by Clay Construction | Jun 13, 2017 | Education, The Clay Way
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” Benjamin Franklin Sadly, too many people are taking possession of their brand-new home only to find that it is far from the perfect home they were anticipating. From the... by Clay Construction | Jun 6, 2017 | Education, The Clay Way
Materials, craftsmanship and design might just make the new home of today, the character home of the future. More importantly, it is the engineering, building science and application of a minimum building standard that will result in our future homes being more... by Clay Construction | May 25, 2017 | Education, Green Building, The Clay Way
We’ve all heard about building something “to code.” We hear that on construction and home repair shows all the time. These are a set of rules that builders must follow that the government has made so that a home owner knows that their home is safe and well-built. But... by Clay Construction | Apr 24, 2017 | Education, The Clay Way
When you’re buying a new home, there are a lot of things to consider: location, price, design, number of rooms… One thing that many people don’t consider is the building materials. What is your home made of? If you’ve decided to build a custom home, that’s an... by Clay Construction | Dec 30, 2016 | Education, Green Building
What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)? Volatile organic compounds (abbreviated as VOCs) are gases that emanate from some solids or liquids and include a range of chemicals which may have short or long-term negative health effects. The Issue A big problem... by Clay Construction | Sep 21, 2016 | Education, Green Building
To improve your home’s air quality, start at the foundation. I received a call from a woman who had placed an offer on an expensive home in Vancouver. She wanted a renovation to this home, since she could not be in this home without quickly feeling sick. The...
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