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What is a Building Envelope?
Have you ever moved into a new home only to find that it is drafty and cold no matter how high you turn up the heat? This is due to an inefficient building envelope.
Top 5 Reasons to Build with ICE Panels
Ever wonder why you should make the switch from the traditional building envelope to the Greenstone ICE Panel system? Here are the top 5 reasons why
Why ICE Panels Win vs ICF Every Time
ICF construction has been a go-to building method for quite some time, but as technology changes and new innovations such as the Greenstone ICE Panel hit the market, builders, developers, and homeowners alike are starting to see the benefits in making the switch.
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.
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.
What is Thermal Bridging?
It might not sound like a bad thing, but thermal bridging is a big problem in a building envelope and should be avoided wherever possible.
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.
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.
ICE Panels vs SIPs: What’s the Difference and Why does it Matter?
Structural Insulated Panels, or SIPs as they are commonly referred to, are a manufactured building system similar to the Greenstone ICE Panel building system.
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.
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.
Sustainability: What Does It Mean to You?
A carbon neutral future requires advancement in technology. This advancement is happening all over the world across industries. Automotive, Agricultural, even the oil industry is stepping up to the plate to be more environmentally responsible in its endeavors.
ICE Panels: The Most Economical Choice
Are ICE Panels the most economical choice for your project? Here are some points to consider.
Building a Healthy Environment
Condensed populations, novel viruses, disruptions to food chains and global pandemics are taking centre stage. People are needing to shelter in their homes and offices.
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