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A foundation that sheds water away from your home stays dry. A foundation that collects water becomes a slow-motion disa...
09/07/2026

A foundation that sheds water away from your home stays dry. A foundation that collects water becomes a slow-motion disaster. On the North Shore and in Burnaby, where we see heavy rainfall and seasonal groundwater, the difference between these two outcomes comes down to grading and perimeter drainage that actually works. Most builders think about this during excavation, but the real magic happens in how you slope the ground away from the house and where you direct that water once it reaches your perimeter. Does your current drainage plan account for what happens during our heaviest downpours?

One week since Beyond Ages: A Home Design Guide for Aging in Place launched — thank you to everyone who's picked up a co...
09/07/2026

One week since Beyond Ages: A Home Design Guide for Aging in Place launched — thank you to everyone who's picked up a copy, shared it with a sibling, or started the conversation with a parent this week. If you haven't started yet, there's no wrong time to begin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HG8B5YXZ

"Why does the house next door have mold in the walls while ours is perfectly dry?" That's the question we hear when comp...
09/06/2026

"Why does the house next door have mold in the walls while ours is perfectly dry?" That's the question we hear when comparing older homes in Vancouver neighbourhoods, and the answer lives in a space most people never think about. That narrow gap behind your rainscreen cladding isn't just an architectural detail — it's an active moisture management system. Moving air through that cavity dries water far faster than still air ever could, which means any moisture that does pe*****te your outer layer gets pushed out before it can settle into the framing and cause rot. It's the difference between a house that stays solid for fifty years and one showing structural damage by year five. What does your current home's cladding look like from the outside?

One idea straight from Beyond Ages: the cheapest, fastest safety upgrade in most homes isn't a renovation — it's lightin...
09/06/2026

One idea straight from Beyond Ages: the cheapest, fastest safety upgrade in most homes isn't a renovation — it's lighting. Motion-sensor lights in hallways and bathrooms cut nighttime fall risk more than almost anything else, and you can add them in an afternoon. Small changes like this are where the book starts, before it gets into the bigger renovation decisions. Get your copy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HG8B5YXZ

Our crew was tightening up the rainscreen assembly on a North Shore project last week when one of the framers pointed at...
09/05/2026

Our crew was tightening up the rainscreen assembly on a North Shore project last week when one of the framers pointed at the deliberate gap behind the cladding. That space — usually just half an inch or so — isn't a mistake or an oversight. It's actually one of the most important details we install, because it lets air move freely behind your exterior walls. Without it, moisture gets trapped against your sheathing and your framing starts to fail. The gap creates a pressure-equalization zone that protects everything behind it from the rain, which sounds counterintuitive until you understand that moving air dries faster than still air. Have you ever wondered why some houses stay solid for decades while others start showing damage within five years?

One week from launch — I'd love to know: if you've started reading Beyond Ages, what's the first change you're planning ...
09/05/2026

One week from launch — I'd love to know: if you've started reading Beyond Ages, what's the first change you're planning to make in your parents' home? Drop it in the comments, I read every one.

Many builders stuff insulation all the way to the roofline, thinking more coverage equals better performance. That's act...
09/04/2026

Many builders stuff insulation all the way to the roofline, thinking more coverage equals better performance. That's actually backwards — building code requires 8 to 12 inches of clear airspace above your insulation layer in the attic, and there's a real reason for it. That gap lets air circulate, which prevents moisture from getting trapped and rotting your roof structure from the inside out. Have you noticed whether your attic has that breathing room, or is it completely packed?

A few people have asked: paperback, ebook, or hardcover — which one should I get? Honestly, it depends on how you'll use...
09/04/2026

A few people have asked: paperback, ebook, or hardcover — which one should I get? Honestly, it depends on how you'll use it. Ebook if you want to start reading tonight. Paperback if you want something easy to mark up. Hardcover if it's going on a parent's shelf as a gift, or yours as a long-term reference. However you read it, the content's the same: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HG8B5YXZ

8 to 12 inches of clear airspace above your insulation is what building code requires in your attic, and this is where r...
09/03/2026

8 to 12 inches of clear airspace above your insulation is what building code requires in your attic, and this is where ridge vents earn their place in roof design. Our team sees too many Vancouver homes where inadequate attic ventilation leads to moisture buildup, shortened roof life, and energy inefficiency — problems that cost far more to fix later than they do to get right during construction. Ridge vents work with soffit vents to create continuous airflow, pulling moisture out of the attic cavity and protecting your investment. Have you noticed your roof aging faster than it should, or ice damming issues in winter?

Big day number two: the hardcover edition of Beyond Ages: A Home Design Guide for Aging in Place is here. If you've been...
09/02/2026

Big day number two: the hardcover edition of Beyond Ages: A Home Design Guide for Aging in Place is here. If you've been thinking about giving this to a parent, or you just want something to keep on the shelf and come back to, the hardcover is built to last. Grab your copy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HG8B5YXZ

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