What this is
RiverPlain Living started as a documentation effort — a place to collect and organize the practical information that Canadian homeowners need when planning a renovation. Most of the available renovation content online is written for a US audience, which means permit references point to wrong authorities, R-value recommendations don't match Canadian code, and cost data reflects American labour markets.
The content here focuses specifically on Canadian conditions: provincial building codes, climate zones that stretch from zone 4 on the BC coast to zone 8 in the north, and cost data drawn from Canadian contractor markets.
What this isn't
This site does not provide legal advice, engineering guidance, or contractor referrals. Nothing here replaces a conversation with your local building department or a licensed engineer. The information is updated regularly but building code requirements change; always verify current requirements with the authority having jurisdiction in your municipality before starting work.
Company information
RiverPlain Living is operated by a small editorial team based in Ottawa, Ontario.
- Legal name: RiverPlain Living
- Address: 45 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5W7, Canada
- Phone: +1 (613) 555-0194
- Email: hello@riverplainliving.org