Home Building Resource Gallery

Learn how to prevent common mistakes, select the right materials, or about the home building process in detail. Our resource gallery provides valuable information for anyone who is deep in the home building process or just starting out.

Deciphering Custom Home Costs: Beyond Square Footage Pricing

Industry,Pre Planning,

In this blog, we’ll unravel the complexities of estimating custom home costs and explain how Vleeming Custom Homes’ Pre-Construction Planning process offers a tailored solution.

Maximizing Insulation: Understanding R-Value vs. Effective R-Value

Industry,Pre Planning,Tips & How To's,

In simple terms, the higher the R-value, the better the insulating capabilities of the product. This means that a product with a higher R-value will be more effective at keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Choosing Between ICE Panels and Wood Framing: A Comprehensive Cost Analysis

Industry,Pre Planning,

When it comes to constructing your dream home, making the right choice in the building envelope can have a significant impact on both your initial investment and long-term operating costs.

The Superiority of Fixed Price Contracts for New Custom Homes & Renovations

Industry,Pre Planning,

At Vleeming Custom Homes, we are steadfast in our commitment to the exclusive use of fixed price contracts, assuring you of budget certainty, risk mitigation, scope control, and dependable timelines.

ICE Panels for Home Building

Industry,Pre Planning,

One of Vleeming’s preferred building methods is using Greenstone Building Products’ ICE Panels. ICE Panels are the framing, insulation, and vapor barrier of your home’s building envelope. ICE Panels are an engineered combination of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) and steel stud framing.

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