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For Fred Peters, owner of Morris Build-All and the project manager, the only choice for external walls that reached 53 feet high was Plasti-Fab’s Advantage ICF System®.
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Learn how Plasti-Fab products made a difference in these residential, commercial and geotechnical projects"SIPs give you the confidence going in that the building envelope is not going to be an issue."
"Once I explain the benefits of the Advantage ICF System to customers, many of them will opt for that type of construction because they understand it will be the healthiest, most comfortable house they can build…"
"Plasti-Fab is more than willing to go out to the jobsite and go over the construction challenges of the project. Their technical support is fantastic."
“I’d say one of the nicest things about DuroSpan is how easily it cuts. The project was done faster than I thought it would take.”
“The benefit of this design choice is that it reduces the loading at the crest of the slope because EPS is a lightweight material.”
“The SIP system has a high R-value and it is easy to seal it up to get an airtight home with low labor cost...”
“The North Vancouver store exemplifies our commitment to reducing our environmental impact through a highly evolved green building program.”
Plasti-Fab® GeoSpec® lightweight fill material speeds construction of new elementary school for Attawapiskat First Nation
Barry Martin turned to Plasti-Fab’s GeoSpec expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam as a structural lightweight fill material solution.
Manitoba middle school relies on GeoVoid® compressible fill material for soil stabilization
General contractor Penn-Co Construction proposed using GeoVoid compressible fill material to protect the school from forces of soil expansion.
DuroSpan® insulation helps a Quebec homeowner cut utility bills on rustic log home
Homeowner Francois Brossard enlisted the help of local contractor YVEX Construction to boost the home’s energy efficiency by adding Plasti-Fab® DuroSpan® insulation to the roof.
Plasti-Fab GeoSpec® saves unstable slope along South Saskatchewan River
Engineers at Golder Associates developed a plan to stabilize the slope supporting the road using expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam from Plasti-Fab.
A warmer basement in record time with PlastiSpan® HD hydronic insulation
Plasti-Fab provided Clairo with PlastiSpan® HD hydronic insulation, a specialty product for radiant heating systems. The closed-cell rigid foam insulation is installed as the first component in the radiant heating system to minimize heat loss beneath the floor system and ensure uniform heat distribution.
Calgary family transforms chilly basement with DuroSpan® retrofit
After researching insulation retrofits online, the Sayers hired local contractors Reg Munroe and Darryl Lindsay to install Plasti-Fab® DuroSpan® insulation over their basement floor. Munroe and Lindsay started by laying down a polyethylene moisture barrier beneath the 1x3 strapping that would be used to support the new subfloor.
Ice rink cuts construction costs with PlastiSpan® EPS insulation
Suderman opted for the PlastiSpan product based on its performance and value relative to other below-grade insulation materials.
Better comfort and lower utility bills with Plasti-Fab® continuous insulation
While researching the best insulation strategy for his new home, Hubert discovered the impact of thermal bridging on the effectiveness of cavity insulation.
Award-Winning Net Zero Energy Builder chooses Plasti-Fab® products to boost energy efficiency
Although the homes have different wall construction and heating systems, one thing they all have in common is a finished basement constructed with Plasti-Fab’s Advantage ICF System® and PlastiSpan® HD expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation.
Victoria builder receives CHBA awards for energy-efficient homes with the Advantage ICF System®
As a certified R-2000 builder, Pat Caporale relies on the Advantage Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) System to help him meet R-2000 specifications and provide his customers durable, energy-efficient homes.
MEC selects Insulspan® SIPs for signature green retail store
To cut down on the building’s energy use and meet the stringent LEED Gold standard, MEC selected the Insulspan® Structural Insulating Panel (SIP) System for the walls and roof.
Effect Home Builders earns prestigious EnviroHome designation with the help of Advantage ICF System®
Using a whole house design strategy, Wold focused on cutting energy use by creating an airtight building envelope with the Advantage Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) System®.
Award-winning Habitat for Humanity project built with Advantage ICF System® supports sustainability
In these ten semi-detached homes, they also save cash each month by enjoying the ongoing energy savings that come with the use of insulating concrete forms (ICF). Each 1,000-square-foot living area is enclosed by six-inch Advantage ICF building block walls and a PlastiSpan Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation that was incorporated into a radiant floor heating system.
Plasti-Fab® GeoSpec® lightweight fill material simplifies Ontario bridge construction
In order to achieve maximum durability and stability of the bridge structure, highway design engineers AECOM specified expanded polystyrene (EPS) fill material at the bridge abutments.
Plasti-Fab® and Okanagan College give carpentry students hands-on green building experience
Heinrich designed the home to meet Built Green standards, using the Advantage ICF System® donated by Plasti-Fab for the basement walls. He has relied on ICF construction for over three years to deliver longterm thermal resistance, low air infiltration and reduced noise transmission in his homes.
Ideal Welders constructs Olympic bobsled track in record time
Ideal Welders found a solution by contacting Plasti-Fab, who produced sections of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam shaped to fit each individual section of track and protect it during shipping and handling.
Plasti-Fab® PlastiSpan® 40 sloped roofing provides energy-efficient solution for Calgary car dealership
Roofing contractor CCS Contracting met these requirements with a sloped roofing system from Plasti-Fab® with PlastiSpan 40 expanded polystyrene insulation. With a compressive resistance of 40 psi, PlastiSpan 40 is a suitable insulation material beneath roadways or heavily loaded structural slabs.
DARO Flooring Constructions partners with Plasti-Fab® for innovative radiant heating and floor leveling systems
DARO Flooring owner Robert Danninger uses Plasti-Fab DuroFoam® insulation as an underlayment for almost all their radiant heating systems.
Plasti-Fab® SIPs and ICFs combine for innovative community center
The 18,000 sq. ft. building will house a multipurpose function room, a children’s play area and a tourist information center. But what really makes the new Elkford Community Center special is its unique energy-efficient construction using the Insulspan® Structural Insulating Panel (SIP) System, Advantage ICF System®, and cross laminated timber (CLT) construction.
Plasti-Fab® Geofoam used in Airport Expansion
After a historic landslide damaged the runway of an airport in West Virginia, contractors turned to Plasti-Fab to supply 24,000 Cubic yards of geofoam for the repair project.
Edmonton area builder relies on Plasti-Fab® insulating products to construct energy efficient homes
The home’s energy efficiency starts below the ground with two inches of PlastiSpan® HD Insulation beneath the concrete slab. Then, Jackel constructed the basement using the Advantage ICF System® purchased through LBH Building Centre in St. Albert.
Plasti-Fab® EPS Product Solution provides compressive resistance and quick installation
After leveling the existing structures that served as seating or planter boxes, the city elected to gate the area and turn it into an outdoor venue for hotel functions. Repairing the space and redefining its purpose required special consideration for the materials to be used. The city engaged a local landscape design firm that contacted Plasti-Fab for a solution.
A heritage dream home to be passed down through the generations
On a swath of private farmland owned by a single family for over a century, builder of high-end energy efficient custom homes Dave Graff is erecting a 3,300 s.f. design that will offer sweeping prairie vistas when completed.
Upscale living with superior soundproofing at a competitive price
That the Villagio multi-family condominiums in Calgary were constructed with bricks salvaged from a former heritage building is only part of its appeal. The mansard roofs and 10ft. high ceilings, reminiscent of beautiful designs found in Old Montreal or European cities further afield, are a nice touch, as is the fact it’s situated in the unique and very walkable neighbourhood of Kensington.
Fort St. John retirement home lowers operating costs with energy-efficient construction
Completed in 2008, the 12-unit home offers a unique balance between privacy, companionship, independence and security. When the board of directors started planning the home in 2006, they wanted to create a building that was environmentally responsible. That is why the Bergens chose the Advantage Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) System® for the foundation and above-grade walls.
British Columbia carpentry students learn energy-efficient construction techniques with Advantage ICFs
First year carpentry students at Northern Lights College are getting hands-on experience by constructing a 1,034 sq. ft., energy-efficient home in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. The school’s home-to-market program gives first year students the opportunity to build a home from the ground up that will eventually be sold on the open market.
South Carolina homeowner creates hurricane resistant home with Advantage ICF System®
Working with a structural engineer, Eason specified the Advantage ICF System® for the above grade walls. The Advantage ICF System delivers two continuous layers of expanded polystyrene insulation for exceptional energy efficiency, along with the strength and durability of reinforced concrete. Light gauge steel framing was used for the roof and interior walls.
Side-by-side buildings show Advantage ICF System® saves 50 percent on construction time
Three of the buildings use the Advantage ICF System®, while the other two buildings were constructed with concrete masonry block. According to Shepard’s Vice President Christie Simpson, the Advantage Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) System was specified to enhance energy efficiency and speed up construction.
Lakeside cabin adds energy efficiency and comfort with Advantage ICF System®
To guard against the area’s harsh winters, Hoag chose the Advantage ICF System® for the walls of the home. Unlike wood frame construction that suffers from thermal bridging, the Advantage ICF System provides a continuous layer of expanded polystyrene insulation that reduces heat loss by up to 40 percent when combined with other energy-efficient building components.
The luxury soundproofing an airport hotel - and its guests - need
When developers were building the Lakeview Signature Inn (formerly the Marriot Residence Inn) in the early 2000s, they wanted a forming system that offered three key benefits...
Plasti-Fab® products lead Scouts camp on path to sustainability
Camp McLean’s new 2,600 sq. ft. machine shop is constructed with the Advantage ICF System® for the foundation and above grade walls, and the Insulspan® Structural Insulating Panel (SIP) System for the roof.
Energy-efficient laneway homes built with Insulspan SIPs help green Vancouver’s urban areas
In August of 2009, the City of Vancouver initiated the EcoDensity program, a comprehensive city plan focusing on environmental sustainability. Under the new program, owners of single family homes can construct smaller, “laneway” homes in place of a garage on the city’s numerous back lanes.
Clients looking to save on energy with a bigger environmental picture in mind
Introducing the idea of Insulspan SIPs, the Meadowlark team educated the client that using the panels would result in a more energy efficient building at equal or lesser cost than conventional materials.
An artist unleashes his creativity to design a three-story addition with Insulspan® SIPs
McKelvey selected the Insulspan® Structural Insulating Panel (SIP) System for the walls and roof of his new 3,262 sq. ft. studio. Finalizing the plans brought McKelvey into a collaborative relationship with Insulspan’s in-house design department.
MEC expands green store with Insulspan® SIPs
After a historic landslide damaged the runway of an airport in West Virginia, contractors turned to Plasti-Fab to supply 24,000 Cubic yards of geofoam for the repair project.
Insulspan® SIPs help homeowners create an energy-efficient and durable Michigan home
When building a custom two-story Colonial house, a couple in Powamo, Michigan began their research by examining alternative building systems that would create a higher quality home than traditional wood framing.
Insulspan® SIPs help cut energy use in multifamily housing development
Redwood Terrace Supportive Housing in Richmond, Indiana offers a supportive housing environment with 24-hour onsite supervision for the mentally and physically impaired. Funding for the 57,000 sq. ft. building was largely provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME program. But the funding came with strict guidelines for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Nineteenth Century barn gets new life as the timber frame for an energy-efficient home
The homeowners chose the Insulspan® Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) System for the walls and roof of their new 2,500 sq. ft. home. Prefabricated Insulspan SIPs provided a structural building enclosure and insulation in a single step, saving labor and reducing construction costs.
Insulspan® SIPs place this stylish laneway house among Vancouver’s most energy efficient
When the City of Vancouver approved the construction of laneway homes in 2009, Lanefab Design/Build jumped on the opportunity, building the first laneway house in the city. Vancouver’s EcoDensity program permits the construction of small secondary dwellings or “laneway homes” in place of a garage along alleys or back lanes.
Innovative First Nations community achieves efficiency and affordability with Insulspan® SIP System
On seven of the eight homes, Hill constructed the walls and roof using the Insulspan® Structural Insulating Panel (SIP) System. Insulspan SIPs deliver continuous high R-value insulation, minimizing both thermal bridging and air infiltration.
Insulspan® SIPs boost energy efficiency of cutting-edge Whistler condos
Innovation Building Group selected the Insulspan® Structural Insulating Panel (SIP) System for the exterior walls of the building to reduce thermal bridging and air leakage—two factors that cause heat loss and lead to moisture issues in Whistler’s wet climate.
MEC new head office leads green revolution with Insulspan® SIP System
The 112, 000 sq. ft. office space uses just 30 percent of the energy of an equivalent building constructed to the 2011 National Model National Energy Code for Buildings.
“Insulspan® engineers are paying attention” to building science advancements
After a year of design work, the Sustainable Energy Efficient Demonstration (SEED) house took shape as legions of professional contractors worked shoulder to shoulder with students. The house, Roger explained, is a state-of-the-art “permanent classroom” with cut-a-ways to teach not only students about energy efficiency, but consumers, contractors, appraisers, and architects – “anyone who wants to see what the future of energy efficiency looks like.”