Choosing Your Calgary Custom Home Builder You’ve made the decision to build your dream home. Congratulations! It’s a big step, and you’re about to embark on a fun and exciting project. Choosing the right builder can be an intimidating process. You want your home custom-built to certain specifications, and you’ve started to compare Calgary homebuilders…
Many people living in Calgary suffer from allergies – our dry, windy weather if perfect for causing coughing, sneezing and runny eyes and noses throughout the year. To reduce the risks for allergy sufferers, Fine Line Homes avoids the use of standard paints and coatings as well as materials that emit harmful toxins such as volatile organic…
Benefits of Building with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) The energy our homes use to keep us warm and dry actually has the potential to greatly impact the environment. About 22,000 pounds of the CO2 released into the atmosphere annually can be attributed to peoples’ homes. To reduce the environmental impact of the homes we build, Fine Line uses…
If insulation is installed poorly, mechanically damaged or compressed from moisture, problems arise. Fine Line custom homebuilders are experts in the various types of insulation available on the market and guarantee a water- and air-tight home – whether old or new! The following are signs of poor insulation and air infiltration in your home. The…
At Fine Line Homes, we want to save you money on energy costs and help save the environment as best we can. For eco-friendly home builders, this means sharing the benefits of insulated concrete forms (ICF). What is ICF? Insulated concrete forms were first developed in Europe during the aftermath of World War II as an inexpensive,…
In and around Calgary many homes are built with attached or detached garages that get nearly as cold inside as it is outside during the winter months. Since we’re a hardy sort, many of us spend plenty of time in the garage during the winter at our workbenches (even though we can see our breath),…
Insulation has come a long way, as we saw in Part One of Insulation 101. In Part Two we’ll show you specific applications for even more types of insulation to help you choose the best option for your Calgary custom homes. Closeup on Structural Insulated Panels In terms of specific applications that you may not…
A big part of living in your dream house is your health and well-being. The air quality factor, including its purity and moisture levels makes every difference for your health, your belongings and even energy savings. Discover the benefits of humidifiers and air purifiers to determine how to ensure your indoor air is at its…
VOCs (volatile organic compounds) add health hazards and compromise air quality. When VOCs are off-gassed indoors, they contribute to sick-building syndromes, allergies and illnesses. Good ventilation and heating systems help reduce these harmful emissions. If you’re interested in reducing off-gassing and VOCs in Calgary homes while improving your heating system’s efficiency and comfort, look to…
The average household spends at least 10 percent of its energy budget on lighting. When people think of energy efficient lighting, many think of creating alternative energy; however, this can be expensive and costly to maintain. A new trend has become more affordable. Daylighting is a technique that captures natural light to illuminate your home.…