Insulation Updates
If a home is meant to protect its occupants, then insulation is the armour to help make that happen. With new technologies, increasing code requirements and changing homeowner demands, that protection is…
Features
Jobsite Safety: Changes and Growth
On the jobsite, nothing is as important as safety. That basic belief is the motivation behind revised safety standards, improved training programs and new certifications. From sweeping changes to national accreditations, to…
Energy Efficiency: The future is now
As building energy codes become stricter, and consumer energy costs continue to climb, energy efficiency in new homes is becoming more than a luxury. Ever-more energy efficient houses are becoming the necessary…
TOP-NOTCH CEILINGS
The room’s “fifth wall” plays a bigger role than even some contractors give it credit for, especially with trends towards multi-family dwellings, basement home theatre and rec rooms, and tighter building envelopes.…
GROOMING THE GARAGE
It’s a purchase that most people will make only once or twice in a lifetime, but a garage door is one of the hardestworking components of a home and a big contributor…
Cool Tools
Doing a job well requires skill, of course. But having some great tools on hand never hurts. With technological advances and plenty of innovation, manufacturers are making tools that are more powerful,…
Why the Best Leaders Serve Others
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” ~ Mahatma Gandhi As entrepreneurs and business leaders, we have an amazing opportunity to serve others. I’ve…
Du nouveau dans le monde de la toiture et du revêtement extérieur
Comme un habit, le revêtement extérieur d’une résidence lui confère un style. Aussi, comme c’est le cas quand on magasine un vêtement, ce qui est sur le marché, ce qui est possible…
Des idées créatives au-delà des conventions
Photo : CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd Les entrepreneurs qui cherchent à se faire un nom ou à augmenter leur chiffre d’affaire dans le domaine de la construction et de la rénovation…
Des fenêtres au goût du jour
Les fenêtres prennent de plus en plus d’importance lors de la conception de maisons, au niveau de leurs tailles aussi bien qu’au niveau du style; Cependant, leur performance reste un point très…
Window Fashion
Windows are taking a bigger role of the home’s design in both size and style; however, performance remains as important as ever to homeowners. In recent years, whether through upgrades offered by…
What’s New in Roofing & Siding
Much like a good suit, a home’s exterior makes a statement to the world. Also like a suit, what’s available, what’s possible and what’s in fashion will change, over time. Natural and…
Doors, What Consumers Want
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. For homeowners, the entrance system is the first impression their home makes on its guests. For the contractors installing exterior doors,…
Railings: Get a Grip on What’s New
As the weather warms up, more and more Canadians blur the lines between their indoor and outdoor living spaces. As that happens, interior design trends impact our exteriors. That’s certainly the case…
Paints, Stains & Decks for today
In the past, any exterior paint or stain project would be fraught with risks. Rain could ruin fresh applications. Temperatures too high or too low could affect drying times and the overall…
Concrete Jungle
Whether you’re driving on Ontario’s Highway 407 ETR, riding on Montreal’s subway system or landing at Vancouver International Airport, the “concrete jungle” surrounds all of us. With its basic ingredients dating back…