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| A B O U T U S |
| The Building Process |
| In most cases, getting started involves our clients coming to us with a rough plan or photocopy of what they need and want in a new home. From there, a "ball park" estimate is given. If this is within the proposed budget, the next step is to have our designer draw up a set of home plans, where an accurate "quote" can be provided. After this, a contract is drawn up and construction can begin. The construction process normally takes between 14 and 16 weeks, or longer, depending on the size and specifics of the project. |
| We Recommend R-2000 Over Conventional Building |
| R-2000 building technology is recognized internationally as state-of-the-art construction in single and multi-family housing. |
| What is an R-2000 Home? |
| R-2000 homes are the only certified energy efficient houses on the market. To be certified R-2000, a house must: 1) be built by a contractor who has completed an R-2000 training program; 2) meet specified energy targets. Compliance is based on a computer energy analysis of house plans; 3) have a controlled ventilation system installed by certified tradespeople to CSA F326- Residential Mechanical Ventilation Standard; 4) achieve a specified level of air tightness based on the results of a blower door test; and 5) pass R-2000 inspections made by an independent inspector. |
| Our Warranty |
| Our home warranty is first-year total warranty coverage. We also have a 7-year structural warranty with an option to enhance this coverage. Details available with the Atlantic Home Warranty Program. |
| Why We Use Rigid Foam Insulation Below Basement Slabs |
| Below slab insulation helps keep your basement dryer in the summer by keeping the slab warmer, therefore reducing dampness from humid summer air that comes in contact with the slab. This condensation and moisture can lead to mould and other health related problems. Below slab insulation also keeps the slab warmer in winter keeping your heating costs lower and making the basement more comfortable. By insulating the slab (on basements finished OR not) it also provides heat storage from inside the floor slab. |
| Why We Recommend Rigid Foam Wall Sheathing |
| Rigid foam wall sheathing covers the entire exterior of the wall to not only increase the 'R' value, but also to reduce 'thermal' bridging of heat escaping at each stud. This increases comfort by reducing cold spots, sound transmissions and your heating costs. Plywood and O.S.B. wall sheathings also work fine; they just don't have the same performance. |
| We Use The "Silent Floor System" & "Advantech" Sub Floor |
| This system is an engineered guaranteed floor system that's consistent in its strength and straightness in comparison to regular dimensional lumber. Advantech floor sheathing is guaranteed stronger and more durable than regular spruce plywood. |
| We Use Low Emissivity (LOW E) Coating Argon Gas Filted Thermopanes |
| These high performance thermopanes help keep that cold draft feeling away in cold winter weather since the inside surface of the window is warmer. This virtually eleminates condensation allowing you a higher humidity level during the winter months inside your home. In the summer the LOW E coating helps deflect the sun's heat to keep your home cooler. |
| We Use Sauno Tubes To Support Our Outdoor Decks & Structures |
| Concrete sauno tubes keep the deck stable because they are below the frost line, away from the seasonal heaving effects of winter freezes. |
| We Use Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Paints |
| These "cleaner" paints help improve the air quality in your new home. |