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19/09/2023 By Emily Collins Construction • Renovation • Tips and Tricks 0 Comments

Renovating Your Barbados Home: Maximizing Your Budget

Renovating a home can be a thrilling yet daunting endeavour, especially when it comes to transforming your property in a place as unique and beautiful as Barbados. Whether you’re envisioning a fresh look for your residence or you’ve recently invested in a property on this stunning island, maximizing your renovation budget while ensuring top-notch craftsmanship is paramount.

That’s where Berkan Construction Services Inc. steps in. With our expertise in all aspects of building and construction and our deep knowledge of working on the island, we’re here to guide you through the process. In this article, we’ll share invaluable tips and tricks to make the most of your renovation budget while achieving the home of your dreams in Barbados.

Set Clear Goals and Priorities

The first step in any successful renovation project is defining your goals and priorities. Take time to envision the outcome you desire. Are you aiming for a modern aesthetic, preserving traditional Barbadian architecture, or blending both styles? Identifying your renovation objectives helps you allocate your budget effectively and communicate your vision clearly to contractors like Berkan Construction Services Inc.

Work with Local Experts

Renovating in Barbados has its unique challenges and opportunities. Engaging local experts like Berkan Construction ensures you benefit from their island-specific knowledge, from understanding the regulatory environment to navigating the availability of construction materials. Local experts can also provide insights into sustainable building practices that align with Barbados’ climate and environmental considerations.

Create a Detailed Budget

A well-planned budget is the foundation of a successful renovation project. Work closely with your chosen construction company to create a detailed budget that accounts for all expenses, including materials, labour, permits, and contingency funds for unexpected costs. A transparent budgeting process helps avoid financial surprises during the renovation.

Prioritize Key Areas

If you’re working with a limited budget, prioritize the areas that will have the most significant impact on your home’s functionality and aesthetics. Consider investing in essential structural improvements, such as roofing, electrical, and plumbing, to ensure safety and longevity. Then, allocate the remaining budget to cosmetic enhancements and design details.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Incorporating energy-efficient and sustainable features into your renovation not only benefits the environment but also reduces long-term operating costs. Barbados’ sunny climate makes solar panels a practical addition, and energy-efficient appliances can lower your electricity bills.

The Berkan Construction team can guide you in selecting sustainable building materials and practices that align with Barbados’ climate and environmental needs.

Local Materials and Crafts

Using locally sourced materials not only supports the island’s economy but also adds authenticity to your renovation. Consider incorporating coral stone, a traditional Barbadian building material, into your design. Additionally, engage local craftsmen and artisans for custom elements that showcase the island’s unique culture and craftsmanship.

Design for Ventilation

Barbados enjoys pleasant trade winds year-round, making natural ventilation a significant advantage. Design your renovation to maximize airflow by incorporating large windows, louvres, and open floor plans. This not only enhances comfort but also reduces the need for artificial cooling.

Plan for the Climate

Barbados’ tropical climate includes the possibility of heavy rainfall and hurricanes. Ensure your renovation accounts for these weather conditions by using hurricane-resistant windows and doors, proper drainage systems, and robust roofing materials. Berkan Construction is well-versed in building structures that can withstand the island’s climate challenges.

Regular Maintenance and Inspection

After your renovation is complete, establish a regular maintenance schedule to preserve the investment in your home. We can advise on post-renovation maintenance services to ensure that your property remains in top condition.

Renovating your home in Barbados is an exciting opportunity to create a comfortable and beautiful living space that reflects your style and respects the island’s unique environment.

By partnering with experts like Berkan Construction, who possess comprehensive knowledge of building and construction in Barbados, you can maximize your budget and achieve a renovation that enhances both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your home.

Whether you’re preserving the island’s architectural heritage or pursuing a contemporary design, our team is here to make your Barbadian renovation dreams come true.

Contact Berkan Construction Inc., your trusted partner in building exceptional properties in Barbados, and let us turn your vision into reality. We specialize in building homes in Barbados and have years of experience in the construction industry. The team is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality of service. We understand the importance of building a home that is both beautiful and functional and strive to ensure that each of our clients’ homes meets their exact specifications.

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The information above is provided only for information purposes. The contents of this blog post are not intended to amount to advice. Berkan Construction disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this feature.

31/08/2022 By Emily Collins Interior Design • Renovation • Tips and Tricks Kitchen countertops • Kitchen worktops 0 Comments

Tips For Choosing Kitchen Countertops

Kitchens are at the heart of every home and the centre of activity in the house. It’s where so much of your time at home is spent. So, it’s no surprise that selecting the right kitchen countertops is challenging. Not only are there so many options available at different price points, but your choice must fit in with your lifestyle and, in open plan layouts, particularly, the overall aesthetic and design of the entire space.

The most popular and trending countertop in 2022 is marble, followed closely by concrete and butcher-block styles. Slate, soapstone and honed granite are timeless, while quartz provides an upscale look that is strong, durable and heat resistant.

With so many options available, including quartz, marble, granite, Corian and more, we look at some top tips for choosing the right kitchen countertop for your Barbados home.

1 Determine your aesthetic.

Before choosing your counters, it helps to have some ideas on how you want your ideal kitchen to look. Choosing your kitchen countertops can be made much simpler by focusing on what you like and don’t like. Before looking for new kitchen countertops, consider the style you want to achieve.

While other countertops may give your home a more modern feel, some may offer your kitchen a more traditional appearance. Consider installing more unconventional countertop materials if you’re looking for a contemporary, trendy kitchen. The countertop material you select for your kitchen will depend on the overall appearance you’re looking to achieve.

Marble is often used for its elegance, while granite brings a more personal, natural feel due to its unique patterning.

2 Select a material compatible with your lifestyle.

Particular lifestyles are more suited to specific kitchen countertop selections than others. For example, a white granite countertop might not be the best choice for your kitchen if it is a busy home with frequent spills and accidents.

Consider how your kitchen will be utilized when choosing a countertop material because some are more porous or prone to cracks, scratches and chipping. This will help you decide how resilient the countertop surface should be. For example:

Granite countertops can withstand sharp knives and hot pans, while laminate surfaces, susceptible to scratches and burns, will not. Laminate countertops are also difficult to repair due to their particle board structure.

Soapstone countertops are becoming popular, but they struggle to withstand knife scratches compared to other natural stones. They are also rough to touch and can scratch glassware and china.

Corian is beautiful, heat resistant and easy to shape into angles and curves.

3 Consider long-term upkeep and maintenance.

When selecting kitchen countertops, maintenance should be one of your top priorities. Certain kitchen surfaces need more upkeep and repair than others. For instance, granite countertops may need regular sealing to keep their lovely appearance. If granite kitchen countertops need repair after damage, the cost may also be expensive.

However, alternative countertop materials, including solid surface, none porous quartz and laminate, require far less maintenance. Quartz, in particular, is easy to clean compared to marble, which is susceptible to staining, even if it’s sealed.

Stainless steel countertops are preferred for commercial kitchens as they are stain-resistant and provide a modern vibe to domestic kitchens. Similarly, concrete countertops have a minimal style and are very durable.

Butcher-block countertops require regular sanding and oiling to remove stains and knife marks and protect them from water damage.

Kitchens should be clean and bacteria-free, so countertops without grooves are preferred, as they can harbour dirt and microbes. A solid surface countertop or choosing a material that can be sealed can prevent this issue.

4 Think about your home’s layout.

The kitchen should unite the entire house because it is the centre of the household. As such, consider your home’s overall design and layout and make an effort to maintain a consistent aesthetic throughout.

To ensure a smooth flow across the area, it’s crucial to ensure all the elements of an open-concept house function together. For example, the design you choose for your kitchen should be used across your entire house if it has an open concept. Likewise, your property will look better with similar finishes and colour schemes.

Even if your house is not an open concept, connecting the living areas and the kitchen is still beneficial. When selecting your kitchen countertops, try to keep your colour scheme simple.

5 Think about your budget for kitchen countertops.

Consider your budget before selecting your kitchen countertops if you don’t already have one. Some countertop choices can be costly, but there are options for all budgets.

For example, granite is known for its strength, durability and heat resistance but is expensive. However, it does hold up well against daily attacks from sharp objects, so it won’t require replacing for some time.

Natural stone like marble and granite are the most expensive. Concrete is also reasonably expensive, while Corian and laminate are cheaper options.

6 Choose a Favoured Sink Mounting.

The two most common configurations for mounting a sink to a kitchen countertop are under-mounted sinks and over-mounted sinks. Consider the type of sink you want in your ideal kitchen when picking your countertops.

Under Mounted Sinks

With under-mounted sinks, the sink’s edge lip is mounted below the kitchen countertop. This sink mounting style creates a continuous flow from your kitchen countertop to your sink, making cleaning up crumbs simple. Some materials are better suited for under-mounted sinks than others, like:

Granite
Concrete
Marble
Quartz

Alternative countertop surface materials might not be ideal for under-mounted sinks if there are too many seams or grout lines. So, if you prefer an under-mounted sink design, you should choose a solid surface countertop.

Over Mounted Sinks

Traditional over-mounted sinks are also known as drop-in sinks because installation involves dropping the sink into the countertop. The edges of this type of sink extend over the kitchen countertop.

7 Consider the weight of your kitchen countertops.

If you are installing a new kitchen, this is less important, but if you are re-modelling, you must consider the weight of your chosen countertop. Granite and concrete are particularly heavy and will require significant support. On the other hand, laminate and paper composite is much lighter than natural stone and water resistant, which is ideal for busier kitchens.

Choosing your kitchen countertops can be made simple by speaking with the experts at Berkan Construction. Professionals who specialize in countertops frequently know which materials best suit your needs and way of life. More than that, professionals may collaborate with you to create the ideal kitchen countertops for your dream home here in Barbados. Contact the team today.

30/07/2022 By Emily Collins Construction • Interior Design • Renovation • Tips and Tricks Bathroom • new build • Renovation • Sanitary Ware 0 Comments

How to choose the right bathroom sanitary ware

The bathroom is one of your home’s most important rooms. It is an intimate space where you will spend significant time each day. So, choosing the right sanitary ware – bath, shower, enclosures, hand basin, toilet and accessories – is essential for any new build or remodel.

Planning well ahead and thinking practically about how you want to use the space, the aesthetic, and general wear and tear can save costly changes later.

Homeowners are faced with myriad choices when it comes to their bathrooms. So, the Berkan Construction team has developed this list of things that should be considered while buying sanitary ware to help:

1 Understand what you need from each bathroom

Before starting, list the items you need and want for each bathroom in your home. For example, if you always shower and rarely take a bath, do you need a tub in each bathroom? Do you need a double vanity unit in a bathroom that children will use? Is storage essential for you? Don’t spend your budget on products you won’t use or unnecessary items.

2 Sanitary ware colour and design

It’s OK to use various coloured sanitary items in your bathroom to express your individuality. However, be aware of replacing items in the future if things chip or break – and it will be costly to replace if you fall out of love with your chosen colour.

If you want to add colour, it might be best to choose white sanitary ware and use tiles, cabinetry and different colour taps etc., to make your design statement.

Linear and regular shapes are recommended for those wanting a modern style with clean and simple lines. Consider contemporary-style countertop washbasins and modern wall-mounted items here.

For a more classical or vintage look, choose pieces with rounded corners, embossed edges and geometric forms that are floor mounted.

Items such as different colour toilet seats (black or grey), metal shelving, brass taps, and under-sink and wall units can help the space reflect your personality and design inspirations.

3 Size

Sanitary ware must create the right balance between space, mobility and comfort. If your bathroom space is limited, you should choose sanitary items developed specifically for smaller rooms. A large toilet and sink will make your bathroom appear smaller, and you’ll bump into everything! So, choose modern, compact, space-saving items and wall installation that minimises visible pipes and connections.

4 Ease of installation and use

Although you will be using a professional service to install your bathroom, keep in mind how easy it is to install. It will keep costs lower, reduce installation time and reduce the possibility of errors.

5 Durability and Finish

With any new build or renovation, you don’t want to change your sanitary bathroom items for some time. So, it would be best if you chose durable fixtures that will last a long time. Spend your budget on well-built, durable things with a clean, smooth finish that won’t stain or rust and will last. Look for the ISO-certified label, which shows the item has undergone thorough quality testing and adheres to industry standards.

6 A focus on quality

Remember, an expensive item doesn’t mean it is a quality and durable piece. Some pieces may not be high-quality stainless steel despite the hefty price tag! Check with your professional installation team, especially in areas like Barbados, where the environment can be harsh on items such as taps and toilets. They will recommend brands with a proven track record for durability, price and quality. Use their experience and local knowledge.

It is important to note here that if you are building or renovating in areas like the Caribbean, the availability of products can be challenging. If they are not regularly stocked, items can take a significant amount of time to arrive when ordered, slowing down the installation. And it would help if you considered additional delivery costs and duties. So be flexible and look at the product specifications and all the associated costs.

7 Easily cleanable sanitary ware

Everyone likes a clean, hygienic and well-organised bathroom. Install bathroom sanitary ware and accessories that are easy to detach and access for cleaning. Your showerhead may look fabulous, but Barbados’ hard water means regular cleaning to avoid limescale build-up. Its performance will be impacted if it is too difficult to access or easily break during cleaning.

Choose top-quality ceramic items for long-lasting sanitary ware that can be easily cleaned without the risk of yellowing or loss of brightness.

8 Warranty

Wherever possible, purchase your sanitary ware through the manufacturer’s official website or one of their authorised dealers. This will guarantee that the items you buy are genuine and include a product warranty.

Bathroom design involves many aspects, and keeping up with the designs and styles can be challenging. It’s easy to become confused when so many different brands, patterns, and fashion trends are available. This difficulty is compounded when building or renovating a home on a Caribbean island! Items may simply not be available, are too costly to import or are unsuitable for the environment.

The team at Berkan Construction can assist you through the entire process, ensuring that the space is used optimally, quality, functional and great value products are installed, and the bathroom has the perfect finish and aesthetic you want. Contact us today to discuss your new build or renovation project.

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24/06/2022 By Emily Collins Construction • General Information • Renovation Envirocool • Enviroshake • Roof • Roofing 0 Comments

15 reasons to use Enviroshake for your Barbados roof

When it’s time to think about roofing options for your new home in Barbados, it might be tempting to choose from the standard options available. Natural cedar shakes, wallaba shingles, terracotta tiles and stone-coated metal roofing are popular choices, although they all have significant downsides.

But there is an alternative to standard roof options which the Berkan Construction team believes you should also consider – Enviroshake.

Enviroshake provides composite roofing tiling that authentically replicates the look of natural weathered taper-sawn cedar shakes, but it has been engineered to offer enduring performance and timeless beauty as well as:

Greater weather resistance
Resistance to environmental stressors
Overall longevity
Reduction in roof maintenance
Authentic and aesthetically pleasing finish

Here are 15 reasons why you should use Enviroshake for your Barbados roof

1 Enviroshake is the favoured alternative to wood shakes across the Caribbean because it is designed specifically for harsh tropical climates.

2 Prestigious resort brands worldwide choose Enviroshake because they deliver a truly authentic look that is almost impossible to distinguish from natural wood shakes. They also offer proven industry-leading performance in tropical climates without the upkeep and flaws associated with natural wood.

3 Enviroshake products have unmatched wind uplift resistance and can sustain Category 5 hurricane-force gusts of up to 180 mph (290 km/h). Miami-Dade County NOA 20-0518.01 passed and outperformed the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone TAS 125, resisting wind speeds up to 180 MPH (290 km/h).

4 Enviroshake employs HALSs (hindered amine light stabilisers), the most recent advancement in UV inhibitor technology, to give excellent light and effective ultraviolet light protection for installations that need high light stability and exceptional long-term protection.

You can be confident that your Enviroshake tiled roof will thrive in high-UV locations like Barbados and won’t fade excessively or degrade over time due to UV exposure.

5 Enviroshake products have passed all of the ASTM (American Standard Testing Method) tests for G-53 UV Exposure, ASTM D1149 Ozone Resistance, and ASTM G155 Accelerated Weathering (5000 hours) conducted by a third-party laboratory, the Canadian Construction Material Certification (CCMC).

6 Enviroshake roofs experience less heat transmission than traditional wood shake roofs. No wood shake can provide such a stunning roof while saving you money on cooling costs.

7 The Enviroshake team has developed Envirocool, a cool roof solution created by enhancing their outstanding proprietary composition with inorganic reflecting pigments.

The Solar Reflectivity Index (SRI), which assesses and measures solar and thermal emittance, gauges a product’s coolness. A product must have an SRI of greater than 19 to be categorised as a cool roof. The roof will be cooler the greater the value. Products from Envirocool have an SRI of 31, and custom colour Bermuda White roofs have an SRI of 80.9!

8 By lowering the demand for air conditioning, Envirocool roofs can cut home energy expenses by up to 30 per cent and even prolong the lifespan of cooling equipment.

9 Enviroshake offers industry-leading unconditional class A (ASTM E108) fire-certified products. As such, you can use Enviroshake products in high-risk fire areas.

10 For those building homes on the coast, Enviroshake products offer protection from damaging salt spray. Seawater and inorganic salt have no impact on or are inert with all Enviroshake’s components. In addition, no Enviroshake sample revealed any indications of cracking, spalling, or other types of degradation after being subjected to independent salt spray testing.

11 Due to the fungicides in their composition, Enviroshake products are resistant to mould, mildew, fungus, rot, and insect infestation. Furthermore, even in hot and humid conditions, Enviroshake allows less than 2 per cent moisture absorption, so mould, mildew, and algae do not flourish on Enviroshake roofs.

12 If you are looking for an environmentally friendly roofing option, Enviroshake provides a great green alternative. Ninety-five per cent of the materials used to make Enviroshake products are recycled, and the runoff water is perfectly safe for human consumption.

13 Enviroshake is incredibly robust and can endure foot traffic, falling tree branches, and even golf balls thanks to its level 4 UL2218 impact test rating, which is the highest grade possible.

14 Enviroshake requires no maintenance and comes with a fully transferable, limited lifetime guarantee. No more repairs or re-roofing!

15 Importantly, Enviroshake products are the most authentic-looking shake roofing product available on the market. Their dies are designed using 3D images of taper-sawn cedar shakes for a natural look.

To find out more about Enviroshake roofing options for your home, contact the Berkan Construction team today and we will happily discuss what is right for your property.

Photos: Courtesy of Enviroshake

29/10/2021 By Emily Collins Architects • Barbados • Construction • Interior Design • Renovation Open concept • open floor plan • Open-plan 0 Comments

Is an open floor plan right for you?

Watch any HGTV show today, and the open concept or open plan layout is the design of choice for modern interior designers. And it is now a common choice for homeowners too who are busy opening their homes, removing internal walls and combining spaces such as the kitchen, living room and dining room.

Of course, open-plan layouts are not new. They have been around for centuries when everyone lived in one small room, around a fireplace, including the animals. However, our current understanding of an open floor plan was introduced in the latter 1900s with architects like Frank Lloyd Wright.

So, when it comes to designing your new Barbados home, should you opt for an open concept floor plan, or are several smaller rooms the better option?

Cross ventilation

This works best to keep your home cool when there is an unobstructed path for air to flow from one end to the other. So an open concept will definitely help with the movement of air through your house and passive cooling.

Improved natural lighting

Natural light can reach further into your home without light-blocking walls, making it feel larger, airier and brighter – and improving your mood!

Greater connection with outdoors

This is a trend that we’ll see increasingly more of during 2022. Known as biophilic design, incorporating nature in your home has a wealth of mental health benefits. And it looks great too.

Open floor plans make connecting with the natural environment much more accessible than with alternative partitioned options. For example, your living space, dining area and kitchen can connect directly with a patio or terrace.

Make everything feel larger

When rooms are partitioned by walls, they can feel small and dark. However, an open floor plan can make the spaces allocated to different home areas feel larger and lighter with a greater sense of space.

Greater flexibility

Without the limits of walls and partitions and no awkward spaces, you can arrange your furniture and areas with greater flexibility. And change them according to your needs at the time.

With the recent increase in working (and schooling) from home, open plan layouts have allowed spaces to perform multiple tasks. For example, dining and living areas can now act as a schoolroom, gym and office.

Brings everyone together

An open floor plan creates multi-functional spaces where living and being together becomes effortless. It also makes entertaining more manageable, especially when you have direct access to your terrace or patio.

Adds value to your home

Thanks to the TV shows, a home with an open floor plan is more visually appealing and considered more desirable and will sell for more than those with lots of smaller rooms.

Of course, there are some disadvantages to the open floor plan layout you should consider when designing your Barbados home.

Lack of privacy

Without walls, there is the potential for a lack of privacy. Whether they want to or not, everyone in the home is involved with what is happening in the main living space.

Sound transmission

Alongside the reduction in privacy is the increase in sound transmission – especially when there are children in the house.

Mess and smells

An open floor plan means there are fewer places to hide your clutter! With lots of areas in clear view, it’s essential to have everything cleared away, or the whole space looks untidy and messy. No walls and doors in the kitchen also mean there are no scent barriers!

This also means that cooking smells reach every area of the open-plan space, studying and office work may be disrupted by children playing and entertaining can be difficult if the kids want to watch TV.

There are several reasons to choose an open floor plan for your Barbados house – increased cooling, better lighting and an increased feeling of space.

However, if you have a family, they can be noisy and messy, and you might want to include an additional space to ensure some privacy for specific tasks. Discuss your options with your architect so that your property gives you all the pros of open-plan living while you can manage any of the cons.

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https://www.realhomes.com

https://architropics.com

Tips for environmentally friendly building in Barbados

30/07/2021 By Emily Collins Architects • Barbados • Construction • General Information • Project Management • Renovation • Tips and Tricks Eco friendly • Environmentally friendly • Green builds • Sustainable 0 Comments

Environmentally-friendly construction in Barbados

In a recent Facebook post, we considered ways that you can make your Barbados build as environmentally-friendly as possible. Not only is an eco-approach good for the island, but it is also good for your wallet in the long term.

In this article, we thought we’d cover some of these points in further detail to help you with ideas to discuss with your architect and your construction team. At Berkan Construction we try to be as environmentally aware and sustainable as possible, so give us a call if you’d like to discuss this further.

Being environmentally sensitive in your house build or renovation isn’t just a personal choice anymore. The impact of climate change, increasing energy costs and the desire to build sensitively to minimize the impact of development all play their part.

Building and renovating in a sustainable way means:

Focusing on the efficient use of materials
Improving energy usage
Considering indoor air quality
Lowering emissions
Enhancing surrounding ecosystems

What about the costs?

Building sustainable property does not need to cost more than using traditional construction techniques. Moreover, once installed, lower operating and maintenance costs help recover any higher initial costs in as little as five years.

As green technologies develop and more homeowners make this choice, sustainable homes are becoming more viable as costs decrease. Indeed, reports in the US show that the average premium for green buildings in the US is slightly less than 2 per cent.

However, to achieve these savings you need an integrated approach to the house build covering the architect, contractor and other professionals.

It’s all in the planning and design

Ikigai Consulting has some great design ideas for building sustainably in the Caribbean. They include:

1 Before building new, consider renovation or remodelling. Homeowners can make significant savings on time, labour, materials, energy, and approvals.

2 When building from new, consider recycled and reclaimed building materials including discarded shipping containers, timber, stone, and metal sheeting.

3 Offset construction costs by collecting and reselling any unused materials.

4 Plan how to manage stormwater using permeable pavers, gravel pathways, green roofing and open grid systems.

5 Landscape areas across the site using native plants, trees and scrubs and avoid decorative lawns that require more water, chemicals and care.

6 If suitable for your Caribbean location, consider a rainwater harvesting system for non-potable purposes such as toilets.

7 Use lighter colours and solar reflective paints on the outside of your build to reduce mechanical cooling costs.

8 Consider building a smaller home that is more space-efficient. Not only is it cheaper to build, your ongoing maintenance and operating costs will be reduced and the environmental impact lessened.

9 A simple, open layout will reduce material, improve air circulation and increase natural lighting.

10 Use standardized dimensions rather than customised designs to optimize materials and reduce waste.

11 Make sure that the property is orientated not just for the view but for maximum airflow.

12 Ask your architect to incorporate large, operable, energy-efficient windows to allow more natural light and air into the property.

13 Install solar reflective films and tints to reduce solar gain and cooling costs.

14 Consider non-mechanical cooling techniques such as solar shades, elevated ground floors, evaporative cooling and solar chimneys.

15 Ask your contractor to increase the eaves around the property to reduce how much sun falls on the exterior walls.

16 Install low flow fixtures to conserve municipal water supplies and costs.

17 Choose LED fixtures and fittings to reduce your electricity costs. These are widely available in Barbados.

18 Install energy-efficient ceiling fans, appliances and equipment.

19 Install solar panels to reduce energy costs.

For further information and advice about your home build or renovation, contact the Berkan Construction team today or complete the enquiry form.

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23/06/2021 By Emily Collins Do It Yourself • General Information • Interior Design • Renovation • Tips and Tricks Floor tile • Tile • Wall tile 0 Comments

Which tile is right for your project?

It is said that the type of tile you choose can make or break your project – and this is especially true when building and renovating in Barbados.

When choosing your tiles, you will first be amazed at the choice available to you. While ceramic and porcelain tiles are the most popular, you now have glass, cement, metal and stone tiles to choose from. But remember, not every tile works for every job, and there is your budget to consider.

Here we look at the type of tiles available for your Barbados project. We’ll give you some top tips for each type to help you decide what will work for you.

23/07/2019 By Adam McDermott Renovation Home • Renovation 0 Comments

Using a professional for your painting

If you are looking to move to a new house or want do some home renovations to your existing property, one of the first things you will need to think about is painting. While it may be tempting to do it yourself, if you have never painted before, it will take you time to complete and you’ll have to learn certain skills very quickly. Painting your own house allows you to experiment with something new but using a professional will help you save time and considerable effort.

Category: Renovation