edmonton home decor & renovations - may/jun 2016
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Hot trends in concrete:
Outdoor kitchens
Renovating with the
environment in mind!
TALKING LUXURY WITHLUXURY WITH
SarahRichardson
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VOLUME 14 ISSUE 03
MAY - JUNE 2016contentsCover Story
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Sarah Richardson: Luxury is in the eye
of the beholder
pg
10 12 20
by Elisa Krovblit
business profiles
15 Benjamin Matthew Contracting
HD&R features
10 Hot trends in concrete: Outdoor kitchens By Renée Majeau
12 Feature A Beautiful renovation begins with the end in mind by Marie Soprovich
14 RenoMark Renovating with the environment in mind!
18 Decoding The Code by Michael Nyikes
20 Feature Views in your home that pay you back by Al Dueck and Aynsley Dueck
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WITH WARMER DAYS HERE TO STAY, now is the perfect time to get started on your home improvement projects. Whether you are taking on a major renovation or just looking to refresh your home’s décor, this issue is full of ideas, inspiration, and expert advice to guide you along the way.
Gracing our cover this issue is someone who needs no introduction….design authority Sarah Richardson is back! We caught up with Sarah, who has a new design book “At Home: Sarah Style”, and asked her about luxury, lifestyle and what makes a house a home. To Sarah, luxury is in the eye of the beholder and inside she shares with us the top fi ve a� ordable luxuries that make her love being home.
We also take a look at hot trends in concrete, the benefi ts of high performance windows and doors, as well as join new home owners’ on their renovation journey. These stories and more are awaiting you on the pages inside.
Home Décor & Renovations Magazine is proud to announce the winners of the Renovation Awards at the CHBA-ER Awards of Excellence, which took place on Saturday March 19 at the Shaw Conference Centre. The following renovators have been recognized as the best in the industry:
Best Exterior Renovation: Alair Homes - Chrenek AcresBest Renovation under $200,000:
Aquarian Renovations - Blue Quill ResidenceBest Renovation $200,000 to $500,000: Ackard Contractors - Highlands
Best Renovation over $500,000: Alair Homes - Chrenek AcresRenovator of the Year: Ackard Contractors Ltd.
Congratulations to all the winners and fi nalists!
Home Décor & Renovations is always free and is available across the Greater Edmonton Region at participating retailers and in our yellow street boxes. If you have any comments or have a renovation story you wish to share, please write us – we would love to hear from you.
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Cover Story
IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER
LUXURYSARAH RICHARDSON
By Elisa Krovblit | Photos by Stacey Brandford
SARAH RICHARDSON HAS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE NAMES IN THE DESIGN WORLD. ROOM SERVICE. DESIGN INC. SARAH’S COTTAGE. SARAH’S HOUSE. SARAH 101. REAL POTENTIAL. THESE HGTV PROGRAMS HAVE BROUGHT SARAH INTO THE LIVING ROOMS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD FOR OVER 10 YEARS, AND IN THAT TIME, SARAH HAS CREATED A FOLLOWING OF FANS THAT ADORE HER STYLE AND HER EXUBERANCE, TAKING TIPS, IDEAS AND JUST INDULGING IN SARAH’S BEAUTIFUL DESIGN. HOME DECOR & RENOVATIONS CAUGHT UP WITH SARAH TO ASK HER A FEW THINGS ABOUT LUXURY, LIFESTYLE AND THE THINGS THAT MAKE SARAH’S HOUSE A HOME.
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Sarah has let us step into her home
both on TV and in her gorgeous new
design book, At Home: Sarah Style.
Room by room, home by home – from
city home to farmhouse and cottage
getaways – we get to explore the spaces
Sarah has created to enjoy with her
family. It’s not a designer putting favourite
projects forward, it’s a designer living her
design, showing the way she embraces
these elements and executes them to
meet her family’s needs. From furniture
to art, from colour palette to material
choices, little details, big design elements
and the view, Sarah has put her expertise
to work to create the perfect project for an
especially important client – her family.
After looking at these beautiful spaces
and wonderful escapes, Home Decor &
Renovation had a chance to ask Sarah
about her sense of luxury.
“I haven’t said ‘luxury’ as many times
in the past month as I’ve said in this
interview,” Sarah remarks halfway through
our discussion. It’s quite a significant
comment, and clarifies her perspective in
one concise moment. Sarah explains that
she isn’t about labels or grandeur or “bling”
or big shows of ostentation; and too often
that’s what we envision when we envision
luxury.
“I believe in little luxuries,” Sarah says.
“I’m not into luxury for the sake of luxury.”
Art is a favourite item she feels is a luxury.
“Art is all encompassing,” she says. It’s
not the price point, but the intrinsic value
that makes it a luxury. “Something that
speaks to you, created with passion and
purpose. Regardless of budget, the biggest
investment in luxury is the art.”
Not just big canvases, “it can be a vase
– hand-made by an artisan,” she says.
Supporting the arts and those that create
these beautiful objects is important, “not
disposable, mass market items.”
When looking at our homes, where
we put our money, she explains, from a
project perspective is “Big ticket living –
investing in kitchens and baths.” But when
it comes down to luxury, those rooms
don’t define a home. It’s the way you
complete the home that brings in that
luxury. One of Sarah’s favourite spaces is
the living room of her city house, “because
I was able to find some really great vintage
pieces. A Milo Baughman chaise (pictured
left) and chairs, and a Willy Rizzo coffee
table (pictured first page). It’s a luxury to be
able to score unique pieces.”
One other luxury Sarah feels benefits
everyone is the luxury of having
somewhere to get away. “Having another
place to go,” she explains, is important.
While Sarah really appreciates her home-
away-from-home escapes, she also views
travel, just getting away and taking time, as
being the real luxury.
“Luxury is all relative,” Sarah says, as we
A look through At Home: Sarah Style is a wonderful tour of the homes in Sarah’s life. These include her city home – both before and after a major renovation – a cottage, a farmhouse and her mother’s home. Each fulfills a different use, a different need and the design is effective in committing those roles. From playful and funky to sophisticated and elegant, the pages are full of incredible imagery with anecdotal explanations from Sarah. The recipes are wonderful too. You won’t know what you did without the Cosmic Sandwich in your life.
Sarah’s top 5 affordable luxuries that make her love being home
wind down the discussion. Paring down
life to its most simple elements, having
things to appreciate and time to enjoy
one’s life are definitely the luxuries Sarah
appreciates. When I ask Sarah if she
has anything else to say about luxury,
her response captured our discussion
perfectly. She told me “Luxury is in the
eye of the beholder.”
1. Stealing some quiet time on a weekend afternoon beside a crackling fire to dive into a new issue of a design magazine with my feet up while I’m covered in a cozy throw (I’m adding some beautiful loomed cotton throws to my product line for early summer).
2. A steaming hot giant Nespresso latte in a mug that was hand painted by one of our daughters. Beautiful form mixed with great function has made me the owner of a Nespresso in every kitchen; work and home, city and country.
3. Thoughtfully made and passionately crafted decorative arts. In every room of our house there are sentimental handmade pieces that are sculpturally beautiful but not necessarily decadent or expensive. Investing in pretty little affordable luxuries and supporting talented artisans makes me happy.
4. Candlelight. Nothing is more calming and relaxing at the end of a busy work day than a room bathed in the glow of candlelight. Candles aren’t for special occasions in our home. They are a daily necessity. It’s the little things that matter.
5. Fresh flowers. The finishing touch to any well-designed room is something lovely and living. I don’t have time to get to the flower store and treat myself often, but I always have potted orchids to brighten up my rooms. Whether you get them at the grocery store or the florist, potted orchids are an inexpensive floral choice that will bloom for about four months!
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Style Inspiration
HOT TRENDS IN CONCRETE: OUTDOOR KITCHENS
IN RECENT YEARS, the concept of
indoor-outdoor living has exploded to
become one of the hottest trends in
home décor and design. With more and
more homeowners looking to get year-
round enjoyment out of their yards and
to create attractive yet functional outdoor
living and entertaining spaces, concrete is
playing an increasingly important role in
landscape design and architecture.
Because concrete is durable, versatile
and easy to maintain, it is a natural choice
for outdoor living spaces in any climate.
Whether you are considering building an
outdoor kitchen, installing a fire feature
or revamping your entertaining space,
the many decorative options, colours
and textures of concrete will allow you to
customize the look and function of your
backyard project while not breaking the
bank.
OUTDOOR KITCHENSAccording to City MiniMix Concrete Inc.,
a local leader in managing backyard
projects, kitchens will be the most
popular outdoor living trend in 2016.
Kent Majeau, co-owner of City MiniMix,
says “People are becoming more
sophisticated in terms of how they want
their outdoor kitchens to look and feel.
They want their outdoor kitchens to
become the “heart” of their backyard, an
extension of their homes and a beautiful
place to cook, eat and entertain family
and friends. Using concrete, the design
options for outdoor kitchen spaces are
endless.”
Like any landscaping project, the size
and scope of an outdoor kitchen is best
determined by thinking about how you
intend to use it – how many people will
you need to accommodate? What are
your entertaining needs and personal
tastes? What is your budget? Depending
on scope and budget, outdoor kitchens
range from small areas with a simple
barbecue to elaborate, fully equipped
kitchens with features like integrated trash
bins, ice chests and cabinetry that add
convenience and luxury.
No matter your scope or budget,
concrete is an ideal choice for outdoor
countertop surfaces as well as flooring
and even furniture for the outdoor
kitchen area.
CONCRETE COUNTERTOPSConcrete countertops are perfect for
outdoor kitchens because they are
extremely durable and a classy addition
to both traditional and modern kitchens.
They provide a sturdy, easy-to-clean
area for prepping food, barbecuing or
entertaining and they stand up to UV
light, harsh outdoor elements and resist
cracking and wear.
Concrete can offer a wide variety of
customization, from embedded rocks
to any colour of pigment and staining,
allowing homeowners to personalize their
countertops according to the style and
design they prefer. Concrete countertops
also allow you to seamlessly integrate
a backsplash and to mimic the look of
many other materials, saving money for
those who admire pricier options but
have a limited budget.
Renée Majeau is co-owner of City MiniMix Concrete, a locally owned concrete manufacturing and delivery company who also manages any concrete project, big or small. For more information, visit www.cityminimix.com
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Feature
by Marie Soprovich Owner Aquarian Renovations
WHEN HOMEOWNERS MATT AND
KIM WERE LOOKING to purchase a
house they already had a renovation in
mind. Purchasing a great home in an
older neighbourhood brings a wonderful
benefi ts to both the homeowner and their
family and this couple was drawn to the
house and the community. In addition
to securing a home that was already
integrated into an established and well
respected neighbourhood, they realized
that they would have a shorter commute
to work and established schools for their
children. Their yard would be much
larger and more private with gardening as
a real possibility. Planning a renovation
also created an opportunity for the
natural beauty of the existing house to
be transformed into the dream home
they've always wanted. Limited only by
imagination and perhaps budget, Matt
and Kim realized that they could have
all these things and more with a good
renovation.
Matt and Kim scouted out more
than one house that would fi t the
criteria they had in mind before they
made the off er. Being proactive and
conscientious investors they also scouted
out a renovation company they wanted
to work with. Information from their
due diligence guided their decision
making and they found just the right
house for their family needs. Kim states,
“We bought this house knowing that a
renovation was required. We had looked
at other houses and Aquarian had even
given us an estimate for a renovation on
another house before we made an off er
on our current home.”
With a desire to return their Mid-
century home to its former glory and a
little bit more, Matt and Kim worked with
the design team at Aquarian to draw up
the plans for a beautiful newly renovated
home. They knew there were some
things that needed repair and there were
some features that they really wanted to
A beautiful renovation begins WITH THE END IN MIND
enhance the lifestyle and modern look
they desired. “The two rooms we really
wanted to fi x were the kitchen and the
ensuite off the master bedroom. We
wanted to keep as much of the character
and original features as possible. The
house had beautiful beam work that had
been painted and we wanted to restore
these original features as best we could.
Other issues that needed to be addressed
which were far less glamorous included
one of our basement walls which needed
reinforcement and a necessary sump
pump. The roof also needed to be rebuilt
and insulation had to be added to the
entire house.”
With all this awareness Matt and Kim
purchased the house and Aquarian got
busy making their vision come true. Kim
recalls, “The design process was great.
The biggest challenge was to imagine how
the space would look with walls moved
around. The 3D renderings really helped
and there were very few challenges with
BEFORE
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BEFORE
the design. Areas that were surprises included costs
hiding in the non-insulated and crumbling walls… And
not to mention that crumbling roof.”
Some of the best decisions Kim and Matt recall
were best captured in the description of their product
selection day which was described as a “crazy day due
to our busy schedules… We are busy people so we did
it in a day!” Kim describes that,” the flooring was the
best decision we made with product selection. We
had walnut hardwood floors and they couldn't stand
up to what we seemed to do with floors. Marsha
suggested laminate and did a great job of explaining
just how much it has changed through the years and
although I was sceptical, I was wrong… This flooring
is great and we haven't scratched or dinted it yet! She
also suggested building a tiled dog shower for our furry
family members in our large laundry room. Our laundry
room has direct access to the back yard so it made
sense to have it there. We also wanted upper cabinets
installed along the entire width of the laundry room for
extra storage. There was a Dutch double door installed
as well so there could be air flow if we wanted the dogs
to be contained.”
Kim also loves the tile selection for the bathroom
and the hardware selected too. “The original ensuite
had a single sink so we decided to add a much needed
double sink. The bathroom came together perfectly,
each of the pieces, the lights, tile, hardware, and
cabinets complement the other elements of the room
and we just love it!”
When asked to describe what are the special
features in their newly renovated home Kim was quick
to explain the solutions to her storage space concerns
in the kitchen. “Our old house had a huge walk in pantry
and I was very concerned that the renovation would
lose that storage space. Aquarian designers helped
plan the kitchen with two pull out pantries and utilized
a corner space for an appliance garage. I am amazed at
how efficient and practical this design solution was. We
store tons of things there”. Kim continues, “There are
so many things that we love and which work perfectly
for our family. The barn door is a perfect example. The
original railings were also saved, and sandblasted and
then painted a pewter colour to match the rest of the
changes. The floor to ceiling windows bring the river
valley into create the perfect backdrop for our living
room and the whole renovation helped to keep the
character of our home. We love it! Many of the features
are subtle and they bring a smile to my face every time I
enter the room”
BEFORE
Marie Soprovich Owner of Aquarian Renovations; Writer, Visionary, Leader. Visit www.aquarianrenovations.com or call 780.481.7671
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Photo courtesy of Aquarian Renovations
Tips And Tricks
RENOVATING WITH THE ENVIRONMENT IN MIND!Hire a RenoMark contractor
PRESERVING STRUCTURES AND PREVENTING unnecessary waste from going in the
landfill is what renovations are all about. Improving your home design, energy efficiency,
building envelope, aesthetics and function of your home are all good reasons why you,
the homeowner, choses to renovate. Renovations driven by the need to improve energy
efficiency and reduce environmental impact are as important as the renovations designed
for improved space usages in kitchens and bathrooms. There are many products
available today which support the individual goals of the homeowner and the collective
direction the construction industry is moving in regarding a lower environmental impact
as an overarching goal.
A renovation can restore a home to its former glory by taking it back to its original
condition if it has experienced a fire or flood or a renovation can transform a home into a
new living space that meets the current needs of the homeowner. Ask your professional
renovation contractor to help you select the products that best meet your construction
and environmental goals.
Finding your RenoMark contractor through the Canadian Home Builder Association
Edmonton Region is a good choice as they have a proven track record and are
committed to a renovation-specific code of ethics. These renovators also stay current
with the range of environmental products and practices that best support Green
renovations. RenoMark renovators will also provide essentials such as written contracts,
warranties and all the insurance necessary. They also understand the value of customer
service and continually educate themselves regarding current trends, including green
building and what that means for the customer in the selection of appropriate materials
and specific regulations. Ask your RenoMark renovator about build green options and
support the growing trend of a greener and more environmentally friendly renovation.
Remember that RenoMark® is an organization within the Canadian Home Builders
that you can trust when finding the right renovator for your project. These renovators
are all members of The Canadian Home Builder’s Association. RenoMark renovators
understand homeownership and just how hard people have worked for their homes.
Credentials that capture a professional renovator include:
» A proven track record in the industry with past project lists, references, testimonials
from previous clients and contacts.
» Well established business practices, project management and client communication.
» Clearly defines the responsibilities of the renovator and the homeowner regarding
insurance, finance and scope of work.
» Professional memberships and affiliations
such as Canadian Home Builders –
Edmonton Region, RenoMark, Chamber
of Commerce, Better Business Bureau
» Experience, training, education,
craftsmanship and skills, upgrading and
special expertise.
» Minimum 2 year warranty
Find your professional renovator
at http://www.renomark.ca/
edmontonregion/home
A renovation can make your home
more environmentally friendly for you,
your family. Check out your RenoMark
contractor today!
For a list of BUILT GREEN® builders and
renovator members please visit
www.builtgreencanada.ca/find-a-member
RENOMARK EDMONTON – WWW.RENOMARK.CAThe program identifies those renovation contractors who have agreed to CHBA – Edmonton Region’s code of ethics, as well as a renovation-specific code of conduct, they provide warranties, understand the value of customer service, and continually educate themselves regarding current trends, materials and regulations.
* Resources included: Canadian Homebuilders Association “The Get it in Writing Handbook” and RenoMark Website
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AT YOUR SERVICEBenjamin Matthew Contracting focuses on service
and design to make homeowners’ visions come to life
BENJAMIN MATTHEW CONTRACTING LTD. has been in the business of creating
custom-made spaces in the Edmonton and surrounding area since 2011. Since
then, president and owner Benjamin Guittard has been very busy building solid
relationships with both homeowners and some of Alberta’s top designers, all to
achieve beautiful, high-end renovations for his clients.
“I’m a smaller company, so I can focus on relationships and off er more personalized
service and advice,” explains Guittard. “Honestly, my success is all about building
relationships with the right people, both homeowners and artisans. I get done what I
say I’ll get done, and that honesty and trust goes a long way.” While Ben manages the
projects himself and works with his sub-contractor teams onsite, he swears by fi nding
Business Profi le
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the right designers and tradespeople
he can trust. “They need to be talented,
dependable and respectful to the project
and the homeowners.
“Today, people know more of what
they want. They already have an idea of
their style, and have a vision. It’s my job to
help translate that vision into something
tangible.” How he does that is all about
his process:
That process varies, depending
on if the homeowners has a designer
or not. If they don’t, he encourages
them to get one and connects them to
one who he thinks can best translate
their vision into a reality. Guittard has
worked extensively with established
local design firm Hastings Ilagan Design
(hastingsilagan.ca) for the last few years,
and has worked closely with Melanie
Marshall at MSquared Design Group
(msquareddesigngroup.com) and—more
recently—Karolin Metivier KM Designs
(karolinmetivier.com).
“Normally, I meet with potential clients
and get to know them and understand
their goals. I get a brief description of
what they’re looking for, maybe check
out their Pinterest boards or other
clippings they have, and in week or two
I come back with a ballpark budget to
make sure we’re speaking the same
language in terms of expectations.
“If they want to proceed, we start to
look at the scope and bring in trades for
a walkthrough. We then source materials
and create a tighter budget. At this time,
we also start to work on permits for
large-scale projects with major changes
to the home. It’s only then that the work
begins.
“Communication is key,” says Guittard.
The more homeowners know about
what’s happening, the better they feel
about the renovation. “When people
know what’s happening—when they have
all the information and updates—they feel
better about the whole process.”
Guittard learned that trick of the
trade (so to speak) thanks to his family:
he comes from a long line of builders
and developers. In fact, he grew up
doing renovations at his parents’ house,
learning along the way. And his first
job was working at a golf course doing
landscaping and carpentry. So you can
probably say this is what he was born to
do. Not that he knew that at first.
“I actually went to university to be
a doctor,” Guittard exclaims with a
chuckle. But after taking some time off to
refocus after his first year, he completed
university with a business degree. While
in school, he spent six years honing his
building and project management skills
at Beautiful Basements and Timberstone
Builders, and then started working for
Brookfield Residential, learning about
engineering and architecture. Once he
had enough experience under his belt, he
launched Benjamin Matthew Contracting
fulltime.
Since then, he’s been doing mainly
high-end custom renovations in
some of the city’s more established
neighbourhoods.
To learn more about Benjamin Matthew Contracting or see some of Guittard’s work, visit his website at benjaminmatthew.ca, email [email protected] or call him at 780-686-4273.
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Tips and Tricks
Michael Nyikes is a nationally recognized speaker, columnist, and leading industry expert on building codes, residential construction, building envelope science, and environmental design. He can be reached at [email protected]
By Michael Nyikes
Decoding THE CODE
A The answer depends on whether the
floor joists are covered with a sheathing
material or not.
Many older homes from the ‘60’s and prior
did not use sheathing (such as plywood)
over the joists and so the strips of hardwood
would be laid directly across (at right angles)
to the floor joists. The same holds true today
although it is exceedingly rare to find this
practice still in place.
If it does occur, then the Alberta Building
Code stipulates the strips of hardwood flooring
are to be cut so that each end of strip can
be fastened to the supporting floor joists
underneath…..this is called end-matching. Also,
no more than two adjoining strips can end-
match on the same joist, meaning the next pair
of adjoining strips must be end-matched on
a different floor joist. This distributes the load
more evenly over the joists, prevents squeaking,
as well as separation of the hardwood flooring
from the sup-porting floor joists below.
Over the past 30 or so years, the vast majority
of hardwood flooring has been installed with a
sheathing material over the floor joists. Once
there is sheathing in place, the strips of hardwood
flooring can be installed in any direction, as well
as in a variety of patterns, and mixed with other
flooring types such as carpet and tile.
Future Decoding the Code columns will
continue to answer readers’ questions about
how the provin-cial safety codes affect their
projects. Email your questions to me at
[email protected]. Be sure to include
which city you live in, as well as your phone
number in case I need to follow up with you.
QI recently had a loyal reader ask me if it matters what direction the strips of hardwood flooring are in-stalled in relation to the direction of the floor joists underneath.
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Spring is here, and now is the perfect time to update, renew and refresh your living spaces. This issue is filled with inspiring and informative articles that will help you prepare your home for the warmer months ahead – both inside and out!
BBQ’s and bonfires will have you spending more time in the backyard, and we have the top outdoor trends for 2015. Whether you have a large backyard or a cozy patio, we give you the rundown on today’s hottest tools, accessories and outdoor décor ideas. See our special Outdoor Living section for all the details.
Maybe this spring has you dreaming of redesigning your inside spaces. In this issue’s cover story, design authority Yanic Simard gives us a “Lesson in Design” where he shares his expertise and advice on how to achieve your dream design. Key principles to keep in mind when working with a designer are to be upfront, do your research, keep calm and, maybe the most important, choose someone who you can trust – it will help make your dream a reality.
Home Décor & Renovations Magazine is proud to announce 2015 CHBA-ER Awards of Excellence in Housing finalists in the Renovation Category. See page 25 to read about the renovators that have been recognized as the best in the industry. The winners will be announced Saturday, April 25th, 2015 at the Awards of Excellence in Housing Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre. Congratulations to all the finalists!
Hope you enjoy the read and Happy Spring!
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THERE ARE SOME CONFUSING signals in the news over the
past number of months. Suddenly, oil based energy costs
have dropped dramatically despite experts predicting resource
shortages in the years to come. At the same time, building
experts have concluded that the highest source of heating/
cooling costs are related to the building envelope and
specifically windows and doors.
Considering a probable rebound in oil/ energy costs,
investments in new builds and renovations should reflect
future operating costs. A modest investment in better quality
fenestration not only reduces overall heat loss, but also can
create an excellent source of heat in our cold
climate market.
» Investment Point #1: Rather than save a few
short-term dollars on ‘cheaper windows,’ closely
evaluate overall R-value, thus reduced heat loss for
the long run.
“The best building envelopes have a
combination of thicker walls with less thermal
bridging, in addition to high insulating windows
and doors – an insulated frame, argon gas fill, and
Co-written by Al Dueck, President and Aynsley Dueck, Marketing Manager, DUXTON Windows & DoorsPhotos by The House Company
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one or two low emissivity coatings on
the glass,” comments Dave Smeding of
Shield Windows & Doors. “Even if the
wallsare well insulated, leaky windows
will contribute to signifi cant heating/
cooling loads all year round.”
Careful consideration of the
orientation of the house, by elevation,
creates another really important
consideration. “Solar heat gain is central
to the design of our houses whenever
a site off ers good sun exposure,”
comments Jamie Thompson of The
House Company. “Very large south
windows combined with concrete
fl oors can provide a large portion of
winter heating needs. Incorporating a
thermal chimney – high windows with
remote openers – controls overheating
without fans in all seasons. The use of
shade awnings reduces summer heating
while allowing full sun in the winter. The
added perk to this strategy is the fl ood of
daylight and how the outdoors becomes
part of your living space.”
Creating the right solution for
your home involves some careful
consideration to balance passive solar
gain with suffi cient shading in the hot
season, to avoid overheating. Some
contributing factors include: orientation
by elevation, location of deciduous trees,
roof overhangs, shade from nearby
buildings and the appropriate selection of
glass. The graph below provides insights
on diff erent types of glass coatings and
their eff ect on solar transmission.
» Investment Point #2: Do your
homework and consult with a
knowledgeable building expert and
window consultant to select fenestration
and glazing that suits your specifi c
project.
In addition, consider important
elements such as clear views of the
outdoors, cross ventilation in those
amazing spring and fall days, accessibility
through swinging/sliding doors which
do not block key pathways and the net
eff ect of the air tightness that is achieved.
“Sliding windows are not nearly as air
tight as compression sealed windows,”
comments Dave. “Also consider
European-style tilt n’ turn windows, with
a great compression seal, and lots of
glass area. When it comes to swinging
doors, consider multi-point locking
hardware – it improves air tightness,
increases security, and adds to the
durability of the door slab.”
» Investment Point #3: Select enough
air tight venting windows which give
you fresh air, while limiting your heating
costs. Finally, thoughtful investments
on windows and doors should give
consideration to the longer term
durability and environmental impact
of their production and performance.
Triple pane glass will best maintain its
seal when placed in a stable and durable
frame. Research shows that fi berglass is
one of the most stable materials on the
market today. While wood is an excellent
building material, it tends to absorb
moisture and expand/contract with the
changing seasons.
Lastly, consider the warranty and
the source of your window and door
product. Finding a locally manufactured
product may be not only a solid
environmental consideration but also a
key factor in long term support.
» Final Investment Point: Consider
selecting a local manufacturer and a
trust-worthy installer that will back your
warranty in the long run.
Building experts have concluded that the highest source of heating/cooling costs are related to the building envelope and specifi cally windows and doors.
U-Value R-0 R-18 R-39 R-60
0.30 R-5 R-11 R-15 R-17
0.20 R-5 R-13 R-19 R-23
0.15 R-5 R-14.5 R-23 R-28
0.10 R-5.5 R-16 R-27 R-34
Window15% of
Wall Area
Wall R-Value with Windowsw/Varied Wall Insulation Levels
Sources:“Holes in the Wall: To Improve the Energy Performance of Walls, Look at the Total R-Value,” Journal of Light Consyruction, February 2014
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