Clay Construction Inc.

Clay Construction Inc. Welcome! We are pleased to introduce you to “The Clay Way” of building your custom home. Clay Construction Inc. in 2004.

has been recognized in the Greater Vancouver area as a highly acclaimed custom home builder with a proven track record of creating exceptionally crafted luxury homes. Larry and Candice Clay founded Clay Construction, Inc. The Clays believe that a positive custom home building experience requires many elements: a realistic budget, schedule tracking and detailed reporting systems, high-quality work

and a commitment to after-sales service. From the start, Clay Construction has adhered to the highest standards, never compromising on quality. Over the years, this approach has earned Larry Clay and his team a solid reputation for excellence. In addition to adhering to superior construction standards and client-centered service, Larry made a commitment to building with complete transparency and integrity. In fact, Larry’s primary goals are premier service and customer satisfaction. To meet those goals, Larry and his team monitor every aspect of the construction process to ensure that each detail is completed to the highest standard. Awards
2014 Georgie Awards – Nominations in 6 categories
2013 Georgie Awards – Best Custom Home Builder
GVHBA – 3 Awards of Excellence in 2014
To view our portfolio of projects, visit our website at www.clayconstruction.ca

09/03/2026

The “Red Door of Truth” is the final test of how effective your air control layer really is.

I’m here in Burnaby for the final blower door test on a home where we tried a brand-new approach to our exterior air control layer. Credit to Dennis Froese from Elite Airtight Envelopes for recommending and executing this innovative approach. The result? 0.55 ACH50.

For perspective:

BC Step Code (Step 3) – 2.5 ACH50 or tighter
Net Zero – 1.5 ACH50 or tighter
Passive House – 0.60 ACH50 or tighter

This home – 0.55 ACH50 – Final Blower Door Test.

We’re very satisfied with the result. But ultimately, our clients are the winners. A tighter, more efficient home means better comfort, better performance, and a healthier indoor environment for the family living in it. Well done to the entire team!

Built the right way. The Clay Way.

Builder: Clay Construction Inc.
Architectural and Interior Designer: Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Envelope: Elite Airtight Envelopes
Energy Advisor: Capital Home Energy
Framer: Hoekstra
Air Control Layer: North America & Canada & @475 High Performance Building Supply
Blower Door: Retrotec

Industry leaders, mentors and influencers:

Orr Frank
Baczek Architect
E Wille & Knowledge Canada
National & Net Zero
show network

09/01/2026

A healthy, comfortable, energy-efficient home delivers superior air quality. These 4 steps helped us deliver superior air quality to our clients.
1. Building envelope
2. Air Tightness
3. HRV
4. Whole house air filter

In this Delta home, we completed the following:
1. Siga Majvest 500 air control layer with a sweater of ROCKWOOL around the home.
2. We achieved 0.48 ACH. Air tightness that meets both Net Zero and Passive House requirements.
3. HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) to help deliver conditioned, filtered air from dirty areas of the home to living areas.
4. Whole house filter.

The HRV:
• Brings in fresh outdoor air
• Exhausts stale, moist air
• Recovers heat through the ventilation process
• Filters incoming air
• Helps remove smoke, odors, and other pollutants
• Distributes fresh air throughout the home

The result? A home that is comfortable, efficient, and designed for superior air quality.

That’s a win for my clients.

Built the right way. The Clay Way.

Builder: Clay Construction Inc.
Architectural and Interior Designer: Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Windows: EuroLine Windows Inc
Envelope: Elite Airtight Envelopes
Air Control Layer: North America
Continuous Insulation: ROCKWOOL
Energy Advisor: Capital Home Energy
HVAC Contractor: BentAir HVAC Ltd

Industry leaders, mentors and influencers:

Orr Frank
Baczek Architect
E Wille & Knowledge Canada
National & Net Zero
show network
well build

08/30/2026

Great metalwork is all about the details.

I had the opportunity to visit Iron Age’s showroom in Vancouver and see the craftsmanship behind their fully custom work. From railings and staircases to driveway and pedestrian gates, they work with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and more.

What I really appreciate is that they can take a project from design and engineering all the way through fabrication and installation.

If you’re looking for a true custom metal fabricator, Iron Age is worth checking out.

IRON AGE MANUFACTURING
🌐 https://www.ironage.ca/
📞 604-876-0914
📧 [email protected]

Built the right way. The Clay Way.

Builder: Construction Inc
Custom Metalwork: Age Manufacturing Ltd

Industry leaders, mentors and influencers:

Orr Frank
Baczek Architect
E Wille & Knowledge Canada
National & Net Zero
show network

08/28/2026

Envelope first is one of the principles of building a high performance home.

A second principle is continuity of the 4 control layers. On this home, we have 2 control layers on the exterior thus far. We’re using a continuous air control layer with Mento 1000, plus a thermal control layer is a continuous 2-inch layer of ROCKWOOL Comfortboard 110 to minimize thermal bridging.

The goal is simple: a home that’s healthy, comfortable, and efficient — built to perform for years to come.

Thanks to Dennis and the team at Elite Airtight Envelopes for helping us get the details right.

Built the right way. The Clay Way.

Quad-Lock: https://www.quadlock.com/
ROCKWOOL: https://www.rockwool.com/north-america/
Euroline Windows: https://euroline-windows.com/

Builder: Clay Construction Inc.
Architectural and Interior Designer: Sarah Gallop Design Inc..
Insulator: Elite Airtight Envelopes
Quad-lock Provider: Quad-Lock & West Coast ICF
Mento1000 Supplier: @475 High Performance Building 475 High Performance Building Supply & clima worldwide
Thermal Control Layer: ROCKWOOL
Windows: Windows EuroLine Windows Inc

Industry leaders, mentors and influencers:

Orr Frank
Baczek Architect
E Wille & Knowledge Canada
National & Net Zero
show network

08/27/2026

Builders, looking for professional development? Do you want to learn about building science, better building practices, innovative products from leading suppliers, and learn from industry leaders? You need to check out Build Show Live 2026 in San Antonio in exactly 2 weeks from September 10-12; still time to register.

A special shout-out to Matt — thank you for the generous gift to Brock and Thyra who are faithful viewers of the Build Show. It means a lot to have the support of people who are passionate about building better.

Looking forward to catching up with you in San Antonio at Build Show Live 2026!

📍 San Antonio, TX
📅 September 10–12, 2026

Built the right way. The Clay Way.

Follow these people and organizations leading the way in better building:
Matt Risinger & Matt Risinger & The Build Show & Build Show LIVE
Steven Baczek
Mark Wille
Jake Bruton & Aarow Building
Travis Brungardt
Eric Aune & Eric Aune
Stephanie Dailey & Steven Dailey Construction & corabuild.ai

Builder: Clay Construction Custom Homes
Architectural and Interior Designer:
Cabinetry:
Finish Carpenter: Timco Fine Carpentry
Drywall:
Painting:
Stairs: Stairs and Railings
Plumbing: .ca
Windows:
Glass: Geometrix Glass & Design
Sauna:
Landscaping:
Stone: Jamie Beaton - 6042302256
Low Voltage: PureImage Technology

Industry leaders, mentors and influencers:

Paul Taylor
CHBA National CHBA Net Zero
Building Knowledge Canada

08/27/2026

Builders, looking for professional development? Do you want to learn about building science, better building practices, innovative products from leading suppliers, and learn from industry leaders? You need to check out Build Show Live 2026 in San Antonio in exactly 2 weeks from September 10-12; still time to register.

A special shout-out to Matt — thank you for the generous gift to Brock and Thyra who are faithful viewers of the Build Show. It means a lot to have the support of people who are passionate about building better.

Looking forward to catching up with you in San Antonio at Build Show Live 2026!

📍 San Antonio, TX
📅 September 10–12, 2026

Built the right way. The Clay Way.

Follow these people and organizations leading the way in better building:

Risinger Build & Show Network & Show LIVE
Steven Baczek Architect
E Wille
Bruton
Brungardt & Construction of Kansas City
-hub.com
& Dailey Construction Inc. & .ai

Builder: Clay Construction Inc.
Architectural and Interior Designer: Sarah Gallop Design Inc..
Cabinetry: Arbour Design
Drywall: Drywall
Finish Carpenter: Fine Carpentry
Painting: PLE Painting
Stairs: Stairs and Railings
Plumbing:
Windows: Windows and Doors
Bathroom Glass: Geometrix Glass & Design
Sauna: Vancouver Sauna
Landscaping: Gardens

Industry leaders, mentors and influencers:

Orr Frank
Baczek Architect
E Wille & Knowledge Canada
National & Net Zero
show network

08/26/2026

My clients aren’t looking for the cheapest wall assembly — they’re looking for the best one.

This isn’t a code-minimum approach, and it’s not the cheapest way to build. It starts with the details you don’t always see — airtightness, continuous insulation, moisture management, and a properly designed rainscreen.

The goal? A wall assembly designed for long-term durability and drying, rather than trapping moisture.

Built the right way. The Clay Way.

Builder: Clay Construction Inc.
Architectural and Interior Designer: Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Envelope: Elite Airtight Envelopes
Air Control Layer: North America
Continuous Insulation: ROCKWOOL
Cladding: Seawall Exteriors LTD.. & Ben Eh

Industry leaders, mentors and influencers:

Orr Frank
Baczek Architect
E Wille & Knowledge Canada
National & Net Zero
show network

08/25/2026

The R-value on the bag isn’t always the R-value you get.

So, what’s the difference between “Nominal” and “Effective” insulation — and why does it matter?

Continuous insulation helps improve the effective insulation value of a wall assembly by reducing thermal bridging and helping you get more of the performance you’re actually paying for.

Thanks to Elite Airtight Envelopes for the high-quality installation on every home, and ROCKWOOL for contributing to one of our favorite wall assemblies.

Built the right way. The Clay Way.

Builder: Clay Construction Custom Homes
Architectural and Interior Designer:
Cladding: Seawall Exteriors LTD
Continuous Insulation: ROCKWOOL North America
Envelope: Elite Airtight Envelopes
Air Control Products: SIGA North America

Industry leaders, mentors and influencers:

build & Steven Baczek
Travis Brungardt & Paul Taylor
CHBA National CHBA Net Zero
Building Knowledge Canada

08/25/2026

The R-value on the bag isn’t always the R-value you get.

So, what’s the difference between “Nominal” and “Effective” insulation — and why does it matter?

Continuous insulation helps improve the effective insulation value of a wall assembly by reducing thermal bridging and helping you get more of the performance you’re actually paying for.

Thanks to Elite Airtight Envelopes for the high-quality installation on every home, and ROCKWOOL for contributing to one of our favorite wall assemblies.

Built the right way. The Clay Way.

Builder: Clay Construction Inc.
Architectural and Interior Designer: Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Cladding: Seawall Exteriors LTD. . & Eh
Envelope: Elite Airtight Envelopes
Air Control Layer: North America
Continuous Insulation: ROCKWOOL

Industry leaders, mentors and influencers:

Orr Frank
Baczek Architect
E Wille & Knowledge Canada
National & Net Zero
show network

08/22/2026

Great builders notice the details.

On this Burnaby home, it’s the small details that really stand out — sharp corners, clean lines, properly flared shingles, and making sure the grooves between the planks line up with the rows of shingles.

These details may seem small, but they’re what make a finished home look exceptional.

A big thank you to Ben and the crew at Seawall Exteriors for caring about the work and doing such a great job, and to Sarah Gallop Design for specifying the beautiful exterior details.

This is what quality craftsmanship looks like.

Built the right way. The Clay Way.

Builder: Clay Construction Custom Homes
Architectural and Interior Designer:
Siding Contractor: Seawall Exteriors LTD
Continuous Insulation: ROCKWOOL North America
Envelope: Elite Airtight Envelopes
Air Control Products: SIGA North America
Windows: EuroLine Windows
Siding:

Industry leaders, mentors and influencers:

build & Steven Baczek
Travis Brungardt & Paul Taylor
CHBA National CHBA Net Zero
Building Knowledge Canada

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