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The Pros and Cons of Open Concept Homes

The Pros and Cons of Open Concept Homes

The Pros and Cons of Open Concept Homes

You might be hearing talk about the importance of building 'high performance homes'. But what exactly does that mean? If you were building homes for people in the 1980s like we were, you would have learned some definite ideas about what makes a house “quality": multiple roof lines, windows everywhere, soaring ceilings, 3,500 square feet of space, much of which went unused, etc etc. These were some of the starting points, and today much of it has evolved. So what's a 'high performance home' look like today? Read on to learn more:

Home renovations aren’t always about adding on to a building. They can also be about reworking what is already there. Adding in windows and glass roofing to darker rooms, moving or removing internal walls to create an open plan layout, converting lesser used attic or garage space into an extra bedroom… There are so many ways that you can take what you currently have and turn it into something you need. With a construction estimate from ProQuant, you can be sure that every cost and timing allowance is accounted for, lessening the likelihood of surprises further down the line! Find out more over on our website, or give one of our experts a call for an informal chat. #dreamhome #dontmoveimprove #residentialconstruction #constructionestimates