Builders Blog
Welcome to Clay Construction’s Builders Blog. The goal for our blog is show you what separates us from the rest of the competition. Our builders blog feature us winning prestigious awards and various building process’s Clay Construction uses.

Taking Advantage of a Reno Project to Make Your Home Greener
If you are considering undertaking a home renovation project, now might be the perfect opportunity to make your home greener. There are many modern upgrades and technologies that can make your home more energy efficient. Here are some suggestions of what you could do...

Building a Healthier Home by Using Low VOC Materials
You probably do not often think about how the materials your home is built from may be detrimental to your health. Many homeowners are unaware that certain building materials can contain VOCs, or volatile organic compounds. When custom home building, consider using...

What Does 2019 Have in Store for the Real Estate Market in Vancouver?
Vancouver is consistently one of the best cities to live in the world. The The Global Liveability Report 2017, puts Vancouver at #3, The UK based Independent 2018 article ranks Vancouver #5 (Independent - 2018 Best Cities). The Economist has ranked Vancouver #1 in...

Tips for Custom Designing an Accessible Home
Not all homes are designed with accessibility in mind. In fact, few homes are wheelchair ready. When considering your design for your custom home, it might be important to talk to your home builder about how to make an accessible home. Here are some tips for custom...

Making Your New Home Ready for the Holidays
Well you’ve moved in to your brand new, custom built home just in time for the Christmas holidays. Now you need to get ready for Christmas and you are starting to panic! Construction is complete and your home looks beautiful, but you are feeling the pressure to make...

Surprise property tax increase in Vancouver for 2018
In a move that surprised almost everyone except the party in charge, the Vancouver city council voted to increase the property tax for residents, moving the proposed increase from 3.9 percent to 4.24 percent. This means that the average homeowner will pay an extra $94...

What Is Thermal Bridging & How Can It Be Avoided?
Heat loss is a very important factor when looking at any home to purchase. In an un-insulated home, about 30% of the heat loss occurs through the roof, 13% through doors and windows, 16% through walls and 16% through the floor. Those numbers are all huge, especially...

Why is it so expensive to build a detached home in Vancouver?
According to a recently released study, Metro Vancouver is the most expensive city in Canada to build a new single-detached home. Toronto-based C.D. Howe Institute released a study in August 2018, that outlined the cost of building a single-detached home in...

Vancouver’s Renewable City Action Plan
In 2017, the city of Vancouver announced their Renewable Action Plan, a multi-sector strategy to ensure that Vancouver derives all of its energy from renewable sources by 2050. This plan has set an interim target for 2030 to see carbon pollution reduced by 50% below...

Home Renovations & Hazardous Materials in Vancouver
Having your home renovated is an exciting time for any homeowner. It’s like you’re getting the best of your old home combined with all the extras and benefits of a new home. There’s something refreshing and invigorating about doing more to your house than just a fresh...
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