For over 40 years, Centennial has grown to become a leading provider in plumbing, heating, electrical, and renovation services for Saskatoon and area. In 2010, we are bringing our years of experience together to launch our new
custom homes division.


This blog will chronicle our first custom home build and provide you with first hand knowledge on common challenges and rewarding triumphs that coincide with building any home.

Feel free to ask questions, leave comments, and share your building stories as we watch this dream home come to life.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Outer Beauty

It's back to school time and fall is on its way! Before things cool down too much the Temperance home is getting its outer makeover taken care of. This week the front door was installed. This beautiful door was painted at a body shop with automotive paint to help protect against UV fading!



More outer progress was made than just the front door; the garage concrete was poured, outdoor pot lights were installed and the deck area was laid out!
Watch here as it all comes together!

Monday, August 16, 2010

Heating a Saskatchewan Home

If there is one weather condition in Saskatchewan that can be predicted accurately it is that the winters will be cold. When building a Saskatoon home one of the major things to consider is heating for the winter months, and some of the summer months too!

1109 Temperance has already been prepped for a nice cozy winter. In-floor heat has been laid in the basement to prevent cold feet and also in the garage to warm the cars. Just in case that isn't enough warmth, a gas fireplace has been installed in the great room for ultimate home comfort at the flick of a switch!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

The Battle of Communication

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place."- George Bernard Shaw

Whether it's marriage, traveling to outer space, or building a home, communication is a vital key to achieving success. Throughout the Temperance build there has been communication ups and downs. Thanks to consistent updating, shingling with Helgason Roofing went down as smooth as a cold beer. The communication regarding natural gas lines, however, truly was an illusion; the paperwork even disappeared! There are always bumps along the road, but they all smooth out eventually.

Hear more about the communication battles and see the most recent developments at 1109 Temperance Street.