The Construction Source

OCTOBER 2020 Meanwhile, the ‘Cedar’ and ‘Dogwood’ both include four bedrooms and two floors. The main floors feature double car garages, open plan kitchens, dining areas and living rooms, plus covered patios with sce- nic, peaceful views of Shannon Lake. The upper floors have spacious master bedrooms and ensuites, along with full bath- rooms, laundries, and two fur- ther bedrooms. The basements boast storage areas, large rec- reation rooms, and fourth bed- rooms – perfect for an older child, relative, or guest. “They are all very big for town- homes,” Damien says. “They are great for downsizers. They still have a lot of the perks of single-family homes – they are large, they have garages, they have long driveways – but they don’t come with the same maintenance responsibilities. Residents have more time to enjoy their lives.” Buyers appreciate that proposi- tion – and they also appreciate the high standard of craftsman- ship evident in every home Tal- lus Ridge delivers. Since form- ing their own construction arm, the company has been able to exert a lot more control over that process, mostly by ensur- ing their Construction Manag- er, Mike Franczak, is constantly on site. “The best way we can ensure quality is to be present at all times,” Damien says. “Our Con- struction Manager is always there. He’s always watching; he’s making corrections; he’s making sure everything is done to his high standard.”