Tag Archives: General Contractor

Recycled Glass Tiles

By Jacqueline Brynjolfson posted on October 19, 2009 | Comments Off

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

BC Home & Interior Design Show

By Klondike Contracting posted on October 9, 2009 | Comments Off

Six days until the BC Home & Interior Design Show.  Klondike is all geared up for THE AMAZING SPACE! Are you?  Why should you attend you ask?  This year, our interactive booth will educate you on how to be green.  Stop by for an AMAZING presentation and a sweet & sustainable treat! Here’s the where, … Read More

Laneway Housing Presentation to GVHBA

By Klondike Contracting posted on October 5, 2009 | 1 Comment

On September 22, 2009 the City of Vancouver presented its guidelines & regulations to members of the GVHBA.  This presentation provided further clarification to materials already distributed by the city.  Moreover, it further reiterates that due to the fact that LWH is new to Vancouver, city staff requires that all submissions adhere to regulations and … Read More

Understanding Windows

By Klondike Contracting posted on September 28, 2009 | Comments Off

Windows consist of a glazed unit, a frame and a sash.  In Canada, the most common type of glazed unit is the insulated glazed unit, which consists of at least two panes of glass, sealed airtight with a spacer in between to separate the panes.  The glazed unit fits into the sash, which in turn … Read More

HPO Reconstruction Loan Program Ended

By Klondike Contracting posted on September 25, 2009 | Comments Off

The Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) reconstruction loan program stopped accepting new applications, effective July 31, 2009.  Here are the facts: The Province has more than met its commitment to help homeowners with the cost of repairs to leaky condos. The program has been in existence now for almost 11 years and all leaky buildings should … Read More

European Kitchen Systems

By Christina James posted on September 14, 2009 | Comments Off

As our modo is Transforming Visions into Reality, we hope to make these kitchen systems a reality for our clients in the near future. The design industry has regarded European designs with awe and amazement.  All are in agreement that European design & aesthetics are leaps & bounds ahead of what we have here in … Read More