A complete New Modern farm house build was the answer for our clients as they considered changes to their existing family Home, possibly renovate or build new. Metal roofing tops the home along with structural steel awning frames lending an industrial feel. Extra large windows create views of the adjacent woodlands, from almost every room!!
This chateau farmhouse, reminisces of holidays in France. The wish list included a french “Old world” feel; secure family retreat; a long lasting resilient construction, all with a shabby chic décor. An off white colour scheme, tall ceilings and spacious volumes are used to create a flowing, airy feeling. The monochromatic neutral colours and large wall spaces will serve as home for the client’s artwork providing accent and interest.
Chatsworth fine homes is now entering its fortieth year in business and is celebrating by looking back at some of the builds we have been privileged to be a part of over the years. It’s now 10 years since our client came to us in North Burlington to build his custom home. For this project, like many client Gerry began the journey with some trepidation. Will I really get a custom build? Will it be to my specs? Will there be major cost over runs ? Will it be delivered on time?
Chatsworth Fine Homes is nominated for two separate projects in the home show which signals spring is around the corner. One home is a modern farmhouse in East Oakville, the other a large french country house in Mississauga.
Many of our clients are among those who have worked hard through their careers and entrust us with building their new home in Oakville. It may sound cliché but a “house” is a “home” when it carries with it the nuance of family, warmth, friends, a respite from the world, an investment, even, for many, a legacy.
As we rolled out our NET Zero Oakville , Net Zero Burlington and Net Zero Mississauga pilot programs, Net Zero as a method of building has been greeted with great enthusiasm. Our President Fil Capuano has been invited to workshop with local Oakville and Burlignton realtors interested in code changes and the Net Zero program. With one house in progress using NET ZERO Oakville standards (actual labelling anticipated in future) and another project in foundation phase , the first Net Zero Oakville home underway, targeted for completion and labelling mid 2019. A further project is in design contemplating a late summer start as another NET ZERO Oakville home. Read more Net Zero Oakville Developments below….
We couldn’t wait to share our latest news on NET ZERO custom homes in Oakville even though we just posted on it a few days ago. See https://www.chatsworthfinehomes.com/blog/net-zero-homes-oakville/ Yesterday we met with the folks at Goodale Miller team to discuss and share latest developments in building code changes and recent updates in our commitment to high performance building. We spent a couple of hours discussing how tight, well insulated building envelopes, high efficiency heat pumps, and carefully selected windows not only save money but create a more comfortable and healthy interior environment.
We want to say THANK YOU to ALL our valued Trades, Suppliers and Partners ……Its easy for us to talk in our own advertising about our skills and the talents of our people but when we are nominated for an AWARD by a widely recognized INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION like BILD it is very gratifying. Just making it to the short list of the FINAL 3 is an achievement so we want to say thanks to the great team of trades and suppliers for all the support, needless to say without you we couldn’t even think about being here…. Waiting for the final awards Mar 9 2018!
With overnight temperatures in the -20c range, as we’ve seen recently, windows cool down and present a surface for moisture laden air to condense on. Much like a pop can sweating on a summer’s day, cold windows can cool the room air that touches it, down to such an extent that the moisture condenses out of the air and water builds up on your windows and window sills causing a mess and sometimes damaging interior paint work.
We’ve talked about sealing ducts in previous articles, if you missed it what you need to know is that besides being a code requirement its another step up in making your home comfortable. In our recent Mississauga custom home build we brought in Aeroseal to seal the ducts . If you look closely at the illustration you’ll see how much improvement proper duct sealing achieves 36% increase in efficiency.
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