WHEN STARTING A
HOME RENOVATION,
WHAT SHOULD I
PRIORITIZE FIRST?
EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS TO HELP BETTER
YOUR HOME.
What is a Passive
House?
This is the most ecologically
friendly and sustainable
construction. The main
cause of loss of energy
in traditional homes are
thermal bridges that allow
the easy transfer of heat or
cold energy. Passive Homes
feature continuous
insulation around the
outside of the building
with no thermal bridges,
resulting in dramatically
reduced energy costs,
improved air quality and
increased comfort. - Rick
Stacey, www.rascomgreenbuild.ca
Start with the outside and
work your way in! What
matters is what you don't
see. Is the roof in good
condition? What's behind
the walls? Is it insulated
properly? Those types
of core issues need to
be dealt with before you
start on the pretty things
inside. - Mike Holmes JR will
appear in Season 4 of Home to
Win, premiering on HGTV Canada
this fall.
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HGTV Canada
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How do I ensure
my glass shower
enclosure won’t leak?
Choose a 3 Point Anti Leak sys-
tem that includes hinges, side seal
gaskets and a threshold. The hinges
overclose by 5%, pushing the door
against the gaskets for a nice, tight
close. The threshold runs across the
opening of the door with a slight
slope to roll water back into the
shower. - Tara Hreljac, www.doorsandmore.ca
What materials are
available for kitchen
cabinets?
Classic kitchen cabinetry is usually made from solid wood, painted
wood, laminate or thermofoil. Modern kitchens are using more wood,
glass, and synthetic materials or a combination of materials. Designs
are also more convenient than in the past, offering more options for
storage and customization! - Shinya Mikawa, www.canadoo.ca
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What steps can be
taken to ensure
One important step is to create in-depth
accuracy when
shop drawings. They are created specific
framing a home?
to our scope of work including supplier
details of materials and structural items
being used, issues unique to the site and
the like. We essentially build the house
on our software before commencing
the project. This allows us to identify all
irregularities before construction begins.
These drawings allow construction to
move quickly, minimizing errors and
producing a high quality of work. - Wall-Up
Carpentry, www.wall-upcarpentry.ca
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