A Helpful Guide For Designing Shutters!
Posted by durhamhba in Services, Uncategorized on January 23, 2012
What goes into designing shutters? Here at Sunshade Blinds & Drapery, we are asked this common question almost on a daily basis, so we decided to put together a guide with helpful tips for designing shutters. We won’t get into mounting and installation/framing requirements, as we will cover those basics in an upcoming post for you as well. The type of shutters we are considering for this blog are Eclipse shutters however, most manufactures like Maxxmar and Hunter Douglas also use the same design options as well in case you are curious.
Let us begin with Louvers.
Louvers are also commonly known as slats, they come in 3 different sizes (seen below Fig 1.1) for you to choose from which offer different benefits and function. The louver size you select will depend not only on your personal preference but how much mounting depth is available for your windows. That being said, mounting depth can be overcome simply by adding extension frames or longer hinges to your windows. Most homes with casing windows can easily handle 3.5’’ and even 4.5’’ Louvers. Read the rest of this entry »
3.19% Renovation Financing!
Posted by durhamhba in Mortgages, Professionals, Renomark Contractors on January 18, 2012
Yes it’s true! 3.19% 5 year Mortgages.
Renovation Financing at 3.19%
Take advantage of all the competition amongst the National Banks and Mortgage Lenders so you can renovate at 3.19%.
It’s winter in Canada and we spend a lot more time indoors. Have you looked at your house and thought how nice it would be to paint and replace some worn flooring? How about revamping a tired bathroom and adding value to your investment at the same time. Currently there seems to be a mortgage rate war going on and we want to offer you the best possible choice in the 3.19% mortgage realm. Not all discounted mortgages are equal.
Here’s the inside scoop. Watch for the “terms” that are part of the mortgage before you make a commitment. Each lender that offers this amazing rate is going to take away some or a few of their most favorable terms.
In a few cases here’s what I have seen.
- Reduced Amortization
- Reduced prepayment privileges
- Reduced payment increase
- Some will not offer pre-approvals you must have already bought a house
These are areas that you may well be willing to compromise but the next one might not!
What if you could not discharge the mortgage without selling your house during the 5 year term? Would that be a deal breaker? It might be if you have to refinance and can’t because your mortgage has a clause that says you have to sell the house to discharge the mortgage.
Using a Mortgage Broker who has access to numerous lenders means you can get the rate you want and protect the mortgage terms that are most important to you.
Contact us today start improving your home tomorrow! 866-452-1100 or Lowrate.ca
DRHBA Helps Feed The Need In Durham!
Posted by durhamhba in Community Minded on January 18, 2012
(Present in Photo: Board Members, Elfie Hayes, Jeff Goldman, Steve Deboer, President of DRHBA Stephen Snider, Emidio Dipalo and Jennifer Hurd)
Hello Everyone at the DRHBA
I just wanted to send a quick note to Thank-You for the donations of food at last night’s dinner meeting. I dropped of the donation this morning and it was 280 lbs of food in total. This was an excellent contribution from the members in attendance last night.
Feed the Need Durham was surprised and happily received the donation. This is a time of year when they are lower on food reserves since they are still trying to catch up from Christmas.
Thanks again to everyone from Steve Deboer of Two Men and a Truck Moving.
Who is RenoMark?
Posted by durhamhba in Renomark Contractors, Uncategorized on January 4, 2012
Discussing ways to increase brand awareness for RenoMark in the Durham Region are: Steve Snyder, President of Durham Region Home Builders Association, Jim Caruk, Editor-In-Chief of Renovation Contractor magazine and John Whyte, Director of Durham RenoMark and President of True North Eavestroughing.
RenoMark is an association for the Professional Renovator. The RenoMark association will give you a solid foundation on which you can grow your business. RenoMark gives you exposure to new customers, customers that do their research before choosing to work with you on their renovation needs.
And the reasons they will choose you: quality of work, ethics and morals. And these are the reasons why RenoMark helps me to grow my business.
Today’s customers are looking for quality workmanship. And nine times out of ten you are going to get these customers.
If you’ve been in business as long as I have, you learn to choose your customer just as much as a customers choose you to do the work. I have turned plenty of work away; it’s OK to say No! Your reputation is riding on their shoulders. Keep in mind that as much as you are selling your product, you are also selling yourself.
And most customers will realize that when you are associated with RenoMark, it is THE mark of excellence. When you are a member of this association, it helps them sort out the good from the bad. It makes you stand out in the industry. Knowing that you have contacts in the industry will always help you out, and that gives you a solid foundation. It has helped my business immensely, and no matter what your business is, I am sure it will help yours as well.
RenoMark is a giant step in the right direction to creating greater community awareness for the Renovation Industry.
True North Eavestroughing!
Posted by durhamhba in Uncategorized on December 15, 2011
We recently did a commercial installation on a building occupied by Community Care Durham, in Port Perry.
They had some water problems in the past which necessitated work on their foundation. And after a quick visual inspection I could see why:
- they had 5″ aluminum gutters but they were in sections and not seamless
- the corners were pre-made, which means you have 2 additional seams to deal with
- and the downpipes were quite undersized for the overall size of the building.
We installed brand new 5″ seamless aluminum eavestroughing all around the building. I should also mention that we also do our corners on-site as well – which only gives you one seam instead of two. So that was a big improvement!
Finally, we increased the water drainage by installing new 3″ x 3″ downpipes everywhere as well.
One last thing.
I found out that their paperboy had a good arm.
How’s that? you ask.
Have a look at this photo below, and you’ll know why I said that!
“Newspapers in your gutters do not help the flow of water!
It pays to have them cleaned.”
Quality is our Priority!
Window Blind Automation
Posted by durhamhba in Being Green on November 21, 2011
The easiest way to order motorized blinds is what I like to call “plug and play”. A wireless system either plugged directly into an outlet or, more practically, powered by a battery tube full of AA batteries hidden behind or beside the blind. A very clean and economical option, especially if you only have a hand full of blinds needing motorization or if the drywall is already up. I changed my own personal bedroom shades to motorized honeycomb shades operated by a battery pack, I now use them about 3 times as much for the convenience they offer.
Automated Window Blinds
Lala…lalalala…hey budda boom, budda bing…
Posted by durhamhba in Events, Habitat for Humanity on July 12, 2011
as East Side Mario’s, Oshawa Centre gives it up for Habitat for Humanity Durham!
Habitat's New Build Needs Your Support
Habitat Durham is focusing all their fundraising events towards their new build “CentreTowne” in Oshawa. Join them on July 19 at East Side Mario’s as the restaurant donates a portion of every dinner sold to the charity. Meet some of the Habitat Durham staff and volunteers and get inspired to help them get this amazing project going. Shovels in the ground May 2012!
For more information on this and other events or sponsorship opportunities availability, please contact:
Habitat Helps Communities
Kathy Chateauvert
Fund Development
Camaro Lovers Unite in Oshawa This Weekend!
Camaro Lovers from across North America will meet in Oshawa this weekend.
Thousands of other auto buffs from across North America are rumbling into Oshawa this weekend to pay homage to their favourite car — the iconic Chevrolet Camaro muscle car and its close cousin, the now out-of-production, Pontiac Firebird.
They are converging on General Motors assembly complex, the only plant in the world that builds the Camaro coupe and a convertible version. GM exports the two models to more than 50 countries.
Camaro Lovers Delight
The Oshawa event will likely be the biggest Auto convention in the Camaro’s 45-year history.
Jason Ory a 36 year old Camaro buff also runs www.Z28.com, a website in honour of the biggest, but now also out-of-production model in the Camaro family.
Ory was so serious about the Camaro that before marrying in 2007, he needed to know whether his fiancée would allow him to buy the car if GM ever produced a new one.
“We reached a mutual understanding or a sort of verbal pre-nuptial agreement,” he admitted while zipping through Birmingham, Ala., with four other “Camaro comrades” in a small “Camaravan” of cars.
Travell an industry consultant said the Camaro draws significant numbers of shoppers to the Chevrolet brand and into dealerships. They might not buy the Camaro but may end up purchasing another Chevrolet model because of the connection, he noted.
This article is courtesy of Elfie Hayes of Mortgage Intelligence Oshawa, “More Lenders, More Options, Lowest Rates”
866-452-1100 or Lowrate.ca
Elfie Hayes (AMP)
Tim Hudak In Oshawa!
Posted by durhamhba in Events, Industry News on May 30, 2011
Durham Region Home Builders Association Hosts Special Luncheon with Tim Hudak!
This luncheon is a major event for our Community and the housing Industry given the strong possibility that Mr. Hudak could be our next Provincial Premier. The timing of Mr. Hudak’s appearance, just after the release this weekend of his party’s platform for the upcoming election is also an important factor. Mr. Hudak is currently front and centre in the news and we expect significant media coverage for the luncheon.
Do your utmost to attend, and promote the event… bring colleagues, friends, your business associates etc. to the luncheon.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Come out to meet Tim Hudak.
Quality Hotel & Conference Centre (Old Holiday Inn)
1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa
Registration 11:30 a.m.
Limited seating – register early!
DRHBA Members $35 + HST = $39.55
Non-DRHBA Members$45 + HST = $50.85
Non-DRHBA members payment by Credit Card Only
Click Here For Registration Form.
Don’t Let Your Renovation Break The Bank!
Posted by durhamhba in Being Green, Professionals, Renomark Contractors, Services, Uncategorized on May 27, 2011
Doing a renovation will increase the value of your home.
But there can be pitfalls, if like anything else you don’t have a plan in place to pay for it.
Many home owners will use all sources of their available credit to pay for the improvements as they work progresses. The situation becomes difficult when all sources of credit become maxed by the time the work is done. Making numerous payments can be a struggle, so a refinance or consolidation is often the only way to turn. The problem is if all credit is maxed out, your credit rating is likely impaired, sometimes to the point that your bank can’t lend because of your credit score.
You might have painted yourself into a corner so to speak.
Plan For The Reno & The Cost!
This is why considering a Home Renovation Mortgage at amazing rates should be part of the renovation plan!!
Check out the best rates so you can determine what the improvements will cost with one low payment.
Yes that’s right, whether you are buying or refinancing, you pay for your renovation within your low rate mortgage through CMHC or Genworth
I have prepared a Video and an Article so you can choose to watch or read about this great Renovation Mortgage option that so few home owners or buyers know about.
I’m even sharing a valuable tool to help you calculate the return on your investment! You can also use a Mortgage Calculator to see what the payments will be for your Renovation Mortgage.
You’ve got the tools, so just apply today and get a Renovation Mortgage!
Elfie Hayes (AMP)
This article is courtesy of Elfie Hayes of Mortgage Intelligence in Oshawa.
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