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In light of this cold snap, I thought I'd tell you a little about insulation and how to design and keep your house warm without breaking the bank!

roxul insulation in the stud space and cathedral ceiling

Most people know that r-value is how to measure the quantity of insulation in your walls and th...

22.01.19 11:45 AM - Comment(s)

An overview to municipal zoning regulations

A quick guide to municipal zoning regulations.

Just because yo own a property doesn't mean you can do whatever you want with it. The Zoning by-law governs what may or may not be allowed on your property.

Zoning is a great mystery to many people. Zoning is doc...

21.01.19 11:45 AM - Comment(s)

A little tale of our newest project at VELD architect!

 

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the office

Not a creature was drafting, not even a mouse;

The drawings were hung on the drafting board with care,

In hopes that Chief Building Official would soon be there;

 

The arc...

17.12.18 12:40 PM - Comment(s)
IMG_6135Good Details from the architect and hard work from the contractor pays off! You may have heard this term lately with all the new energy regulations around housing. A blower door test is a test of how air tight your house is. The reason you want an air-tight house is so that when you warm or cool the...
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