This Parkville MO screen porch features PetScreen screening system, with an open gable for ultimate light and air penetration. The porch also boasts a tongue and groove cathedral ceiling, full electrical installation with recessed lighting and a ceiling fan, a drink rail cap, and a stone porch fireplace for luxury and warmth.

This Parkville MO screen porch features PetScreen screening system, with an open gable for ultimate light and air penetration. The porch also boasts a tongue and groove cathedral ceiling, full electrical installation with recessed lighting and a ceiling fan, a drink rail cap, and a stone porch fireplace for luxury and warmth.

Brushed on one coat of Sherwin Williams Solid color acrylic deck stain. *New wood is always primed on all sides before installation on solid stain projects.Decks are brushed to ensure proper penetration of product and uniformity of appearance.

Tigerwood decking finished with a custom blend of WOCA Exterior Oil Teak & Natural. Chris Ball, Hardwood Oil Hawaii, http://www.hardwoodoilhawaii.com/

Brushed on one coat of Sherwin Williams Solid color acrylic deck stain. *New wood is always primed on all sides before installation on solid stain projects.Decks are brushed to ensure proper penetration of product and uniformity of appearance.

This continuous white railing with clear glass inserts and white open riser stairs is designed and created in collaboration with a prominent home builder for the 2015 Manitoba Fall Parade of Homes. This sleek and contemporary stair system allows the light to penetrate through the glass and creates a warm, inviting and open living space.

Brushed on one coat of Sherwin Williams Solid color acrylic deck stain. *New wood is always primed on all sides before installation on solid stain projects.Decks are brushed to ensure proper penetration of product and uniformity of appearance.

When decorative window film is installed it can add privacy to a home while the light still shines through in cold or warm temperatures. Photo Courtesy of Eastman

View of rear facade, highlighting the various custom cedar plank profiles, as well as the rear reverse sloped "butterflly" roof with openings to allow penetration of sunlight into the volumes below.

View from the second floor. The opening at stair landing allows for additional light penetration and multiple views of different levels. Photo by Bjorg Magna

This home was under contract and the buyer requested repairs be made to the sill plate and rim joist near the front entry exterior steps. Improper flashing led to a failure which allowed moisture to penetrate the home and rot the wood. All old material was removed and replaced and new precast steps installed.

Brushed on one coat of Sherwin Williams Solid color acrylic deck stain. *New wood is always primed on all sides before installation on solid stain projects.Decks are brushed to ensure proper penetration of product and uniformity of appearance.

Open Risers is the best ways to achieve the open concept feeling and let natural lights to penetrate the space around the stair case SLAK Media
Transitional staircase photo in Calgary

The original deck had openings with a railing to allow light to rooms at ground level. The new design allows light to penetrate using 1-inch thick glass and forgoes the railing for a much cleaner design. Sheri Brown Dion

The radiative properties of the cool metal roofing reduced the amount of heat transfer into the house and thus the overall cooling costs of the home by 20%. Thin-film lightweight photovoltaic solar panels were attached without penetrating the roof to further increase the energy efficiency of this cutting edge home.