What’s the Fastest Way to Build a Custom House? SIPs Explained

High River was hit hard by the flooding that struck southern Alberta in the summer of 2013. The town’s entire population of 13,000 people was evacuated, and property damages have risen into the tens of millions of dollars. Many residents are being forced to rebuild their homes virtually from scratch, and as quickly as possible. This…

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What is the Cost of Building a New Home in Calgary?

While many people are intrigued by the idea of building a custom home, budget-conscious would-be home builders frequently voice concerns about costs. After all, custom builds are perceived as being more expensive than standard builds, especially when cutting-edge energy efficiency features are being added. However, the truth is that an energy-efficient custom build doesn’t have…

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Economic Benefits of Building Green – Calgary’s Fine Line Homes

Calgary’s green home builders don’t just create energy-efficient, eco friendly homes; they also deliver major economic benefits to homeowners through reduced operating costs and superior resale values. There are a lot of common misconceptions about custom homes, particularly related to costs, and if you’re thinking about building a new house, you owe it to yourself…

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Can Homes Be Flood-Proof? Fine Line Custom Builders

Fine Line Homes builds in the areas of Calgary, Okotoks and Bragg Creek – all of which were severely damaged by southern Alberta’s recent devastating floods. We are saddened to see such beautiful parts of the province so torn apart, and we hope everyone can get back in their homes as quickly as possible. Since the…

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Energy Efficient Doors: Fine Line Home Builders

Everyone at Fine Line Homes is as overwhelmed at the rest of Alberta to witness the unreal damage to our beautiful neighbourhoods and towns from last week’s floods. We would like to send our very best wishes to everyone out there who has been affected, and thanks to our rescue workers, police, firefighters, and especially…

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Alberta Home Builders: Your New Custom Home Warranty

Fine Line Homes of Alberta builds custom, energy-efficient homes that meet Canada’s EnerGuide standards and come with one of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry. We are proud of the work we do and we’re happy to stand by it. We offer a premium new home warranty through Progressive Protected, Alberta’s leading provider of…

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New EnerGuide Rated Homes in Calgary and Okotoks

The Canadian government uses a system known as “EnerGuide” to give consumers a quick and easy way to identify appliances and products that offer significant energy savings. The EnerGuide system is also used to evaluate homes in terms of energy performance, using a scale of 0 to 100 to rate a given home’s energy efficiency.…

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Calgary Home Builders: Energy-Efficient Heating

Power-saving heating systems are an essential component of energy-efficient homes, especially here in Calgary where we get long, cold winters. Fine Line Homes is one of Calgary’s leading green home builders, and we’re pleased to offer our clients the ability to choose from several energy-efficient home heating and water heating technologies. Let’s take a closer…

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New Home Aftercare Tips: Calgary’s Custom Home Builders

Sometimes with new home builders the relationship between the company and the customer ceases to exist the day you come into possession of the home. That’s not the case with Fine Line Homes. We offer a generous warranty and a comprehensive Home Care Package to help you keep your house in optimal condition, and will…

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Insulation and Air Sealing: Energy-Efficient Homes

Good insulation and air sealing are two crucial elements of energy-efficient homes that can help save you a great deal over time. By inhibiting thermal transfer, insulation helps reduce your household energy consumption and keeps your heating and cooling costs in check. Good air sealing has a similar effect. Air leaks are one of the…

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