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SaskEnergy Homes Beyond Code Program and ICE Panels: A Perfect Match
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Production Optimizations Resulting In Lead Time Elimination
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
ICE Panels and the Path to Low-Energy Living
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
The Benefits of Expanded Polystyrene and Steel Framing in Construction
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Savings From Start To Finish With ICE Panels
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
166 More ICE Panel Homes To Be Shipped To Nunavut In 2024
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
The 6 Key Benefits Of Building With ICE Panels
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Modular Housing Solutions Made Easy With ICE Panels
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Introducing The First-Ever ICE Panel Home Package
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Manitoba To Adopt The 2020 Building Codes
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Toronto Moving Ahead on Building Performance Standards
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Affordable Housing with Arctic Modular Homes
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Winter Construction with ICE Panels
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Comparing ICE Panels to Traditional Wood Products
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Comparing ICE Panels to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
What Is Graphite and Why Should It Be In Your Walls?
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
How ICE Panels Stack Up Against The Competition
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Multi-Unit Projects With ICE Panels
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
ICE Panels and the Path to Low-Energy Living
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
The Benefits of Expanded Polystyrene and Steel Framing in Construction
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Savings From Start To Finish With ICE Panels
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
The 6 Key Benefits Of Building With ICE Panels
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Modular Housing Solutions Made Easy With ICE Panels
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Winter Construction with ICE Panels
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Comparing ICE Panels to Traditional Wood Products
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Comparing ICE Panels to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
What Is Graphite and Why Should It Be In Your Walls?
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
How ICE Panels Stack Up Against The Competition
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Multi-Unit Projects With ICE Panels
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
How ICE Panels Support a Sustainable Future
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
5 Benefits of Building with Graphite-Infused ICE Panels
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
How Do ICE Panels Stand Up Against High Winds
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
ICE Panels Now Available With Graphite-Infused Polystyrene
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Passive House Construction with ICE Panels
Saving money wherever possible is something we all try to do, especially in our own home. There are some tried and true ways to lower energy costs at home – turning off the lights…
Do ICE Panels Off Gas?
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Peace of Mind with ICE Panels: Providing a Worry-Free Guarantee
Building a new custom home or commercial building is a big undertaking with multiple steps that often last months or years. Choosing a building product that streamlines the process…
Introducing The First-Ever ICE Panel Home Package
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
166 More ICE Panel Homes To Be Shipped To Nunavut In 2024
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Affordable Housing with Arctic Modular Homes
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Partner Spotlight – Consistently Reaching Step 5 of the BC Energy Step Code
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Partner Spotlight: Building High-Quality Homes with High-Performing Products
Vleeming Custom Homes is a construction company based out of Lacombe, Alberta and has been an active supporter of Greenstone Building Products for many years now.
Homeowner Spotlight: Century Home to Greenstone Home
Being the 6th generation to live on the Sprenger family farm, Mack Sprenger and his fiancée Julie Northam had a lot of history to draw from after living in a 130-year-old farmhouse.
Developer Spotlight: Choosing Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency has come a long way in the past few decades. As the industry has become more energy conscious, builders and developers have shifted their construction methods to follow the new standards being implemented.
Homeowner Spotlight: Health and Rebates? Yes Please!
Rodney and Irina Penner are recent Greenstone Ice Panel homeowners. They have 3 young boys and built their custom home in Souris, Manitoba. Rod is a sales manager in Brandon and Irina runs a home-based day care.
ICE Panel Drafting Process
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Pricing an ICE Panel Project
How much do ICE Panels cost? As one would expect, this is the most frequently asked question, and in this blog we’ll go over the information we need to provide you with a complete ICE Panel project quote.
The Importance of Planning Ahead When Building with ICE Panels
There are many benefits to building with ICE Panels, one of them being faster close in times. ICE Panels expedite your project close in, taking it through vulnerable stages substantially faster.
What is a Custom Connection Detail?
At Greenstone Building Products, we are proud to offer the latest and greatest technology in building solutions. Our ICE Panels are highly sought after for being lighter, highly energy efficient, and more durable than traditional building envelopes.
The Greenstone Project Process (Part 3 of 3)
Welcome to the third and final part of our 3-part blog series covering the entire Greenstone project process. So far we’ve covered the preliminary steps to starting your ICE Panel project, working with our sales team…
The Greenstone Project Process (Part 2 of 3)
To help our followers and potential customers better understand the process of working with the project team at Greenstone Building Products, we’re reviewing our project process in a 3-part blog series.
The Greenstone Project Process (Part 1 of 3)
Picture this: it’s a cold winter night, your thermostat is set to high, and you’re bundled up in your 3 bedroom bungalow. You’re comfortable and warm, but your hydro bill is overwhelming.
Sealift Season: How Greenstone Works with General Contractors to Send ICE Panels to Northern Canada
Welcome to summer in Canada! The warm weather brings with it a very specific season for all of us here at Greenstone Building Products. We are in the midst of Sealift season.
Remote Construction Made Easier with ICE Panels
When building in remote locations, site access can be difficult. In some cases, building materials need to be airlifted into locations. This can pose difficult and costly challenges.
SaskEnergy Homes Beyond Code Program and ICE Panels: A Perfect Match
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Manitoba To Adopt The 2020 Building Codes
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Toronto Moving Ahead on Building Performance Standards
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
Airtightness Testing to Become Key Feature of 2020 NBCC
One of the biggest components of the 2020 National Building Code of Canada is the implementation of airtightness testing. This change is big news for the construction industry. But what exactly is airtightness, how do you test it, and how do ICE Panels fit in?
How 2020 NBCC Tiered Structure Affects New Construction
The National Building Code sets out technical requirements for the energy efficient design and construction of new buildings and they’ve recently proposed a “tiered performance” model.
Preparing for the 2020 National Building Code of Canada
Greenstone Building Products has been providing energy efficient building solutions to the residential and commercial sectors since its inception in 2015.
Breaking Down the BC Energy Step Code
British Columbia is making its mark on Canadian energy efficiency standards. The new building code program, the BC Energy Step Code, is an optional compliance path that all authorities over the BC Building Code can choose…
Building Codes: How Do ICE Panels Fit In?
Introducing a new building product to market is a daunting task. The building industry is lacking in its process for vetting, testing, and approving new products. The first and most difficult hurdle is the varying building codes.
New Home Program by FortisBC Makes Building with ICE Panels Smart Move
With new building standards being adopted and the demand for higher energy efficiency ever present, builders and homeowners alike are finding it hard to adapt.
Efficiency MB Rolls Out The New Buildings Program
It takes a lot of energy to heat and cool buildings, specifically large-scale commercial buildings. In fact, nearly 39% of all greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings.
ICE Panels and the CMHC Insurance Premium Refund
Are you looking for ways to save money on your next construction project or home build? Did you know you can take advantage of nationally approved incentives with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)?
Efficiency MB Rebates Strengthen ICE Panel Return on Investment
Until recently, there wasn’t much incentive for multi-family developers to consider building to higher performance standards. Efficiency Manitoba is set to make history with the rebates it is offering to developers, making it very difficult to ignore products like Greenstone ICE Panels.
Production Optimizations Resulting In Lead Time Elimination
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
R-values — What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
One of the main components of ICE Panels is Expanded Polystyrene – also known as EPS. It arrives at our manufacturing plant as raw resin beads and is expanded in our plant using steam…
What Is Energy Modelling?
Construction practices are steadily moving into the direction of performance-based standards. When planning an energy efficient construction project, energy modelling…
Continuous Learning with the United Nations Association in Canada
Continuous learning for our employees is a core value at Greenstone Building Products. We are always looking for educational opportunities for our staff to encourage them in their roles.
From Grassroot to Growing Success: How Greenstone Got its Start
Greenstone Building Products has been providing energy efficient building solutions to the residential and commercial sectors since its inception in 2015.
What is a Carbon Footprint and How Do We Reduce it?
You hear about it a lot — on the news, on social media, and still some of us might wonder what exactly a carbon footprint is or what we can do about it.