There has been (a bit more than) a little upset in Ontario with regards to the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) implementation that is coming into effect on July 1st, 2010. While there is strong evidence that it will actually reduce business costs over the long run, very few people are actually believing the consumer will [...]
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Ontario HST in Effect on July 1st 2010
Posted by Admin on March 25, 2010
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2010/03/ontario-hst-in-effect-on-july-1st-2010/
Stucco / EIFS Applicators Wanted
One of our contractor members is in need of 2-3 skilled and knowledgeable applicators for 1-month (possibly longer) around July/August. Send us your resume and we’ll be in touch with you soon.
Posted by Admin on February 18, 2010
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2010/02/stucco-eifs-applicators-wanted/
EIFS Outperforms Other Claddings
ATLANTA, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ – 50 Year Product Life Tops in the Industry – Sustainable construction with Energy Efficiency Sto Corp., the innovative world leading manufacturer of energy-efficient cladding systems and high performance architectural coatings, has released a life-cycle study of Sto engineered claddings systems showing they outperform other wall claddings over a full 50-year [...]
Posted by Admin on February 15, 2010
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2010/02/eifs-outperforms-other-claddings/
HRTC is Gone, But The Retrofit Rebate Program is Still Here
The home renovation tax credit (HRTC) is officially over – arguably a successful program put on by the government in an attempt to stimulate the economy. The sudden press coverage of it has reminded people that construction/renovation season is coming up, and there may very well still be rebates around. And lucky enough for them, [...]
Posted by Admin on February 1, 2010
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2010/02/hrtc-gone-retrofit-rebate-program/
Rhode Island Dryvit Make over Winner Selling Home
This summer – a contest was put on in Rhode Island in which the grand prize was a home make over using Dryvit’s Outsulation System. The lucky home owner was thrilled (who wouldn’t be, when you just increased the value of your home by $70,000). You can view the follow up here: http://www.foxprovidence.com/dpp/rhode_show/dryvit-systems-remodels-viewers-home And if [...]
Posted by Admin on December 12, 2009
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2009/12/rhode-island-dryvit-make-over-winner-selling-home/
What is Stucco?
"Stucco" is typically what people in the Toronto area use when they're looking for EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish Systems, or "synthetic stucco"). We use the two terms interchangeably.
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