As the province of British Columbia has committed to the BC Energy Step Code to make buildings net-zero energy ready by 2032, JDL Homes is looking for additional ways to build more efficient homes for our clients.

You may have already seen our previous video on why we use Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs), but in this video we do a quick overview of the Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) and Siga Majvest, a weatherproof and permeable membrane used at our current Vancouver laneway new build to create an air/weather tight facade.

For more information on Nudura ICFs, please click here.

To learn more about the Siga Majvest, please click here. 

​JOURNEYMAN CARPENTERS

Full-time job
Your new company - 
We are an award winning design-build residential company that prides ourselves on crafting and revealing homes beyond all expectations.

Your new role - 
Our journeyman carpenters must be experienced in forming, framing, hand cutting roofs, stairs, and suspended concrete. Finishing carpentry is an asset. Knowledge and experience with ICFs and SIPS panels are an asset but not required.

What you’ll need to succeed - 
We need a professional proven self-starter with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience. You should enjoy working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You must be organized, detailed oriented, and a team player with a good sense of humor who enjoys their work. You must have your own hand tools and transportation.

What you’ll get in return - 
This is an opportunity to join a forward thinking employer where teamwork is a key philosophy and exceeding client expectations is a must. You will be well compensated with a competitive base wage, extended health and dental benefits, and profit-sharing.

What you need to do now - 
If you’re interested in this role please apply right away by forwarding us an up-to-date copy of your resume to Anne at anne@1910cg.com, call us at 604.568.9983, or submit your resume via our website here.

Required language: English
Required license or certification: Valid Driver's Licence
1910 Ontario St
Vancouver, BC V5T 4G6

JDL Homes recently attended the GVHBA's Ovation Awards Gala held at Parq Hotel.  We were finalists in two categories, Best Exterior Renovation & Best Custom Home: Under $1 Million.  Although we didn't win we had a great time and would like to congratulate all the finalists and winners!  With more entries this year than the previous the competition was quite stiff!  Here are some photos of the evening we'd like to share.

Our very own Jeff Langford will be a guest speaker at the next Nudura ICF training seminar happening on Friday April 29th from 10am-3pm at the Vancouver ICF Training Center.

This will be a 4 hour hands-on training seminar and will cover everything related to ICF. From footing formwork to Helix micro rebar to embedding electrical wiring. 

We have worked with this product on several of our past projects and we are thrilled to be a part of this training seminar.  4.0 CPD points will be obtained from the full session. To register, click here.  Spacing is limited to 40 attendees.  To see photos from our last training seminar click here.

We are so thrilled to have been named finalists in the categories Best Exterior Renovation for our project The Charming Craftsman & Best Custom Home: Under $1 Million for our project Westcoast Living at the 2018 GVHBA Finalists Soiree!  We are very honored and would like to wish all the other nominees best of luck at the upcoming awards gala on April 28th, 2018.  To see more finalist project photos of all the categories please visit the Ovation Finalists Page.

You may recall two blogs we had previously shared, one was titled "Why JDL Homes uses Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)" and the other was titled "Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)".  The home that we have built in Kitsilano using these two building methods is now completed and the home owners couldn't be happier!  Below are some progress shots of thjis new build.

Cement
What is it? Hand or machine pressed one at a time, using mineral pigments, cement, a mold, and an hydraulic press.  The pigment composition is a mixture of high quality white Portland cement, marble powder, fine sand, and natural mineral colour pigments. They are expected to have slight imperfections, which give them character and depth.
Best for: Best for accent walls or floors as they typically have a design split between 4 tiles to create an overall pattern.
But: They can be very porous so not recommended for wet areas and may require special sealing products.  Because they are cement based they are prone to damage from acids and etching, etc. The patterns may also be "trendy" and may not be as timeless as other tile options on the market.

Stone​
What is it? Pieces of natural stone—granite, slate, travertine, marble, onyx, sandstone, to name a few—cut into thin, regular pieces, stone tile has a rich, one-of-a-kind look.
Best for: Use stone on walls, backsplashes, or floors. Get the look of a granite countertop for less by using granite tiles instead of a slab.
But: Most stone tile can be damaged by exposure to water, pigment, or acid, so be prepared for extra maintenance. Seal on installation and reseal every 10 years.

With any tile be sure to follow the manufacturer's installation guidelines for wall preparation, setting materials, & setting technique used.  Ultimately if a product isn't installed properly it will fail.  Be sure to hire a professional to ensure it gets done right the first time around!

We are happy to announce that we've won Best of Houzz Customer Service 2018.  We are thankful for all the clients who took the time to submit a testimonial on their experience with working with us!  To see our portfolio and to read some of the reviews please click here.