Archive for October, 2013

How to Protect Your Ottawa Wood Fence This Winter

Winter brings many things to Ottawa – including numerous threats to your wood fence.  Harsh Ottawa winters can put the final nail in the coffin of your aging fence or significantly impact the life of your new fence. The impacts from snow, ice, and wind can be mitigated with a few steps to protect your […]

It’s Not Too Late… Fall Is a Great Time to Build an Ottawa Deck

Winterize your car… check.  Have your furnace serviced… check.  Make your winter vacation plans… check. Store your patio and deck furniture… check. All these preparations for winter and you’ve probably forgotten one very important fact of life… time flies.  Before you know it, Spring will be here again. Wouldn’t it be great if you had […]

Hockey’s Here…Hope You and Your Team End Up In the Basement

Obviously we’re talking literally and not metaphorically here.  The Ottawa Senators are predicted by many to be at the top and not the bottom of the standings – and how are you going to watch? Battling with the kids and your spouse for the remote? Perhaps you’ve been waiting for a good reason – or […]

Ottawa Sheds Key to Surviving Ottawa Winters

No matter how much space you have in your garage, if you’re like most homeowners, you’re probably in need of extra space.  Platinum Construction is fielding calls from families all across Ottawa who have found that an extra car for a teenager, more storage needs, or safety concerns and looking to have a shed built. […]