Sustainable Building
Recycled Glass Tiles
The cornerstone of Interstyle’s product development process has always been to find innovative uses for reclaimed and waste stream materials. As a local (Burnaby) manufacturer of ceramic tiles in the early 80s, Interstyle salvaged containers of broken glass which were turned into glazes and some of the first glass tiles. As production of glass tile … Read More
Countertop & Flooring Resurfacing
Real stone is striking, but can be expensive and finicky to live with. It requires regular sealing. It can be brittle, porous, stainable, expensive to repair, hard on dishes, and don’t forget the seams! Manufactured quartz surfaces are less fragile and porous but is very expensive (over $100/ Sq. Ft.). We recommend Granicrete as a … Read More
Aurastone
Aurastone is an architectural coating used in the faux finishing industry. The Aurastone finishing system is unparalleled in durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. As it is considerably harder than the traditional decorative wall finishes and architectural coatings used by fau finishers, it is ideal for high traffic areas especially in commercial applications or where children … 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
BC Hydro: That will be $20,000 for your new Laneway House!
Vancouver Sun article reports that BC Hydro wants to charge as much as $20,000 to hook up new Laneway Homes. We were quite astounded by this development as we had been planning our Laneway Homes with the understanding that a service extension from the home to the garage (where the new Laneway Home will be … Read More
Metal Roofs Taking Over The Rainy West Coast
Metal roofing is emerging as a solid option for residential renovations. Even with the higher cost, homeowners are opting for metal because it is the ideal material for the rainy West Coast. Further, the lifespan of a metal roof also eliminates repeated reshingling, thus saving landfill space. And at the end of it’s life it … Read More
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