Heating and Cooling for High Performance Homes

Heating and Cooling for High Performance Homes

We are always looking for innovative products for our homes and renovations. We recently installed a heating and cooling system for this highly energy efficient home that is truly innovative and efficient. Minotair pentacare v12 The MINOTAIR PENTACARE-V12 is a...
Energy Retrofits Part 2

Energy Retrofits Part 2

Energy assessments:  The first step in all retrofit projects is the energy assessment from a certified energy advisor. The basic idea behind an energy assessment is to calculate the energy use intensity of the home, under conditions resembling a 50 km / hr wind...
Energy Retrofits Part 1

Energy Retrofits Part 1

Over the past 2 years, I have taken on an extensive energy retrofit  and renovation project on our home in Nelson BC.  House before the energy retrofit The house dates back to 1955. It was built with 2×4 walls, insulated to about R8, and approximately...
Best of Business Awards

Best of Business Awards

Thank you to Kootenay Business Magazine readers for voting Ellenwood Homes Best of Business for the following categories: Building /Construction Contractor, Interior Decorator/Designer, Renovation Contractor, & Sustainable Green Builder