by dueckbuilders | Apr 1, 2020 | Dueck Builders Blog, Uncategorized
The Marshmallow Test — and What It Teaches Us About Home Building It’s 1970. You’re watching your child through a one-way mirror at Stanford University. The researcher sets a single marshmallow on the table and says, “If you don’t eat this for 15 minutes, you’ll get...
by dueckbuilders | Jun 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
This resource was born out of a recent job one of our contractors did recently. They had to replace some insulation that was improperly installed around joist ends. This job wasn’t a proper vapour barrier, and rather than preventing moisture from making it to...
by dueckbuilders | Sep 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Good morning everyone! Today we’re going to quick chat about siding options. There are many options boasting different advantages. What is right for you will depend on style, and desired performance/maintenance routines. This will serve as a quick introduction...
by dueckbuilders | Sep 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Good morning friends! Today I would like to dive into another aspect of who we are and how we do business. Today we will tackle the contract. There are two main types of contracts in the home building industry. 1) Fixed price and 2) Cost-plus contract. I want to...
by dueckbuilders | Sep 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
Balancing Solar Heat Gain & Sustainable Building When it comes to keeping your home comfortable in Winnipeg’s extreme weather—where the winters are frosty and the summers surprise you with bursts of heat—choosing the right windows is as crucial as picking the...
