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Canadian Housing - A Model For The World
Written by Administrator
Monday, 04 May 2009 09:53
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Canadians are some of the best housed people in the world. Our country has long been recognized as a world leader in residential construction technology, and more recently, the Canadian "housing system"—the system that supports new home buyers through technical research, consumer information, financing, mortgage insurance, new home warranty and so on—has gained international acclaim. Throughout the world, a Canadian-style home is synonymous with quality. The popularity of Canadian wood frame construction increased dramatically, for example, in Japan after a recent earthquake demonstrated the superior strength of this type of housing. Canadian new home professionals are building homes and communities in countries around the world, such as Germany, Russia and China, to mention a few examples. To home buyers abroad, the attraction of Canadian housing is clear—the homes are exceedingly comfortable, energy efficient, healthy, spacious and durable. The Canadian home has been developed carefully over many years to suit our climate, one of the most demanding and varied in the world. Canadian construction techniques and building products are among the most advanced in the world. Energy-efficient construction—including superior insulation, high-performance windows and state-of-the-art heating, cooling and ventilation equipment—has created homes that can withstand the harsh cold of winter or a mid-summer’s heat wave, while leaving the indoor air fresh and pleasant. The spacious, open design of Canadian homes is an additional attraction, along with a sophisticated selection of high-quality finishing products, such as exterior cladding and pre-fabricated kitchen cabinetry. Our technological know-how goes hand in hand with good management. Canadian builders know how to achieve cost-effective designs and on-site efficiency. Canadian-trained crews are highly skilled, and work well and quickly. As a result, value and quality are built right into new homes from foundation to finishing, here in Canada and abroad. But our international reputation goes beyond construction and technological expertise. What most Canadians take for granted—availability of mortgages at reasonable interest rates, low down payments, mortgage insurance, building codes and standards, and new home warranty—places Canada at the forefront of housing affordability, quality and choice. In essence, the Canadian housing system ensures a reasonable opportunity for Canadians to own a home, with the confidence that their home is healthy, safe and durable, and that their investment is well protected. Many countries, including Russia, Morocco, South Korea, Trinidad, Poland and others, are looking to the Canadian system for ways to improve their own housing systems. Our reputation for excellence is opening doors around the world for Canada’s professional new home builders, manufacturers of building products and materials, and related service providers. The Canadian professional new home building industry—setting the standards for excellence in homes everywhere! |
