WINTER & YEAR-ROUND LIVING
Can modular homes handle Maritime winters, heavy snow loads, and polar vortex temps? Find out how our R-50 insulation, HRV ventilation, engineered roof trusses & cold-weather specs keep you warm and protected year-round in NB, NS, PEI & NL.
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ARE YOUR HOMES BUILT FOR ATLANTIC CANADIAN WINTERS?
Yes, our homes are designed for year-round living in Atlantic Canada. Our published specs include R-24 wall and R30 subfloor insulation with a R-50 blow in Cellulose roof insulation. Each home also features and HRV system (either Fantech A100 or Venmar A110) to support comfort and moisture control during cold, humid winters. Heating is provided via electric baseboard heaters as listed in our specs, and the overall building envelope is vapour barrier designed for the winter conditions common across the Maritimes.
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HOW DO YOU PREVENT CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE BUILDUP?
We control condensation and moisture with balanced mechanical ventilation. Our homes include an HRV system (Fantech A100 or Venmar A110) that continuously exchanges stale, humid indoor air for fresh outdoor air while recovering heat. This helps keep indoor humidity under control during Atlantic winters, reducing the likelihood of window condensation and supporting healthier indoor air quality year-round.
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WILL MY PIPES FREEZE DURING A "POLAR VORTEX"?
We build in cold-weather protection to reduce the risk of frozen lines. Our published specs include a dedicated GFCI breaker for heat tape on the main water supply line, which helps protect the intake during extreme cold. We also provide site setup guidance so the water and service connections are insulated and protected for Atlantic conditions, and we recommend skirting/foundation approaches that help shield exposed utilities from wind and freeze-thaw cycles.
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CAN THE ROOF HANDLE HEAVY ATLANTIC SNOW LOADS?
Yes. Our roofs are built with engineered roof trusses and a roof assembly intended for year-round residential use. The structural design accounts for the heaviest snow-load requirements applicable to where the home will be installed in Atlantic Canada, so the roof structure is designed to handle the heavy, wet snow conditions common in the region. Our Engineered Roof Truss system is also designed for solar loading , allowing for the safe installation of rooftop solar panels without compromising structural integrity, provided all installations comply with engineered specifications and local building codes.