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IF YOUR THINKING OF BUILDING A NEW HOUSE, READ THIS ARTICLE. This is a serious read for anyone and everyone thinking about starting to design and build a new home today. Wood is at an all time high and the quality is not that great, unless you enjoy field hockey.... If we opted to build with ICF, we could get higher performance out of our buildings but than the trade off is our very negative carbon footprint. The other negative and what I have said for a few years now with step code, is I feel that society will need to devalue current houses (record pricing) in the future to accommodate the Net Zero ready homes of 2032. So you built a New house last year? Did you get it tested? Did you hire a real builder who understands why or what he is building, or did you buy another pretty house with the same features as a new house built 3 years ago, just paying 75% more? The next ten years will change the face of house construction and unfortunately people right now are investing huge dollars in a product that is destined to "rated" and that will most likely be devalued when net zero homes is law. There is no other way. The days of flipping homes with a bandaid for a quick buck will be done as extensive retrofits become mandatory. This is definitely a good thing. IF YOUR THINKING OF BUILDING A NEW HOUSE, READ THIS ARTICLE. In Penticton, we have had mandatory testing of new houses since 2018 and therefore you should know what you are buying. Just request the results as the market does not disclose this to you. Here at MOUNTAIN ALPINE HOMES, we are already building to net zero standards because we understand and care about building, our products and more so the performance your home. "Elevating High Performance Homes" https://www.ecohome.net//north-american-property-market-/

The costs are high, the quality of this lumber is down as finding a straight board is a dream these days. The times are crazy in home building. On top of this building boom with high lumber costs, large delays for fixtures, appliances, a lot of other supplies. There is again an influx of uneducated or inexperienced "home builders" due to demand. Quality control for 10-15 years down the road?? ... High quality homes do not just wear makeup of nice cabinets and floors, they should perform to set standards that are law in BC. What or how is your builder building? New Homes in BC have been tested and scored for over 2 years. Do you know what you are buying? #mountainalpinehomes, #highperformancehomes, #pentictonbc, #bcbuilder, #qualityinbuilding, #okanaganbuilding, #carpentryisdead, #ita, #economyofhousebuilding, #bchousing, #chba, #cmhc, #bcenergystepcode, #industryisdeeplybroken, #licensingisajoke,

Progress has started but a long way to go. #highperformancebuildings #highperformancebuilder #netzerohomes #netzerohomesbc #pentictonrealestate #pentictonperformancebuilder #pentictongreenbuilder #mountainalpinehomes #earthsguide #bcenergystepcode

Sometimes on the site, tensions can rise but we must always remember to use your safety sense. Not always easy when training others to build High Performance homes. #mountainalpinehomes #performancehomes #safetyfirst #pentictonbc #qualityisperformance

Got a gift parcel from our good friend @dan_thetapeman_luu at #siga. #MountainAlpineHomes has some big things on the go, with the help of Danny and their SIGA products, this will be another Performance home coming soon

Just so you know the correct address

Hot and dusty couple of weeks putting the finishing touches on the next build site. The site is prepped and waiting on power connection from Fortis. No well water without that service hookup. Here in the Okanagan we are always looking for a larger sunshade umbrella for reprieve from the summer heat. Exciting things to come #stepcodebc, #loftygoals, #buildforthefuture, #performancehomes #mountainalpinehomes

Getting some roofing on in Kaleden Way to inactive online, so much happening right now and the information will be coming shortly.. Let us Elevate your Vision to highest of building performance standards. Its what we do and what we really care about.

Just a sample of what is to come later in 2020. @rainsquid75 #mountainalpinehomes #energyperformancehomes #theback2.5

The goal was to reach Step 3 under the new energy code requirements. The AC (air changes) requirement is 2.5 and this we did. We came in at 1.58, that is .08 from actually meeting step 4 (step 5 being the highest in the scale). I am very happy with the results BUT saddened that we missed Step 4 by a toenail even though we did meet the goal we set.... Building better products to serve our clients #mountainalpinehomes, #buildbetter, #performancebeforefashion, #lesseningenergyconsumptiononehomeatatime #greenerfootprint #buildgreen #buildingitright, #penticton, #pentictonbc #buildingtostepcode #RDOS #bikebarn #tighthomes #waittoseewhatisnext #idealenergysolutions, #dohertyplumbing, #kettlerivercabinets #grizzlyexcavating, #skahaelectric Ideal Energy Solutions Ltd. Skaha Electric Grizzly Excavating Ltd. @Daviddoherty Jordy Ydse

BC finished first in Canada for programs that include building and retrofitting structures for energy efficiency. One of the biggest factors in in our fight against the Climate Crisis. All #MountainAlpineHomes houses are built to Step 3 or better within the Energy Code Standards. With complete renovations, we can also retrofit your home to meet much better performance standards. With the new Energy Step code in place, all homes in BC are tested to gauge how they are performing. Step 5 being Net Zero ready homes or buildings. How do you want to build the future?

Saturday adventure. Approx 50mile loop up and around little white before navigating our way back to Penticton. Mostly riding but segments of hike a bikes, no summit of little white as the snow/muck slowed us down.

A great home that looks pretty good as well. :) Haywood Design + Build house design that we at Mountain Alpine Homes got to build for some really great people Amy Kinnear, Karl Duda. Nothing goes well without great work & team work from Ideal Energy Solutions Ltd., Skaha Electric, GATENBY Mechanical Contracting LTD, Grizzly Excavating Ltd.., Interior Roofing Ltd, Bobs Door Service, Jenny Anne... Thanks RONA as well for your service, support and product supplies Goal was Step 3 within our new energy code and proudly I say those goals were met. #pentictonbc #littlesliceofparadise #itsuckshere #homebuilding #homebuilder #gooddesignsmakegoodhomes #construction #betterthencode #lightenyourfootprint #greenerhomes Thank you Lisa Haywood for the amazing pictures

This morning, project getting started after a pretty intense excavation and site prep. #mountainalpinehomes

Day three. We had no reception and we were worried about our new cat sitter and whether she was surviving Mr Juan. Nice to be so far removed from any company at all at the end of a road in the mountains. The night before we found a Rec site and it was great but being at elevation alone was very much a treat. Again the dogs worked hard but Mckean Mountain / Lake did not disappoint. This trail was a Kootney version of the grouse grind. Steep up at times to 6800 feet where we... found a little hut village and possibly some epic skiing come snow. Just the wrong the season Cool at night but amazingly beautiful Till next time #lovethemountainalpine @ Slocan, British Columbia See more

Day two, we climbed to park boundary at base of Mount Gimli where we ate lunch, watch some climbers. There are three sets of climbers on the wall in the close up, one party had three climbers. We had the dogs on lines all day due to location and we careful to not cross into Park due to rules. Had a interesting detour on the way down @rainsquid75 Dogs had a big day and it shows. Siku likes to wake you up at about 3am until you allow him up onto the bed. Love that little bugger

Day one of play in the Kootneys. A sssswwweeeeettt ride pulling three awesome trails together. #ridenelson Rain showing me how its done Couple pics of van as we are setup now. #goplayoutside #nelsonbc #lovethekootneys

2nd August Epic, as we call it. This time the east side, stop by hospital to say goodnight, goodbye to @rainsquid75 Then up Carmi, intended to drop into Carmi town itself but foiled by night and lack of any defined route. Find KVR and make way back home to Penticton via @chutelakelodge and a mystery surprise. Discovered cold extra pale ales by a body of water. @hoodooadventures bird kept whispering in our ear pedal just a little more, this will be worth it. It was! Muse by... @cannerybrewing Roll home just before 8am, time for bed. @ Penticton, British Columbia See more

430AM reward thanks to #hoodooadventures Part 2 for August Friday over night adventures Thanks Mike Hill for the kindness #goodtimes #notforthewholefamilyfun

This is good news, the printed versions are so $$$.

The results are in , with a few exceptions. The watch was not stopped at all little water breaks affecting our average. Stopped the watch at a food break and didnt start for a few KM (3ish). Awesome to blow up the map and see the route. What is next, will say there is talk of one or two other little epics before summer is totally over. Feels good to have slept #aawwwgoodtimeswithfriends... #feeltheburn #wellearnedsaddlesores #earthsguide #thisaintliving See more

This is how it ends, last 30 mins of climbing, exhausted and of course it has to start to rain. Got soaked but that didnt dampen the climax of the efforts, the fast descent of apex and great flow back into Penticton. Straight home of course for shower, food, sleep

14 hours in, this is the appetizer to our breakfast. #seemedlikeagoodideaatthetime #makelivingfunagain

Still going, final ascent up apex then home to bed

4am and still pushing on

Off we go, First epic of August #ridingallnight

The hole got deeper but the real question is why are we building sandbags in 35 degree temperatures?

Making a hole, always good fun

Big day, finally breaking ground on new house. Some red tape to get here but the time has finally come. #teamwork #mountainalpinehomes, #grizzlyexcavating, #ecoraengineering, #fortisgas, #dohertyplumbing, #skahaelectric, #idealenergysystems

A life dream of mine has always been to race Eco-Challenge. This race was an inspiration to really pursue adventures and things most people thought were not really attainable, it helped save me from myself when I was on a bad path. Hearing that Mark Burnett has brought the race back after 17 years was a kind of like a dream come true, maybe part of a sick and twisted fantasy, so we entered our team. We should know next month whether or not we made the cut.... Wish us luck Team EcoSpirit

It is a very nice Cat Door. Building for a better tomorrow should be priority today.

If this is the trend there could be trouble. Of course this may also bring on an increase in stagnant rates in this industry as supply & demand will be an issue. Lets hope that this future generation gets educated first, in this ever changing world more education and adapting to changing build styles, sciences is key. With the affects of our changing world becoming more frequent and more powerful, everything we do will have an affect.

Merry Christmas to everyone and a Happy New Year too

Recladding a house for a great re-occurring client, while I had subtrades in at the other house project. Kevin and Tara Flebbe Hope the new is better then the old? We are not done yet but here is a front view from the street.

All thanks to eating and trampling. Learn more about forest fires: https://wef.ch/2OeBRnB

Nothing wrong with a fresh dusting for the morning run. Life is good

The climate changes of the world are felt more drastically in Venice every year. This video is scarey but we have known for some time their foundations are giving out with rising water levels. https://www.straitstimes.com//tourists-frolic-as-venice-wo

Personally, I would rather build it myself because that is what we do BUT a very attractive prefab tiny home this is.

Another reason beyond the sports to love Squamish BC. Changing the world. One of the most important videos you will see