Where are House Prices Headed in 2023? Experts Predict Stabilization and Increased Supply
Where are house prices headed in 2023? In the 40 years I’ve been building, one of the most often heard comments from our homeowners goes
Where are house prices headed in 2023? In the 40 years I’ve been building, one of the most often heard comments from our homeowners goes
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….
Where are house prices headed in 2023? In the 40 years I’ve been building, one of the most often heard comments from our homeowners goes something like “ Well, I know we were s
5 Ways Indoor Relative Humidity Impacts Health & Thermal Comfort When the level of relative humidity is too low or too high, achieving indoor comfort is easier said than done.
How Relative Humidity Levels Affect Home’s Indoor Air Quality What’s Humidity? Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. Relative humidity (RH) is the percentag
Signs of High Indoor Relative Humidity
We often think of air pollution as the risk we face outside, but indoor air can also be polluted. However, vapors, smoke, mold, and different chemicals ( VOC’s) used in some
The average Canadian spends approximately 90% of their time indoors. Unfortunately, the air pollution levels inside homes can be two to five times higher than air pollution levels
Most people spend much of their time indoors, which is why indoor air quality is so important. Unfortunately, poor air quality is a common problem in most residential and commercia
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) becomes that much more important. We are continu
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, among other parts of the Ac
We are proud to announce that Chatsworth has won the BILD Association’s Award for 2015 Best Custom Home of the year! Featured in the Toronto Sun, BILD Custom Home of the Year
Please check out some articles on our Chelster Hall project. Timeless Taste, Beer Money: A $65 Million Mansion for the Ages – The Globe and Mail. Mansion for Sale in Oakville –
Custom home designs allow families to get creative with their living spaces and ensure that the end result will meet the homeowners’ needs, including unusual ones. Building your
Do I Buy or Build my new home? Or hide my money in the mattress?………for the few fortunate enough to have the where-with-all to entertain this question a dilemma quickly presen
One of the first decisions a homebuyer needs to make is whether to opt for existing housing or new construction. First off, many neighbourhoods featuring brand new homes are establ
Are you looking for a professional renovations company that can do high end luxury custom renovations in Oakville? Well if so, we recommend that you choose Chatsworth Fine Homes
Home is where the heart is, so why not customize it to accommodate your heart’s desire? One can personalize their home through interior design and add-ons, but Chatsworth Fine H
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 c
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