Monthly Archives: February 2010

Soundproofing

Posted by Susan Allison on in Construction, Design, General, Susan Allison | Comments Off

As you may know, we recently moved into our new office at W 6 Ave & Hemlock (aka Hemlock Station).  When you move into a new space, it’s a given that there will be some adjustments…new problems to deal with (just to clarify, we DO LOVE our new space!).  One of the issues we are … Read More

Underlayment & Subfloors

Posted by Scott Belway on in Construction, Design, General, Scott Belway | Comments Off

For any floor, we cannot stress enough the importance of underlayments & subfloors.  Underlayments sit between the structural subfloor of the actual foundation and the flooring materials.  The subfloor provides structural/foundational support.  The underlayment absorb the roughness/imperfections of subfloors so you have a smooth, solid surface to give your flooring materials the extra support it … Read More

Kitchen & Bathroom Transformation

Posted by Annaliesse Kelly on in Annaliesse Kelly, Construction, Design, General | Comments Off

Klondike Contracting & our very own, Annaliesse Kelly, have done it yet again.  What started as a small downtown condo has turned into a spacious office.  The old BC Hydro building suite was under 500 Square Feet, closed off and grungy.  With fresh open concept design and green and natural materials like bamboo flooring, and … Read More

Vancouver Lights Up

Posted by Jacqueline Cannam on in General, In the News, Jacqueline Cannam | Comments Off

A new outdoor light installation called Ice Light by German artist Gunda Forster now lights up the edges of City Hall with a sparkling LED display, reducing the power consumption of City Hall’s exterior lights by 70%. As part of the legacy component of its Olympic and Paralympic Public Art Program, the City of Vancouver … Read More

GVHBA First-time Home Buyers Seminar

Posted by Klondike Contracting on in General, Upcoming Events | Comments Off

When is a good time to buy?  What location is best?  What type of home is best matched to my needs & financial resources?  What are the mortgage options?  What are the legal considerations? How do I benefit from builder licensing & mandatory home warranties? If you are considering buying a home for the first … Read More