Windows were installed last week. We purchased the casement 7100 series windows form Starline Windows. We got their Smartglass for their energy efficiency and durability. They have double low emissivity coatings, and argon filled spaces between both panes of glass,…
The timber frame porch was added to the house. The Timber Frame Company out of Winlaw, BC did the timber framing. Sockeye enterprises provided the locally milled lumber. Hybrid timber frame construction works well with the SIP panels. Another reason…
All of the floor framing is now complete thanks to the hard work of the Ellenwood Homes crew. Dominic’s contribution was also appreciated as we were preparing the 8 x 12 exposed timbers that hold up the second floor. The…
Foundation and Framing: Ellenwood Homes, a West Kootenay Design / Build company specialized in Built Green, High performance homes is pleased to announce that the The Insulated Concrete Forms were placed and ready for concrete in about 3 days. Not…
Excavation has now started on the new house construction in Slocan, BC. The plans and the budget have been finalized. Several options were studied in order to get the most energy efficient house as possible, with the budget that has…
