Design Services
We use two Nelson designers, so if you are only at the dream stage, we can pair you with one. Our designer will work with you to tailor a new home, outbuilding, or renovation to your wishes
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Building Technologies
We prefer to use insulated concrete forms (ICF) to build foundations, as they offer superior energy performance and speed of assembly for your West Kootenay home. With only one process, an ICF wall achieves several layers: air barrier, structural, insulation, vapour barrier, and a surface ready for drywall attachment. |
Insulated concrete forms are stacked like lego, reinforced with rebar, and filled with concrete; that's company owner Alan de Chezet.
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Licensing and Coverage
Ruby Mountain Builders is licensed in British Columbia (#40207), and our homes are backed by Travelers Canada. We are covered by WorkSafe BC and carry commercial liability.
Ruby Mountain Builders is licensed in British Columbia (#40207), and our homes are backed by Travelers Canada. We are covered by WorkSafe BC and carry commercial liability.
Adapting to the Step Code
Ruby Mountain Builders is keeping pace with the BC Building Code, as it moves toward requiring net-zero energy ready homes by 2032. At present, the City of Nelson is at Step 1, with Step 3 possibly to be adopted in the summer of 2020. A Step 3-compliant home will be 20% more energy-efficient than a typical home built today. Ruby Mountain Builders is collaborating with "A Simple Plan" to design a Step 4-compliant duplex, with a view to creating project templates able to meet or exceed the incoming standard.
Ruby Mountain Builders is keeping pace with the BC Building Code, as it moves toward requiring net-zero energy ready homes by 2032. At present, the City of Nelson is at Step 1, with Step 3 possibly to be adopted in the summer of 2020. A Step 3-compliant home will be 20% more energy-efficient than a typical home built today. Ruby Mountain Builders is collaborating with "A Simple Plan" to design a Step 4-compliant duplex, with a view to creating project templates able to meet or exceed the incoming standard.