Building healthy homes has always been important for us at DUO Building. The average person spends much of their time indoors. As much as we can, we want to ensure that the building materials we use do not impact the health of our clients. This is important for any home and office occupant, and especially […]
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DUO recently completed a beautiful kitchen renovation in Arva, ON. This kitchen included a popular design feature we include in many of our renovations, large picture windows! It is a great idea to add light to any room by enlarging openings. However, it is important to consider the heat that will be generated by larger […]
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Countertop materials used to be limited when looking for a green product. Just 5 years ago, it seemed that recycled-glass was the only option available (…and the colours were limited). Now, our renovation clients have a ton of options that rival the look and durability of granite or marble. In the latest issue of Dwell, […]
Read MoreWe have just completed this kitchen renovation and supplied the client with this reclaimed blowing alley countertop. This reclaimed bowling alley was rescued from the closed Brunswick Huron Bowl on Adelaide last year by our staff and management. Reclaimed materials when given some creative thinking can be reused for many applications. We finished the countertop […]
Read MoreIf you’re not familiar with either of these two products, they are great sustainable flooring options for your home renovation. We were asked at the Parade of Renovations this past Sunday by many which would be better for kitchens. As we have used both cork tile and Marmoleum in many kitchen renovations, they both have […]
Read MoreEver look at all of those glass bottles you recycle and wonder what they get turned into? Well, you might just be able to dine on your new countertops made of wine bottles of dinner parties past real soon. BottleStone is made from 80 percent postconsumer recycled glass bottles recovered from recycling centers outside of […]
Read MoreWe’ve all heard about how using reclaimed materials can offset the environmental impact of a renovation. While this is true, using reclaimed materials in a renovation also adds unique individuality to your project. Beams from an old church for flooring, recycled glass for tiles in your shower, or even a bowling alley lane? In the […]
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