Feb 20, 2020 | Building Professional, Home Owner
As we begin not only a new year but a fresh decade, new trends are already rising as a phoenix from the ashes of the past decade (goodbye parquet flooring). This decade will be marked by long lasting lifestyle approaches and sustainability as an expectation in home building …
Feb 7, 2020 | Building Professional, Home Owner
Because of the mandates in the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, many homes will be making the switch over to Net-Zero or Net-Zero Ready (NZR) in the coming years. A key driver of the Pan-Canadian Framework is Build Smart – Canada’s Building Strategy…
May 15, 2019 | Building Professional, Home Owner, News and Updates, Resources
What is the Insulation & Air Sealing Manual? The Insulation and Air Sealing Manual provides contractors with up to date industry recommended practices, building science foundations, and summaries of codes. It is THE resource created by industry professionals for...
Nov 2, 2017 | Building Professional, Home Owner
Universal Home Energy Rating and Disclosure: Combating Climate Change in the Residential Building Sector What is HER&D? The Ontario government committed to universal energy labeling of homes within the Green Energy & Economy Act of 2009. Under this...
Nov 1, 2017 | Building Professional, Home Owner
About Your Home Imagine heading to your local grocery store to buy food for the upcoming week and not being able to see the nutritional label on any item to compare products. There would be outrage. What are these producers hiding you would ask yourself. How do I know...
Nov 1, 2017 | Building Professional, Home Owner
Imagine heading to your local grocery store to buy food for the upcoming week and not being able to see the nutritional label on any item to compare products. There would be outrage. What are these producers hiding you would ask yourself. How do I know which one is...
