Author: Brian Herbst
Improve the look of your kitchen or bathroom with a home renovation
When approaching home renovations there are a lot of details to delve into or to become overwhelmed by. We have complied a list of 10 easy home improvements that can improve the look of your home. 1. Paint: Patch any holes or damaged areas, sand walls to achieve the right finish and add a fresh … Read More
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
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
Paper for Rainscreening?
The product is called RainStone and it is manufactured using 100% recycled post-consumer waste paper. The paper is bonded together under pressure with a water-based, non-petroleum phenolic resin system which is also VOC-free. Pigments are mixed into the bio-resin system to ensure maximum colour uniformity and UV resistance. For additional weather proofing a waterborne acrylic … Read More
Time to Re-Roof?
Roofs are long-term investments that will affect the value of your home. As such, time and careful consideration is required when you are planning you roof project. The types of materials used is one thing to keep in mind but equally important is hiring a qualified contractor. The key to this is to ask the … Read More
Decks Built to Last
Natural Wood Advantages: Beautiful; age gracefully if well maintained; lower cost than other materials; may be refinished as needed; easy to paint or stain Disadvantages: Requires annual maintenance & sealing every year or so; lower on initial cost; higher than composites long term; softer woods deteriorate relatively quickly; may split, crack, splinter or warp; depending … Read More
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