GREEN BY THE POUND - CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS

We are fortunate to have many local firms assist us in the planning and construction of this lake home. We appreciate the involvement and expertise of the following companies and individuals:

Ambassador Coffee: (http://www.ambassadorcoffee.com/) are providing Keurig single-cup disks for a variety of coffee for morning and afternoon breaks.

Dmyterko Construction Co. Ltd.: formed and poured the concrete footings.

Fries Tallman Lumber: (http://www.ftlwood.com/) are the major supplier of the building products being used, including:

-Interior doors and casings by Moulding and Millwork (http://www.mouldingandmillwork.com/) a division of Sauder Industries

-Environmentally friendly decking by Trex (http://www.trex.com/)

-Aluminum Railings by Probuilt (http://www.probuiltrailings.com/)

-Kitchen cabinets by Euro-Rite (http://www.eurorite.com/)

Gangnail Building Components: (http://gangnail.sasktelwebhosting.com/) suppliers of open web floor trusses for the main floor, as well as wood trusses for the roof.

Greensmart Homes and Manufacturing Ltd.: (http://www.greensmarthomes.com/) suppliers of SIPS (Structural Insulated Panels) will be on-site to oversee the installation of these energy and cost effective pre-fabricated building panels.

Loewen Windows: (http://www.loewen.com/) suppliers of aluminum clad wood windows featuring their Heat Smart Plus System 3 specifications, and simulated divided lights to achieve the signature motif.

Loraas Disposal Services Ltd.: are providing waste and recycling bins. They are excited to help us keep our landfill waste to a minimum.

Parkland Carpet One: (http://www.parklandcarpetoneregina.com/) suppliers of our
eco-friendly floor coverings including recyled, recylable carpet and LEED-rated wood flooring by Shaw and marmorette by Armstrong.

Regina Geo-Thermal: (http://reginageo.com/) suppliers of geo-thermal system.

Regina and Region Home Builder's Association: (http://www.reginahomebuilders.com/) are helping us out with promotion and on-site assistance at the build. We will also work together to provide opportunity for Saskatoon and Regina HomeBuilder's to view the finished home and access information on all of the products involved.

Spray Guard Air-Tight Solutions Inc.: (http://www.sprayguard.ca/) will be installing energy efficient soya urethane foam insulation in the basement provided by their supplier, Polyurethane Foam Systems Inc. (http://www.polyurethanefoamsystems.com/) .

Sterling Plumbing and Heating: suppliers of plumbing and fixtures.

Sunsmart Homes: (http://www.sunsmarthomes.ca/) will be the general contractor for the build, bringing their expertise in "green" building practises to the project.

Tubello Stonework: (http://www.tubello.net/) suppliers of granite coutertop.

Valley Landscapes: (valley_landscapes@hotmail.com) has completed the excavation on this somewhat difficult building site. Working in a tight area, on steep slopes, they also installed the underground tanks.

Wheatland Roofing: (http://www.wheatlandroofing.com/) suppliers of 50-year
fibreglass/rubber shingles by Malarkey Roofing Products (www.malarkeyroofing.com) distributed by Shoemaker.

Yarnton Decorating: (http://www.yarntondecorating.com/) together with Sico
(http://www.sico.ca/) are supplying the environmentally friendly stain for the interior woodwork.

Zoot Pictures Ltd.: (http://www.zootpictures.com/) are filming the 3 days for a
documentary on building in a cost effective and environmentally friendly way.