Monthly Archives: August 2009
What’s On Your Roof?
Asphalt Shingles Advantages: Inexpensive; ranges from low-cost 3-tab shingle to architectural shingles with extra durability & style; wide selection of colours, types & manufacturers; suitable for most residential applications; easy to repair; fire resistant Disadvantages: Short life-span (15-30 yrs); scars easily when hot; subject to mildew & moss; environmentally unfriendly Wood Shingles/Shakes Advantages: Natural look … Read More
Top 10 Design Trends
This list was provided by 2009 National Dream Home Designers Robert Sennett & Darren Sanger-Smith 1. Metal Roofs – They are environmentally friendly, clean & gives your old roof a new/different look, whether as an accent or whole roof. 2. Dark Trim Colours – Gives a punch to the facade of our home. It allows … Read More
Are you an HST supporter?
An article by Fiona Anderson in the Vancouver Sun’s Business section reports the following organizations are throwing their support behind the harmonized sales tax (HST): BC Chamber of Commerce BC Construction Association BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association Business Council of BC Coast Forest Products Association Council of Forest Industries Institute of Chartered Accountants … Read More
Exterior Painting
One of the challenges of outdoor painting is the wide range of surfaces and materials you need to consider in your selection of paint. From aluminum siding, wood shingles, cedar shakes, brick, concrete, stucco, and existing old paint, conditions vary and without the proper product to suit each different surface, you may end up redoing … Read More
Laneway Housing Guidelines
As the Laneway Housing project is a new initiative in Vancouver, it is helpful to follow a set of guidelines to ensure the planning and building of your laneway home goes smoothly. This guide provided by the City of Vancouver ensures quality and durability. To view a detailed guide, click here. For illustrative examples to … Read More
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