EXPERT ADVICE HOME BUILDER
Five Things to Consider for Your Custom Build
Y ou’re building your dream home, you’ve spent hours home magazines and consulted with your builder on every detail. Inevitably — in the midst of construction — you’ll find something you just have to add to your new build. We’ve put together a few innovative ideas you may want to consider before your builder begins construction. pouring over Pinterest images, looked through countless
Build a smarter home
Darren MacKenzie Master Builder/Owner MacKenzie Builders Services Ltd.
We rely on and love the convenience of new technology. You can add a multitude of custom, technological features during the build process. Home theatre and home security are just two of the systems you can add to your custom home.
We’ve put together five innovative ideas you may want to consider before your builder begins construction.
Green living
One of the most important things a person should be considering is an energy-efficient home. Then you can consider alternate heating options. For instance; geo-thermal or solar heating can save you in the long- run. The addition of a fireplace or two can save you money during the cold weather. Having extra heat like fireplaces or a heater that is in your quiet zones like where you watch TV or when you’re relaxing as your body does not generate as much heat to be comfortable.
Natural light
Nothing makes a space feel larger or more comfortable than lots of natural light. Adding additional windows or skylights to increase natural light in your space is best planned during the design process. Meet with your builder on-site at different times of the day to see when natural light is at its best for different spaces in the build. For instance: a bright and sunny kitchen is always a cheerful way to begin a day, so plan accordingly.
Build for a view
MacKenzie Builder Services Ltd. 262 Howe Point Road, Eglington 902.687.1508 C: 902.969.0425 E: darren@mackenziebuilders.ca mackenziebuilders.ca
In-floor heating
If seaside living was the inspiration for your new home - ensure you can enjoy the view from your family room or master bedroom - or both. Find out the background of the builder, a good builder or architect can have a lot of useful information on how to properly lay in the orientation of floor plan to make it work best for views, natural light, and thermal efficiency.
In-floor heating is a wonderful luxury in the bathroom, familyroom or kitchen. Stepping out of the shower onto warm floors is simply a neccessity - or should be.
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