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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.
Debunking Common ICE Panel Myths & Misconceptions
The ICE Panel is still a relatively new building product, which means there are still a lot of questions. Misconceptions and assumptions about this newer building solution can also lead to misinformation…
Helpful Tips to Achieve Net-Zero Status
Did you know that buildings are responsible for more carbon emissions than vehicles? Vehicles contribute roughly 5% of carbon emissions, whereas the energy used to heat and cool buildings contributes nearly 13% of Canada’s carbon emissions.
ICE Panels – What Are They?
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…
Ensuring Optimal Energy Performance with EnerGuide Certification
When building a new home or commercial building, you want to know that the building is going to be airtight and energy efficient. Reduced energy use also shrinks our carbon footprint, helping us care for the environment, while also providing lower utility bills, freeing up more of your budget.
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?
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.
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.
Innovative Testing: Greenstone Continues to Improve the ICE Panel to Deliver Energy Efficient Building Solutions
Our Research & Development team is continually working to enhance the performance of the ICE Panel. Often this results in a strategic change to a material we use or a change at a station in our manufacturing plant.
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.
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.
Standard Testing: How Greenstone Ensures ICE Panels Meet or Exceed Engineered Expectations
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.
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.
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)?
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…
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