The Stack Effect As It Applies to Homes20190731013642
The Stack Effect As It Applies to Homes
July 31, 2019air buoyancy, cladding, costs, density differences, health, hvac, moisture, siding, stack effect, temperature0 comments
The stack effect is the movement of air in and out of buildings on account of buoyancy. This buoyancy is due to indoor-outdoor density contrasts cause...
Innovations in Engineered Artificial Stone20190612010555
Innovations in Engineered Artificial Stone
June 12, 2019artificial, cast, cladding, counters, coverings, engineers, floors, history, ideas, marble, quartz, sidings, sills, stone, suggestions, tiles, tips, tops0 comments
BeOnStone Detail Brightens Up the Garage © Valiant Exteriors Engineered artificial stone has been popular for centuries. It may have reached its artis...
Manufactured Versus Natural Stone What’s Best for You20180808092630
Manufactured Versus Natural Stone What’s Best for You
August 8, 2018cladding, compare, faux, genuine, imitation, manufactured, natural, price, stone, true, veneer, which is better0 comments
Natural stone is probably the oldest durable building material after caves. It is however expensive, and time-consuming to quarry, cut and chisel to s...
Fibre Cement Over Vinyl Siding: Is It Worth the Cost?20180530052332
Fibre Cement Over Vinyl Siding: Is It Worth the Cost?
May 30, 2018appearance, cement, cladding, compare, cost, durability, fibre, fire, siding, thickness, vinyl0 comments
Given the expense of buying and maintaining a home, it is no wonder so many Calgary homeowners choose vinyl over fibre. However, fibre siding wins han...
How Fibre Cement Siding Can Increase the Curb Appeal and Resale Value of Your Home20180516031907
How Fibre Cement Siding Can Increase the Curb Appeal and Resale Value of Your Home
May 16, 2018add value, aluminum, calgary, cladding, colour range, eavestroughing, enduring, fascias, fibre siding, fireproof, impact, james hardie, long lasting, low maintenance, resistant, soffits, strong, valiant exteriors, window0 comments
We are in the process of transforming a home in Bearspaw, Alberta just beyond Calgary city limits. The old vertical cedar siding has taken a hammering...
Benefits of Rigid Exterior Insulation Sheets20180328085933
Benefits of Rigid Exterior Insulation Sheets
March 28, 2018built out, calgary, cladding, doors, eliminate, energy shield, exterior, insulation, low carbon, prevent, rigid, siding, windows0 comments
The rising cost of energy, and the burden of global warming are putting pressure on Canadians to insulate their homes wisely. However, at the same tim...