Monthly Archives: March 2014

Choosing a Garage Heater

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Winter may be almost gone this year, but it is a matter of time before it comes back. As such, it is important to prepare yourself in advance. For many people, cold weather is what prevents them from spending too much time in their garage. If you are planning on renovating your garage this spring, here is what you need to know about the different kinds of garage heaters.

Electric Heaters

Electric heaters convert electricity to heat and are the most common types of garage heaters. While they do have many benefits (they are easy to install, easy to control and ideal for people working around combustible materials), they do also have their downsides. For one, they are one of the most expensive garage heaters to run.

Space Heaters

Not only are space heaters inexpensive: They are also portable. Be warned, however, that kerosene and propane space heaters can release carbon monoxide into the air. CO is an odorless and colourless gas that is linked to hundreds of deaths each year in Canada.

Woodstoves

While they require more room than space or electric heaters (and a hefty amount of work as well), woodstoves can generate heat for hours on end. They are ideal for very cold days, but keep in mind that they need to be connected to a chimney.

Natural Gas Heater

The most inexpensive type of garage heater comes in the form of a natural gas heater. The latter generates heat from a natural gas line flowing through a gas valve. Aside from being inexpensive, they are also quick to heat. Like other types of garage heaters they do, however, have their downsides as well. If the heater is not vented properly, dangerous fumes can escape. They are also dangerous around combustible gases.

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A Basement Does Not Have to be a Basement

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Thinking about renovating your basement? It does not need to be complicated. For more information, you are encouraged to visit our website: /basement-development.html.

When people think of a basement, they usually picture a damp, leaky and poorly-lit space. While this is often a reality, it does not always have to be this way.

We recently came across a wonderful article on Home Designing. (You can find the article here.) This article included numerous pictures of renovated basements. Only, those basements were not your “regular” renovated basements—they were on a completely different level.

Before going any further, let us ask you one question: What are basements used for? While this tends to vary from home to home, they are generally used as utility spaces. People like to store heaters, boilers and other various amenities in their basements.

But does it truly have to be this way? Do basements always have to be damp, leaky and poorly-lit spaces?

We don’t think so, and the Home Designing article certainly proved this.

So let us ask you one more question: What prevents YOU from renovating your basement into a gym? A media room? An office?  With proper planning, your basement could become the room you’ve always dreamed of. It could become a bar, a second living room or even a cozy, sunlit guest bedroom.

Think about it for a moment: Your basement most likely than not makes up a good fraction of your home. If you do not use it correctly, how much space—and of course how much potential—are you wasting? We certainly don’t need to take a look at your basement to know the answer to that question.

However, this could all change today. Visit Planit Builders to see what we can do for you.

Edmonton Garage Development Company—Choosing the Best Garage Door Material

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Do you enjoy the thought of installing a new garage door? Then PLANit BUILDERS, an Edmonton garage development company might be able to help you. Give us a call today to see what we can do for you. Until then, you might enjoy this article—especially if you are unsure of what type of garage door you would like to install next.

Generally speaking, there are three main types of garage door materials that you can choose from: steel, wood and aluminum. Steel tends to be the most popular material on the market  because steel doors are not only durable and strong—they are also affordable. PLANit BUILDERS recommends choosing this material if you want a classic look combined with the durability that steel doors are known for.

Wood doors provide a garage with a unique and charming look. They are ideal for people in search of traditionalism. However, they are not without their downsides. For one, they tend to be more expensive than steel doors and need to be maintained on a regular basis. They do provide, however, more warmth and insulation than steel doors.

The next type of material is aluminum. The latter is the least common type of garage door material, but it is not to say that it is without its benefits. This material is slightly cheaper than steel. It is also lighter and does not rust. Aluminum is, however, easier to dent—something that you should definitely keep in mind.

So how do you choose which material to go with? It all depends on your budget and on what you are looking for. If you are mostly looking for durability, go with steel. If you value appearance above functionality and do not mind maintaining your garage door on a regular basis, go with wood. And finally, if you value lightness of material and do not have much money to spend on a new garage door, then aluminum might be best for you.

Do you still have questions? Give PLANit BUILDERS a call at (780) 468-7110.