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VOC's & Off-Gassing PDF Print E-mail

 

In recent years, much attention has been paid to the quality of the air in our homes and its effect on our health, including the rise in respiratory irritations such as asthma. One of the major contributors to poor air quality is the release of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) from many of the items contained in our homes.

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Fall Home Inspection, Winter Prep PDF Print E-mail

 

As summer months wind down and kids prepare for a new school year, it’s time to think about getting your home ready for cooler weather. A quick and simple inspection now will give you plenty of time to take care of repairs before winter arrives. 

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NDD BuiltGreen™ Gold Standard PDF Print E-mail

 

Continuing with the goal of leading the way, New Dawn Developments now includes Built Green™ Gold certification for every new home.  As Cranbrook and Kimberley’s first and only builder to offer Built Green™ certification to clients, New Dawn is proud to commit to building homes that benefit the home owner, the community and the environment.

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What is BuiltGreen™ PDF Print E-mail

 

Established in 2003, BuiltGreen Canada is a certification program for homes that are environmentally responsible. The BuiltGreen™ name adds value to your home by promoting the use of practices and products that represent resource-efficient and environmentally friendly construction.

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Universal Design PDF Print E-mail

 

When building a home, most of us give great consideration to our current and short-term needs, and not a great deal of thought to what our future needs or the needs of future residents might be. To get the most out of our home, it might be beneficial to think universally up front – that is, consider all the possible needs that people of all ages and abilities may have if they live in that home.

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