Tag Archives: green

Roof Torch Down

Posted on December 4, 2008 by jeremybell

We began weatherproofing the roof this week, despite a continued beatdown from Mother Nature. The sky has been perpetually grey and in between the snow and rain, we’ve been rolling out and torching down a SBS modified bitumen membrane (I … Continue reading →

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Shades of Green

Posted on June 27, 2008 by jeremybell

To date, the number one question, comment and critique of this project has been about our “green” commitment. Are we really being “eco-friendly”, or is this all just a vanity project? I suppose one wouldn’t put this all online if … Continue reading →

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How Green is Green?

Posted on June 2, 2008 by jeremybell

What exactly spurs someone to take on a project like this? After 5 years in a small pre-war bungalow, my wife and I decided we wanted more room to start a family. So for us, this project was born out … Continue reading →

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Prefab Considerations

Posted on June 1, 2008 by jeremybell

My first instinct was to investigate a prefab solution when we began this project. I find the concept of prefabricated eco-modern homes very attractive, but living in Toronto definitely limited our options… apparently there aren’t many nearby factories. Who knew? … Continue reading →

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