Vented vs. Unvented Roofs: Which One Is Right for Your Home?
Whether you're battling heat, cold, or coastal storms, choosing the right roof setup, vented roof or unvented roof , makes all the difference.
A Guide For Electrical Plug Placement At Home
Essential rules for outlet spacing to keep your home safe, efficient, and up to code.
A complete set of construction-ready drawings to streamline the building process.
A thoughtful starting point for planning your future home!
How to Get an Accurate Construction Estimate?
What You Need Before Asking Your Builder to give you a cost estimate? We used the industry AIA standard to determine what materials the builder needs, including specifications, plans, and the meani...
Soil evaluation for the right Septic System
Why Soil Testing Matters Before Installing a Septic System? This blog walks through a real-life example of the process of a soil test. We have a soil scientist on site showing the process with one ...
Passive Home Guide: Double Stud Wall
The double stud wall, a popular choice among local green builders, is a remarkable wall assembly that prioritizes energy efficiency. As its name suggests, it consists of two layers—a sturdy inner s...
Suppose you like living in the country and prefer a simple way to build your home with the comfort of urban amenities and conveniences. In that case, you'll fall in love with a Barndominium. Barnd...
Shingle siding is a form of external cladding used on buildings that is composed of overlapping rows of rectangular hardwood or vinyl shingles. Typically, the tiles are put horizontally, with ea...
Board and batten siding was popularized during the Victorian Era (1837-1901) when lumber was plentiful and was used to showcase the exterior carpentry and decoration of many Victorian-era homes.
What is slab-on-grade foundation?
WHAT IS SLAB-ON-GRADE FOUNDATION? A slab-on-grade foundation - is a structural engineering system where the foundation for a building (concrete slab) is created from a mold set into the ground. Con...
Building Guide: Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
SIPs Panels (structural insulated panels) are an insulation system that is becoming increasingly popular in building construction. SIPs are made by sandwiching a layer of insulation between two lay...