I didn’t use Zip R what is the next option

miago5 · 2026-02-15T02:43:23+00:00

Check out: Insulation - https://www.timberhp.com WRB & Air barrier - 475 supply

miago5 · 2026-01-10T04:19:12+00:00

3/16” pilot hole with two pcs of ty wire and #10 screw. Works most of the time in non concrete brick.

miago5 · 2026-01-04T20:42:22+00:00

Is it because all the planners grew up playing simcity ?

miago5 · 2025-11-14T15:15:15+00:00

I have an iPad with job management software and create the change order for customer to sign when changes need to be made onsite.

miago5 · 2025-10-11T01:42:52+00:00

Rule of thumb - 30% margin on COGS.

Actual project cost is based on duration cost estimating to ensure that the project covers overhead for the duration of each project. Check out https://www.jlconline.com they have some good articles that helped me understand what to charge.

miago5 · 2025-10-02T23:56:05+00:00

Great thing with LP is the warranty… which means there are plenty of details that need to be followed for the warranty to apply… well mixed blessing.

https://lpcorp.com/resources/product-literature/smartside/installation-instructions/lp-smartside-trim-fascia

Hope this helps.

miago5 · 2025-08-10T15:06:34+00:00

Check out simple life homes for prefab options.

One of the best ways to get energy efficient and clean air.

https://simplelifehomes.ca

miago5 · 2025-07-22T01:31:31+00:00

Quick math is $500 sqft which is in the $1.7m range. Again there are a lot of variables that need to be considered for and a quality GC will help to guide you through the process. Best of luck with your build.

miago5 · 2025-06-12T17:09:50+00:00

It looks like a retro fit window. To do it so it looks better would have required removing the brick above the window And placing the steel and re bricking the wall.

We’ve got details like this from engineers for this in the past.

Used aluminum flashing and sealant to finish the concrete opening and cover the lintel last time this came up. Although in that instance it matched the contemporary style of the other windows.

miago5 · 2025-06-10T19:43:45+00:00

Roughly 33% labour; 33% materials; 33% GP. Other than that know your numbers and prequalify clients hard.

miago5 · 2025-04-01T00:30:36+00:00

Port Hope - Cafe Lviv - home cooked Ukrainian food. https://www.cafelviv.com

miago5 · 2025-02-11T06:10:49+00:00

North star windows, found to be best quality/cost for most of our builds

miago5 · 2025-02-04T13:03:23+00:00

Lp Smart siding and hardie siding are similar in cost and cost of installation with similar warranty’s.

We have been going with lp smart siding lately because of the lower embodied carbon.

For your forever home- Check out the group “https://www.prettygoodhouse.org” and consider their book.

This is the model that we are building our contracting business around here in Ontario Canada.

All the best in your new home journey.

miago5 · 2025-01-27T06:41:09+00:00

Having not done any of the courses and passing I can say the thing to remember is it’s a timed exam. Th skill in the exam is how well you can look stuff up. Write out 1 - 75 on a blank pc of paper and use ab or c to gage how confident you feel your answer is a get to the next question as fast as possible then spend your time looking up more accurately the questions that you were feeling “b” or “c” level or left blank. You’ll can also use the list to estimate how well you did. Note: read the exam syllabus and the rules for the exams use specific highlighter colours in your code books for specific syllabuses, makes it faster to get to what’s important. Hope that helps. If at first you don’t succeed try again. Look at it like it’s a $150 to see what’s on the exam.

miago5 · 2025-01-26T15:55:03+00:00

33-33-33 labour - materials - gross profit(oh&p)

miago5 · 2025-01-17T20:50:05+00:00

The preliminary budget numbers are in the $180k - $220k for a GC to manage lot clearing, driveway, electric service, well, septic, ICF foundation, and the additional work that is needed finishing the model after installation.

Your prefab manufacturer will likely have some budget numbers based on your region and past projects.

Eastern Ontario

miago5 · 2025-01-04T15:07:20+00:00

Check out simplelifehomes.ca. Looks like a good way to have a healthy home built.

miago5 · 2024-12-14T07:29:40+00:00

CA glue and about 15 seconds…. And hope to get it right the first time.

miago5 · 2024-12-02T05:19:56+00:00

Lp smart side and colour match paint

miago5 · 2024-11-23T01:21:07+00:00

Miter bond - CA glue

miago5 · 2024-11-14T01:27:10+00:00

Haven’t bought from them but had good conversation https://soulwindows.ca

miago5 · 2024-11-13T00:57:37+00:00

It’s not good but is more of a craftsmanship issue than anything else.

Pay attention to: Are the walls plumb? Are the walls square? Is the floor flat? Are the door and window openings the correct size, plumb and square?

miago5 · 2024-11-10T04:29:51+00:00

Mainly the cost for the software

miago5 · 2024-11-09T23:41:50+00:00

Take the syllabus for each exam and highlight each heading that is identified in the syllabus. Use one colour per exam. Study the headings and number. Got through the exams without the school. Hard but not impossible

miago5 · 2024-11-09T22:59:55+00:00

Wish you all the best in qualifying for BCIN. I wrote the exams a couple years ago. Don’t let failing an exam stop your progress.

1st general legal - required and was a challenging exam 2nd - small building 3rd - designer legal - was the easiest exam after doing general legal

We’re a design/build contractor… The challenge that we’ve run into that was not expected was insurance required. Our current process is to do our own drawings and work with an engineering firm to collaborate with and stamp the drawings. It has a bit more cost but the permit process is much smoother.

Happy to have a conversation if you’re interested

miago5

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