04/27/2026
One of our current renovation projects in Picton, Ontario. We’ve been busy taking this house back down to the bones — and uncovering exactly why performance matters.
Behind the old siding we found what too many homes are hiding:
water-damage, compromised joists, and insulation that had completely lost its effectiveness. Once moisture gets in, that old assembly doesn’t dry — it just slowly rots and leaks heat.
That means:
• higher heating bills
• cold drafts and uneven temperatures
• ongoing repair costs that keep coming back
Not to mention mould, animal and insect entry points…
And the materials we removed weren’t helping:
Vinyl siding and poorly detailed layers can trap moisture, while petroleum-based products come with a higher environmental footprint and don’t age well once water gets involved.
So we’re rebuilding it differently — with durability and sustainability in mind:
• Damaged wood removed and properly repaired (not covered up)
• Fully taped weather barrier for a true air seal
• Exterior mineral wool insulation that is vapor-open, fire-resistant, and built to last
• Rainscreen gap so the wall can actually drain and dry
• Switching to pine board & batten — renewable, repairable, and lower impact.
This isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a shift:
from a shell that traps moisture and wastes energy
to one that breathes, dries, and performs.
Better for the house.
Better for energy bills.
Better for the planet.
Can’t wait to see this beauty age well!
