When it’s 30°C outside and you’re sipping coffee on your porch in shorts, the last thing on your mind is ice buildup on your roof. But in Nelson, where freeze-thaw cycles are part of every winter, now is the best time to prevent ice damming—a major cause of roof leaks, ceiling damage, insulation saturation, and […]
Owning a lake property in the West Kootenays comes with extraordinary perks: summer sunsets, quiet water, and weekend retreats just a short drive from Nelson. But when fall turns to winter—and cabins sit vacant for months—those same homes become vulnerable to serious damage. Each spring, WINMAR® Nelson responds to flooded basements, collapsed docks, burst pipes, […]
Renovating a heritage home in Nelson can be a rewarding experience—but it’s also filled with hidden risks that modern builds rarely face. Behind every charming window casing and original plaster wall could be asbestos, lead paint, or dormant mould waiting to be released. In 2024, WorkSafeBC introduced new licensing rules around asbestos abatement, significantly increasing […]
Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that was commonly used in building materials for its fire-resistant and tensile strength properties. However, it was later discovered that inhaling asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. In this blog, we’ll explain why you cannot tell if a material contains asbestos by visual […]
