KDLM Contracting Ltd.

05/18/2026

Some Rim Joist Repairs By The Lake After A 3rd Party House Lift. Re-Re W/ 2"x10"x12" Treated. (2 Of 4 Sides) Installed 2 Exterior Customer Supplied Vinyl Doors.

It Took The Squeak Right Out Of The Floor!!

05/08/2026

On a more positive note!

05/06/2026

Corners were GPS located and confirmed square. One large 14' engendered concrete wall. Made for a great end product.

04/17/2026

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03/11/2026

Everyone seems to finish to a head wall slightly different at times when roofing. This is the method we use. SAM can also be substituted as counter-flashing in certain situations.

02/21/2026

Our client discovered a leaking windows in her kitchen over the sink. The water was ingressing at the vinyl drip flashing only when the rain was being wind drivin from the bay. We corrected the windows by way of replacing the old vinyl drip flashing with new metal over the window drip flashing maintainig positive lap throughout. We applied SAM ,end dams, back caulked and replaced all damaged cedar shakes.
Hansport N.S.

02/21/2026

Some recent roof framing. 2"x10" SPF roof ledgered to 3ply 11-7/8" 2.1E LVL suppprt. Lunenburg county.

02/21/2026

Some recent waterproof laminate flooring work. Windsor N.S.

01/29/2026

Which is better, a Metal e-box with a poly boot or a poly e-box with backflange?

At KDLM we have always enjoyed using durable metal e-boxs on projects throughout Canada with our electricians. However recently we have moved to adopt the use of poly eboxs on exterior walls. This change will allow our clients to enjoy less drafts, condensation risk and have a better experience thermally at each e-box location throughout. (Accoustic selant has not been applied yet) It is a small change that can make a huge difference in your next build.

02/08/2025

Eastern white cedar shingle designs.

Item: Description: Price each:

- Shark (34"Wide x 12"Tall) $225.00
- Duck (11"Wide x 5"Tall) $150.00
- Cattails (9"Wide x 11"Tall) $80.00
- Octopus (16"Wide x 11"Tall) $225.00
- Lobster (11"Wide x 20"Tall) $175.00
- Scallop (9"Wide x 9"Tall) $80.00
- Starfish (9"Wide x 9"Tall) $80.00
- Seagull (16"Wide x 20"Tall) $250.00
- Horseshoe crab (34"Wide x 9"Tall) $225.00
- Compass (9"Wide x 9"Tall) $125.00
- Swordfish (34"Wide x 12"Tall) $225.00
- Sriped Bass (34"Wide x 12"Tall) $225.00
- Tuna fish (34"Wide x 12"Tall) $225.00
- Tarpon (34"Wide x 12"Tall) $225.00
- Blue fish (34"Wide x 12"Tall) $225.00

More designs are available than shown above.
Send me your characters. I will see what can be made then send you a price. 2nd clears. Design default exposure is set at 5". I can set exposure between 4-3/4" to 7"+. Color/stain is an additional cost at the request of the client. Size chart is approximate. Some designs may require very small cuts made with a exact knife, jigsaw or coping saw.

Our shingle kits come with precut shingles, extra full shingles to weave into existing walls.

We can ship our orders, drop off or offer pickup service.

Installation of our shingles can vary in difficulty depending on size and detail. The average homeowner can install with ease. We recommend larger and more complicated designs be installed by a more experienced craftsman. Our designs are numbered in order for ease of installation. Installation time is between 20 minutes to 2 hours. If you happen to break a shingle full extra shingles are provided and can be traced and cut onsite, or contact us and we will send you a replacement. Any fasteners can be used, we recommend stainless steel nails or hot dipped galvanized nails. 15lb felt paper or approved building/house wraps/rain screens. Recommend to apply by hand without nail gun. Roughly 1/16" of space between shingles is required for natural expansion and contraction due to weathering.