Exterior Cladding

Solutions for preventing and eliminating some common pests and insects safely & humanely (if possible). Insects & Rodents, how to show them the door... Below is a list of some of the more common rodents and insects that invade homes, and some ideas on how to rid yourself of the offending guests. We would certainly…

Shou sugi ban燃烧的木材外部包层是自然制成的，非常耐用，起源于日本的木材表面，为住宅揭示了自然保存的木材之美。什么是守杉禁边?© Resawn Timber Co. Shou sugi ban is an ancient Japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the…

Are you planning on repainting brick finishes on the exterior or interior of your home? Using standard oil or latex paint can trap moisture & at best may cause the paint to chip or peel. Discover more here. Is painting brick a good idea? Bricks will absorb moisture from the interior of a home and they need to be…

Drainage planes and air spaces: Siding installation tips so your walls can dry. Siding Installation The walls of your home are an environmental separator. Their job is to keep the inside in and the outside out. Exterior cladding or siding is your first line of defense against weather elements, and its job is to…

Top Tips for choosing the best siding for your house - comparisons of siding products with cost, durability, ease of installation & attractiveness - because balancing performance with cost and appearance is important. Siding is important! There is no stage of home construction that you should rush through, but if…

Badly needed infrastructure for charging electric vehicles coming from the provinces, along with financial incentives for purchase. There is no question that the best way to lower emissions as we scurry about a city is to travel by foot, bike or public transportation, yet it’s unlikely we will see the end of the…

Getting Started with LEED The LEED ® Canada for Homes certification program is based on documentation of the building process and visual inspections by LEED certified Green Raters. Upon successful completion of your project, your home can be awarded a level of either Certified, Silver, Gold or the highest possible…

从现有的地下室和爬行空间中移除氡气是非常有效的，这里有针对不同情况的不同选择。氡气在爬行空间和地下室-为什么它是一个问题?Radon gas was not high on the radar of builders and home owners over the last few decades, but as it is the second leading…

Cleaning your heat recovery ventilation HRV unit will extend the lifespan & Keep it running Efficiently. Why Cleaning HRV Units is a Great Idea! When any machine has its normal operation hampered, it will reduce its efficiency and ability to function properly. Many of us are probably guilty of forgetting about basic…

家庭氡气是一个日益严重的健康问题。添加被动氡堆总是一个好主意，为更好的室内空气质量准备一个家。氡气在家中积聚，对健康有严重影响。Reducing radon gas in homes is cheap and easy with a slab floor barrier with proper sealing at junctions…

Sensible design, material re-use and using recycling centers can reduce what you send to a landfill. The best way to reduce waste is to plan ahead to keep it at a minimum; here are some suggestions on how you can do that: Design your house with reduced waste in mind by keeping the plans at sensible dimensions. If…