Building High-Performance Homes
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House Envelope: The Foundation of a High-Performance Home
The house envelope is the barrier between the indoor and outdoor environments, and we treat it with the utmost importance. By working with skilled trades specializing in advanced building techniques, we ensure that your home's envelope is airtight and highly insulated. This keeps your home comfortable year-round, reduces energy consumption, and helps maintain a consistent indoor temperature, regardless of the weather outside.
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Air Quality: Breathing Easy
Indoor air quality is critical to a healthy home, and we take no shortcuts here. We use the best materials and systems to ensure that the air inside your home is fresh and clean. Our approach includes installing advanced ventilation systems that continuously filter and circulate air, removing pollutants and maintaining optimal humidity levels. This attention to detail creates a healthier living environment for you and your family.
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Energy Efficiency: Smart Choices for Long-Term Savings
Energy efficiency is at the heart of our building philosophy. By employing top-tier tradespeople and using the latest energy-efficient technologies, we create homes that use significantly less energy for heating and cooling. This includes everything from high-performance windows and doors to state-of-the-art insulation and HVAC systems. The result is a home that not only saves you money on energy bills but also reduces your environmental footprint.
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Thermal Comfort: Consistent Comfort, All Year Round
Thermal comfort is about maintaining a steady, comfortable temperature in your home throughout the year. We achieve this through a combination of superior insulation, airtight construction, and smart design that takes advantage of natural passive heat gain. By working with the best in the business, we ensure that your home is warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and comfortable every day.
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Moisture Control: Protecting Your Home from the Elements
Moisture control is essential to the longevity and durability of your home. Our tradespeople are experts in implementing best practices to manage moisture, both inside and out. This includes installing high-quality vapor barriers, proper drainage systems, and using moisture-resistant materials in areas prone to dampness. These measures prevent mold, mildew, and structural damage, ensuring your home remains safe and sound for years to come.
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Passive Heat Gain: Harnessing Nature's Power
We also focus on passive heat gain, designing your home to make the most of natural sunlight. By strategically placing windows and optimizing the orientation of your home, we can capture and store heat from the sun, reducing the need for artificial heating. This not only enhances energy efficiency but also contributes to a more comfortable and inviting living space.
At Cedar Row, we are committed to building homes that not only meet but exceed industry standards. By partnering with the best trades and employing advanced building practices, we deliver high-performance homes that offer superior comfort, health, and efficiency for our clients.
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Crafting Homes for the Long Run
Nestled in the breathtaking scenery of Wanaka, a quiet yet significant shift is underway. It’s about more than just constructing visually stunning homes; it’s about creating spaces that feel right and make a lasting positive impact on the environment. If you’re looking for a home that not only looks great but also makes you feel good inside, you’re in the right place.
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The Big Picture: Holistic Home Building
When we talk about holistic home building, we’re focusing on the entire process, from start to finish. This means choosing materials that align with sustainable practices, working with suppliers who share our values, and creating spaces that are not only beautiful but also comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient. It’s all about crafting homes that go beyond the surface.
Energy Efficiency: A Win-Win for Your Wallet and the Planet
Energy efficiency is at the core of what we do. By building Passive Homes, we aim to help you save significantly on energy costs while maintaining a comfortable indoor climate all year round. Imagine a home that uses up to 90% less heating energy compared to a conventional house, thanks to smart design choices like superior insulation, mechanical ventilation systems, and triple-glazed windows. It’s all about making the most of what nature provides.
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Clean Air, Healthy Living
Indoor air quality is crucial, and we take it seriously. By using non-toxic materials and ensuring proper ventilation, we create homes where the air is fresh and clean. Heat recovery ventilation systems are a key component, allowing for energy savings while maintaining a healthy indoor environment. It’s about more than just walls and windows; it’s about the air you breathe every day.
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Letting the Sun Shine In
We love natural light, and we use it to your advantage. By thoughtfully designing your home to maximize sunlight, we reduce the need for artificial lighting and help you save on energy costs. From the initial design stages, we work to find the perfect balance between natural light and energy efficiency, ensuring your home is bright, warm, and welcoming.
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Thoughtful Building: Harmonizing with Nature
When it comes to choosing a site for your home, we’re meticulous. We collaborate closely with architects to ensure your home is positioned to make the most of its surroundings, harnessing natural light and heat to enhance comfort and efficiency. It’s all about getting it right from the start, creating a home that works in harmony with the environment.
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Minimizing Waste: Building Responsibly
We’re committed to reducing waste throughout the building process. By planning smartly, using lean construction methods, and working with partners to recycle and repurpose materials, we ensure that as little as possible ends up in the landfill. It’s about building responsibly and leaving a smaller footprint.
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Building Homes That Last
Our homes are built to stand the test of time. We use durable materials and construction techniques to ensure your home remains strong and resilient for generations. This isn’t just about today; it’s about creating a lasting legacy for the future.
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A Greener Community, Together
Holistic home building is about more than just individual homes; it’s about fostering a more sustainable community. We’re passionate about sharing our knowledge and encouraging others to join us in building a better future. By sourcing materials locally and supporting local businesses, we’re helping to strengthen our community.
In a world where the connection to our home is increasingly important, we’re dedicated to making home-building a force for good. If you’re ready to join us on this journey, we’re here to help you build a home that’s not only beautiful but also responsible, resilient, and ready for the future.
Services
Custom Home Design and Construction
At Cedar Row, we see home building as more than just assembling materials—it's about creating a living space that embodies quality, comfort, and long-term performance. To achieve this, we collaborate with the top tradespeople in the industry, professionals who bring expertise, precision, and a commitment to excellence to every project. These skilled trades are not only masters of their craft but also stay updated with the latest advancements in building technology and high-performance practices. By ensuring that every aspect of your home, from the foundation to the finishing touches, is handled by the best in the business, we guarantee a home that meets the highest standards of Canadian construction, functionality, and durability. This approach allows us to deliver homes that are not just built to last but are also optimized for energy efficiency, health, and comfort, providing you with a space where every detail is thoughtfully designed and expertly executed.
Renovation and Remodeling Services
Home Renovations and Additions offer homeowners the opportunity to tailor their living spaces to better meet their needs and preferences. One popular approach is to add square footage, which involve expanding existing homes to include new rooms or features such as garages, sunrooms, or second-story additions. These projects not only increase the functional space but can also significantly boost the property's value.
Structural Alterations play a vital role in both additions and remodels. Whether it’s reinforcing the foundation for a new extension or reconfiguring load-bearing walls to create a more open floor plan, these changes require careful planning and expert execution to ensure safety and compliance with building codes. Together, these various aspects of home renovation contribute to a more functional, attractive, and valuable property.
​​Exterior Renovations, on the other hand, address the outward appearance of a property, which is essential for enhancing curb appeal. This can involve updating elements such as siding, roofing, windows, doors, and landscaping to ensure your home makes a strong impression.
Project Management and Consultation
We handle every detail of your construction project with our all-encompassing project management services. From managing budgets and schedules to coordinating with contractors and ensuring top-notch quality, we’ve got it covered. Our consultation services offer expert advice throughout your home building journey, guiding you from initial planning and design to choosing materials and adding those final touches.
We also take care of the permit process, making sure all your paperwork is in order and that everything meets local codes and regulations. And when it comes to inspections, we work closely with inspectors to ensure that each stage of your project meets the highest standards. With us, you can relax and enjoy the process, knowing everything is handled with care and expertise.
Financial Services
We can help you get started and develop a realistic budget and provide cost estimation. ​​We offer a range of financing services to meet your needs, including options for refinancing your home, securing short-term loans, obtaining a second mortgage, and combining your home purchase with improvements. Whether you’re looking to adjust your current mortgage, access quick funds for a project, or fund renovations as part of your home purchase, we provide flexible solutions to help you achieve your financial goals and enhance your living space.
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