It's becoming more common to see people making the most of basement space - be it a new home with an entertainment area, basement bedrooms, or renovations to existing homes to create home offices. There are several ways of doing this. Given that many older…
Almost every concrete slab that isn't used for storage requires a section of 4" pipe that penetrates the slab, called a "soil gas extraction pipe," or a "radon pipe." Here’s why you need one (apart from the fact that it’s mandated by Code): one of the…
One of the most common questions we receive is about required insulation. It's important to note that more insulation is always better, however, here are the bare minimums for our climate. For your convenience, we have included both metric (RSI) tables as well as tables…
As the strong wind gusts following post-tropical storm Arthur in 2014 demonstrated (as does the Groundhog Gale in 1976), the area will, from time to time, experience significant high-wind events. From experience with hurricanes, tornadoes and plow winds throughout North America, the major point of…
Many homes in southwest New Brunswick are built in rural settings, nestled against forests. We prize our natural environment, but at the same time, that natural environment presents a significant risk of property loss and damage. One need only reflect upon the staggering fires in…