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 Prepping a pad in winter
Building a garage doesn’t have to be a spring or summer project when you build with CarShacks. Take a look around; have you ever seen construction come to a halt just because it’s winter? Not here in Southern Alberta. Construction doesn’t stop in the winter - and the same is true for garage building.
CarShacks builds year round using the latest standards and technology provided by the construction industry.
Spend your spring and summer enjoying your yard! Don’t spend it looking at a construction site.
Request your free on site quote today!
Winter Construction – Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the advantage to building in the winter?
- Will I be eligible for the Home Renovation Tax Credit?
- Isn’t the ground frozen in the winter? How do you dig/excavate?
- How do you pour concrete in the winter?
- Will I get a less quality product if I build in the winter?
- Another contractor told me that concrete flakes if you pour it in the winter – is this true?
- Will it cost me more to build in the winter?
- Will my garage project take longer in the winter?
Question: What is the advantage to building in the winter?
Answer:
The biggest advantage our customers find to building in the winter is having their garage completed when they aren’t typically using their yard. Think about it… how much do you really use your yard in the winter compared to the summer? In the spring and summer people want to be outside using their yards - which is hard to do when your yard is a construction site. Also, by having your garage completed in the winter you can use your time in the spring and summer to focus on your other outdoor projects.
Question: Will I be eligible for the Home Renovation Tax Credit?
Answer:
Provided that you meet the criteria set out by the government, your CarShacks garage project is eligible for the home renovation tax credit. If you book your garage project with us by December 15 2009, we will help ensure that the maximum eligible portion of your project is at a minimum completed by January 31, 2010 (when the eligibility period comes to an end). Talk with your CarShacks estimator for more details.
Question: Isn’t the ground frozen in the winter? How do you dig/excavate?
Answer:
CarShacks owns several ground thawing units which we can use to (as the name implies) thaw out the ground. This makes excavating year round possible. This is the same type of technology which home builders use to excavate for basements in the winter.
Question: How do you pour concrete in the winter?
Answer:
After we thaw out the ground using a ground heater, we pour the concrete using a special winter concrete mix designed for our climate. Then, special tarps and winter concrete blankets are used to ensure the concrete cures.
Question: Will I get a less quality product if I build in the winter?
Answer:
Not with CarShacks. With every project we take on – be it summer or winter – we ensure that our high quality standards are upheld. All projects come with our standard warranty on both materials and workmanship.
Question: Another contractor told me that concrete flakes if you pour it in the winter – is this true?
Answer:
Issues with concrete can occur regardless of the time of year it is poured. This is often a result of a poor concrete mix, improper finishing, or inadequate curing. CarShacks has experiencing pouring concrete for winter projects and offers the same warranty on its concrete for the winter as it does in the summer. Inexperienced contractors unfamiliar with pouring winter concrete may try to deter you from winter construction using this as an excuse.
Question: Will it cost me more to build in the winter?
Answer:
No. CarShacks does not practice charging more for winter construction.
Question: Will my garage project take longer in the winter?
Answer:
Potentially. Weather can play a big part in construction timelines - and we all know how unpredictable the weather can be in Southern Alberta. For example, siding and shingles becomes brittle to work with if temperatures are too low. Additionally, the number of daylight hours to work with is fewer in the Winter. CarShacks will keep you up to date with your construction timelines. The most important thing to note is that CarShacks treats each garage project with the attention it deserves to be done right, we are not going to carelessly rush through your project or work in conditions that we know will impact the quality of our product.
AZ lives in one of Calgary’s newer communities and decided to complete his home this year with a CarShacks garage. He chose to build with CarShacks because of the company’s five year warranty, reputation of quality and communication, and flexible payment options.
“I recommend CarShacks to everyone who wants to build a garage. Good work, thank you.”
– AZ in Calgary
“This is a great company to get a garage from. The process from beginning to end was very easy from a customer point of view. Everything stated and explained on the contract was completed. Thank you for a great job.”
– F. Prescott
“I am very happy with the entire process - I pretty much turned over everything to you folks and you took care of it. And not only did you take care of everything, you did it with an expertise that truly impressed all my do-it-yourself neighbours. I would certainly recommend you without reservation . . . you made what would have been, for me, a rather complicated and time-consuming job very, very easy. Thanks for everything.”
– Anonymous
I priced and reviewed several major builders before selecting Carshacks. Carshacks got my business, as they delivered the most structurally sound garage. They did not make promises that they could not keep (i.e. building a garage that was too large for the lot). They also gave me a set amount for each of my requested variations (i.e. deluxe windows and doors), so I knew exactly where my money was going. They were very good about responding to my concerns and were in touch with me every step of the way. The work crews were all very polite and professional about their work. Everyone was excellent about their work quality and about cleaning up after themselves. They exceeded my expectations and I am a very hard consumer to please.
–L. Purdy
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Finishing the exterior
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Roofing and adding detail to the dutch gable
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Completed 18x18 double car garage with dutch gable
“Quotes and work were very satisfactory. The people who carried out thw work were courteous and did it with little inconvenience as possible to us. Even my poor shadegarden only suffered as little as possible damage,and the plants will be back next year. Overall the people working for Carshacks are very accomodating and courteous. So for this reason we would recommend them.”
– Anonymous in Red Deer
In 2009 the Canadian Government is offering a Home Renovation Tax Credit as a part of the Economic Stimulus Package. Did you know that your CarShacks garage project could be eligible for this tax credit?
HRTC Quick Facts:
- The tax credit (Government HRTC) only applies to home renovation projects completed by February 1, 2010
- You could receive up to a $1,350 tax credit from your 2009 CarShacks garage construction project
- CarShacks guarantees completion of your garage within the eligible period*
- CarShacks provides you with the documentation you need to make your tax credit claim hassle free
For more information on the HRTC and to find out if you qualify, please visit the government website or call: 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232).
Take advantage of the tax credit and book your FREE ON SITE QUOTE today!
* Project must be booked by October 26, 2009 and is subject to weather conditions.
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