The Îlot Rosemont senior’s housing complex recently opened in Montreal, featuring 193 affordable units and direct access to the Rosemont metro. The newly opened building also serves as an administrative centre for the Office Municipal d’Habitation de Montréal (OMHM) and its 300 employees.
Touting exceptional energy efficiency features, Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS) and partner Isolation Multi-Services Inc. (IMS) were brought on board to effectively address the requirements of the project and meet the demands of the harsh Quebec climate. Îlot Rosemont is described as “a sophisticated initiative” led by the OMHM with the support of GRT ‘Bâtir son quartier’.
“The insulation installed at Îlot Rosemont will require zero maintenance and remain durable for the lifetime of the building,” said Geneviève Savary, Sales Manager Quebec, Specialty Products with Huntsman Building Solutions. “Twenty years from now, exterior, and interior finishes may look different and require touch-ups, but the insulation will be in prime condition.”
The spray foam insulation used for this project is known to create a more comfortable living environment, while also protecting building occupants from the negative effects of Radon build-up. Radon is an odourless, tasteless, colourless gas and the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. HF-based, closed-cell spray foam functions as an air barrier, which prevents Radon from seeping into buildings and accumulating to deadly concentrations.
“We wanted to create a living environment that was not only comfortable for the people living here, but also aesthetically pleasing and welcoming to the community at large,” explained Vincent Brouillette and Martin Côté, owners of IMS. “Spray foam insulation allowed us to achieve architectural ambitions that traditional insulation methods could not, and we’re thrilled that residents will enjoy lower energy costs without sacrificing building beauty and home comfort.”
According to the partners, use of the spray foam insulation could save as much as 110,000 kg of CO2 over a service life of 75 years.
To learn more about the building products used in this project, visit https://huntsmanbuildingsolutions.com/en-CA.
