Posts by Amanpreet Kaur
Here are five reasons why obtaining a building permit for your deck is crucial
Acquiring a building permit for your deck is an essential step in ensuring the safety, legality, and quality of your construction project. Here are five reasons why obtaining a building permit for your deck is crucial: 1. Safety Compliance Building permits are issued based on compliance with the Ontario Building Code and regulations, which are…
Read MoreBuilding Community Giving Back
Building Community Giving Back DEAR FRIENDS OF GREEN SIDE UP Over the past many years, Green Side Up Contracting has been an active member of our community. Whether it be plowing driveways for seniors through Neighbourhood Network, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, organizing food drives for food banks or donating to local charities, I have…
Read MoreWhy Trex Is Our Recommended Decking Material In 2024
There’s plenty of different materials you can use for your deck, but without a doubt the best material to go with is Trex – it completely blows out the competition and it’s an installation service that Green Side Up recommends and provides. Designed with lasting beauty, incredible durability, and easy maintenance, there’s no compromising with…
Read MoreDisadvantages of Pressure Treated Pine for Decking
Harmful: Even though industry standards have changed, the chemicals applied to treat lumber are harmful to the environment, especially in 2024. Here we lay out the disadvantages of pressure treated pine. Discoloration: Wood is a natural product, so it is going to be affected by the elements, specifically, exposure to the sun. There’s a scientific…
Read MoreWhat Is Trex Rainescape?
Not many people know what Trex Rainescape is or why it’s so important in 2024. Depending on how well-versed you are with renovations and drainage systems, you may have never even heard of it before – but that doesn’t mean you don’t need it. Trex Rainescape is a revolutionary under-deck drainage system that uses a…
Read MoreWhich Cedar Is Right For Your Project?
If you’ve clicked on this link, then by now you’ve probably heard quite a bit about Pinnacle Premium Western Red Cedar. It obviously is well known for being a solid material, but the real question remains: how does it compare to regular cedar? Let’s examine some of the differences between the two. Pinnacle premium cedar…
Read MoreBest of HomeStars Awards 2021
Toronto, ON — February 11, 2020 — Green Side Up Contracting announced today that they have been chosen as a 2020 HomeStars Best of Award Winner. The Best of Awards recognize the best pros in the HomeStars network of over 60k pros, vetted and selected for their unwavering dedication to customer services and excellence in…
Read MoreAdd Ambiance To Your Outdoor Space With Deck Lighting
Deck lighting requires quite a lot of thought and consideration, as it’s pretty integral to the outside portion of your home – without it your deck has limited visibility. Adding solid deck lights brings the benefit of safety and security – making it an essential and worthwhile investment. There are various options to select from…
Read MoreSPIRALING INTO DECK SEASON WITH SPIRALING STAIRCASES
A spiral staircase is not just an aesthetically pleasing way you can stylize your stairs anywhere in or outside your home – there’s actually a myriad of benefits of a spiral staircase on your deck. The first and foremost reason to get a spiral staircase is the space you can save. Rather than extend your…
Read MoreDeck Building Permits In 2023
For those of you thinking or planning to have a deck built in the summer of 2023, you will need to add a building permit to your ‘get started’ list. We spoke to Permitguys.ca (who do all our professional drawings for us) so could learn more about deck building permits and ensure you don’t run…
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Toronto, ON — March 6, 2019 — Green Side Up Contracting Inc. announced today that they have been selected as a 2019 “Best of Award” Winner by HomeStars. Hailed as HomeStars’ highest honour, the Best of Awards, presented by DEWALT, Canadian Contractor, and RenoRun, recognizes the most trusted home service professionals in HomeStars’ network of…
Read MorePVC Decking
If you’re in the market for decking that doesn’t require long hours of maintenance, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and wood-plastic composite decking options have probably made their way to the top of your list. These wood-alternative decking materials eliminate the cumbersome cleaning, painting and staining that traditional wood decking requires, and resist rotting and splintering to…
Read MoreTrex Composite Decking
Composite decking has risen to meet the high standards of professionals and homeowners. Here are some of the ways its done that, and why a composite deck may be for you. Even as little as 15 years ago, the market for composite decking didn’t exist on nearly the same scale as it’s on now.…
Read MorePressure Treated Decking
If economy, longevity and if you have time to spend on yearly maintenance, go with pressure-treated wood. It’s stainable and hard enough to resist abuse. Treated wood is often full of moisture and will shrink unevenly and twist when it dries. One homeowner told me, “Yeah, my treated deck may last forever—but it’s going to…
Read MoreCedar Decking
If the natural look of wood tops your list, use cedar for wood decking. Cedar doesn’t readily absorb moisture— and, since moisture is what creates twisting and splitting, cedar wood decking tends to lie flat and straight. The average lifespan of 15 to 20 years for cedar wood deck boards, but it can deteriorate faster…
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