Category Archives: Materials

$10,000 in Rebates*

Posted on June 7, 2008 by jeremybell

The Canadian and Ontario governments are now offering up to $10,000 in rebates when you improve the energy efficiency of your home. If you were considering an energy-efficient upgrade, this is definitely something you should look into. The program is … Continue reading →

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SIPs 'n Sticks

Posted on June 6, 2008 by jeremybell

SIPs, or Structural Insulated Panels, is another eco-friendly alternative we’re considering for this project. As you can see above, the concept is pretty simple—a layer of insulating foam is sandwiched between 2 pieces of structural board, which creates fully insulated … Continue reading →

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PEX vs Copper

Posted on May 19, 2008 by jeremybell

I’ve been doing as much reasearch as possible, and it’s looking like we’ll be going with PEX (“cross-linked polyethylene”, err.. “strong plastic”) tubing for our plumbing. PEX has started to become popular with residential plumbing as it’s flexible, cheaper and … Continue reading →

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