Welcome to part one of our blog series on the Building Renewal in British Columbia. Over a number of posts, we will discuss this emerging and dynamic industry. We will look at how the industry differs from construction and restoration. Who are the stakeholders? How to plan and budget for a building renewal project and how to get started.
By the end of this series, you’ll have the knowledge and tools you need to properly tender your building renewal project and enjoy the benefits of an updated, more durable building and energy efficient building. We hope to enjoy the series and find the information helpful.
In British Columbia, the term “building renewal” refers to the process of modernizing or remodeling an existing structure to enhance its sustainability, functionality, and safety. In short, building renewal is the repair, upgrading and “renewal” of a building’s exterior or interior substrates and associated systems. Building renewal can include a variety of items, including repairing and maintaining a building system, strengthening accessibility, increasing energy efficiency, and changing the building’s design and finishes.
Building Renewal Vs Building Restoration
Building Renewal is a relatively new term and is different from restoration. Restoration involves the repair of specific areas and includes the replacement of original substrates that were damaged from specific events like a fire or flood. The building renewal process encompasses the entirety of the building’s exterior and interior systems and substrates. Typical renewal projects begin within five years of a building’s construction to help mitigate costly long-term damage to a building’s surfaces and systems. Building renewal is an ongoing process while restoration is typically specific and one-time.
Advantages
Building renewals have a variety of advantages, such as enhanced property value, lowered environmental impact, greater comfort and safety for building users and reduced long-term operating expenses. Also, it can aid in preserving the cultural and historical relevance of heritage structures and extending the useful life of already-existing structures.
Exterior building renewal services include:
- Substrate repair and Substrate restoration including concrete, stucco and wood.
- Window sealant removal, replacement and repair.
- Cold and expansion joint removal, replacement and repair.
- Crack repair through epoxy injection.
- Deck Membrane installation and remedial work such as re-sloping.
- Railing and flashing replacement and upgrades.
- Painting and coating system upgrades.
- Inspection services such as leaks detection, envelope reviews, anchor inspection and vent reviews.
Interior building renewal services include:
- Substrate repair and restoration including texture and drywall.
- Finish carpentry for baseboards, casing and trim.
- Flooring upgrades.
- Wall covering and wall protection upgrades.
- Lighting replacement to enhance visibility and safety.
- Hardware replacement to modernize and improve security.
- Flooring Membrane installation and remedial work such as re-sloping.
- Painting and coating system upgrades.
- Inspection services such as substrate and hazardous material reviews.
If you have any questions about your next Building Renewal and Commercial Painting Project we can be reached at [email protected] or 604.420.5552.
