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WALLTITE ECO™ – The Purple Spray Foam Insulation
If you follow Holmes on Homes, you will have seen this product used many times. It offers many advantages over standard batt insulation.
WALLTITE ECO™, made by BASF, is a medium-density polyurethane insulation/air barrier system designed to improve the energy efficiency of any type of building. Its industry-leading performance results in substantial energy savings by maximizing the effectiveness of the building envelope, thus reducing energy costs.
WALLTITE ECO’s formulation includes recycled plastic, renewable content and a zero ozone-depleting blowing agent, qualifying it as the first closed-cell spray polyurethane insulation to obtain the EcoLogoM, North America’s most widely recognized multi-attribute environmental certification.
Check out the Video below by Mike Holmes for a good overview of WALLTITE ECO
Stuck For Design Ideas – Check Out “TRENDS”
Living in small towns has many advantages, no rush hour, easy living, peaceful surroundings, lots of outdoor recreation… the list goes on. But, when it comes to the latest product choices and design ideas for your new home, renovation or yard, living in a small town has it’s downside – their is no big name stores that can afford to display all the latest and greatest products, and stores seldom carry the best upscale design magazines.
If you are looking to set your new home or renovation apart from the rest and tap into some very cool design ideas, I strongly encourage you to check out “TRENDS MAGAZINE“. This magazine brings you the latest designs and products from across the country and even overseas. Unlike many upscale magazines, TRENDS focuses on designs that are both practical and beautiful, with enough variety to please most people
Cariboo Regional District Permits, Plans & Inspections Guide 2010
Not sure what is required by the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) when it comes to permits, plans and inspections? Do you need a permit? What are the costs?
Look no further, Download The latest CRD publication here (6.5 Mb). This publication was last modified March 23, 2010 and provides a very good overview of what is required by the CRD and your obligations as a homeowner or contractor. Additional related documents can be found here. For all documents available from the CRD please visit http://www.cariboord.bc.ca
Keeping The Job Site Cleaned Up
Next to poor quality materials or workmanship, there is nothing more irritating and dangerous in construction than a messy job site…
How clean should a job site be? “Clean”, simple and sweet. There is no reason for any contractor to allow a site to become messy. It does not take to much extra effort to keep things tidy while you work – especially at the end of the day. No mess should ever be left when a contractor leaves the job site for the day. A messy and cluttered job site is dangerous to you, your family and friends, and anyone working on the site.
There should always be a garbage area, bin or trailer on site at all times where trades can dump garbage when they are done, especially at the end of the day. This ensures no tradesman has an excuse for not cleaning up. Even a temporary pile in the middle of a floor area is better than debris all over the floor.
I always have a cleanup clause in my contracts that requires every trade to keep their work area clean and all of their debris cleaned up and removed when they leave for the day or finish the job if it is less than a days work.
MDF vs Real Wood Moulding?
About 90% of new homes today use MDF mouldings. Is this a good choice? Should you use MDF mouldings in your home? This depends on several factors including budget and finishes. I’ll go over each type of moulding below and point out the pros and cons on each type.
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My Favorite Magazines!
When it comes to woodworking and home repairs, two magazines stand out from all the others, Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding. I have collected these for years and always enjoy going back to old issues and checking out various projects and tips. The quality is high and you'll find these magazines feel more like book quality.
Turning the pages of Fine Woodworking or Fine Homebuilding is like a kid in a candy store - so much cool stuff you just have to try. Over all I give these magazines a rating of 10/10 - some issues 9/10.
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If there is one guy who's opinion you can trust for construction and renovation advice it is Mike Holmes from Holmes on Homes. Now you can get his advice delivered right to your door with the launch of his new magazine!
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