Category: Retrofits

Learn about façade retrofitting techniques, goals, and materials. This section explores how existing buildings can be improved through thermal, acoustic, and aesthetic upgrades without full reconstruction.

Building Façade Renovation: Challenges, Approach & Results

Posted on by Antonin Laferriere
Façade rénovée du Sheraton Laval avec le système Multifaçades de STEKAR, améliorant performance thermique et design.

Building façade renovation goes far beyond refreshing a building’s look. It’s a precise, technical process that upgrades the envelope for better thermal, acoustic, and functional performance, while meeting heritage and regulatory requirements. This article explores the unique challenges of these projects, STEKAR’s precise and adaptable approach, and measurable results from real projects like Sheraton Laval, Condos Théâtre Snowdon, and Ébénisteries Beaubois. […]

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Retrofit Construction : Understand This Project Type

Posted on by Antonin Laferriere
Contraste entre un bâtiment en brique ancien et une façade vitrée moderne illustrant le retrofit.

Retrofit construction is reshaping Canada’s cities. By upgrading building envelopes—especially façades—it improves energy performance, reduces emissions, and preserves architectural value, all while extending building life. With up to 60% energy loss reduction and 70% fewer GHG emissions, it’s a smart, sustainable solution for both new and ageing urban spaces. […]

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