It’s common knowledge that heat transfer through walls, roofs, doors, and windows is one of the biggest contributors to energy waste in any building. And as new building envelope requirements reflect a growing focus on energy efficient building design, the interest in Tilt-Up concrete sandwich wall panels continues to grow.
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A year-and-a-half after breaking ground, Grace Christian School in Millgrove Ontario opened its doors this September – right in time for the new school year.
As the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) continues to grow, so does its need for electricity. To meet current and future demand, Hydro One recently built a new transformer station in the Municipality of Clarington.
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From the outside, the 6-bedroom, and 2,900 sq. ft. tilt-up built house is indistinguishable from a conventionally-built residence. But this first tilt-up home in Ontario will be more than 30 per cent more energy-efficient than a traditional wood-frame house.
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