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Sprucehill Homes Sprucehill is an award winning North Van based custom home builder and renovator. Pride and passion

10/14/2026

Why steel framing and plywood sheathing eliminate pocket door problems for good! 🏗️📐

At Sprucehill, ensuring smooth mechanical operation behind finished walls is a hallmark of custom quality. On this site walk-through, we are detailing how to properly frame pocket doors using metal framing and plywood backing.

Installing basic, un-reinforced pocket door kits carries high maintenance stakes.

Traditional wood-slat pocket frames warp easily under humidity changes, causing the door to rub against the drywall studs inside the pocket. By utilizing heavy-duty metal pocket framing and fully sheathing the assembly in solid plywood, we build a completely rigid wall structure. Combined with soft-close and soft-open top-track hardware, our pocket doors glide silently without flexing or slamming.

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10/14/2026

We’re live at the Vancouver Convention Centre getting our booth built for the Vancouver Fall Home Show this weekend! 🔨👀

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Come check out the show! Stop by Booth 1416 (right near Entrance C) to meet the team and chat all things home building and renovating.

I’ll personally be at the booth:
🗓️ Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ish)
🗓️ Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ish)

The rest of the Sprucehill team will be here all weekend, so drop by, say hi, and check out all the awesome exhibitors. Hope to see you down here! 👋

10/13/2026

Why proper mechanical rough-ins are essential for central heat pump efficiency! 🏗️📐

At Sprucehill, integrating energy-efficient HVAC systems is a foundational element of modern custom home construction. On this site walk-through, we are detailing how central heat pumps are routed through framing before drywall.

Roughing in heat pump systems requires multi-trade mechanical planning.

Connecting an outdoor unit to an indoor air handler involves three essential pathways: a main electrical feed from the breaker panel, low-voltage control wiring, and insulated copper refrigerant lines. These line-sets feed directly into the ev***rator coil within the central air handler, cycling refrigerant to heat or cool air circulating through your home. Sizing and installing these systems professionally guarantees total indoor comfort 365 days a year.

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10/12/2026

Why structural steel support is required before installing wide-span folding doors! 🏗️📐

At Sprucehill, solving complex structural challenges and integrating seamless outdoor living go hand-in-hand. On this site walk-through, we are showing our completed structural steel beam installation alongside new folding patio doors.

Carrying heavy upper-floor loads over wide openings carries massive structural stakes.

To rectify a dangerous, unsupported upper bedroom corner, we retrofitted a steel I-beam mounted on PSL Parallam columns running down to solid bearing footings. Securing this load path allowed us to install large-format Vinyltek folding doors, opening the interior dining space directly onto the exterior deck without risk of structural deflection binding the door mechanism.

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10/11/2026

Why continuous v***r barrier sealing is critical around multi-window living room features! 🏗️📐

At Sprucehill, combining stunning architectural design with uncompromised building science is our primary focus. On this site walk-through, we are highlighting the framing and envelope preparation for a custom multi-window living space and bay projection.

Skipping rigorous membrane sealing around detailed window framing carries massive financial stakes.

Complex window assemblies create multiple framing joints where outdoor air and water v***r can infiltrate the wall cavity. By installing continuous air/v***r barriers and fully taping every perimeter seam around window bucks and headers, we prevent air leakage, mitigate condensation, and protect the structural lumber from moisture degradation.

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10/10/2026

Why floor grinding and acrylic priming are mandatory for self-leveling compounds! 🏗️📐

At Sprucehill, ensuring long-term finish quality means never cutting corners on subfloor prep. On this site walk-through, we are detailing why grinding and priming concrete is essential before pouring floor leveler.

Pouring self-leveler over dirty, un-primed concrete carries massive financial stakes.

Without mechanical grinding to remove surface debris and a thorough application of floor primer, self-leveling undertreatments fail to bond to the concrete slab below. Over time, the underlayment delaminates, leading to squeaking, cracking, and uneven finishes under your final flooring. Taking the time to properly prepare and flatten the substrate ensures your flooring stays solid for decades.

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10/09/2026

Why soundproofing bathroom walls and upgrading doors protects daily privacy! 🏗️📐

At Sprucehill, acoustic management is an essential element of high-performance residential design. On this site walk-through, we are explaining why soundproofing interior bathroom walls is a must during rough-in framing.

Skipping acoustic insulation in wet areas carries high lifestyle stakes.

Uninsulated bathroom walls allow plumbing vibrations, running water, and early morning routines to disturb sleeping family members in adjacent rooms. By filling stud cavities with dense mineral wool insulation and installing heavy, solid-core interior doors, we eliminate sound transmission. Spending a little extra during framing pays off in daily comfort for years to come.

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10/08/2026

Why electrical wire setback depths protect your home from dangerous short circuits! 🏗️📐

At Sprucehill, ensuring every electrical circuit is fully protected behind drywall is a core building safety standard. On this site walk-through, we are addressing a common question about framing blocking and wire placement.

Routing electrical cables too close to framing faces carries extreme safety stakes.

Because drywall screws pe*****te up to 1-1/2 inches into studs, wires must sit at least 1-1/2 inches back from the framing face. When blocking or tight stud holes force cables shallower than this threshold, heavy-gauge steel protection plates must be nailed over the stud face to block screws. This simple detail prevents punctured wire sheathing, electrical arc faults, and wall fires.

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10/07/2026

Why pre-board design walk-throughs protect your custom build budget! 🏗️📐

At Sprucehill, clear communication and rigorous scheduling separate executive-level project management from average contracting. On this site walk-through, we are highlighting the importance of pre-drywall alignment on custom wall finishes.

Boarding walls without verifying design layouts carries high financial stakes.

When custom homes feature complex wall treatments—such as full wood paneling alongside painted drywall—boarding the wrong area forces trades to undo completed work. By walking the site with clients and interior design teams (like Beyond Beige) before drywalling begins, we confirm every transition, save our clients money, and deliver a superior final product.

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10/06/2026

Why decoupling ceiling drywall is critical to prevent inter-floor noise transfer! 🏗️📐

At Sprucehill, acoustic comfort across multi-level custom homes is a non-negotiable building science standard. On this site walk-through, we are detailing how to properly soundproof floor and ceiling assemblies during rough-in framing.

Fastening drywall directly to upper floor joists carries high lifestyle stakes.

Without mechanical isolation, the joists act as acoustic conductors, transferring speech and impact noise directly between floors. By packing joist cavities with sound attenuation insulation and hanging drywall on metal resilient channels or leveling angles, we break the physical sound path. This ensures conversational sound levels in lower rooms stay completely isolated from bedrooms above.

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Address

#131 901 3rd Street W
North Vancouver, BC
V7P3P9

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+16049714899

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