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Vented Roofs: Vancouver’s Answer to Durable, Efficient Homes

Vented Roofs: Vancouver’s Answer to Durable, Efficient Homes

Discover how vented roof systems enhance home durability and efficiency in Vancouver’s wet climate, offering long-term savings and aesthetic flexibility.

Mid-Century Modern Sanctuaries: Vancouver’s Timeless Retreats

Mid-Century Modern Sanctuaries: Vancouver’s Timeless Retreats

A journey through Vancouver’s mid-century modern homes, where Arthur Erickson, Ron Thom, and Fred Hollingsworth craft retreats that sing of the...

Contemporary Coastal Icons: Soaring Visions of the Pacific

Contemporary Coastal Icons: Soaring Visions of the Pacific

A journey through Vancouver’s modern coastal homes, where cantilevers and green roofs craft bold visions of the Pacific’s wild beauty.

Revived Heritage and Creative Hearths: Reimagining Vancouver’s Soul

Revived Heritage and Creative Hearths: Reimagining Vancouver’s Soul

A journey through Vancouver’s renovated heritage homes and artistic residences, where history and creativity converge to redefine the city’s...

Vancouver’s Mid-Century Modern Renaissance: Visionaries Crafting Timeless Homes

Vancouver’s Mid-Century Modern Renaissance: Visionaries Crafting Timeless Homes

Dive into Vancouver’s Mid-Century Modern revival, where architects and builders craft homes that blend heritage, innovation, and the city’s wild,...

How to Install an EV Charger at a Multi-Unit Residential Building

How to Install an EV Charger at a Multi-Unit Residential Building

Discover how to install EV chargers in Vancouver’s multi-unit residential buildings, ensuring safety, compliance, and sustainability.

What Goes Into an Electrical Home Inspection in British Columbia

What Goes Into an Electrical Home Inspection in British Columbia

Explore the process of an electrical home inspection in Vancouver, ensuring safety and compliance with the B.C. Electrical Code.

A Guide to Smart Vapor Barriers for Vancouver Homes

A Guide to Smart Vapor Barriers for Vancouver Homes

Explore smart vapor barriers for Vancouver homes, ensuring moisture control and energy efficiency in a wet, temperate climate with Simon Green Works.

Vancouver Architects Shaping Modern Residential Design

Vancouver Architects Shaping Modern Residential Design

Discover Vancouver architects specializing in modern residential design, highlighting innovative projects by Measured Architecture, BLA Design...

BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program: Powering Your Vancouver Home

BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program: Powering Your Vancouver Home

Discover how the BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program helps Vancouver homeowners save on solar panel installations with Simon Green Works as...

Ultimate Guide to Permitting in Greater Vancouver

Ultimate Guide to Permitting in Greater Vancouver

Navigate construction permits in Greater Vancouver with Simon Green Works’ exhaustive guide, covering Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver,...

How to Achieve Moisture-Free Stucco Parapets in Vancouver

How to Achieve Moisture-Free Stucco Parapets in Vancouver

Learn how to achieve moisture-free stucco parapet walls in Vancouver, with expert strategies for drainage and vapor control in a wet climate.

BC Builds Program: Affordable Rental Housing for Your Vancouver Property

BC Builds Program: Affordable Rental Housing for Your Vancouver Property

Explore how the BC Builds Program helps Vancouver homeowners create affordable rental housing with Simon Green Works as your trusted builder.

Insulating Existing Walls Without Removing Drywall in Vancouver

Insulating Existing Walls Without Removing Drywall in Vancouver

Learn how to insulate existing walls without removing drywall in Vancouver, with sustainable strategies for energy efficiency and moisture control.

Insulating Concrete Block Walls for Vancouver Homes

Insulating Concrete Block Walls for Vancouver Homes

Explore expert strategies for insulating concrete block walls in Vancouver, ensuring energy efficiency and durability in a wet climate.

Waterproofing and Insulating Mass Masonry Parapet Walls

Waterproofing and Insulating Mass Masonry Parapet Walls

Learn how to waterproof and insulate mass masonry parapet walls in Vancouver, ensuring durability and moisture control in a wet climate.

Insulating Metal Roof Decks for Vancouver’s Climate

Insulating Metal Roof Decks for Vancouver’s Climate

Learn how to insulate metal roof decks in Vancouver, ensuring energy efficiency and moisture control in a wet, temperate climate.

Do Flat Roofs Need Overhangs? Insights for Vancouver Homes

Do Flat Roofs Need Overhangs? Insights for Vancouver Homes

Discover whether flat roofs need overhangs in Vancouver, with insights on moisture protection, energy efficiency, and sustainable design for modern homes.

Detailed Cost Breakdown for Home Renovations in Vancouver in 2025

Detailed Cost Breakdown for Home Renovations in Vancouver in 2025

Get a detailed cost breakdown for Vancouver home renovations in 2025, covering kitchens, bathrooms, and more, with tips to maximize value.

Leading Home Renovation Trends in Vancouver for 2025

Leading Home Renovation Trends in Vancouver for 2025

Learn about Vancouver’s top home renovation trends for 2025, with detailed insights on smart tech, sustainable materials, and modern designs.

Steps to Transform Your Vancouver Home in 2025

Steps to Transform Your Vancouver Home in 2025

Follow these detailed steps to transform your Vancouver home in 2025 with modern trends like Japandi, smart tech, and sustainable upgrades.

BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations: Making Your Vancouver Home Safer

BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations: Making Your Vancouver Home Safer

Learn how the BC RAHA program helps Vancouver homeowners fund accessibility upgrades with Simon Green Works as your trusted builder.

Transforming Your Vancouver Home with Energy-Efficient Windows

Transforming Your Vancouver Home with Energy-Efficient Windows

Discover how energy-efficient window installations transform Vancouver homes with Simon Green Works, ensuring compliance and sustainability in...

How to Waterproof a Green Roof in Vancouver

How to Waterproof a Green Roof in Vancouver

Learn how to waterproof green roofs in Vancouver, ensuring durability and moisture control in a wet climate with expert building science insights.

Layers of a Green Roof Assembly for Vancouver

Layers of a Green Roof Assembly for Vancouver

Explore the layers of a green roof assembly, detailing sustainable design and construction for Vancouver’s urban climate.

Insulation Strategies for Flat Roofs in Vancouver’s Climate

Insulation Strategies for Flat Roofs in Vancouver’s Climate

Explore effective insulation strategies for flat roofs in Vancouver, ensuring energy efficiency, moisture control, and durability in a wet climate.

Rammed Earth Building Engineering and Design in Vancouver

Rammed Earth Building Engineering and Design in Vancouver

Explore rammed earth building engineering and design, focusing on sustainable construction techniques for Vancouver’s climate and urban context.

Advantages and Challenges of Open-Concept Living for Vancouver Homes in 2025

Advantages and Challenges of Open-Concept Living for Vancouver Homes in 2025

Discover the benefits and challenges of open-concept living for Vancouver homes in 2025, with detailed insights on costs, design, and lifestyle impacts.

Top Renovation Ideas for Vancouver Special Homes in 2025

Top Renovation Ideas for Vancouver Special Homes in 2025

Explore detailed renovation ideas for modernizing Vancouver Special homes in 2025, with insights on kitchens, suites, and outdoor spaces.

CleanBC Better Homes Rebate Program: Energy Efficiency for Your Vancouver Home

CleanBC Better Homes Rebate Program: Energy Efficiency for Your Vancouver Home

Discover how the CleanBC Better Homes Rebate Program helps Vancouver homeowners save on energy-efficient upgrades with Simon Green Works as your...

How to Plan a Successful Home Renovation in Metro Vancouver in 2025

How to Plan a Successful Home Renovation in Metro Vancouver in 2025

Get detailed steps to plan a successful Metro Vancouver home renovation in 2025, covering permits, budgets, contractors, and common pitfalls.

Choosing the Best Insulation for Green Roofs in Vancouver

Choosing the Best Insulation for Green Roofs in Vancouver

Discover why extruded polystyrene (XPS) is the best insulation for green roofs in Vancouver, ensuring durability, thermal performance, and...

The Problem With Liquid Rubber Roofs in Vancouver Homes

The Problem With Liquid Rubber Roofs in Vancouver Homes

Explore the limitations of liquid rubber roofs in Vancouver, with insights on durability issues and superior waterproofing alternatives.

Rammed Earth Architecture and Homes in Vancouver

Rammed Earth Architecture and Homes in Vancouver

Explore rammed earth architecture in Vancouver, with sustainable homes by Clifton Schooley, Terra Firma Builders, and Innovative Earth Inc.

Optimal Basement Floor Insulation for Vancouver Homes

Optimal Basement Floor Insulation for Vancouver Homes

Learn the best methods to insulate basement floors in Vancouver homes, ensuring thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and moisture control in a wet climate.

Cant Strips: Essential Components for Durable Flat Roofs in Vancouver

Cant Strips: Essential Components for Durable Flat Roofs in Vancouver

Learn why cant strips are critical for flat roofs in Vancouver, ensuring membrane durability, proper drainage, and moisture management.

Best Practices for Exterior Insulation in Vancouver Homes

Best Practices for Exterior Insulation in Vancouver Homes

Discover best practices for exterior insulation in Vancouver homes, using rigid mineral wool for energy efficiency, durability, and moisture control.

Why the Airtight Drywall Approach Falls Short in Vancouver Homes

Why the Airtight Drywall Approach Falls Short in Vancouver Homes

Explore why the Airtight Drywall Approach is obsolete for Vancouver homes, with insights on moisture risks and superior air sealing alternatives.

Fencing Materials and Types for Vancouver Homes

Fencing Materials and Types for Vancouver Homes

Explore classic and eco-friendly fencing materials and types for Vancouver homes, balancing durability, aesthetics, and sustainability in Climate Zone 5.