High-density coastal developments require a specialized approach to fenestration. For the rehabilitation at Westsea Place, a prominent multi-family building located at 1644 Nelson Street in Vancouver, the intervention needed to be more than a simple window replacement.
The primary objective was to deploy an advanced building envelope upgrade designed to significantly optimize energy efficiency, lower structural strain, and elevate residential comfort for the next 50 years.
In extreme West Coast marine environments, traditional framing materials fall short, demanding an engineered material that offers ultimate dimensional stability.
Key Scope of Work:
To satisfy the building envelope rehabilitation, SILEX supplied its premier line of pultruded fiberglass windows and patio doors.
Triple-Pane Architectural Glazing: Specially configured to deliver superior thermal performance and drastically minimize regional heat loss.
ENERGY STAR® Certification: Meeting and exceeding stringent local tiered environmental targets and Canadian energy efficiency mandates.
Acoustic & Sound Insulation: The heavy glass spans coupled with our multi-chambered fiberglass frames provide premium sound attenuation, shielding residents from urban Vancouver noise.
B2B Engineering Collaboration & Project Delivery
Commercial success depends heavily on structural precision and seamless on-site coordination. Working strictly under the engineering guidance of SR Engineering Ltd. and collaborating hand-in-hand with the general contractors at Restruction Building Services, the full-scale fenestration overhaul was delivered smoothly and successfully from start to finish.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Restruction team for their meticulous on-site coordination and operational excellence. Complex multi-family projects like Westsea Place reinforce why leading architects and engineers confidently stand behind SILEX fiberglass, delivering third-party verified (EPD) sustainability and performance to commercial building envelopes across Canada.
Consultant: SR Engineering
Contractor: Restruction Building Services
Application Type: Multi-Family Residential / Building Envelope Rehabilitation
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