HBS's D-Max Wall Assembly Sets a New Benchmark in Residential Construction Innovation
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Boisbriand, QC – Dec. 13, 2024 – Sentiers 59, a groundbreaking rental condo project in Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, is redefining luxury living while setting new benchmarks for speed and quality in residential construction. This project showcases the exceptional performance of Huntsman Building Solutions’ D-Max Wall assembly, a key factor in delivering this ambitious development on an accelerated timeline. Groundbreaking for the project took place at the end of October 2023, and key partners like Isolation Arctique, Coffrage Québec, Dutran, Construction Anthony Lessard, and Construction Duroy successfully met their initial goal of delivering 20 condos and apartments by July 2024. In fact, 30 of the total 59 apartments were ready for occupancy by that time. Tackling the regional housing shortage while providing affordable, high-quality condos or apartments within a tight timeframe was essential to the project’s success.
Meeting the Challenges of Speed and Scale
Among the key partners in the early stages of the Sentiers 59 project was Dutran, who were experts in project design and construction responsible for meeting the demands of a fast-paced, high-quality build. Louis-Philippe Déry, Dutran’s Project Manager, acknowledged that the project's most significant challenge was the tight timeline. The Huntsman Building Solutions' D-Max Wall assembly played an important role in accelerating the pace of the project.
“One of the standout benefits of the D-Max Wall assembly is its ability to streamline construction processes,” says Maxime Duzyk, Global Director of Building Science and Engineering with Huntsman Building Solutions. “The use of spray foam as an integral component of the wall assembly eliminates the need for separate installation steps for air, vapor, and insulation layers. This helps reduce labour time and accelerates project completion, a feature demonstrated in projects like Sentiers 59 in Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, QC.”
In the context of high-performance building construction, the D-Max Wall assembly offers several key benefits that make it an ideal solution for builders and developers seeking to enhance performance while optimizing construction processes. Those benefits include:
- Enhanced Energy Efficiency
- Accelerated Construction Timeline
- Superior Air Tightness
- Moisture Control
- High R-Value
- Reduced Thermal Bridging
- Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Code Compliance and Adaptability
Looking to the Future
Huntsman Building Solutions' D-Max Wall assembly offers more than just rapid construction—it delivers an advanced solution for energy-efficient buildings. This cutting-edge wall system integrates spray foam insulation with high-performance materials, resulting in a building envelope that excels in thermal insulation and air barrier properties, helping to achieve sustainability goals and reduce energy costs.
"The system significantly cuts energy consumption while ensuring consistent indoor comfort for tenants throughout the year, thanks to its reduced air leakage, which exceeds building code requirements," explains Duzyk. "These combined benefits make D-Max Wall an ideal choice for high-performance residential projects like Sentiers 59, where speed, quality, and tenant satisfaction are top priorities."
In essence, D-Max Wall has been a pivotal element in the success of Sentiers 59, showcasing how innovative construction technology can transform the future of residential development for both builders and residents alike.
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About Huntsman Building Solutions:
The Huntsman Building Solutions business is a global leader in high-performance, sustainable building envelope solutions. Its systems and solutions are widely utilized to optimize commercial and residential structures worldwide in both new construction and retrofit applications. Formed in 2020 with the acquisition of Icynene-Lapolla and its combination with Demilec, the Huntsman Building Solutions business capitalizes on legacy industry technologies, environmental stewardship, and the power of the Huntsman brand. For more information, visit huntsmanbuildingsolutions.com.
About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2020 revenues of approximately $6 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.
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