by Douglas Mitchell | Sep 23, 2026 | Screen Room
Roll shutters are exterior window and door covers made of interlocking aluminum or PVC slats that roll up into a housing above the opening — and for Alberta homes, the best overall pick in 2026 is a motorized aluminum roll shutter system, with manual aluminum as the... 
by Douglas Mitchell | Sep 23, 2026 | Screen Room
A backyard sunroom doesn't need a big yard to work — it needs the right design matched to the footprint you actually have. Best overall for small Calgary yards: a 3-season glass sunroom. Best for narrow side yards: a screen room. Best for flexible shade without... 
by Douglas Mitchell | Sep 21, 2026 | Screen Room
Choosing a sunroom contractor in Calgary in 2026 comes down to one question: can the company build for a real Alberta winter, or just a nice July afternoon? This guide ranks the types of contractors homeowners in Calgary, Cochrane and Airdrie typically hire, so you... 
by Douglas Mitchell | Sep 21, 2026 | Screen Room
Calgary weather does not give patio covers an easy job: hail in June, chinook swings in January, and enough summer sun to bake an uncovered deck by early afternoon. The right patio cover style depends on which of those problems you are actually trying to solve. YOUR... 
by Douglas Mitchell | Sep 18, 2026 | Screen Room
Sunroom cost in Calgary in 2026 has no single flat number because size, season rating, foundation type and glazing spec each move the price independently — a 3-season screen room and a fully insulated 4-season addition with a louvered roof are two different... 
by Douglas Mitchell | Aug 20, 2025 | Deck, Screen Room, Talius, Screen Room
Transform Your Under-Deck Space Into a Year-Round Retreat Your under-deck space doesn’t have to be wasted—turn it into a versatile, sheltered area that you can enjoy all year long. Enclosing this space not only adds valuable square footage to your home but also boosts...