Green idea for subcontractors, renovations

We are trying to be green-conscious in the building process. It's not always easy! I know we'll do a lot of LED lighting and we've decided on a tankless water heater. But, I'm not sure we'll do a "living" roof (though how cool would that be?) or have low-odor paints.

I heard about a company today, though, that might make it easy for some subcontractors to green-up their practices--and save money, too!

Recycled Billboard Tarps, available at Repurposed Materials, Inc. are the actual vinyl advertising wraps used on huge roadside billboards. 

You know they have to be weather-resistant and waterproof. Just think of all the uses for them!

According to the company, they are 400 percent thicker than most commercial tarps at 20 mils thick and 12 oz/yard material.

The tarps come in three sizes (10'x30'; 12'x42'; and 14'x48'). Prices start at $60.

I think I'll look into one when it comes time to add some accent paint. Or perhaps Keith could look into it for boat work. And, there's always the slip-n-slide idea as shown in the picture above!