of their buildings is another point of difference. Again, he says, they strive to provide a “high-end product,” but without the high-end prices. Leon credits the company’s ability to walk that tightrope, firstly, to his background in framing – “I learned from a young age the importance of doings things right,” he says. Secondly, Leon says it helps that they do “everything under one roof.” When it comes to material selection, for instance, they tend to have greater insight than most builders, because they can consult directly with their in-house maintenance personnel – who know better than anyone what products last the longest and perform the best, because they are the ones maintaining them. “We’re always looking at how we can become more efficient without compromising quality,” Leon explains. “A lot of our decisions are based upon reducing future maintenance.” In addition, Chanden Homes also invests in energymodelling, and thus they almost always achieve higher standards of energy efficiency compared to average. They do that in a variety of ways. For example, with their exterior walls, they stagger their studs in order to achieve “continuous insulation” with no thermal breaks. They also typically do a lot of extra insulating in their attics, which has a significant impact on energy performance. Thirdly, Leon credits the quality of the company’s properties to the dedication of their building team. That team includes THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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