Apres Design Series: Drips, Drops & Design – Water Strategy Session
March 5 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Water damage is the number one insurance claim in Canadian homes.
In mountain communities like Silver Star, the risks are amplified. Homes sit empty during shoulder seasons. Temperatures fluctuate. Pipes freeze. Short-term rental turnover increases wear and tear. And often, the plumbing inside the walls is older than we realize.
This Après Design session takes homeowners beneath the surface to explore how water systems impact long-term performance, insurance exposure, maintenance costs, water sensor options, and overall resilience in mountain homes.
We’ll explore:
Poly B Plumbing
- What it is and why it fails
- How to identify it in your home
- Insurance implications
- When replacement makes sense, and when it can be strategically timed
Smart Water Monitoring & Automatic Shutoff
- Whole-home leak detection
- Remote monitoring for seasonal homeowners
- Vacation mode and real-time alerts
- Integration with property managers
- Freeze protection considerations
Plumbing Fixtures That Perform
- What separates builder-grade from long-term durability
- Pressure balancing and thermostatic controls
- Finish performance in mountain conditions
- Choosing fixtures that withstand rental use
Mountain homes face unique realities:
Freeze-thaw cycles. Vacancy periods. High guest turnover. Aging infrastructure.
Plumbing is invisible… until it isn’t.
This conversation reframes plumbing as infrastructure, intelligence, and asset protection.
Who Should Attend
- Mountain homeowners
- Seasonal residents
- Short-term rental investors
- Property managers
- Anyone planning a kitchen or bathroom renovation
No design background required – just curiosity and a desire to make informed decisions before committing to costly upgrades.
Registered attendees will receive a complimentary Après Design hot beverage from Bugaboos, valid the day of the event, between 3:30 pm & 4 pm. Please show this ticket as proof of purchase. RESERVE YOUR TICKET HERE
Proceeds from your ticket purchase will go to Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports: https://www.ssass.bc.ca
Hosted by the Silver Star Design Centre as part of the Après Design series: building design literacy within our mountain community.