Seal the Deal: Building Envelope Retrofits

Understand practical roof and window retrofit options.

See the power of thermal inspection techniques.

Understand the importance of air tightness and its energy impact.

The building envelope is a key factor in both occupant comfort and energy efficiency. This session will examine a variety of enclosure improvement opportunities, ranging from quick, cost-effective draft-proofing measures to full-scale envelope renewal projects. Attendees will learn about the advantages, limitations, and important considerations of different approaches to improving building enclosure performance.

Guest Speaker Topics:

Kevin will share his experiences and lessons learned from a recent projected that looked for simple, low cost building envelope gap sealing measures that could be used to improve energy efficiency for a tenant space in a commercial building. It will cover all stages of the project from opportunity identification through to implementation and then savings verification showcasing what can be done and what can be achieved through simple and timely interventions.

Brent Selles, Operations Manager for Colonnade Bridgeport, based in Ottawa, will speak about building envelope improvements made to two of their mid-tier properties in the Ottawa area. He will review the improvements made including block wall sealing, recladding with stucco and door infiltration reduction. The discussion will also cover the business case and support received from the Property owners for this type of retrofit.