this topic, contact Chris Curles, Home Inspector, at the link below or by emailing: ChrisCurl@comcast.net.       
 
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