Once Jake has decided on the Structural Insulated Panels– a revolutionary building material that combines strength, insulation, and eco-friendliness, the innovation went to the next stage.Jake knew that every detail mattered. From the foundation to the finishes, each...
Throughout the construction process, Petra Building Solutions maintained open communication with Jake, keeping him informed about every step and addressing any concerns promptly. As Jake’s dream home began to take shape, he was amazed by the efficiency and...
Building a house is not merely about constructing walls and roofs; it’s about shaping dreams into tangible structures that stand the test of time. At Petra Building Solutions, we understand the significance of this journey, which is why we strive to provide...
The Montreal Home Show, which took place from March 31 to April 3 this year, was an opportunity to discover new trends in terms of materials and products dedicated to renovation and construction. Each edition welcomes thousands of visitors, and the show is definitely...
The new range of energy-efficient doors and windows from Petra Building Solutions has been designed to ensure maximum interior comfort. The solutions we offer also allow you to save energy and thus reduce your energy bills. Petra Building Solutions stand out for their...
In spite of all the challenges that marked 2021, the pandemic encouraged many Canadians to rethink their work and lifestyle, to re-evaluate their homes and settings, and to re-establish their living standards for the years to come. Thus, many Canadians chose to invest...
In our last newsletter, we spoke about our High-Quality Passive house Certified Windows. Beyond your building envelope, the importance of the mechanical system in your construction project cannot be overstated. If the envelope is the armor that shields from outside...
In the pursuit of constructing an energy efficient building, the importance of your building envelop cannot be overlooked. Not only do quality building envelops improve the energy performance of your building, they also enhance the indoor air quality. Aside from...
Thank you for having been on board with us on innovative and sustainable building solutions throughout this year. Petra Building Solutions Inc. wishes you a bright and warm Holiday Season and the very best for the New Year, with success in all your...
Join our new series of FREE webinars about different aspects of the buildings, what to look for in the products you are about to specify and how to make your building greener. We will be adding more subjects to our webinar series as we learn more about the areas you...
Quebec is progressively switching their mindset from fossil fuel energy to cleaner forms of energy, and is especially focusing its policies towards efficient usage of electricity. It is Quebec’s government plan to reduce oil consumption in Quebec by 40 per cent by...
It was an exciting experience for Petra Building Solutions to be the supplier of radiant heat ceiling panels for the unique Stackt Market project in Toronto ON, developed by Stackt Properties LP, engineered by Hidi Group, and built by Astound Group. This creative and...
If you are planning to build a house, or any other type of building, you know that certain basic requirements are needed in order to turn your project into a reality. Apart from the obvious, such as walls and roof, there are other aspects to consider. For instance,...
Rick Fraij, from Petra Building Solutions Inc., will be speaking at #TheBuildingsShow seminar WN124 on Radiant Heat: Difference Between Heat and Occupant Comfort. Rick Fraij will be talking about the myths surrounding electric radiant heating, explain how it differs...
Come meet our team at our booth at Contech Montreal on Nov 22, 2018. We will be happy to meet with you to discuss your projects, objectives, and ideas, while examining how our Green and innovative products can be a good fit to implement your projects. We will be...
The highly sustainable radiant heat distributed by Petra Building Solutions Inc. has been the chosen system in the project designed by Smith & Andersen Ottawa’s office, for Shopify, the Canadian e-commerce company headquartered in Ottawa. Shopify’s new offices...
You may have been into or heard of Hot Yoga. It is Yoga that is performed in high temperatures, between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius. While we may not be experts in Hot Yoga, we are certainly specialists in giving the right advice about the best heating solutions needed...
Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) have been around for some time, and have earned the reputation of being more energy efficient than conventionally built buildings. However, there are more reasons that make them a better solution: SIPs are thermal bridge free;...
While many of you may already be aware of the advantages of using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), we see some cities, such as Ottawa and Brantford, being reluctant to the idea of prefabrication in general. Although their reasons are clear, as they want to ensure...
Canadians pay a much lower rate for their energy than a lot of other industrialized countries. This raises some very important questions: Is it worth building Green in Canada? And why? Some people advocate that building green in Canada is not feasible because of the...
