Making our buildings future-ready including the installation of high performance windows and patio doors, calls for retrofitting with an understanding of climate change impacts. This means identifying potential shocks and stresses, and implementing appropriate solutions.
Not just rebuilding the economy, but a complete retrofit and establishment of building codes that support the needs to combat climate change. This is the moment to create a roadmap for a society that is more resilient to these macro shocks – whether they are brought about by a pandemic or climate change.
A deep retrofit of homes and buildings is the megaproject Canada needs. Post-COVID is an opportune time to invest nationally in climate-oriented upgrades that will improve efficiency and move us toward a low-carbon future.
B.C.’s economic recovery is an opportunity to build resilience – Catalyst Business Coalition letter to B.C. premier John Horgan
Publication – April 9, 2020 – By Catalyst Business Coalition
Future versions of the National Building Code (NBC) are expected to be mimicked by the provinces, providing a regulatory push that will increase product demand from larger, mid-level projects and make a persuasive business case for more manufacturers to invest. In the meantime,
Westeck’s Composite Door Frame PVC is maintenance free, resists swelling, rotting and splitting Up to 70% more thermally efficient to wood.
January 29th, 2020 – Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia is pleased to announce that as of the New Year, all licensed Energy Advisors through the association are now members.
On February 3 join the City of Vancouver for – BOLD ACTIONS for a CLIMATE EMERGENCY – a conversation on what climate emergency means for Vancouver and what we need to do to get real about it.
Westeck Windows & Doors has partnered with Rick Pries (President of Fenestration Pro Consulting) to represent its products in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
The Westeck Sales Team came in from our Showrooms across the Pacific Northwest to attend a training session at our plant 2 door facility on the NEW maintenance free door jambs.