Housing predictions EEBA a north America wide high performance builders group predicts moderation in housing inflation due to lower demand. They seeing the tables turning
Doors and windows account for about 25% of your home’s total heat loss and they’re also one of the single biggest ticket items in your
As the cold weather approaches and we are all spending more of our days indoors. The air we breathe or our indoor air quality (IAQ)
As you may have heard, the Construction Lien Act has been through some updates and is now renamed the Construction Act. Prompt payment and adjudication,
Is it time to change your furnace filter? Before diving in to the discussion of filters, its worth mentioning the WHY of changing your furnace
Overview Ever wonder the criteria used in choosing energy efficient windows for a custom home build. We’ll touch on the science behind it and how
What are the main factors that affect indoor air quality? (IAQ) The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that the air in most homes is
The US’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that inside air can actually be more polluted than outside air. International speaker, Engineer, and Building scientist, Gord Cooke points out there are somewhere between 4-6000 sources of pollution inside a home due to chemical cleaners, VOC’s and hygiene products we bring into the home. As we tighten up building envelopes, striving for more energy efficient and comfortable homes, that promote health improving indoor air quality becomes all the more a concern.
Time for an update on our Net Zero Ready, Devon Road project another Oakville luxury home in progress. and an opportunity to talk about Net Zero building. As we have commented before Net Zero not only provides a responsible approach to saving energy and being environmentally conscious it’s simply a great way to build. It really breaks down to 1) insulate well 2) Efficient windows 3) Seal up the shell 4) super efficient HVAC 5) Solar panels ( to remove the “ready” label)
Our Ennisclare project has passed framing inspection and is now at the insulation / drywall stage. As the exposure is South west facing on lake Ontario that means the home will be subject to prevailing winds and is more exposed to the elements. Although not NET ZERO this home will certify as Energy Star level 2. So what does that mean? Each component of the home’s energy efficiency is scrutinized to levels much higher than current code requirements. The end result is less drafts and cold spots and a healthy indoor environment! So lets look at some key points in a good spray foam job….
Building a custom home is about more than blueprints and luxury finishes; it’s about creating a pl
Building a custom home now could be the best decision you make. Recent market research and housing d
Sustainability defines luxury in Oakville’s new homes. These homes combine elegance with care
Creating a luxury outdoor living space is about blending comfort with nature to extend your outdoor
There’s an old saying “home is where the heart is” and the kitchen is surely the heart of the
Chatsworth Fine Homes is thrilled to announce our recent feature in the prestigious The Collection m
Our team is poised with baited breath as the National Building Excellence Awards approach and our We
In our last blog we discussed how custom home builders provide pre-construction services, initial bu
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