Energy Modelling & Airtightness Testing
Part 3 - Large Building Specialists
Servicing the City of Vancouver, Greater Vancouver, the Sea to Sky region, the Sunshine Coast & surrounding areas.
FOR DEVELOPERS, ARCHITECTS & GENERAL CONTRACTORS (INVOLVED WITH LARGE BUILDINGS): We provide airtightness testing services for large buildings. Our extensive training with the leading organization in North America (The Air Barrier Association of America - ABAA) means our company can provide comprehensive mid and final construction stage air leakage result testing and reporting using the specified standards being called for by the area of jurisdiction. Through the use of both pressurization and depressurization processes with high powered blower door systems we are able to identify air leakage with qualitative testing methods and provide quantitative results for compliance reporting. Our Infrared cameras and smoke generation devices assist us in identifying areas of air infiltration and exfiltration. We also provide extensive consulting and collaboration services for the building preparation process.
FOR HOME BUILDERS: NEW CONSTRUCTION - We provide consulting services for New Construction in relation to BC’s Energy Step Code & Vancouver Building By-Law compliance for Part 9 residential buildings. We also offer a CSA F280-12 Heat Summary calculation service.
FOR HOME OWNERS & BUILDERS: EXISTING HOMES (LOOKING TO UPGRADE) - We can provide EnerGuide Home Energy Assessments for existing homes providing owners with an understanding of their home’s energy performance as well as access to federal or provincial grants for energy upgrades.
See below for a more detailed description of what’s involved.
Energy Modelling For New Construction - Part 3 and Part 9 Buildings
This service allows us to review drawings, model energy consumption and verify that the specified plans will meet the energy performance requirements for the required Energy standard.
An energy model calculates how much energy a proposed building is expected to use. Modelled energy consumption in a building can relate to space heating, ventilation, lighting, appliance and plug loads. Our energy modelers (Part 3 buildings) or energy advisor (Part 9 buildings) understand the modeling software, construction details and Building Code requirements for the jurisdiction where the construction will take place. The energy model accounts for the size and geometry of the building, the climate at the building’s location, the effective insulation values of assemblies such as walls, ceilings, windows and doors, and the mechanical systems that keeps the occupants comfortable in the building.
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Large Building Airtightness Testing - Part 3 Buildings
We provide Airtightness testing services for large buildings. Our extensive training with the leading organization in North America (The Air Barrier Association of America - ABAA) means our company can provide comprehensive mid and final construction stage air leakage result testing and reporting using the specified standards being called for. Through the use of both pressurization and depressurization processes with high powered blower door systems we are able to identify air leakage with qualitative testing methods and provide quantitative results for compliance reporting. Our Infrared cameras and smoke generation devices can assist us in identifying areas of air infiltration and exfiltration in the building envelope. We also provide extensive consulting and collaboration services for the building preparation process.
Existing Home Assessments
With this service we can assist with an EnerGuide Evaluation in order to participate in a rebate program, meet permit requirements for improvements, or to really just understand how much energy your home uses. This service also requires us to carry out a blower door test to determine the current level of airtightness within the home. We can provide a roadmap for future renovation plans to identify areas of opportunity to improve your home’s efficiency.
For home owners, home buyers, or home builders, our Natural Resources Canada licensed Energy Advisors can provide you with an EnerGuide Rating or ENERGY STAR® certification on the home and valuable information on how to upgrade the home to make it more energy efficient.
