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!!
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.
Building knowledge testing
It’s a while since we blogged about our Net Zero projects, so an update is likely in order! Our project on Westdale Road in Oakville is enjoying good progress. Currently in framing stages, it’s the first home to be registered in Oakville in the National Research Canada’s Net Zero Ready program. At the risk of re-plowing old ground the Net Zero program is what is now recognized as the gold standard in comfort and energy efficiency. Mike Holmes, in a National Post article called Net Zero
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.
With the necessary training completed and courses passed we are now qualified as Net Zero builders! The next step in the process was completed when we registered our New Custom Home project in Oakville on Westdale Road in the Net Zero program. We are pleased to announce that this is Oakville’s first registration of a NET ZERO home. As custom home builders in Oakville we pride ourselves in delivering to our clients the best of the best in high performance building!
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.
The world of design is constantly evolving, reflecting not just changes in technology and materials,
Building a custom luxury home is an extraordinary journey giving you the opportunity to transform yo
We are continuing our discussion from our last newsletter, and here we are picking up on some key po
Insulation What was once a fairly straightforward subject has become quite complex. For example, inc
First things first in your search… IS THERE A FIT? Choose a builder, delve into specific questions
WEEK ONE Embark on your dream home journey with excitement and anticipation. Whether you’ve ch
If you google ‘what makes a comfortable home?’ you’ll find advice on home decor, f
If you are considering having a home built in Ontario, you probably have heard about the Tarion Warr
Housing predictions EEBA a north America wide high performance builders group predicts moderation in
