Tag Archives: General Contractor
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
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
Are you an HST supporter?
An article by Fiona Anderson in the Vancouver Sun’s Business section reports the following organizations are throwing their support behind the harmonized sales tax (HST): BC Chamber of Commerce BC Construction Association BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association Business Council of BC Coast Forest Products Association Council of Forest Industries Institute of Chartered Accountants … Read More
Exterior Painting
One of the challenges of outdoor painting is the wide range of surfaces and materials you need to consider in your selection of paint. From aluminum siding, wood shingles, cedar shakes, brick, concrete, stucco, and existing old paint, conditions vary and without the proper product to suit each different surface, you may end up redoing … Read More
Types of Plumbing Pipes
Plumbing is a major part of many renovation projects. Whether you are installing a sink or updating/adding a bathroom or kitchen, plumbing must be considered. It doesn’t not matter if you are doing the work yourself or hiring a contractor, you will need to make decisions on the types of pipes you want to use. … Read More
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