Monthly Archives: February 2010
Radiant Floor Heating
The Romans used radiant floor heating in their bathhouses. For centuries, the Koreans heated their royal palaces and traditional homes in this manner. Today, radiant heating technology has been improved drastically and can be used in all or part of our homes. Radiant floor heating is a method of heating your home by applying heat … Read More
Choosing the perfect floor
Selecting flooring that is durable, attractive, easy to maintain and healthy can be overwhelming because of the plethora of choices now available in the marketplace. When choosing new flooring, consider the area where the new floor is to be installed, and the type of wear it will be subject to. Flooring covers a large surface … Read More
Exterior Sidings
Like anything else, the possibilities are endless with exterior sidings. Since it is the finishing touch and determines the overall look of your home, we thought you may benefit from a bit of knowledge of the different products available. Vinyl Siding made of polyvinyl chloride, strong & flexible comes in four or five inches height … Read More
Stainless Steel Countertops
Stainless steel is chic, contemporary, and noted for its association with professional kitchens. It is stain resistant, and the only surface that can be safely bleached. Newer applications include brushed or textured finishes that help camouflage scratches. Welded stainless-steel sinks create an integrated look, while backsplashes with corrugated patterns created dimension. Stainless steel, when attached … Read More
The purpose of Building Paper
In Vancouver we often experience rain and this is not always the ideal weather for any exterior work. One of our clients recently asked me, as the construction of her garage was in progress, how the building paper will be affected when you leave it exposed to rain for numerous days. We couldn’t shingle because … Read More
FORESTwall: Architectural wall panel system
If you are looking for something different and attractive to clad your walls, FORESTwall by Morinwood is the perfect solution! We love this product for the following reasons: seamlessly clads walls and ceilings in natural wood creates the illusion of a stylized 3D stack of lumber random patterns give you a very unique and interesting … Read More
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