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of the times

SUMMER in
Vancouver, when and
if it arrives, is for
picnics on the beach,
hikes in the moun-
tains and lazy after-
noons.

But tor some restle uls
summer looms like a thunder
cloud on the horizon since it

a good Ume to finally carry
out that long-planned renova-
tion. For the occasional do-it-
yourselfer, the job can be a
fun project which brings the
family together in peaceful
and friendly cooperati
so we like to beli
we start the work.

There are cases, however.
where you need help, where
the job is just too complicat-
ed to be done at leisure over
a few Saturday momings. In
such cases it’s good to know
what you can expect from
architects, designers and con-
tractors, and how to get the
best out of their services.

These professionals can hel
to assure a Smooth renovation
if all part
what needs to be Jone, how.
and when.

Iisa good and
cost-effective ide to ¢
an architect for any major
renovation such as an addi-
ion or a structural change.
The benefit to you is that you
puss the pro-
ject to some-
one who is
trained to deal
with structur-
al changes as
well as their
aesthetic
effects.

Architects
provide a set
of detailed
drawings and
specifications
for structural
changes and
additions, and

ten instruc-
tions on how
the work is

be carried out.
Such plans
will also
include all

will secure
building per-
mits, super-

¢ construc-
tion and deal
with contrac-
tor and trades.

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trained in renov
space planning, color coordi-
nation and interior finishes.

so provide a set

prepare written

instructions, specify muteri-
als, and supervise construc-
tion. For majo

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A home renovation job can be a fun
family project, or one best left to the:
professionals. Summer is when most
of us embark on fixing up our homes.

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