Tag Archives: eco-friendly
Georgie Award Finalist: Best Residential Renovation
Klondike Contracting is proud to announce that Jacqueline Pasquali’s loft renovation in South Granville has been chosen as a finalist for the Georgie Awards‘ Best Residential Renovation under $100,000.00 Category. When asked to speak to the challenges she encountered with the renovation, this is what she had to say: “This was a challenging space as … Read More
CFL vs. LED Lighting: Hi-lighting the differences
CFL and LED lights are eco-friendly alternatives to their old relative, the traditional incandescent bulb. Bet you didn’t know that Canada is planning to phase out incandescent bulbs completely in 2012 and that there is a long list of South American and European Countries that already have. What is an incandescent bulb: It is a … Read More
Built Green: Becoming a Licensed Built Green & R-2000 Builder / Renovator
On July 15 & 16, 2010, Eric Schapira, Chief Relationship Builder at Klondike Contracting, attended a Built Green Workshop to attain his certification as a licensed Built Green & R-2000 Builder / Renovator. What is Built Green: It is a voluntary program that home buyers and industry professionals join to learn green building practices to … Read More
Eco-Friendly Insulation: When It Comes To Insulation Don’t Think Pink, Think Purple!
Deciding on the best way to insulate your home or project can be a daunting task. You want the most bang for your buck but you know that traditional pink fibre glass insulation is not the most healthy, ecological or easy to use material. Don’t feel that this choice has to be one of compromise, … 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
Light House HomeSpa
HomeSpa, Vancouver’s healthy & eco-friendly home advisory service, is provide by Light House Sustainable Building Centre. These services range from an initial assessment of your home to a comprehensive prescription for the most ambitious renovation. Regardless of the size of your home, their team will provide you with a customized report with practical tips and … Read More
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