Using the House As a System Approach means we consider the whole home in a renovation. This approach has opened up an opportunity to work on a Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Project with Fortis BC.
Kemp Construction is Delta’s first Qualified Net Zero Builder
Kemp Construction is pleased to announce that after undergoing the construction and labelling process for Burnaby’s first Net Zero Ready home, we are now certified as a Qualified Net Zero Builder – Delta’s first! Read More
What is a Net Zero Home?
Greater comfort, healthier living and exceptional energy performance make these homes unique. Learn how Kemp is building for the future.
Dreaming Your Project Into Reality
Winter is the perfect time to begin thinking about the potential of the year coming. Is a home renovation on your wish list for 2022? Here’s what should be considered as you plan for that sanctuary of your dreams. Read More
How Kemp is using the BC Step Code to build better custom homes
Homeowners are seeing the value of building to a higher BC Step Code standard – for energy-efficiency, environmental and lifestyle benefits now, and resale value later. Follow Kemp’s Step Code custom home projects in Burnaby, White Rock and Tsawwassen and get a quick refresher of what the BC Energy Step Code is and some of our solutions.
HAVAN Podcast features Steve Kemp & “Prefab-ulous” project
As featured by Mike and Jennifer-Lee on HAVAN’s “Measure Twice, Cut Once” Podcast. Listen in on Steve Kemp’s discussion on the recent project that extended the life of a traditional prefab pan-abobe home with factory-built panelized wall systems.
What is the blower door test and why is it important?
What is a blower door test and what can it tell you about your home?
Kemp’s Commitment to the Environment
Learn how the recent Lower Mainland poor air quality confirms climate change and the need for Step Code 5 in the BC Building Code.
Home Reno Exposes Dry Rot in Framing and Sheathing (videos)
In Delta, BC a house exterior has deteriorated due to rotted framing and sheathing. Dry rot is caused by a fungus that feeds on the parts of the wood which give strength and stiffness, leaving it brittle and weak. Steve Kemp reveals how improper building techniques led to this condition and what will need to be done to repair it. Read More