Qualistat Building

Building envelope consultants based in Alberta specializing in cold climate buildings.

Building solutions for wood frame structures.

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When we talk about making sure a building can breathe, this is not what we mean!

During investigation it was determined that the latex paint was the only thing keeping the finish stucco coat on the wall.

#BuildingScience #LeakingBuilding #BuildYYC #BuildYEG #Stucco

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Why should you consider a air tightness test with your renovation?

It is easier and cheaper to find these leaks before drywall is installed and before they are tested by our harsh Albertan winters.

#construction #renovation #BuildingScience #YYCBuilders #YEGBuilders

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The benefits of doing pre-drywall poly inspections sometimes need no description.

#buildingperformance #newconstruction
#buildingscience
#yycBuilders
#yegBuilders
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#HomeConstruction
#BuildingEnvelope

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All together now:

Acoustical sealant is not an adhesive.

Acoustical sealant is not an adhesive.

Acoustical sealant is not an adhesive.

Acoustical sealant is not an adhesive.

Don't forget your structural supports folks!

#AtticRain #BuildingScience

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@BILDCR And thank you for having us out to connect with your network.

Let's make better buildings!

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Excellent BILDER breakfast this morning learning about a timely topic, attic rain. Thanks to @QualistatBPC for the informative presentation. #yychomes #yyc #yycplan

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Looking for an extra session to pick up at the #RCIC presented by @chba_edmonton this afternoon? Drop by Darrell Paul's pressure presentation to learn how mechanical, wind and stack pressures contribute to issues in buildings. Hint: they are a significant problem.

#Construction

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Attending the #RCIC presented by @chba_edmonton this morning? Make sure you take in the #ASTC Session delivered by Darrell Paul. It will cover how to calculate and reduce the amount of sound that transfers between semi detached homes in multi-family #Construction

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Make sure you take in the #AtticRain session today at the #RCIC presented by our very own Darrell Paul @chba_edmonton

#BuildingScience #Alberta #construction

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We are energy modeling experts for 9.36 Energy code compliance for new builds and renovations.

#BuildingCode #EnergyCode #Alberta #energy #construction

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To increase the air tightness of a home, be sure to SEAL poly joints around ceiling penetrations.

Sometimes things need to be said that really shouldn't need to be said.

-Your Friendly Neighbourhood Envelope Consultants

#BuildingScience #AtticRain #Construction #AirTightness

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We recommend installing self adhesive membranes with a roller. The pressure activated adhesives do not active unless pressure is applied. The temperature also needs to be above the manufacturer's listed min.
This is nothing more than $$ tar paper at this point.
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