Karen Hansen

“They just don’t build homes like they used to” is a commonly heard phrase. While often used, it is truly a misconception. Homes are built a lot better than they used to be. In fact, on January 1st, 2012 a new Building Code came into effect mandating a lot of changes. Most notably are the changes to insulation values, heating and air-conditioning.

The Pink board on the exterior of our new homes in Barrie is an insulating board that helps seal up the home and reduce the amount of heat loss.

At Pratt Homes we embrace the changes even though they mean a slightly higher cost of building. Better insulation values and a tighter built home means savings for our homeowners in the long run. Buying a new Pratt Home means that you will save on your heating bill and help reduce the environmental footprint produced by your home. So before you buy, compare the many benefits of purchasing a new home with a resale home.

To comply with the new provincial building code, our new townhouses in Barrie use pink insulation board that helps seal up the home and reduce the amount of heat lost.

Take a tour of Manhattan condos in Barrie, Ontario – the city’s only residence that combines urban and nature. In this video, we walk you through a chic 606 square foot bachelor condo. For more information and virtual tours, please visit Pratt Homes.

Pratt Homes and the Canadian Homebuilder’s Association Simcoe County were proud to be part of a Humanitarian Build program during the Ontario Homebuilder’s Association 2011 Conference in the Dominican Republic this past November. Many families were helped, we made many new friends and everyone involved was enriched by the experience.

The Pratt Homes Barrie Minor Pee Wee team are regular season Champs! They finished in first place a full 7 points ahead of second place Bradford. Way to go boys!