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With summer coming to an end, it's time
to start thinking about preparing our
homes for winter. Have your furnace
serviced and consider upgrading to a
more energy efficient model. You should
also check all windows and doors for
air leaks and consider replacing old
windows with newer, more efficient
ones.
If your basement is unfinished, now is
the time to think about finishing it! A
finished basement offers additional
living space over the winter months
when everyone is indoors and it also
increases the value of your home!
If you’re not sure how to finance an
upgrade or renovation, we can help!
A home equity loan lets you reinvest
the equity into your home to cover
upgrades, repair costs or renovation
expenses! - Rejan Kaushal, www.tribecca.ca
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Drop ceilings have been the mainstay
of basement ceiling treatments for
decades but they don't have to be plain
or boring. A wood-look plank ceiling is
a great choice, adding visual interest
and style to the space. If you already
have a 15/16 inch drop ceiling in place,
Armstrong offers WoodHaven planks with
Easy Up clips so you can quickly install
the planks right over your existing grid! If
your ceiling is unfinished, boards can be
installed using furring strips on the joists
or use the Easy Up track and clip system
to maximize ceiling height. your wall to create wainscotting or
an accent wall that matches your
basement ceiling!
For a pulled together look, install
WoodHaven planks directly onto
While white may help brighten up
a dark basement, combining a
natural wood color like WoodHaven's
Bamboo with rich, natural colors and
great lighting creates a cozy and
welcoming feel!
For a more dramatic, traditional
look, combine stone veneer walls
with metallic ceiling panels. Metallaire
panels, like the ones shown here, can
be installed into your existing 15/16
drop ceiling grid as well! - Armstrong
Ceilings, www.ceilings.com/canada